Mitsubishi to unveil small crossover MPV concept at GIIAS 2016 – seven-seater Honda BR-V rival?

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Here’s a surprise – Mitsubishi is set to unveil a new small “crossover MPV” concept at the 2016 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), happening between August 11 and 21. Described by the carmaker as fusing “the toughness of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV,” it’s a seven-seater that should take the fight to the new hotly-anticipated Honda BR-V.

From the looks of the sole teaser image, the car certainly looks as rugged as an SUV, with flared wheel arches, a tall ride height, roof rails and Mitsubishi’s brutish Dynamic Shield front end design seen on the facelifted Outlander and ASX.

Inside, Mitsubishi claims that a wide body and an optimised interior layout ensures generous interior space for seven occupants. It remains to be seen if it can match the BR-V, whose third-row accommodation is claimed to be class-leading.

Expect the new car to be based on the Mirage and Attrage, albeit perhaps with a larger, more powerful engine than the 1.2 litre 3A92 three-cylinder engine in the other two, to account for a larger, heavier body and the ability to seat seven people.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • confusing on Jul 21, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    is Honda BRV a 7-seater? How is that possible to use so sort wheel base of mirage & attrage to make 7-seater MPV?

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    • Paul Tan on Jul 21, 2016 at 8:12 pm

      You have to sit on top the rear axle.

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      • got it, thanks on Jul 21, 2016 at 10:40 pm

        thanks for clarification…logically, crv is 5-seater, why the younger brother brv can to be 7-seater? just doesn’t make sense…btw, i don’t think ur previous review did mention that brv is 7-seater.

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  • inb4 better kolos shop, oh wai, cannot persoal jepunis overlords

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    • Kunta Kinte on Jul 21, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      What is wrong with you john? You so free in the office after getting up from your long slumber?

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  • this is getting more interesting day by day.
    About to consider to let go Exora bold to buy sienta or brv or freed, suddenly this come.

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  • Mat Yun on Jul 22, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    This one is what i’m waiting for…

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