Mitsubishi Does it Again: New RVR Compact Crossover is Second Model with Front Fenders Made From SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* Resin

Published Jul 30, 2010

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — July 30, 2010 —Mitsubishi MotorsCorporation’s new RVR compact crossoverhas blasted past the competition with front fenders made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* resin. The RVR is the second fender success for the Mitsubishi/SABIC Innovative Plastics relationship, which first gave consumers the Delica D:5 minivan in 2007, also sporting front fenders molded from Noryl GTX resin. By replacing steel with this high-performance resin, Mitsubishi slashed weight by almost50 percent and achieved a unique and highly complex geometry to differentiate the new vehicle’s styling and improve pedestrian safetycompliance. Noryl GTX resin continues to capture increased attention in automotivebody panels, underscoring SABIC Innovative Plastics’drive to create new cutting-edge automotive solutions.