Mitsubishi to close European plant

I assume that’s where they built the old Volvo V40′s, seeing as they shared vast chunks with one of the Mitsubishi’s.

I’ve always found Mitsubishi’s really well designed, everything is where just where you want it, and they’re incredibly well engineered but generally really dull.

The Outlander is that thing they also build as a Citroen/Peugeot isn’t it?

In some ways what’s more poignant is the plant’s origins as the former DAF factory, and then producer of the infamous Volvo 340. As SAAB dies, this closure will see the end of the Dutch car industry.

So no more Colts then?

To be fair the early Carisma model was not of the high standard of the usual Jap Built Mitsu’s – but this was resolved reasonably quickly once Volvo wree out of the picture ( makes you wonder then how ‘bad’ other european cars must be – even today?)Today The plant is highly efficient and now builds very good cars indeed. Its a shame it has to close due to economic factors, but that the way of things thesedays alas. OK, Mitsubishi’s might not be as exciting as some makes, but they are well built, reliable cars none the less -surely thats just as important these days as anything else? So this mean Colts etc will come from japan next yesr…oh well, thats how it all started I suppose!