After confirming last month that the Mitsubishi Xforce will be launched here, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has now previewed its upcoming B-segment SUV offering that is locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang – the first unit just rolled off the line earlier this week. Order taking for the Xforce starts today, with tentative pricing being RM110k for the Urban and RM120k for the Ultimate – figures are on-the-road without insurance. Each purchase comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty and if you’re one of the first 1,000 customers, you get quite a few bonuses. These include a RM5,000 rebate, which effectively lowers the estimated price to RM105k for the Urban and RM115k for the Ultimate. There’s more, as existing Mitsubishi owners and their immediate family members who purchase an Xforce will be entitled to a loyalty programme, which brings with it an additional RM1,000 cash rebate, further lowering the price. All Xforce buyers will also be entered into a “Buy 1 Free 1” contest for a chance to win another Xforce in its top spec. Now, let’s focus on the car. First making its global debut in Indonesia in August 2023, the Xforce was previewed by the XFC Concept from October 2022 and serves as the true successor to the ASX in ASEAN markets – the nameplate lives on in Europe as a badge-engineered Renault Captur. If you recall, the ASX was one of the earliest B-segment SUVs to be launched in Malaysia, arriving long before the original Honda HR-V, Ford EcoSport (remember that?), Proton X50, Chery Omoda 5 and other models that now occupy a highly competitive space in the automotive sphere. The ASX quietly disappeared from our market several years ago, leaving Mitsubishi fans without a B-segment SUV for some time, but the void is now filled by the Xforce. In terms of size, the Xforce is comparable to the competition but it does beat out many popular models when it comes to wheelbase, even cars that are deemed as oversized B-SUVs. Additionally, the Xforce is comparatively less hefty, which should help with efficiency. Here’s an overview for easier digestion: Mitsubishi Xforce – 4,390 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, 1,660 mm tall, 2,650 mm wheelbase, 1,235-1,250 kg kerb weight Honda HR-V – 4,347-4,385 mm long, 1,790 mm wide, 1,590-1,591 mm tall, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,274-1,396 kg kerb weight Proton X50 – 4,380 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, 1,609 mm tall, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 1,351-1,378 kg kerb weight Chery Omoda O5 – 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,588 mm tall, 2,630 mm wheelbase, 1,434 kg kerb weight Chery Tiggo Cross – 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,468-1,565 kg kerb weight Perodua Traz – 4,310 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 1,655 mm tall, 2,620 mm wheelbase, 1,145-1,150 kg kerb weight Toyota Corolla Cross – 4,460 mm long, 1,825 mm wide, 1,620 mm tall, 2,640 mm wheelbase, 1,405-1,430 kg kerb weight Customers will get two variants of the Xforce to choose from, namely the base Urban and range-topping Ultimate. Both are powered by a 4A91 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated MIVEC inline-four petrol engine – shared with the Xpander – that serves up 105 PS at 6,000 rpm and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm, paired with a CVT driving the front wheels. Other shared features an electronic parking brake with auto hold function, Mitsubishi’s Active Yaw Control (AYC) and hill start assist. This powertrain is what’s offered in Indonesia too, but Thailand gets the Xforce HEV that comes exclusively with hybrid power. This features a 4A92 1.6 litre NA MIVEC inline-four gasohol-friendly unit running on the Atkinson cycle to make 107 PS (106 hp or 79 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque. In a similar fashion to Honda’s Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system, the engine in the Xforce’s hybrid system – dubbed e:Motion – acts primarily as a generator for a lithium-ion battery which then powers a front electric motor rated at 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 255 Nm. The Xpander HEV sold in Thailand gets a less advanced version of the e:Motion system with a single-speed transaxle and less powerful 4A92. Completing the e:Motion is a two-speed transaxle that performs two functions, including clutching in the combustion engine to directly drive the wheels when it is more efficient to do so, while also disengaging the electric motor from the driveshafts at higher speeds via a disconnect function. Powertrain talk over, if you’re a fan of the concept from 2022, you’ll be glad to know that the production Xforce retains many of the XFC’s design cues. Up front, you’ll find the brand’s Dynamic Shield face complemented by front lighting with a T-shaped signature that is replicated for the rear. To make it stand out from the crowd further, the SUV also sports muscular fender flares, recessed wheel arches as well as a sloping roofline that meets with a partially blacked-out C-pillar to create a dynamic “floating roof” look. As standard, both variants come with 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrapped with 225/50 profile tyres. Inside, you’ll find an angular fabric-covered, low-set dashboard along with manually-adjustable front seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats with eight levels of manual recline, plus a centre armrest with a cooling function. Go with the Urban and the kit list includes analogue gauges accompanied by a 4.2-inch TFT multi-info display as well as an 8-inch touchscreen head unit – these are placed within a large black housing. Other items are automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, leatherette seat upholstery, support for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker sound system, dual-zone air-conditioning and a front digital video recorder (dashcam). Stepping up to the top-spec Ultimate adds on more goodies such as an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the latter equipped with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. You’ll also get an selectable drive modes (Normal, Wet, Gravel and Mud), nanoe X air purification, a wireless charging pad, blue ambient lighting, a powered tailgate with hands-free function, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and an additional rear DVR. The Ultimate’s dashboard is also fancier with a White Mélange weave and Mocha accents for the seats compared to the Urban’s all-black surface. Additionally, the range-topper gets Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium System with eight speakers, which audiophiles might welcome. To ensure clear distinction, you can spot an Ultimate from the outside by its bonnet emblem and tailgate spoiler. On the safety and driver assistance front, it’s four airbags for the Urban, along with blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist, front and rear parking sensors and an around view monitor. The Ultimate improves upon the base option by having six airbags while adding on a tyre pressure monitoring system and active assist systems such as forward collision mitigation with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lead car departure notification and auto high beam. The Xforce has already been awarded with a five-star rating by ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries). Finally, colour options, and you get four to choose from, including Diamond Black Mica, Red Metallic, Graphite Gray and Quartz White Pearl. Given what you know about the Malaysian-spec Xforce, is this B-segment SUV worth considering over others? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 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