Target Audience:
Families and fleet buyers seeking a rear-wheel-drive V6 sedan
Segment:
Large Australian family sedan
Key Competitors:
Ford Falcon BF, Holden Commodore VZ/VE, Toyota Aurion
Advantage:
Smooth 3.8L V6, rear-wheel drive, European-influenced styling from the Mitsubishi PS concept
Disadvantage:
Entered a shrinking large-car segment dominated by Falcon and Commodore
Powertrain:
3.8L V6 with 5-speed automatic transmission
Suspension:
Independent front and multi-link rear suspension
Braking:
Disc brakes all round with ABS and electronic brakeforce distribution
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, driveline, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical, body, climate control
Page Count:
N/A - varies by print run; full workshop manual
Manual Type:
Factory-style workshop service manual
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Compatibility:
Windows, Mac, tablet and smartphone PDF readers
Printing:
Fully searchable and printable
Engine:
6G75 3.8L V6 - mechanical, timing, lubrication, cooling
Fuel and Emissions:
MPI multi-point injection, throttle body, evaporative emissions
Ignition:
Coil-on-plug ignition system, spark control
Transmission:
INVECS-II 5-speed automatic, shift linkage, valve body
Driveline:
Rear differential, drive shafts, CV joints
Suspension:
Front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link, alignment specifications
Steering:
Hydraulic power rack and pinion
Brakes:
Disc front and rear, ABS, EBD, parking brake
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, charging, starting, body electrical
Climate Control:
Manual and automatic air conditioning, heater core
Body and Interior:
Panels, bumpers, doors, seats, trim, glass
SRS:
Airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners, service precautions
Diagnostics:
Fault code retrieval and troubleshooting charts for engine, ABS, SRS and transmission
Engine Procedures:
Compression test, timing checks, cylinder head and gasket replacement
Scheduled Maintenance:
Service intervals, fluid capacities, adjustment specifications
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque tables throughout all chapters
Special Tools:
Listed where required with part references
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete circuit diagrams and connector pinouts
Level:
Professional workshop level - suitable for technicians and experienced DIY owners
Illustrations:
Exploded views, schematics and step-by-step photographs/diagrams
Specifications:
Factory tolerance and specification tables for all systems
Parts Data:
Part numbers referenced where applicable
Fluid Specifications:
Approved oil, coolant, ATF and brake fluid grades
Filters and Wear Items:
Genuine part references for filters, plugs, belts and pads
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
6G75 3.8L V6, SOHC 24-valve
Bore x Stroke:
95.0 mm x 90.0 mm
Power:
Approximately 175 kW at 5750 rpm
Torque:
Approximately 343 Nm at 3500 rpm
Fuel Requirement:
91 RON minimum, 95 RON recommended
Type:
MPI multi-point electronic fuel injection
Fuel Delivery:
In-tank electric fuel pump
Throttle:
Electronic throttle control
Emissions:
Euro 3 compliant with catalytic converter and OBD-II
ANCAP Rating:
4 stars (tested 2005)
Crash Test Information:
Dual front airbags standard; side and curtain airbags on higher grades
ABS:
Anti-lock braking system standard
EBD:
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Traction Control:
Standard on LS and above
Stability Control:
Fitted to GT and later VR-X models
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger, side and curtain on upper grades
Seatbelts:
Pretensioners and load limiters front, three-point rear outboard
Structure:
RISE reinforced impact safety evolution body construction
Audio System:
CD audio with AM/FM radio; 6-speaker setup on SX, premium audio on higher grades
Connectivity:
N/A - no Bluetooth or USB on base models; Bluetooth on GT via hands-free kit
Cruise Control:
Standard on most grades
Instrumentation:
Trip computer on upper grades
Advanced Driver Assistance:
N/A - no lane keep or autonomous braking; era-appropriate ABS/traction systems only
Standard Interval:
Every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
Severe Service:
Every 7,500 km for stop-start or dusty conditions
Spark Plugs:
Replace at approximately 90,000 km
Timing Belt:
Inspect per schedule; 6G75 is belt-driven - replace at recommended interval
Engine Oil:
SAE 10W-30, API SL or higher, approximately 4.5 litres with filter
Coolant:
Long-life ethylene glycol coolant, approximately 8 litres
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Dexron III ATF
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Power Steering Fluid:
Mitsubishi power steering fluid (ATF Dexron equivalent)
Known Issues and Wear Items
Common Wear Items:
Front strut mounts, sway bar links, brake pads and rotors
Known Issues:
Timing belt ageing, occasional throttle body carbon build-up, door check strap wear
Suspension:
Rear bush wear with high mileage
Manufacturer:
Mitsubishi Motors Australia, building vehicles locally since 1980 (Tonsley Park, SA)
Heritage:
Successor to the Mitsubishi Magna/Verada line built from 1985
Launch:
October 2005, developed under project code PS41 from the PS concept car
Series II Update:
Facelift and equipment upgrades from late 2006
Discontinuation:
Production ended March 2008; final locally built Mitsubishi sedan
Assembly Plant:
Tonsley Park, South Australia
Production Run:
2005-2008, approximately 32,000 units built
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