| Mitsubishi has its roots in producing commercial vehicles for its home market of Japan. Its current selection of vehicles, which include cars, trucks and SUVs, tend to offer above-average performance and style.
A Japanese word meaning "three diamonds," Mitsubishi was founded in by Yataro Iwasaki, a descendant of samurais, in the early 1870s. The company's initial focus was on shipping, but it quickly diversified into areas such as mining and ship repair. In 1917, Mitsubishi unveiled the Model A, Japan's first series production passenger car. However, in the years that led up to World War II, the division responsible for transportation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, was focused mainly on producing ships and vehicles for the war effort.
2006 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Mitsubishi Motors operations in the American market in 1981. From the first car (sold in 1981) until today, Mitsubishi Motors has been committed to offering cars that are truly driven to thrill. Mitsubishi Motors is launching special edition models to celebrate this special anniversary.
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