Mitsubishi unveils North American i-MiEV at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

At this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show Mitsubishi introduced the North American version of its pure electric i-MiEV.

Compared to its Japanese- and European-spec models, the North American i-MiEV features a slightly larger body to accommodate four slightly larger adults, along with redesigned front and rear bumpers for enhanced protection in the event of a collision. Active Stability Control, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and airbags that control deployment force are standard features on the North American i-MiEV.

The new model will be competitively priced at around $30,000 before federal and available state financial incentives, and will be available in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii in November 2011 before rolling out nationally within a year of its initial launch.