MITSUBISHI seems to be set to lastly exchange its much-loved ASX compact SUV, with the Japanese producer saying the disclosing of an all-new successor on the Indonesian Worldwide Auto Present from August 10.
The world premiere of the but unnamed substitute to the ASX guarantees to be a “best-suited buddy for an thrilling life”, that may “uplift the proprietor’s on a regular basis life with its trendy but strong, genuine SUV styling”.
Mitsubishi says the forthcoming mannequin will supply a cushty and spacious cabin with versatile storage areas which can be balanced with manoeuvrable and compact exterior dimensions however didn’t say if or how a lot bigger than the ASX the longer term mannequin is perhaps.
It has additionally promised the ASEAN area particular SUV will supply improved highway holding, notably within the rain, with 4 drive modes together with a model-first Moist mode.
“Bearing in mind how compact SUVs are used within the ASEAN area, the all-new compact SUV ensures a top-class floor clearance of 222mm to boost driver confidence even when dealing with tough roads,” mentioned Mitsubishi in an announcement.
“As well as, 4 drive modes — Regular, Moist, Gravel and Mud — might be chosen in accordance with the highway situation, and the brand new Moist mode makes it much less prone to lose management of the steering wheel and permits for worry-free driving even on roads flooded by sudden showers.
“The 4 drive modes allow the car to deal with numerous highway situations by way of an built-in management of the Energetic Yaw Management (AYC), which improves controllability by adjusting the driving power on the entrance left and proper wheels; traction management, which controls skidding of the tyres; engine management; and energy steering management.”
The clever traction system is ready to be accompanied by a premium sound system developed together with Yamaha Mitsubishi says was developed particularly to reply the wants of consumers within the ASEAN area.
“Via joint improvement with Yamaha – skilled within the improvement of musical devices and audio tools in addition to acoustic design of halls and theatres – the within of the car that serves because the listening room attains optimum sound high quality enhancement to convey out the complete potential of the audio system,” mentioned Mitsubishi’s assertion.
“The system adjusts not solely the amount to match car velocity but additionally the sound high quality itself, thereby delivering energetic bass and clear mid and excessive tones even when driving on a tough floor.”
Mitsubishi has not detailed whether or not the car can be powered by an inside combustion driveline, hybridised system, or each, and has not acknowledged whether or not an all-electric choice can be supplied.
Whichever path the brand new mannequin takes, it has very large footwear to fill, notably in Australia the place the mannequin has not solely served to successfully exchange the long-serving Lancer sedan and hatch, however as a robust vendor in its personal proper.
Regardless of its age – having made its debut in 2010 – the ASX has maintained its place on the prime of the Small SUV ladder, amassing greater than 166,000 gross sales since launch.
Yr-to-date figures present Mitsubishi has added an additional 3859 models to its Australian gross sales tally, the ASX presently positioned fifth inside the Small SUV below $45K phase behind the MG ZS (9823 models), Mazda CX-30 (4939), GWM Haval Jolion (4458), and Kia Seltos (4283).
Constructed on the GS platform it shares with the Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C4 Aircross – and with household ties to the firth-generation Jeep Compass and Patriot, Dodge Caliber, and Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer and Eclipse Cross – the Mitsubishi ASX (from $25,740 plus-on highway prices) is presently supplied with a 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre MIVEC four-cylinder engine married to a selection of five-speed guide or constantly variable transmission or non-compulsory 123kW/222Nm 2.4-litre with CVT as commonplace. Each are front-wheel drive solely.
“In growing the all-new compact SUV, we enhanced highway efficiency by way of repeated testing in Japan on a course that mirrored the highway situations of the ASEAN area, in addition to thorough, intensive highway testing within the area itself,” mentioned, Mitsubishi Motors chief product specialist, Masahiro Ito.
Extra data on Mitsubishi’s new compact SUV can be introduced on August 10.
