Mitsubishi New SUV design unveiled; global debut on August 10

KUALA LUMPUR:  After creating a sensation with the new Triton pickup in Thailand last week, Mitsubishi is now ready to take on the Indonesian market. The automaker has unveiled the design of the highly-anticipated “The New SUV” ahead of its scheduled debut on August 10 at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.

Well, the SUV's name is still under wraps, but it's been rumoured to be the successor to the popular Mitsubishi ASX.

Let’s get to know the details of the new Mitsubishi SUV known so far -

• The exterior underpins the Silky & Solid design concept with the upper part expressing an airy silkiness with a floating roof and a sleek surface and the lower part adopting the solid and powerful proportions of an SUV
• It features an evolved iteration of the Dynamic Shield face with a three-dimensional pattern, new bumpers, and new LED daytime running lights emitting an iconic T-shape
• The rear boasts a wide and stable look with a T-shaped graphic for the LED tail lights
• Against the measuring tape, it measures 4,390 mm in length, 1,810 mm in width, and 1,660 mm in height 

• The SUV runs on 18-inch wheels and has a top-class ground clearance of 222 mm
• Inside, the SUV will come equipped with “Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium” audio system
• Under the hood, the new Mitsubishi SUV will get a 1.5-litre engine paired with a CVT gearbox sending power to the front wheels

Mitsubishi Motors Division General Manager of Design, Seiji Watanabe said, “In this all-new model, we have further evolved the design to meet the needs of the compact SUV market, which has been growing in recent years. In addition to the robustness and powerfulness characteristic of Mitsubishi Motors, we have pursued a design that is more stylish, energetic, and distinctive than ever. At the upcoming GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, we hope that even more customers will discover what Mitsubishi Motors has to offer and empathise with our design through this all-new compact SUV.”

The upcoming SUV will be built at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia plant with deliveries set to begin in November 2023.

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