2016 Mitsubishi I-MiEV Gets Minor Updates

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

Mitsubishi is giving its i-MiEV electric car minor updates for the 2016 model year.

The Japanese automaker has announced that the 2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV will hit dealerships in late March and will be priced from $23,845 including destination, marking no price increase compared to the previous model. As the most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S., the i-MiEV is eligible for a $7,500 Federal tax credit making its net starting MSRP $16,345.

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Standard features on the i-MiEV include heated front seats, remote keyless entry and heated side mirrors. A new Navigation Package will be available for the 2016 model year that includes an MMCS navigation system with seven-inch touchscreen display, real-time traffic, 3D mapping and Mapcare, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, USB port and rearview camera. The Navigation Package is priced at $2,000.

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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  • Smartacus Smartacus on Feb 26, 2015

    that's actually gotta be a great tow vehicle RWD and max torque at zero RPM! Sh, I can use it for boat launching on my lake's ramp. No plates or insurance, just keep it in the yard.

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