Boldly styled newcomer is revealed at Indonesian car show
16 August 2023 - 17:35
byDenis Droppa
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The new XForce is expected in SA in 2024. Picture: SUPPLIED
Mitsubishi has launched a new compact SUV called the XForce that is expected to replace the ASX.
Unveiled at last week’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, the car is heavily based on the Mitsubishi XFC concept shown in October.
The new model will be built at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia, with delivery to start in November 2023. It will be coming to SA next year, at a date yet to be announced.
The modern cabin has a 12.3-inch infotainment display and a premium Yamaha audio system. Picture: SUPPLIED
The XForce will be a rival to the Toyota Urban Cruiser and Suzuki Grand Vitara. It has a length of 4,390mm, which slots in between the 4,295mm ASX and 4,405mm Eclipse Cross in Mitsubishi’s SUV line-up.
The XForce is powered by a normally aspirated 1.5l petrol engine with outputs of 77kW and 141Nm feeding the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Despite it being a two-wheel drive, the XForce should be capable of mild off-road work due to its higher than average 222mm ground clearance. There are four drive modes: Normal, Gravel, Mud and Wet.
T-shaped front and rear lights create a strong visual identity. Picture: SUPPLIED
The modern cabin has a 12.3-inch infotainment display and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster, with a premium eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio system. Passengers can charge their phones with USB Type A and Type C ports, or use the wireless charger.
The bold exterior styling features an evolution of the brand’s Dynamic Shield front face, with T-shaped headlights and daytime running lights. T-shaped LED daytime running lights create a strong visual identity at the front and rear, and muscular side surfaces project an SUV vibe. The car rides on 18-inch wheels wearing 225/50R18 tyres.
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Mitsubishi unveils new XForce compact SUV
Boldly styled newcomer is revealed at Indonesian car show
Mitsubishi has launched a new compact SUV called the XForce that is expected to replace the ASX.
Unveiled at last week’s Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, the car is heavily based on the Mitsubishi XFC concept shown in October.
The new model will be built at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia, with delivery to start in November 2023. It will be coming to SA next year, at a date yet to be announced.
The XForce will be a rival to the Toyota Urban Cruiser and Suzuki Grand Vitara. It has a length of 4,390mm, which slots in between the 4,295mm ASX and 4,405mm Eclipse Cross in Mitsubishi’s SUV line-up.
The XForce is powered by a normally aspirated 1.5l petrol engine with outputs of 77kW and 141Nm feeding the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Despite it being a two-wheel drive, the XForce should be capable of mild off-road work due to its higher than average 222mm ground clearance. There are four drive modes: Normal, Gravel, Mud and Wet.
The modern cabin has a 12.3-inch infotainment display and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster, with a premium eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha audio system. Passengers can charge their phones with USB Type A and Type C ports, or use the wireless charger.
The bold exterior styling features an evolution of the brand’s Dynamic Shield front face, with T-shaped headlights and daytime running lights. T-shaped LED daytime running lights create a strong visual identity at the front and rear, and muscular side surfaces project an SUV vibe. The car rides on 18-inch wheels wearing 225/50R18 tyres.
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