CMC Zinger

The CMC Zinger (, originally the Mitsubishi Zinger before 2015) is a compact MPV designed by Mitsubishi Motors from Taiwan, based on the chassis of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, and sold in Taiwan from 24 December 2005."Orders for new model off to fast start in Taiwan"
, Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 23, 2006

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 hreevehicles, the sporty character and ruggedness of an SUV, the spaciousness and versatility of a van, and riding comfort of a passenger car"."Mitsubishi Motors Launches the Fuzion Sport Wagon"
, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines press release, June 29, 2007

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.

File:Mitsubishi Fuzion 2.4 GLS Sport.jpg, Mitsubishi Fuzion 2.4 GLS Sport (Philippines)
File:MITSUBISHI ZINGER.jpg, Mitsubishi Zinger (China; facelift)
File:2010 Mitsubishi Zinger (front).jpg, Mitsubishi Zinger (Taiwan; facelift)
File:2010 Mitsubishi Zinger (rear).jpg, Mitsubishi Zinger (Taiwan; facelift)

Rebadge and discontinuation outside of Taiwan

In October 2015, the ''4G69'' engine was detuned from with peak torque engine speed lowered from 4500 to 2300 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 to China and Taiwan markets due to Mitsubishi's decision was to decline release of Mitsubishi Xpander and distribute to China Motor Corporation.

File:CMC Zinger BBS-5932 20200725 (cropped).jpg, CMC Zinger pre-facelift front
File:CMC Zinger AXF-1707 20191221 (cropped).jpg, CMC Zinger pre-facelift rear
File:CMC Zinger BBV-8673 20200525 (cropped).jpg, CMC Zinger 2019 facelift
File:CMC Zinger BQP-8072 left side 20221112.jpg, CMC Zinger 2-door pickup

As of September 2020, a 2-door pickup variant of the CMC Zinger was available in the Taiwanese market. The compact pickup features a 1,703 mm long bed with a 710 kg payload capacity. The Zinger pickup is based on the 2019 facelift Zinger model with everything before the B-pillars shared with the station wagon body style. The 4G69 2.4-liter 16-valve inline-four unit was also shared, producing at 5,250 rpm and of torque at 2,300 rpm. This is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox sourced from Hyundai and rear-wheel drive.

References

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Cars of Taiwan
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Cars introduced in 2005
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