Mitsubishi to Make Sirius Radio Standard or Factory Option on All Models in 2007

NEW YORK, and CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1, 2006/Satnews Daily/ ― Mitsubishi Motors North America and Sirius Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced on Monday that Mitsubishi will offer Sirius as a standard feature or factory option on four models this fall, and throughout the entire 2008 Mitsubishi model line, available in the United States next year.

Sirius said this fall, Sirius will be standard equipment on the model year 2007 Galant RALLIART, Endeavor SE and all Raider LS and DuroCross double cab pickup trucks. On most other trim levels of the Galant, Endeavor and Raider and on the all-new Outlander, Sirius will be available as a factory option. All Sirius -equipped vehicles will include a six-month, pre-paid subscription.

“Our goal is to offer Mitsubishi customers the very best in-vehicle experience possible,” said Mike Krebs, vice president of Product Strategy at Mitsubishi Motors North America, adding that Sirius' unique programming greatly enhances the company’s quality offering.

Mel Karmazin, CEO of Sirius, said he is very pleased that Mitsubishi has decided to expand the number of vehicle lines offering Sirius. “Now, more Mitsubishi drivers will be able to experience for themselves the best programming available on radio,” he said.

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