Mitsubishi sketches out Concept-cX-influenced compact crossover for 2010
Mitsubishi Compact Crossover - Click above for high-res image
It's been two years since Mitsubishi took the wraps off its Concept-cX crossover at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, but before we see the production version at next year's Geneva Motor Show, Mitsubishi has released a teaser sketch of its all-new compact CUV.
Aimed at competing with segment stalwarts like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, the Compact Crossover will be built atop Mitsubishi's new mid-size global architecture with power likely provided by a 1.8-liter turbodiesel channeling around 140 hp and 206 lb-ft of torque through Mitsubishi's Twin-Clutch SST gearbox and all-wheel drive system.
Sales will begin in Japan this February, and we'd expect a petrol-powered version to be released in the States later in 2010. Full details available in the press release below the fold.
Gallery: Mitsubishi Concept-cX
PRESS RELEASE
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces all-new Compact Crossover - Game Changer
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announces today the forthcoming introduction of its all-new on-road Compact Crossover, to be retailed first in Japan from February 2010 onwards.
Derived from the much-acclaimed 2007 Concept-cX show car, it is the latest development of MMC's mid-size global platform ("Project Global").
This most important product will further support Mitsubishi Motors' strategic shift from being an SUV-focused nameplate to a manufacturer of environment-friendly passenger cars & crossovers*, with a presence in the "authentic off-roader" segment** – itself pre-empting structural changes in market demand.
As such – and after i-MiEV – this on-road Compact Crossover will be the Corporation's next game changer towards lower impact vehicles, in their format and/or in the innovative MMC proprietary technologies they will feature.
The European premiere is scheduled for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
vespid82 1:42PM (10/29/2009)
Seriously... how many more vehicles can they tack the Evo face onto?!
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zamafir 1:43PM (10/29/2009)
... well... as they tacked it to an A3, i'm guessing tons as they're now just tacking it on other carmaker's cars.
Xa 1:51PM (10/29/2009)
mitsubishi is adapting the aston martin school of design.
LimeDaiquiri 1:42PM (10/29/2009)
A game changer?
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**WoodysCarSite.Com** 1:50PM (10/29/2009)
Glad to see Mitsu still trying!
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Taglane 1:57PM (10/29/2009)
Keyword: Trying.
nagmashot 1:52PM (10/29/2009)
Audi wants it Q5 design back...
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gotsmart 1:53PM (10/29/2009)
I don't get it... they're showing sketches of a concept car we've already seen?
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Throwback 1:53PM (10/29/2009)
I assume this replaces the Outlander.
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MikeofLA 1:57PM (10/29/2009)
No... Stop it Mitsu... Focus on making the Eclipse a real sports(sporty) car again. GSX anyone? AWD/Turbo? Your Evo is great, but you pussified the Eclipse from Gen 3 on. Please bring it back... why not compete with Toyoburu and make it a light weight RWD/AWD?
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LimeDaiquiri 2:28PM (10/29/2009)
Exactly.
Or maybe something along the lines of a GTO twin turbo? Competing with the GT-R? Just a thought...
Tourian 3:28PM (10/29/2009)
I'm thinking its much more likely an Eclipse built on the Lancer/Outlander platform with turbo and or AWD will appear for gen 5. A GTO/3000GT rebirth is highly unlikely IMO.
Clavius 4:33PM (10/29/2009)
I agree the Eclipes somewhere along the way somehow got its well "nuts cut off". Sadly we can all agree that someone at Mitsubishi said "Well if we make the Eclipes to fast it will canibalize the Evo sales!". To me they are sooo wrong, Eclipes is a two seater coupe and the Evo is a 4 seater power sedan see the difference? lol
Also the 3000GT/GTO I still see some around and they still look good and fresh (if taken care of obviously). Mitsubishi tossing in their hat into the ring with a direct competitor to the GTR I'm all for it! Would put them back in the news for something other than another Evo verison release.
RamblinReck89 2:02PM (10/29/2009)
I'll be interested to see how this turns out. I'd still rather see an Eclipse not aimed at sorority girls though.
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Alan44 2:06PM (10/29/2009)
I have owned three Mitsu's over the years and do not understand that ugly nose they want to stick on everything they make.
They should put more work into fixing their oilburning engines than the styling.
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Toy Yoda 2:09PM (10/29/2009)
Does anyone have an Evo these days? I'm wondering if they even have an option for a clear bra. :) There's very little front surface that needs chip protection.
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carmaniac 3:06PM (10/29/2009)
This is NOT a CR-V or RAV4 competitor as AB says...
Think of it as a Mitsubishi Colt CUV. It will be smaller than the Outlander.
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Sean 3:59PM (10/29/2009)
It looks like a mouse or a rat on wheels..depending on the size. Just add some buck teeth and you're off.
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WRC05 9:01PM (10/29/2009)
Nice sketch, very stylish. Looks better than the restyled Outlander. The '06-'08 Outlander looks better IMO. This one the Evo looking grill works... but then again sketches usually looks better.
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P.V. 9:34PM (10/29/2009)
I actually like it, but where does it leave the Outlander?
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