Mitsubishi develops new age powertrain

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. announces completion of the development of the GDI-CVT (continuously variable transmission) new age powertrain, which returns very low fuel consumption and delivers sporty and smooth road performance.

Incorporating integrated management of MMC's low-consumption, high-output GDI engine and of a new advanced CVT unit, the GDI-CVT powertrain will drive a new five-number body size MMC model to be launched in the near future.

The GDI-CVT new age powertrain exploits to the full the strengths of its two major components: the At Will Torque Control ability, and the very wide low-consumption operating zone of the GDI engine; and At Will Shifting ability to control instantly and continuously a very wide range of gear ratios in the CVT. Integrated management of these strengths realizes significant reductions in energy losses and a 10-percent improvement in fuel consumption compared with the current GDI and automatic transmission powertrain, while also delivering silky-smooth power and performance with excellent response and jerk-free shifting.

The INVECS-III (Intelligent and Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System) CVT smart transmission incorporates MMC's proprietary Adaptive Shift Controlled and Optimal Shift Control technologies that enhance easy-to-drive qualities by automatically selecting the gear ratio best suited to road conditions and to the driver's individual style and preferences. Available is the INVECS-III Sports Mode six-CVT transmission that features a manual shift override, enabling the enthusiast driver to enjoy lag-free response and enhanced driving pleasure.

In the local automotive market, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines introduced the INVECS-II Sports Mode in the automatic transmission models of its Lancer and Galant. This technology puts together the INVECS-II which adapts to driving habits and road conditions, and Sports Mode, a highly advanced technology that enables the driver to enjoy the convenience of an automatic transmission and the sportiness of a manual transmission in one car. This new transmission technology has been gaining warm acceptance from local car enthusiasts since its introduction in the market last year.