After seeing images of the 2009 Galant sedan and Endeavor crossover U.S. retailers were not impressed. And how Mitsubishi knows that the U.S. is the biggest market, the company decided to do their best to strength their position in there.

To do this, Mitsubishi wants to go into a new direction. And this new direction was hinted by the concepts unveiled at the Tokyo show.

The Concept ZT is supposed to be a preview of the redesigned Galant. The large sedan sits on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and is powered by Mitsubishi's upcoming 2.2-liter clean diesel engine, which makes about 188 hp.

Also, as previously reported the Concept cX is going into production. It is a baby brother to the small Outlander crossover. The cX is based on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and is powered by Mitsubishi's upcoming 1.8-liter clean diesel making about 134 hp.

By 2010 Mitsubishi will bring the clean diesel to the United States.

"We will not weaken our position in the United States," Osamu Masuko said. "We have to provide our dealers with hope."