Mitsubishi Motors is currently in talks with several
Malaysian manufacturers, including Proton and Sime Darby, to manufacture its vehicles. Such locally produced vehicles
(called Completely Knocked Down model or CKD) would be for domestic sale only as Mitsubishi seeks greater market share
in Malaysia.
“This new Mitsbubishi showroom will certainly give Mitsubishi a greater presence in the
local market. Despite the many challenges in the auto market, we are pleased that we are on track for a bigger customer
base next year,” said Mitsubishi Motors
Malaysia CEO Fumihiko
Minami.
Currently Mitsubishi has between 1-2% share of the Malaysian market. Once a
partner has been selected, the company hopes to have its vehicles rolling out by 2007 or 2008.