The CMC Zinger (, originally the Mitsubishi Zinger before 2015) is a
compact MPV
Compact MPV (an abbreviation for Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle) is a vehicle size class for the middle size of MPVs. The Compact MPV size class sits between the mini MPV and large MPV (minivan) size classes.
Compact MPVs remain predominantly a ...
designed by
Mitsubishi Motors
is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.[China Motor Corporation
China Motor Corporation (CMC; ) is an automobile manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.
History
It was founded in June 1969, and signed a technology sharing contract with Mitsubishi Motors the following year. On 12 December 1973 they opened the ...](_blank)
from
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the nort ...
, based on the chassis of the
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors using the Pajero nameplate since 1996 that has spanned over three generations and based on the Triton pickup truck. Mitsubishi has formerly u ...
, and sold in
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the nort ...
from 24 December 2005.
["Orders for new model off to fast start in Taiwan"](_blank)
, 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
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
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"](_blank)
, 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
MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system) is the brand name of a variable valve timing (VVT) engine technology developed by Mitsubishi Motors. MIVEC, as with other similar systems, varies the timing of the intake and ex ...
-equipped version at the end of 2008, in order to meet new emissions standards.
The 5-speed
manual model still uses the ''
4G64
The Mitsubishi Sirius or 4G6/4D6 engine is the name of one of Mitsubishi Motors' four series of inline-four automobile engines, along with Astron, Orion, and Saturn.
The 4G6 gasoline engines were the favoured performance variant for Mitsubishi. ...
'' 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
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the nort ...
ese 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
PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (also called MMKI) is a joint venture of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation for its passenger cars and light commercial vehicle (LCV) production in Indonesia. A separate company, called PT Mitsubishi Motors ...
served as the replacement to the Fuzion and the
Adventure
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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
China Motor Corporation (CMC; ) is an automobile manufacturer based in Taipei, Taiwan.
History
It was founded in June 1969, and signed a technology sharing contract with Mitsubishi Motors the following year. On 12 December 1973 they opened the ...
.
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
Crossover sport utility vehicles
Zinger
Cars of Taiwan
Mid-size sport utility vehicles
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Cars introduced in 2005
2010s cars
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