Mitsubishi has released a single sketch of its upcoming compact crossover that will draw styling cues from the 2007 Concept-cX show car.
The new compact crossover, which will be smaller than the current Outlander will be released first in Japan in February 2010. It's expected to be offered in the US later in 2010.
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.
Comments (6)
I'm glad the Lancer has saved Mitsubishi from the depths of oblivion; it's no surprise the Lancer's nose is being adopted to other models, which is a good thing in my opinion. I enjoy driving my Saab around twisties...and on the few occasions my R8...but there's this youthfulness and confidence in my wife's Evolution that encourages me to really push it through corners. Here's hoping Mitsubishi brings the Colt Version R to America.
Posted by lotsofTRidiots | October 29, 2009 5:46 PM
Posted on October 29, 2009 17:46
wow...looks like every other new mitsubishi...kinda cool though lol
Posted by Phil | October 29, 2009 8:10 PM
Posted on October 29, 2009 20:10
@ Phil:
"Brand recognition" and "self-identity." They're merely doing what makers like Audi, Porsche, and (to a lesser extent) Mazda are doing to their cars. Audi, for example, has essentially the same look all across its models. Even Kia is doing this to its cars.
Posted by lotsofTRidiots | October 29, 2009 9:14 PM
Posted on October 29, 2009 21:14
@lotsofTRidiots
i am well aware of that, i just think mitsubishi does it to an extreme, i mean there is almost no difference between the front end of this and the lancer and the outlander even. i like the look but its almost unoriginal to be that extremely similar between models. if it works though, why not?
Posted by Phil | October 30, 2009 10:51 AM
Posted on October 30, 2009 10:51
I'm sick of the Dodge crosshairs, the Mitsu Schnozes, the Chevy double grills, et al ad nauseam. Sickening! The Evo nose looked OK on the Evo, and that's it.
Posted by Kawi | October 30, 2009 1:36 PM
Posted on October 30, 2009 13:36
I bet Mitsu will copy Mazda's scheme: using a detuned version of the 2.0 liter turbo from their sports cars and put it into a crossover.
Posted by vtfo0lio | October 30, 2009 6:11 PM
Posted on October 30, 2009 18:11