Mitsubishi Concept GR-HEV Diesel Hybrid

Jim Butler Mitsubishi is excited to reveal one of this year’s Mitsubishi concept vehicles that debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The unique GR-HEV has a 2.5-liter clean diesel engine with a front-mounted electric motor. The concept GR-HEV gets the best of both worlds, having the instant torque of a hybrid and the range of your average diesel; it is expected to be less expensive than electric or a plug-in hybrid. The drivetrain is good for CO2 emissions of 149 grams per kilometer. If the Concept GR-HEV ever reaches production we can assure you that Jim Butler Mitsubishi will have this Hybrid pick-up truck on the lot in St. Louis.

Limited-edition Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X at Jim Butler Mitsubishi

The debut of the Limited Edition Mitsubishi Evolution X thought up by Ryan Gates is making quite the impact. After a few years of planning the new 311 RS is finally here with some major improvements. With the new improvements it is said to be great for both racing and driving, according to Gates.

Some improvements that have been made include changing the intercooler and exhaust system to now put out 353 horsepower and 359 pound-feet of torque. The AMS intercooler is the same intercooler used on the championship-winning Gates 311 Evo X and AMS Time Attack Evo X, which allows for 80% more internal flow area over stock.

                         

There have been speculations that the Limited-edition Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X will retail for $49,000. Jim Butler Mitsubishi looks forward to getting this gem on the lot soon!

Source: Autoblog

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander at Jim Butler Mitsubishi

The new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander is everything that Mitsubishi needs to turn things around. Mitsubishi hasn’t had a new model in quite some time. The 2014 Outlander has so much more to offer than the second and third generation Outlanders.

Under the hood you will find a 2.4-liter four-cylinder MIVEC engine. The SUV gets 25 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway. To help be more fuel efficient, the engine has been fitted with a “smart” MIVEC system that will adjust valve timing and lift.

The inside was redesigned to ensure a comfortable ride with more room and safety in mind. The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander has seven airbags and is expected to be a Top Safety Pick and receive a four or five star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Because of its larger size and the fact that it gets better fuel economy, you can expect the price to be somewhere around $23,000. Jim Butler Mitsubishi in St. Louis looks forward to getting this new model on the lot! 

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition at Jim Butler Mitsubishi

We don't just build cars for today, but we also build them for tomorrow. The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition has a 10 year/100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty.


  

Employee Spotlight- Barret Henry

Barret Henry is a secondary finance manager at Jim Butler South County. 

Barret is the newest member of the Jim Butler South County team. He has been working in secondary financing for over 10 years, and getting people financed no matter what type of credit history they have is one of his passions. Barret was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, but moved to Florida to take a break and a few years off from work. In Florida Barret pick up some hobbies he enjoys to this day such as paddle boarding, wind-surfing, and deep sea fishing. Barret visits Florida as often as life permits. When hes not working or traveling down to Florida he spends his free time hanging out with friends at The Three Monkeys restaurant and watching St. Louis Blues games. Barret could not be more excited that the St. Louis Blues are back in action! Besides the Blues, Barret isn't a big sports follower, but watches the hometown Cardinals whenever they make the playoffs.

Keep up the good work, Barret!

Favorite vehicle of the Past and Present:

Past: Range Rover

Present: Infiniti M45

New Mitsubishi coming to New York Auto Show in April

Mitsubishi has given an early look as to what can be expected from them come April for the 2013 New York Auto Show. The new Mitsubishi is expected to be at the April show already debuted in Canada this year at the Monteral Auto Show, but is still unnamed. In most markets it is called the Mirage, but in Europe is known as the Space Star.

The vehicle is based on Mitsubishi’s RISE Body System. RISE stands for Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution. In addition to the new body system, the mysterious Mitsubishi will be wrapped in aero-optimized body work and fitted with a 1.2-liter/3-cylinder MIVEC engine that makes 74 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. The transmission choices available are a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional CVT automatic. The vehicle is expected to deliver outstanding fuel economy numbers regardless of which transmission consumers choose.

The new Mitsubishi will be bigger than its counterparts. It’s wider than the Chevy Spark, longer than the Scion iQ, and taller than the Hyundai Accent. The vehicle has a 96.5-inch wheelbase while riding on 14-inch wheels. The official name and trim/packaging information will become available at its New York Auto Show unveiling. To keep up on the latest Mitsubishi info and find out more about the unnamed Mitsubishi, follow Jim Butler South County on Facebook and Twitter. To view our current selection of Mitsubishi's click HERE.

Employee Spotlight- Jim Moslander

Congratulations Jim Moslander on Employee of the Month!

Jim Moslander is the long serving Body Shop Manager at Jim Butler South County. He's been with the company for 29 years and doesn't plan on stopping now! He was born and raised in St. Louis and has grown up to love all the wonderful and adventurous activities Missouri has to offer. He's an avid lover of hunting and finishing, trying to make time to do both every year. When he's staying in the county, Jim enjoys watching all the St. Louis sports franchises. He's a huge Cardinals, Rams and Blues fan. Jim's waiting for the Blues to start playing again!

There's a reason Jim has been the body shop manager for almost 30 years. He loves motor vehicles. He's a big fan of any sort of Harley Davidson bikes. He prefers motorcycle's over cars and has been an lover of Harley Davidson's as long as he can remember. His favorite motorcycles are the Dyna Wide Glide 2000 and the Triumph Bonneville.

Jim has a big family he loves to spend time with, especially around the holidays. He's very excited to see all his kids and grand kids this Christmas!

Happy Holidays Jim!

Saying to live by: "The simple things in life are what means the most"

Dyna Wide Glide 2000

Triumph Bonneville