Mitsubishi introduced the all-new ASX initially of the yr as an upcoming sibling to the Renault Captur and the Nissan Juke. In the present day, a brand new press launch from Mitsubishi Germany particulars the 5 engine choices of the upcoming crossover, which is about to be unveiled in September 2022.
The Mitsubishi ASX can be sharing the CMF-B platform with the Renault Captur so it was anticipated to borrow the engine choices from its French sibling. The vary will begin with the turbocharged 1.0 MPI-T three-cylinder petrol engine producing 90 hp (67 kW / 91 PS), and mated to a six-speed handbook transmission. Those that need extra energy can go for the turbocharged 1.3 DI-T four-cylinder coming in two guises – 138 hp (103 kW / 140 PS) mated to a six-speed handbook, or 156 hp (116 kW / 158 PS) mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
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Shifting on to the electrified choices, the ASX will use the hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains from the Renault Captur E-Tech. Each are utilizing a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter petrol engine with two electrical motors and a complicated multi-mode gearbox sending energy to the entrance axle.
The distinction has to do with the facility output and the battery measurement. Extra particularly, the self-charging hybrid gives a mixed 143 hp (107 kW / 145 PS) and comes with a 1.3 kWh battery. Then again, the plug-in hybrid produces a mixed 158 hp (118 kW / 160 PS) and comes with a bigger 10.5 kWh battery that may be charged by an exterior supply permitting an extended EV-only vary much like the 50 km (30 miles) of the Renault Captur E-Tech.
Styling-wise the brand new ASX is predicted to don’t have anything in frequent with its getting old predecessor, choosing a sportier silhouette. As hinted at by the official teaser, the mannequin will function a brand new grille merging with the LED headlights, robust dynamic strains on the bonnet, and pronounced wheel arches. The most recent teaser reveals a part of the rear finish, with the sculpted tailgate and a small portion of the LED taillights.
We are going to be taught extra in regards to the new Mitsubishi ASX within the official debut this September. Gross sales are scheduled to begin in European markets in spring 2023, bringing Mitsubishi to the core of the extremely aggressive small SUV section (B-SUV). All 5 engine variants can be obtainable from launch. In addition to the brand new ASX, Mitsubishi can even revive the Colt supermini, within the type of a rebadged Renault Clio.