Mitsubishi considering gasoline-engine

Mitsubishi Motors Corp., i-MiEV, within 18 months from now planned to be marketed globally outside of Japan. However, in Japan and Europe, i-MiEV petrol engine version has been sold.
Well, MMC to expand market share, one of the United States. This product seems to be a major competitor Smart ForTwo, Daimler output similar products already marketed earlier.
From the dimensions, I-MiEV has a greater body length of approximately 133.7 inches from the ForTwo. The result, the Japanese city car was more relieved than competitors because it fits four people, while Smart is set for two people.
Power also offered greater. If in Japan and Europe use 660 cc engine capacity turbocharged, specifically for the U.S., this car will have a planned new engine capacity of 1.0 liter three-cylinder. According to sources quoted AutomotiveNews.
However, given the cooperation that involves Daimler, the machines used in the i-MiEV the same as that applied in the ForTwo. Mitsubishi has not officially stated, when this car into the United States. But at least, the target must be met by the manufacturer about 1,000 units per month.