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restart the engine, all the driver has is to depress the clutch
pedal. The GDI's very fast engine restart −a fraction of the
time required in a conventional engine −eliminates worries
about increased emissions or holding up other vehicles.
Other GDI Sigma powertrain combinations available to-
day include the GDI+CVT that drives the Lancer Cedia
launched in May 2000, and the GDI+Turbo that powers the
Pajero iO 5-door Turbo launched in July this year.
The Company will continue to play its role in reducing
environmental loads as it releases new eco-models that use
GDI Sigma powertrains to achieve significant improvements
in fuel economy.
International operations
Total industry export shipments from Japan in fiscal 1999
(commercial vehicles included) were 4,409,000 units, 3%
down over the previous year.
MMC vehicle export shipments, commercial vehicles in-
cluded, totaled 432,000 units. Shipments to North America
grew strongly by 45%, due to the general strength of the
American economy and to the popularity of the Montero
Sports (Challenger in Japan) and the locally-produced Galant
and Eclipse models. In Asia & the ASEAN block, sales re-
bounded in those countries whose economies are on the path
Operational review
32
Lancer Evolution VI at 1999 Tokyo Motor Show Pajero series at 1999 Tokyo Motor Show
(1,000 units)
Africa & Middle East
Central &
South America
Oceania
Asia & ASEANEurope
North America
Japan
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
9998979695
1,625 1,577
1,803
1,846
1,843
Global sales
Production outside Japan
OthersOceania
Asia & ASEANEuropeNorth America
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
9998979695
594 633
801
716
683
(1,000 units)