This is Mitsubishi’s new RVR crossover, which has been launched in Japan. The European version, to be called ASX, will make its debut at the Geneva show, as reported earlier. The five seater slots below the Outlander in Mitsubishi’s SUV family and comes with a 1.8-litre MIVEC engined (codenamed 4B10) which is a sibling of the GEMA World Engine unit found in our Lancer.
The RVR’s DOHC 16v unit makes 137 bhp and 172 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, and is paired to a CVT ‘box with six “ratios” controlled by shift paddles. Claimed fuel consumption, according to the Japanese 10-15 mode, is 15.2 km/l for the 2WD model and 15.0 km/l for the 4WD variant.
The RVR’s length, width and height of 4,295 mm, 1,770 mm and 1,615 mm respectively means its dimensions closely mirrors that of the Nissan Qashqai, which was recently given a facelift. The RVR’s wheelbase measures 2,670 mm, which is pretty long considering that the larger Honda CR-V has a 2,620 mm wheelbase.
In terms of looks, the RVR pictured here gets the Lancer’s shark nose but it isn’t fully blacked out like the ASX image we saw before. Inside, the RVR gets a very simple looking dashboard, and Lancer owners will be familiar with many of the elements.
Gallery after the jump.
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Look so much better than Honda and Toyota
waooo… this is something….
an ugly car. but better than proton.
Great looking car…much more elegant than CRV
Hope the japanese SUVs in malaysia will come with diesel engines too..
rear lights look like Lexus IS250..hehe
wait a minute!!??.. doesn't the tail-light cluster look Lexus-ish??
tail lamp look IS250-ishhyy
1 pretty baby..
Like a jacked up Lancer from the front…RAV4 competitor??
nice….! better than overpriced rav4..
Nice. Mitsubishi should bring this in Malaysia. Their current SUV, i.e Pajero Sport is over priced and underspec.
Proton should rebadge this!!
The Royal Academy of Proton Bashers said,
February 22, 2010 @ 10:57 am
an ugly car. but better than proton.
why must every article in paultan the bashers must drag proton in?
get a life man!
to this fella, you are total idiot
Maybe this will be the based for new proton SUV. I really hope so though no intention to buy one.
ditto
not good looking
Make this RVR with an optional 2.0l, be a direct competitor of CRV! Head on!
the steering exactly like lancer..
Wut is the weight of this thing??? can climb up to genting highlands easily???
It looks 2005… Doesn't look 2010…
Proton re-badge this and it will be
a winner !!!
MPV could also use this engine since the
rebadged Lancer will have the 1.8 engine.
hopefully the radio compartment will still the same when it in our shore.
Though not a nice looking SUV but still much better looking than CRV. Still prefer RAV4.
if proton can rebadge this, waaaaaaaaa….sure sell like hot pisang goreng..
1.8 mivce enough power ?? should be 2.0 turbo mivec !! hehe
Lexus Is250 backside, no mistaking this
nice looking SUV..better than RAV4!
RAV4?CRV?this one are much better…
ugly at the front.
i dont like lancer/pajero…
but i like tis…
nice design ^^
Andrew said,
February 22, 2010 @ 1:24 pm
The Royal Academy of Proton Bashers said,
February 22, 2010 @ 10:57 am
an ugly car. but better than proton.
why must every article in paultan the bashers must drag proton in?
get a life man!
to this fella, you are total idiot
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u guys should look in the mirror. like in the volkswagen dtm post, u all like to compare it to that stupid satria
yea, agree with u mazda 3 mps…
look into the mirror, and seeing ourself as malaysian… not japanese…
one of the nicest SUVs i've seen in years! as usual, the mitsubishi quality!
Boring…
look like a wild boar. Macam babi hutan
Dear All,
From my opinion, the FC is nice. Too Nice ! But, will it be underpower? 1.8 litre with 138 BHP & 172 Nm ok ar?
I want the engine only, can ar?
Dr. M said,
February 22, 2010 @ 2:11 pm
Make this RVR with an optional 2.0l, be a direct competitor of CRV! Head on!
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I thk no need la, CRV cc with 2.0 engine, and this 1.8 litre, already can fite ma…
The torque and HP not su much difference la…
The rear looks like kids naughty face!
Nice design!
Please, MMM bring this baby to Malaysia. And fit it with 5+2 (with removable luggage cover) and price it around 80 to 100 K. You'll steal a lot of Rush/Livina/Exora customer like me. 4B10 1.8 is just the right engine size (and will still be eligible for subsidy) and I love it after driving the brother 4B11. Please, please bring this for us. If you need to go for market survey just call me.
i cant't wait for the EVO or RALLIART version
Yak!… it's awful design. the Japs are running out of idea already?
ugly… the lancer lookalike just don't work with SUV's…
just my point of view…. others may like it…
UGLYYY!!!
ala mcm toyota RAV 4 je, boring design
looks sporty…
Very cool design…..But 1.8l engine? Why? If this is equipped with a 2.4l powerful 4WD platform engine……….Maybe this will be very outstanding. Lack of power is one of the main concern. Well, Proton will not be likely to re badge this model. Why do some of our people like rebadged cars so much? Cars like proton wira, peroduas models, nazas??????????? Please………Why cant we get the new and original models?
I hope Mitsu Malaysia will bring this beautiful car here to BOLEH land.
For the latest leaked and official information on the Mitsubishi ASX small crossover for Europe. see my entry at
http://www.users.on.net/~pbm/PMMCarBlogs/Peter_Mc…
hope proton don’t try to rebadge this superb mitsubishi crossover, hands off proton!