Ahead Of World Premiere At GIIAS 2023, Mitsubishi Showcases The Outterior From "The New SUV"

JAKARTA - Ahead of its global launch, Mitsubishi features an exterior of the "The New SUV" which will debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2023.

Through Mitsubishi distributors in Indonesia, PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI), this compact SUV will begin delivery in November 2023.

Carrying the concept of "Silky & Solid", the SUV has a sturdy design, but still shows a stylish impression so that the vehicle is suitable for use and run in urban areas.

General Manager of the Mitsubishi Motors Design Division, Seiji Watanabe, said that his party had developed the design of the "The New SUV" in order to meet market needs in recent years.

"At the upcoming GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show, we hope that more customers will find what Mitsubishi Motors offers and be able to understand and have an emotional connection with our design through The New SUV," Watanabe said in his official statement, Monday, July 31.

With an elegant and authoritative impression, this car has an urban style for the ASEAN region. Adopting the XFC Concept design, "The New SUV" features the front with a large grip and features the manufacturer's signature logo with "Three Diamonds" in the middle.

The lower and rear bumpers are made stiffer but do not leave an aerodynamic impression that plays a role in stabilizing the speed of the vehicle. The spatbor section also expresses the ferocity that makes this car look reliable in any arena.

With a ground clear balance height of 222 mm4, customers from this vehicle do not need to worry about driving their vehicles on the surface of the mound and uneven.

With the presence of 18-inch rims, as well as large diameter tires, this allows the car to move stably and have impressive grip.

Despite having a compact size, the "The New SUV" has a fairly spacious space with a diameter of 4,390 mm, a width of 1,810 mm, and a height of 1,660 mm.

Mitsubishi has also revealed the features that will be embedded in this latest SUV ahead of its release. One of the interesting features is driving mode, namely Normal, Gravel, Wet, and Mud.

These four modes allow these SUVs to perform different driving maneuvers in various conditions with Active Yaw Control (AYC) controls, which improve control capabilities by adjusting left and right front wheels drivers, traction controls, tire motion controllers, engine control, and power steering.

This Japanese manufacturer added an audio system "Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium" which is the result of collaboration with Yamaha. This system allows car users to enjoy entertainment features with optimal audio quality.

Although complete specifications have not been disclosed, Mitsubishi ensures that the "The New SUV" is equipped with a 1.5 liter engine with a CVT transmission that works together in front of the front wheel drive (FWD).

In addition to the "The New SUV", Mitsubishi will introduce a kei electric-powered car with the name eK X EV which will be exhibited during the GIIAS 2023 event.

In addition, Mitsubishi Motors will also feature other models in their booths located in Hall 10, namely Minicab-MIEV, Xpander, Xpander Cross, and Pajero Sport.

The GIIAS 2023 exhibition will be held on August 10-20 2023 at ICE BSD, Tangerang. Visitors can buy tickets through the Auto360 application. Ticket prices on weekdays are IDR 50,000, weekends IDR 100,000, and on August 17 specifically for IDR 78,000.