Transmission Technology

Convenience and Ease of Use

Technological advances are not ends in themselves for Mitsubishi. They are a way to make driving as safe, efficient and enjoyable as possible. This is why Mitsubishi has continued to concentrate on the relationships between the driver and the vehicle, and the vehicle and its environment. In the past, Mitsubishi has won market acclaim through the development of various component systems that have had a positive influence on society and the environment. In 1994, the INVECS-II automatic transmission gained wide public acknowledgment as not simply an improved automatic transmission, but as an entirely new kind of transmission.

The INVECS-II automatic transmission utilizes a variety of sensors to create a "picture" of the relationships between the driver and the vehicle, and the vehicle and the road environment. This "picture" is used by the INVECS-II system to operate gear shifts in one of two basic modes. Optimum shift control provides the ideal gear under all road and driving conditions, including uphill, downhill and on curves. Adaptive shift control learns the driver's preferences and habits then adjusts shifting accordingly. In addition, the INVECS-II automatic transmission not only smoothly shifts gears with minimal shock, but its compact and efficient mechanical design also reduces noise, vibration and maintenance.

Going beyond the technological and mechanical advancements is the positive impact that INVECS-II can have on society. By providing a smooth, personalized ride which inspires confidence in the driver we can say that INVECS-II reduces driver stress thereby making driving more pleasant and safer.

In Japan, Mitsubishi equips models of the Diamante (Sigma), Diamante Wagon (Sigma Station Wagon), Galant, Legnum (Galant Station Wagon), Lancer, Mirage (Colt), FTO, Pajero (Montero), Space Gear, RVR (Space Runner), Chariot Grandis (Space Wagon) and Challenger (Pajero Sport / Montero Sport / Nativa) with INVECS-II automatic transmissions.