Mitsubishi Savrin

Mitsubishi Savrin
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Also called	Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis
Production	2001–2014
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Mitsubishi Savrin is a Compact MPV produced and sold in Taiwan by China Motor Corporation and Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. The first generation was a locally assembled rebadged Chariot Grandis, while the second generation, introduced in June 2004, ^[1] is actually a heavily revised facelift of the same Chariot Grandis platform.

First generation (2001–2004)

Mitsubishi Savrin
Soueast Sovereign (China)
Overview
Production	2001–2004
Assembly	Taiwan: Yangmei (China Motor Corporation) China: Fuzhou (Soueast)
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 4G63 I4
Transmission	INVECS-II 4-speed semi auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length	4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1,690 mm (66.5 in)

The first generation Mitsubishi Savrin in Taiwan was a locally assembled badge-engineered Chariot Grandis produced and sold by China Motor Corporation. Due to the agreement with Soueast Motors of mainland China, the same version of the rebadged Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis was rebadged as the Soueast Sovereign in mainland China.

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  2001–2004 Mitsubishi Savrin
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  2001–2004 Mitsubishi Savrin
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  2001–2004 Soueast Sovereign rear
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  2001–2004 Mitsubishi Savrin Inspire
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  2001–2004 Mitsubishi Savrin Inspire

Second generation (2004–2014)

Mitsubishi Savrin
Pre-facelift
Overview
Production	2004–2014
Assembly	Taiwan: Yangmei (China Motor Corporation)
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.4 L 4G69 MIVEC I4
Transmission	INVECS-II 4-speed semi auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length	4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1,690 mm (66.5 in)

The second generation Mitsubishi Savrin debuted in 2004 featuring redesigned front and rear fascia. The second generation Mitsubishi Savrin was sold in Taiwan only, and received another facelift in 2009 with a new grille, new tail lamps, and a redesigned rear bumper. ^[2]

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  Rear view
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  Facelift
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  Rear view

Annual production and sales

Year	Production	Sales
2001	3,191	1,574
2002	17,267	18,395
2003	22,637	21,506
2004	17,576	16,325
2005	13,507	13,018
2006	5,660	6,677
2007	3,663	3,870

(source: Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2008, Mitsubishi Motors website)

References

1. "About CMC" Archived 2007-01-09 at the Wayback Machine , China-Motor.com.tw
2. "MMC and CMC of Taiwan sign MOU on future joint business in Mainland China" Archived 2006-05-28 at the Wayback Machine , Mitsubishi Motors press release, December 28, 2004

External links

• Mitsubishi Savrin, CMC website
• Mitsubishi Savrin specifications ^{[ permanent dead link ]}, CMC website