CMC Zinger

The CMC Zinger (Chinese: 中華雙贏, originally the Mitsubishi Zinger before 2015) is a compact MPV designed by Mitsubishi Motors in conjunction with the China Motor Corporation from Taiwan, based on the chassis of the Mitsubishi Challenger, and sold in Taiwan from 24 December 2005.[1]

Mitsubishi Zinger
CMC Zinger
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
China Motor Corporation
Also calledMitsubishi Fuzion
Mitsubishi Zinger
Soueast Zinger
CMC Z7
Production2005–present
AssemblyTaiwan (China Motor) (2005–present)
China (Soueast) (2007)
Philippines (MMPC) (2007-2014)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Compact pickup truck (Taiwan only)
Body style5-door station wagon
2-door Pick-Up (Taiwan only)
RelatedMitsubishi Challenger
Mitsubishi Triton
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length4,585 mm (180.5 in)
Width1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMitsubishi Freeca/Adventure
SuccessorMitsubishi Xpander

Overview

The name derives from a "person or something full of energy and vitality".[1] From 2007 until 2016, it has also been marketed in the Philippines as the Mitsubishi Fuzion, as the company claims it "merges together the best characteristics of [three] vehicles, the sporty character and ruggedness of an SUV, the spaciousness and versatility of a van, and riding comfort of a passenger car".[2]

The first month's sales were 2,285, substantially exceeding the 1,200/month initial target.[1] The companies planned to expand into mainland China in the second half of 2007 when a joint-production venture between CMC and South East (Fujian) Motor Co., Ltd. came onstream.[1]

The automatic model engine was replaced by a 4G69 MIVEC-equipped version at the end of 2008, in order to meet new emissions standards.[3] The 5-speed manual model still uses the 4G64 engine.

  • 2008 facelift Zinger branded as Mitsubishi product.
  • 2008 facelift Zinger branded as Mitsubishi product.

Rebadge and discontinuation outside of Taiwan

In October 2015, the 4G69 engine was detuned from 159 to 136 PS (117 to 100 kW) with peak torque engine speed lowered from 4500 to 2300 rpm, incorporated with a new 5-speed automatic transmission, which replaced both the earlier 4-speed automatic as well as the manual transmission. In Taiwan, from 2015 the Zinger received a mild facelift, and was transferred into a product branded as CMC following the recent change of CMC repositioning itself as a domestic Taiwanese car brand. The facelift includes CMC logo replacements and the signature CMC front grille and bumper design.

The Mitsubishi Fuzion was removed from the Mitsubishi Philippines website in 2016.

  • CMC Zinger 2019 facelift rear
  • CMC Zinger pre-facelift front
  • CMC Zinger pre-facelift rear

As of September 2020, a 2-door pickup variant of the CMC Zinger was available in the Taiwanese market. The compact pickup features a 1,703mm long bed with a 710 kg payload capacity. The Zinger pickup is based on the 2019 facelift Zinger model with everything before the B-pillars shared with the station wagon body style. The 4G69 2.4 liter inline-4 16V unit was also shared producing 136ps at 5,250rpm and 21 kg-m of torque at 2,300rpm mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox sourced from Hyundai and rear wheel drive.[4]

References
  1. "Orders for new model off to fast start in Taiwan" Archived 2006-12-10 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 23, 2006
  2. "Mitsubishi Motors Launches the Fuzion Sport Wagon" Archived 2007-08-14 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines press release, June 29, 2007
  3. Tiger, Zhang (2008-09-11). "MIVEC引擎上身，Mitsubishi Zinger小改款正式發表" (in Chinese). MSN Autos.
  4. Han-Yen, Lin (2020-09-03). "雙等級、61.9 萬元起　全新 CMC Zinger Pick up 正式上市" (in Chinese). 7car.tw.


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