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Hi Guys,

Can you tell me the difference between a normal exceed and a super exceed? We have had quite a few of both of them and to be honest I can't really tell the difference, maybe I am just being dumb!!! Hopefully someone can enlighten me.

thanks

James

Super Exceed has synthetic suede seats, hot and cold box, chrome mirrors, cold starting package, crazy stereo system and maybe a few other little things, bu those are the biggies.
someone else pipe in on other stuff if I missed anything

James,

It's just all around better!!!!

That should stimulate some response !!!

Thats correct but to confuse things all options were available for any model in Japan so you could an Exceed (or lower) model could have some of the same options as a Super Exceed or even better...

So it is confusing. Gotta love that synthetic suede (now renamed "micro-fibre") and that crazy stereo that takes the control from the driver and gives it to the kids!!!

Kuan wrote:Thats correct but to confuse things all options were available for any model in Japan so you could an Exceed (or lower) model could have some of the same options as a Super Exceed or even better...

So it is confusing. Gotta love that synthetic suede (now renamed "micro-fibre") and that crazy stereo that takes the control from the driver and gives it to the kids!!!

I think this is why i have never ben able to make sense of the models, we have imported 25+ delicas in the past couple of years and like you say some supposed low spec Exceed's have come through fully loaded!! I suppose it's easy enough to badge engineer a car into a better spec.

Now what are the differences in a Chammonix, we have our first arriving shortly (manual as well!) I have heard they are the bench seat in the rear not the captians chairs???

I think the Chamonoix was a cold weather edition for the ski hill. Dual battery, maybe tougher carpet! :lol:

The bench vs. captains chairs I think could come on any model.

I fully agree with Kuan's comments about the standard spec. vs. the option catalogue. This becomes even clearer when you see the range of options that Mitsubishi offered beyond things like the Crystal Lite roof and cool box options! (Click HERE to see what I mean! - link also placed in the 'Downloads' section)

In L300 form, the Exceed and Super both had 7 seats (no 8 seat option)

The Super Exceed spec differed to the 'standard' spec Exceed in the following ways:

High roof with Crystal Lite (Exceed was low roof or high roof with the option for Crystal Lite)
Fake 'suede'/Alcantara type seat fabric with embroidered S/Exceed logos (NOT available for Exceed)
Thicker/deeper carpet in a lighter shade of grey (NOT available for Exceed)
Hot/Cool Box (optional on Exceed)
Chrome front bull bar, side steps, passenger step and rear bar (optional on Exceed)
Chrome wing mirror arms and mirror housings (optional on Exceed)
Higher grade front stereo system (optional on Exceed)
Rear Audio Stage stereo control slave unit with Karaoke function etc…(not sure if optional on Exceed??)
Rear Audio Stage extra speakers mounted above the tailgate…(not sure if optional on Exceed??)
Alloy wheels (optional on Exceed AND free ‘downgrade’ to steel wheels if requested on S/Exceed)
Rubber scuff protectors/rubbing strips on top of wheel arches (next to driver/passenger seat) (optional on Exceed)
Twin battery/winter pack (optional on Exceed)

This information is based on ’91 model year and after. The spec before this changed year to year (pre-90 models didn’t have the fake suede for example) and it is almost impossible to pin down an exact spec difference between model years let alone between different spec models and model years!

With SO many different options and permutations available, it is not unusual to find a higher spec Exceed than a S/Exceed, although the seat fabric and carpet will never be the same….

The other thing to consider is the user modified vehicles where an Exceed owner may have added chrome mirrors and bull bars from a written off S/Exceed etc….This confuses the issue even more when trying to identify spec differences, but the list above IS an accurate list of differences between a STANDARD Exceed and a STANDARD Super Exceed….

Hope that helps??

Regards,

Bruce.

James@JDM wrote:Now what are the differences in a Chammonix, we have our first arriving shortly (manual as well!) I have heard they are the bench seat in the rear not the captians chairs???

The Chamonix edition model was 'aimed' at people who pursue/follow/take part in winter sports. It started with the L300 and they continued it with the L400 although some of the 'extras' were lost along the way.

The name Chamonix is taken from the popular French Ski resort (hence the winter sports association)

Based on the 'lower spec' L300 GLX model, the L300 Chamonix came as standard in the following spec and unique parts:

8 Seater only
High or low roof (Crystal lite an option)
Chrome bull bars, front steps and passenger step
Chrome mirrors and mirror arms
Unique Chamonix labelled bull bar cover ('Chamonix' text instead of 'Mitsubishi' text)
Unique Chamonix 'double row' chromed rear bull bar
Unique Chamonix aluminium sump guard/bash plate
Unique Chamonix print hard wearing seat fabric with Chamonix logo embroidered
Unique Chamonix print psychedelic 'head trip' hard wearing carpet
Unique Chamonix hard wearing carpet 'over mats'
Unique Chamonix side graphics in about 4 different styles & colours
Twin dash pod (later models had triple)
'Winter pack' as standard (twin batteries etc..) which was an option on other models....

You could have curtains, cool/hot box like other models, but these were just options as per normal....

You could also have some unique accessories like a special 'Chamonix' branded ladder, boot mounted ski rack, roof box, roof crate, roof mounted ski rack etc.....

I am sure there are other differences, but these are the main ones for the L300.....

The hard wearing seat fabric and MAD carpet style was designed to wear much better than normal and not show the dirt from people climbing in & out with snow/mud covered boots, dirty gear and wet clothes & feet.

It was a popular model in North Japan because of the amount of snow they get and the skiing culture that goes with it.

It was also popular with the lot in South Japan becuase they 'aspired' to the outdoor culture that the L300 was so good for and ultimately embodied in the Chamonix edition.

The Chamonix wasn't actually a 'Limited Edition' but more of a specification all on its own which was sold alongside the normal GLX, Exceed and Super Exceed models.....

I'm sure there is more to the list of differences, but I think I've covered the main ones....

Regards,

Bruce.

P.S. I have a genuine Chamonix front and rear bull bar and also a genuine Chamonix sump guard sat in my garage! Once again.....it's such a shame it won't fit onto a suitcase! :( :(

Super exceed came with Limited slip as standard. One would guess chamonix would as well

Auto .Vu has an auction stats site, which has a break down of the specs.

Thought I saw a Super Exceed flying down isle 7 in the Save-on last week with a wounded Avon lady on the bush bar. Must have been a Subaru.

Bruce,

That options catalog is unbelievable!!

Are any of these items available to you guys in the UK???

That options catalog is unbelievable!!

and to think... car manufacturers here try to convince you that you have tons of options to choose from when you decide whether you want green, or red....

My Super Exceed has everything on Bruce's list except the chrome. There are always exceptions to every spec list I think. There must have been one heck of a check list at the dealers.

James

My Super Exceed has everything on Bruce's list except the chrome.

mine is the same... I think in 1991 the chrome must have still been an option on the super, because very few of the ones I've seen photos of actually have it.

No chrome on my "Super" either.