This mysterious-looking vehicle is Mitsubishi’s brand-new compact SUV, which will make its global premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. According to the company, the model will join the current SUV line-up that includes the ASX and Outlander.
As you’d expect, the teaser image is similar to the one Subaru shared of its next-generation XV, with many of the styling details shrouded in darkness. However, what is visible are bits of the vehicle’s front headlamps, beltline and rear taillights, as well as its profile.
Looks familiar, doesn’t it? Well, that’s because you’re probably thinking of Mitsubishi’s Concept XR-PHEV II (pictured below), which debuted in Geneva in 2015. Mitsubishi points out that the new model’s styling features “include a wedge-shape belt line, a forceful character line running through the side, a more steeply raked rear window, and long wheelbase with short rear overhang proportions,” all of which were found on the concept.
Reports indicate that the new Mitsubishi SUV will use a shortened version of the Outlander platform, with a multi-link rear axle. No word on engine options but it is suggested that petrol and diesel mills will be available, paired with manual and automatic transmissions, plus the company’s S-AWC all-wheel drive system.
Mitsubishi has yet to name its upcoming model, but it has been rumoured that the ‘Eclipse’ nameplate will be revived for the SUV. In case you’re wondering, yes, the Eclipse was the car featured in the first Fast and Furious movie, where it was a two-door sports car back then.
Also, despite the company’s statement that the new “Eclipse” will join existing Mitsubishi SUV vehicles, rumours persist that there is a possibility that the new model will effectively replace the ASX in certain markets. More details will be revealed later on in Geneva.
GALLERY: Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II
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Mitsubishi may sell well overseas but sadly, in Malaysia, they are dead. Completely dead. Only the Triton a bit of sales but other than that, can close shop.
Luckily nobody rebadge their cars here and must close shop as part of the deal.
Really crazy right? Similarly Mitsubishi should close shop in Italy or whichever place Triton being rebadged by Fiat or others too.
Not really, limited & old fashion model line up. Every year only capable tease here & tease there concept car, only good in making of plastic cover & metal cover assembly.
I hv a bad feeling about the rear end
Kia Sportage > all
Volvo rear
i don think toyota, honda and mazda are gonna be worried about this
Gee.. more suv concept, and people are still waiting for a replacement for Evo.
Hello Mitsubishi Motor Corp. Just how long are U going 2 tease. The longer U wait/tease, the longer U loose out 2 your competitors.
Now U know why U are behind even your own countryman. It’s bcos U are slow. In business, a day late is a day lost. Soon, even Haval(China) will overtake U in terms of sales. Better wake up or U can continue 2 sleep, Forever.
Right now XV vs ASX, the subaru wins. But we dont know yet about ASX details
Good god. First they said they will corrupt the Evolution name plate with an SUV. Now the same thing with the Eclipse branding… Which dates back all the way to 1989 for that little turbo sports coupe that blows v8 powered iron at stoplight grand prix.
I had much fun in that little car well before it was made famous by F&F (which by the way used the base model with the anemic chrysler engine instead of the more potent 4G63T)
Mitsu only know how to launch concept for show. Making a actual car take decades.
hmm that is not concept?
the rear looks very sharp and dangerous
If the dashboard remains like that in production, I am up for booking.