After confirming final month that the Mitsubishi Xforce will probably be launched right here, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has now previewed its upcoming B-segment SUV providing that’s domestically assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang – the primary unit simply rolled off the road earlier this week. Order taking for the Xforce begins in the present day, with tentative pricing being RM110k for the City and RM120k for the Final – figures are on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
Every buy comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee and should you’re one of many first 1,000 prospects, you get fairly just a few bonuses. These embody a RM5,000 rebate, which successfully lowers the estimated value to RM105k for the City and RM115k for the Final.
There’s extra, as current Mitsubishi homeowners and their rapid relations who buy an Xforce will probably be entitled to a loyalty programme, which brings with it an extra RM1,000 money rebate, additional decreasing the worth. All Xforce patrons may even be entered right into a “Purchase 1 Free 1” contest for an opportunity to win one other Xforce in its high spec. Now, let’s concentrate on the automobile.
First making its world debut in Indonesia in August 2023, the Xforce was previewed by the XFC Idea from October 2022 and serves because the true successor to the ASX in ASEAN markets – the nameplate lives on in Europe as a badge-engineered Renault Captur.
When you recall, the ASX was one of many earliest B-segment SUVs to be launched in Malaysia, arriving lengthy earlier than the unique Honda HR-V, Ford EcoSport (keep in mind that?), Proton X50, Chery Omoda 5 and different fashions that now occupy a extremely aggressive house within the automotive sphere. The ASX quietly disappeared from our market a number of years in the past, leaving Mitsubishi followers with out a B-segment SUV for a while, however the void is now crammed by the Xforce.
When it comes to measurement, the Xforce is similar to the competitors nevertheless it does beat out many well-liked fashions with regards to wheelbase, even automobiles which can be deemed as outsized B-SUVs. Moreover, the Xforce is relatively much less hefty, which ought to assist with effectivity. Right here’s an outline for simpler digestion:
- Mitsubishi Xforce – 4,390 mm lengthy, 1,810 mm extensive, 1,660 mm tall, 2,650 mm wheelbase, 1,235-1,250 kg kerb weight
- Honda HR-V – 4,347-4,385 mm lengthy, 1,790 mm extensive, 1,590-1,591 mm tall, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,274-1,396 kg kerb weight
- Proton X50 – 4,380 mm lengthy, 1,795 mm extensive, 1,609 mm tall, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 1,351-1,378 kg kerb weight
- Chery Omoda O5 – 4,400 mm lengthy, 1,830 mm extensive, 1,588 mm tall, 2,630 mm wheelbase, 1,434 kg kerb weight
- Chery Tiggo Cross – 4,318 mm lengthy, 1,830 mm extensive, 1,670 mm tall, 2,610 mm wheelbase, 1,468-1,565 kg kerb weight
- Perodua Traz – 4,310 mm lengthy, 1,770 mm extensive, 1,655 mm tall, 2,620 mm wheelbase, 1,145-1,150 kg kerb weight
- Toyota Corolla Cross – 4,460 mm lengthy, 1,825 mm extensive, 1,620 mm tall, 2,640 mm wheelbase, 1,405-1,430 kg kerb weight
Clients will get two variants of the Xforce to select from, particularly the bottom City and range-topping Final. Each 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 entrance wheels. Different shared options an digital parking brake with auto maintain operate, Mitsubishi’s Lively Yaw Management (AYC) and hill begin help.
This powertrain is what’s supplied in Indonesia too, however Thailand will get the Xforce HEV that comes solely with hybrid energy. This encompasses a 4A92 1.6 litre NA MIVEC inline-four gasohol-friendly unit operating on the Atkinson cycle to make 107 PS (106 hp or 79 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque.
Similarly to Honda’s Clever Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) system, the engine within the Xforce’s hybrid system – dubbed e:Movement – acts primarily as a generator for a lithium-ion battery which then powers a entrance electrical motor rated at 116 PS (114 hp or 85 kW) and 255 Nm. The Xpander HEV offered in Thailand will get a much less superior model of the e:Movement system with a single-speed transaxle and fewer highly effective 4A92.
Finishing the e:Movement is a two-speed transaxle that performs two features, together with clutching within the combustion engine to straight drive the wheels when it’s extra environment friendly to take action, whereas additionally disengaging the electrical motor from the driveshafts at increased speeds through a disconnect operate.
Powertrain discuss over, should you’re a fan of the idea from 2022, you’ll be glad to know that the manufacturing Xforce retains lots of the XFC’s design cues. Up entrance, you’ll discover the model’s Dynamic Protect face complemented by entrance lighting with a T-shaped signature that’s replicated for the rear.
To make it stand out from the group additional, the SUV additionally sports activities muscular fender flares, recessed wheel arches in addition to a sloping roofline that meets with {a partially} blacked-out C-pillar to create a dynamic “floating roof” look. As customary, each variants include 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels in a five-spoke design wrapped with 225/50 profile tyres.
Inside, you’ll discover an angular fabric-covered, low-set dashboard together with manually-adjustable entrance seats, 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats with eight ranges of guide recline, plus a centre armrest with a cooling operate.
Go together with the City and the package record contains analogue gauges accompanied by a 4.2-inch TFT multi-info show in addition to an 8-inch touchscreen head unit – these are positioned inside a big black housing. Different gadgets are automated LED headlamps, LED daytime operating lights, LED taillights, leatherette seat upholstery, help for wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker sound system, dual-zone air-conditioning and a entrance digital video recorder (dashcam).
Stepping as much as the top-spec Final provides on extra goodies equivalent to an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the latter geared up with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. You’ll additionally get an selectable drive modes (Regular, Moist, Gravel and Mud), nanoe X air purification, a wi-fi charging pad, blue ambient lighting, a powered tailgate with hands-free operate, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and an extra rear DVR.
The Final’s dashboard can be fancier with a White Mélange weave and Mocha accents for the seats in comparison with the City’s all-black floor. Moreover, the range-topper will get Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium System with eight audio system, which audiophiles would possibly welcome. To make sure clear distinction, you’ll be able to spot an Final from the skin by its bonnet emblem and tailgate spoiler.
On the security and driver help entrance, it’s 4 airbags for the City, together with blind spot warning, rear cross visitors alert, lane change help, entrance and rear parking sensors and an round view monitor.
The Final improves upon the bottom choice by having six airbags whereas including on a tyre strain monitoring system and lively help techniques equivalent to ahead collision mitigation with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, lead automobile departure notification and auto excessive beam. The Xforce has already been awarded with a five-star ranking by ASEAN NCAP (New Automotive Evaluation Program for Southeast Asian International locations).
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