The all-new Mitsubishi Xforce celebrated its world premiere in Indonesia yesterday
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recently debuted its all-new Mitsubishi Xforce compact SUV at the ongoing 30th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show.
The all-new model will be built at Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia and will be first rolled out in Indonesia, with launches planned for other ASEAN countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.
The five-seater compact SUV, which will be competing with the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross, is powered by a 1.5L DOHC 16-valve MIVEC engine producing 103 hp at 6,000 rpm and 141 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Paired with the engine is a CVT gearbox that sends power exclusively to the front wheels.
On the exterior, the Dynamic Shield front face has been evolved in line with the design concept. The design consisting of left and right bumpers that protect the front grille which symbolizes the performance of the powertrain, is three-dimensionally integrated to create a sporty front face with a sense of depth.
The LED daytime running lights combine an L-shape with slitted accents to emit light in an iconic T-shape, making the SUV instantly recognizable as a Mitsubishi model even from a distance, while also emphasizing the wide stance.
On the body sides, the rich, muscular surfaces combine with front and rear sculpted fender flares and character lines to express the strength and dynamism of the SUV. By adopting the same T-shaped design for the LED tail lights as the front, the rear attains a wide and stable look. Offering 222 cm of ground clearance, the XForce comes equipped with 18-inch wheels as standard.
Inside, for the first time in a Mitsubishi model, a mélange fabric is used for the padding of the instrument panel, while a large monolithic display panel integrates a 12.3-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio and a digital driver display.
For the front seats, a spacious shoulder area has been secured to enhance comfort. Also, the seats provide both support and comfort, thereby preventing lateral body movement. The rear seats on the other hand, boast ample legroom to offer comfort even with three passengers with eight-levels of reclining adjustment.
For the first time, the Xforce comes equipped with Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium developed in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation. The system includes eight speakers, with front tweeters on the A-pillars on both sides, woofers in the front doors, and coaxial two-way speakers in the rear doors.
The Xforce has drink holders able to accommodate a total of 21 600mL plastic bottles in the door trims, floor console, and other places, and a console box with drink cooler that uses the cool air from the air conditioning to chill drinks has been also incorporated.
Various storage spaces are secured for smartphones, with a wireless charger in the center console, USB Type-A and Type-C ports on the front and rear rows, as well as spaces to place a smartphone in each seat.
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