2023 Mitsubishi ASX scheduled for a September debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Mitsubishi ASX has been around since 2010, and the subcompact crossover is due to receive a complete overhaul. The next-gen 2023 ASX is scheduled to arrive in Europe at the beginning of 2023, and it will be manufactured by Renault at its Spain located Valladolid plant.
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2023 Mitsubishi ASX powertrain details?
The upcoming ASX is expected to arrive in several powertrains including petrol, diesel, HEV, and PHEV options.Which car will the 2023 ASX replace on arrival?
On arrival, the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX will replace the long-running 2010 ASX model in production.The all-new 2023 Mitsubishi ASX will benefit from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance's CMF-B platform. It is expected to be a rebadged Renault Captur, with the details still not exactly clear. However, the next-gen model is expected to get several powertrains, including a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Thus, making the upcoming ASX the third Mitsubishi SUV to come with PHEV technology, the first two being Eclipse Cross and Outlander PHEV.
The 2023 ASX will get conventional internal-combustion engines, apart from the HEV and PHEV powertrains. The entry-level model, for instance, will be powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine making 91 hp of power. The mill here is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Also, part of the kit is a 1.3-litre four-cyl making 140 hp coupled with a 6-speed manual or 158 hp when paired with a 7-speed, dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
As for the hybrid powertrain, the 2023 ASX will get a naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre petrol mill with an e-motor generating a combined power output of 145 hp. The most powerful ASX variant, on the other hand, is expected to be the PHEV model with a 160hp generating 1.6-litre engine with an e-motor.
"The SUV format continues to grow in popularity in Europe, and with Plug-in Hybrids becoming mainstream, we are set to build on that heritage with the next generation ASX. We are looking forward to offering our current and future customers a highly competitive new addition to our line-up," said Mitsubishi Motors Europe President & CEO Frank Krol.
On arrival, the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX will replace the long-running 2010 ASX model in production! With such a long life span, the ASX has become the brand's most successful model, with nearly 380,000 units sold to date.
Will the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX be as successful a model as the previous-gen model? What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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