Mitsubishi DST Concept Confirmed Produced In Indonesia And Launched This Year

The introduction of Mitsubishi's new product. (Photo: Afrizal/VOI)

JAKARTA - PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) has three car models that will launch in the country in 2025, one of which is New Xpander and New Xpander Cross which just launched last Friday, May 16.

Interestingly, there is one more model that will launch in Indonesia and the car will fill the segment between Pajero Sport and Xforce. The model in question is the DST Concept.

"Actually, this product is designed for the Indonesian market because the third row is large and very popular," said MMKSI President Director Atsushi Kurita, when met in the Jakarta area some time ago.

Thus, Indonesia will be the first country to produce DST Concept. Atsushi Kurita said the product (DST Concept) is for consumers who want to advance to class from Xpander.

"We decided to release this year in Southeast Asia. The production is the first time in Indonesia, and it is also marketed for the first time in Indonesia," he added.

Unfortunately, it is not explained in more detail about the new product, but when referring to the official Mitsubishi website this concept model comes with the design language Gravity & Dynamism, this presents an extraordinary level of solidity with a sophisticated form and offers a wide space for third row seats.

The flexibility in the cabin space is emphasized by blackening the entire pillar and enveloping the cabin with a smooth circular window, while the rich back surface further reinforces its tough presence. The DST Concept also offers five driving modes that can be chosen according to its condition, consisting of Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel, and Mud.

The prospective SUV from the manufacturer with the logo of the three diamonds has also been registered in the Permendagri document including the Motor Vehicle Selling Value (NJKB) for the model and there are four variants.

The data reveals details of the price also from this model, which is recorded from Rp193 million to Rp240 million, not including taxes and so on. Interestingly, the data also reveals the details of this one model machine.

If viewed, Mitsubishi DST will later pack 1.5 MACHINEs, and if it is true the engine adopted from the previous two models of Xpander and Xforce. The machine in question is MIVEC 1.5L 4-cylinder DOHC which is capable of generating 105 PS power at 6,000 rpm and a 141 Nm peak torque at 4,000 rpm.