Super TestCar reviews - Mitsubishi - Magna - Executive sedanMitsubishi modelsResearch Mitsubishi Overview20 May 1996 HANDSOME and long-lasting, Mitsubishi's third-generation TE Magna series was an all-new car, with improved space, refinement, dynamics and equipment levels, while for the first time there was a greater emphasis on the now-locally made V6. The modern Euro aero styling featured Subaru-style frameless doors. Only two models were initially released, the Executive and well-specified Altera. A new 105kW 2.4-litre EFI four-cylinder engine finally laid the long-serving 2.6 Astron unit to rest, while the new 3.0-litre V6 now pumped out 140kW of power. Transmissions – a four-speed auto or five-speed manual – were also completely new. The redesigned rear suspension (now an advanced multi-link set-up for finer ride and handling qualities), better brakes and weight-saving cast aluminium sub-frame boosted the Magna’s driver appeal significantly. Meanwhile the old TS wagon soldiered on until March ’97, when the new-generation, locally designed wagon was released, and was offered on all model variants. Which means that the TE Magna wagon only lasted for three months, which must be a short production model record. The TF model that followed from mid-June was a very minor facelift... Model release date: 1 April 1996 to 1 May 1997 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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