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Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald has been a Mitsubishi driver his whole life. As an enthusiastic 17-year-old, he worked on the production line at the factory south of Adelaide, building the seats that would be fitted into the cars. He’s been behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi ever since.
The car manufacturer’s next-generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (EV) captures what it’s always been about for Fitzy: innovative tech, value for money, great design and an easy integration into his lifestyle. His radio and TV career keeps him on the move around town, but he and his wife also have two boys who, like him, love sport and the outdoors, so getting out of the city is also a non-negotiable.