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Mitsubishi Zinger

The Mitsubishi Zinger (CMC Zinger (Chinese: 中華雙贏) in Taiwan since 2015) is a compact MPV designed by Mitsubishi Motors in conjunction with the China Motor Corporation and produced since December 2005.

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Predecessor: Mitsubishi Freeca · Successor: Mitsubishi Xpander

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Overview

The name derives from a "person or something full of energy and vitality". From 2007 until 2016, it has also been marketed in the Philippines as the Mitsubishi Fuzion, as the company claims it "merges together the best characteristics of [three] vehicles, the sporty character and ruggedness of an SUV, the spaciousness and versatility of a van, and riding comfort of a passenger car". The first month's sales were 2,285, substantially exceeding the 1,200/month initial target. The companies planned to expand into mainland China in the second half of 2007 when a joint-production venture between CMC and South East (Fujian) Motor Co., Ltd. came onstream. The automatic model engine was replaced by a 4G69 MIVEC-equipped version at the end of 2008, in order to meet new emissions standards. The 5-speed manual model still uses the 4G64 engine. Rebadge and discontinuation outside of Taiwan. In October 2015, the 4G69 engine was detuned from 159 to 136 PS (157 to 134 hp; 117 to 100 kW) with peak torque engine speed lowered from 4,500 to 2,300 rpm, incorporated with a new 5-speed automatic transmission, which replaced both the earlier 4-speed automatic as well as the manual transmission. In Taiwan, from 2015 the Zinger received a mild facelift, and was transferred into a product branded as CMC following the recent change of CMC repositioning itself as a domestic Taiwanese car brand. The facelift includes CMC logo replacements and the signature CMC front grille and bumper design. The Mitsubishi Fuzion was removed from the Mitsubishi Philippines website in 2016. The Xpander, which is built at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia served as the replacement to the Fuzion and the Adventure due to the engine not meeting Euro 4 standards and some safety issues. The Xpander was not exported

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Specifications

name: CMC Zinger
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors, China Motor Corporation
aka: Mitsubishi Zinger (2005–2015), Mitsubishi Fuzion (Philippines), Soueast Zinger, CMC Z7
Production: 2005–present
Assembly: Taiwan (China Motor) (2005–present), China (Soueast) (2007), Philippines (MMPC) (2007–2014)
Class: Compact MPV, Compact pickup truck (Taiwan only)
Body style: 5-door station wagon, 2-door pickup truck (Taiwan only)
Layout: Longitudinal Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Mitsubishi Triton
Engine: 2.0 L 4G63 I4, 2.4 L 4G64 I4, 2.4 L 4G69 I4, 1.5 L 4A95TD Turbo I4
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed M88 automatic, 5-speed automatic, 8-speed ZF Automatic
Wheelbase: 2720 mm
Length: Mitsubishi Zinger:, 4585 mm, CMC Zinger:, 4640 mm (2019 facelift), 4665 mm (new-generation), CMC Zinger Pickup:, 4660 mm, 4749 mm (Three opening type)
Width: 1750 -
Height: 1775 -
Predecessor: Mitsubishi Freeca/Adventure (Taiwan/Philippines)
Successor: Mitsubishi Xpander (Mitsubishi Fuzion, Philippines), Mitsubishi Destinator