Mitsubishi Destination Made In Indonesia Reportedly Launching In The Philippines

JAKARTA - Mitsubishi Motors chose Indonesia as the main destination or the debut of the Destination's newest premium SUV, even the model has been assembled in the country.

Interestingly, based on a report from Top Gear PH, Tuesday, September 9, the model reportedly landed in the Philippines soon. This assurance was revealed by one of the unnamed sources.

In fact, it was revealed that the Mitsubishi Destination unit had arrived at the factory located at Sta. Rosa, Laguna. This news was obtained after the launch of the latest Xpander and Xpander Cross, some time ago.

The presence of Mitsubishi Destinations in various countries is also in line with what the President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Takao Kato said that the model would be marketed to various countries. Starting from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa to Latin America.

Indonesia is an important production hub for us, not only domestic sales but also exports to more than 50 countries, he said, during the launch some time ago.

Taking a closer look at the Mitsubishi Destination, this car has an authoritative display with a stable position. Dynamical side profiles show SUV capabilities, and powerful performance. The acrylic Grill adds a touch of luxury and innovation to a bold front look. The back design combines tough capabilities with everyday practicality.

There are several safety features embedded, ranging from Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which participates in acceleration, deseleration, and vehicle cessation in front, as well as forwarding while maintaining the established distance between vehicles, Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN) to Multi Around Monitor, which as a whole provide high preventive protection. Stay safe and comfortable thanks to the presence of six SRS airbags.

This car is powered by a 1.5 liter turbopetrol engine powered by 161 hp and 250 Nm torque, combined with CVT transmission. The detector will be equipped with advanced driver assistance features, selectable driving mode, and Mitsubishi-enabled Active Yaw Control.

For the Indonesian market, All New Destinations are present in three variants ranging from GLS which is priced at Rp385 million, Exceeded Rp405 million and Ultimate's highest at Rp465 million.

Writer: Afrizal Abdul Rahman

Photo caption: All New Mitsubishi Destination/(Photo: Afrizal-VOI)