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The Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Libero are intimately connected JDM platform-mates that represent the peak of Mitsu...
07/06/2026

The Mitsubishi Lancer and Mitsubishi Libero are intimately connected JDM platform-mates that represent the peak of Mitsubishi’s robust 1990s engineering. While the Lancer is an iconic sedan lineage that became a global household name through its rally-bred, turbocharged all-wheel-drive Evolution variants, the Libero was its station wagon sibling built on the exact same CD/CE-generation chassis. In its top-tier GT trim, the Libero shared the Lancer’s high-performance DNA out of the box, utilizing a permanent 4WD drivetrain and a turbocharged 4G93T engine. Because they share identical underpinnings and front clip dimensions, the Libero serves as a perfect mechanical jigsaw puzzle for enthusiasts, allowing them to bolt on the aggressive bumpers, vented hoods, and legendary 4G63T powertrains from early Lancer Evos to build ultimate “Evo Wagon” sleepers.

The Mitsubishi Galant selection shown here highlights two defining eras of the brand’s performance heritage in New Zeala...
05/06/2026

The Mitsubishi Galant selection shown here highlights two defining eras of the brand’s performance heritage in New Zealand: the boxy 6th-generation (E39A) and the sweeping 7th-generation (E54A/E74A/E84A). The 6th-generation models are famous for introducing the world to the VR-4 badge as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship. These cars featured the legendary 4G63 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an advanced four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steering system, laying the technical foundation for the entire Lancer Evolution series that followed. In contrast, the 7th-generation models—seen here in both sedan and a distinctive two-tone liftback variant featuring a factory bull bar—represented a shift toward refined, V6-powered performance utilizing a smooth, high-revving 2.0-liter twin-turbo or naturally aspirated V6. Arriving in large numbers during New Zealand’s used-import boom, both generations remain highly sought after by local classic JDM enthusiasts.

The Mitsubishi GTO (marketed globally as the 3000GT) holds a prominent place in New Zealand’s car culture, arriving in l...
05/06/2026

The Mitsubishi GTO (marketed globally as the 3000GT) holds a prominent place in New Zealand’s car culture, arriving in large numbers during the JDM used-import boom of the late 1990s and 2000s. As Mitsubishi’s flagship sports car, it was a showcase of early 90s technology, featuring a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6, all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and active aerodynamics. The platform evolved over its lifespan, moving from the distinctive pop-up headlights of the early Series 1 models to the fixed projector lenses seen on the revised Series 2 and 3 variants. While early Kiwi enthusiasts often overlooked the GTO in favor of lighter, less complex platforms like the Lancer Evolution, it has recently seen a significant resurgence in popularity, with clean examples now highly valued by local collectors as a high-water mark of 1990s Japanese performance.

The legendary red sedans featured in this carousel are the incredibly rare, unicorn-status Mitsubishi Diamante Ralliart....
05/06/2026

The legendary red sedans featured in this carousel are the incredibly rare, unicorn-status Mitsubishi Diamante Ralliart. They’re a high performance, Aussie-developed special of which only 500 were ever built, with just 100 units badged as Diamantes specifically for the New Zealand market. Pumping power from a tuned 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 through an aggressive factory body kit, they stand as modern icons.

The older, boxier sedans are 1980s Mitsubishi Sigmas. The Sigma nameplate was a ubiquitous staple of New Zealand roads for generations, making this trio of cleanly slammed, retro cruisers a beautiful throwback to the golden era of Kiwi motoring heritage.

From the indestructible, two-tone Triton utes that served as the backbone for Kiwi tradesmen and farmers, to the lifted ...
04/06/2026

From the indestructible, two-tone Triton utes that served as the backbone for Kiwi tradesmen and farmers, to the lifted Delica Space Gear 4x4s perfectly built for rugged beach camping, Mitsubishi’s utility lineup has deeply woven itself into the fabric of New Zealand lifestyle. Nowhere is this cultural impact more distinct than with the iconic L300 van; lowered over aftermarket wheels and proudly stamped with local community pride, it serves as the undisputed king of the unique Kiwi “siren van” culture, modified to house massive custom speaker setups for low-and-slow street cruising. Together, these vehicles highlight a fascinating automotive ecosystem where rugged Japanese reliability was adopted by locals and transformed into distinct pillars of community, utility, and outdoor adventure.

Introduced in 1982 alongside its sedan sibling (the Tredia), the Cordia was one of Mitsubishi’s first mass-market attemp...
04/06/2026

Introduced in 1982 alongside its sedan sibling (the Tredia), the Cordia was one of Mitsubishi’s first mass-market attempts to capture the sport compact hatchback craze. In markets like New Zealand and Australia, they achieved legendary status—particularly the Cordia Turbo variants. Armed with early 1.6L or 1.8L turbocharged engines, they were famous for being incredibly quick for their time, notoriously prone to wheelspin, and deeply embedded in early local street-machine culture. Seeing four of them gathered together in this day and age is an incredibly rare treat!

The Mitsubishi Airtrek (originally introduced in 2001 as the precursor to the Outlander) enjoys a dedicated cult followi...
03/06/2026

The Mitsubishi Airtrek (originally introduced in 2001 as the precursor to the Outlander) enjoys a dedicated cult following primarily due to its high-performance Turbo R trim. This sleeper crossover shares the legendary, rally-bred 2.0L 4G63T turbocharged engine and all-wheel-drive drivetrain with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, detuned slightly to 237 horsepower for a more comfortable, automatic-transmission cruise. Enthusiasts love it because it blends the practical, unassuming body of a compact family SUV with the easily tunable, high-octane DNA of a JDM sports car—essentially offering a “secret Evo” that flies completely under the radar.

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