Engineering:Mitsubishi Xforce
| Mitsubishi Xforce | |
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_front_view_01.jpg) 2023 Mitsubishi Xforce Ultimate (Indonesia) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | October 2023 – present[1] |
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| Designer | Alessandro D'ambrosio (executive design director)[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Related | Mitsubishi Xpander[3] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,390 mm (172.8 in) |
| Width | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Height | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,245 kg (2,745 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi ASX / Outlander Sport[4][5] |
The Mitsubishi Xforce (alternatively spelled XFORCE) is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 2023.
The Xforce was first shown as a concept car named the XFC Concept, that was first shown on 19 October in Ho Chi Minh City and then at the 2022 Vietnam Motor Show on 26 October.[6] The production version was unveiled at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 10 August 2023.[7][8][9]
Overview
The model uses an updated design language up front, being the latest evolution of the 'Dynamic Shield' theme.[10]
Built on the same platform as the Xpander MPV, the Xforce is specifically tuned to offer heightened ride comfort on ASEAN roads, using a larger caster trail and quicker OA gear ratio in the front suspension, along with bigger-diameter rear shock absorbers. Active Yaw Control (AYC) is standard.[7]
The Xforce offers four driving modes depending on variant: Normal, Wet, Gravel and Mud. The 'Wet' mode is the first for a Mitsubishi Motors model.
According to Takao Kato, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, the company is working on an electrified variant of the SUV in the future, which may be launched in regions outside of ASEAN.[11]
Rear view
Interior
Mitsubishi XFC Concept, which previewed the Xforce
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Engines
| Petrol engines | |||||
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| Chassis code | Model | Engine | Transmission | Power | Torque |
| GR1W | 1.5 | 1,499 cc 4A91 DOHC 16-valve MIVEC straight-four | CVT | 77 kW (103 hp; 105 PS) at 6,000 rpm | 141 N⋅m (104 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm |
Markets
Indonesia
The Indonesian market Xforce is offered in two grades: Exceed and Ultimate, both are only paired to a CVT transmission.[12] According to Tetsuhiro Tsuchida, director of sales & marketing division of PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI), production began in October 2023 with first delivery scheduled in November 2023.[1]
Vietnam
The Xforce was launched in Vietnam on 10 January 2024.[13] Pre-orders of the vehicle began in October 2023.[14] It is offered in four grade levels: GLX, Exceed, Premium and Ultimate, the latter is available with advanced driver-assistance systems as standard equipment.
Awards
The Xforce have won the "Good Design Award 2023" from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion,[15] and the gold award under "Best Transportation Design" category from VMARK Vietnam Design Award 2023.[16]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Herman (2023-09-21). "Mitsubishi Xforce Diproduksi Akhir Oktober, Kapan Dikirim ke Konsumen?" (in id). https://www.beritasatu.com/ototekno/1068077/mitsubishi-xforce-diproduksi-akhir-oktober-kapan-dikirim-ke-konsumen.
- ↑ Krisna Wicaksono (2023-02-25). "Bikin Penasaran, Desain Mitsubishi XFC Concept Gabungkan Konsep Elegan dan Tangguh". https://www.viva.co.id/otomotif/mobil/1578354-bikin-penasaran-desain-mitsubishi-xfc-concept-gabungkan-konsep-elegan-dan-tangguh.
- ↑ "The Mitsubishi ASX replacement Australia isn't getting – for now" (in en-AU). 2023-08-01. https://www.drive.com.au/news/mitsubishi-asx-replacement-for-asean-revealed/.
- ↑ Fagundes, Dyogo (2023-08-10). "Mitsubishi Xforce 2024 é herdeiro do ASX e chegará à América Latina" (in Portuguese). Brazil: UOL. https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/681287/mitsubishi-xforce-suv-2024-asx/.
- ↑ Peroni, Jady (2023-08-11). "Mitsubishi XForce, novo SUV da marca, vai substituir Outlander Sport no Brasil" (in Portuguese). Brazil: Estadão. https://jornaldocarro.estadao.com.br/carros/mitsubishi-xforce-novo-suv-da-marca-vai-substituir-outlander-sport-no-brasil/.
- ↑ "[VMS 2022 Mitsubishi mang XFC Concept đến triển lãm VMS 2022"]. October 26, 2022. https://ofnews.vn/vms-2022-mitsubishi-mang-xfc-concept-den-trien-lam-vms-2022-25069.html.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Shah, Hafriz (2023-08-10). "Mitsubishi Xforce debuts in Indonesia – B-segment SUV to take on the Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross". https://paultan.org/2023/08/10/mitsubishi-xforce-debuts-in-indonesia-b-segment-suv-to-take-on-the-honda-hr-v-toyota-corolla-cross/.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (May 31, 2023). "Mitsubishi Teases New Compact SUV For ASEAN Markets, Will Debut On August 10". https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/mitsubishi-teases-new-compact-suv-for-asean-markets-will-debut-on-august-10/.
- ↑ "2024 Mitsubishi Compact Crossover Teased Ahead Of August Debut". 2023-05-31. https://www.motor1.com/news/669835/2024-mitsubishi-compact-crossover-teaser/.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (October 19, 2022). "See The Mitsubishi XFC Concept That Previews A New Compact SUV From All Angles". https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/mitsubishi-xfc-concept-previews-a-compact-suv-for-the-asean-markets/.
- ↑ "Mitsubishi chooses Vietnam for XFC Concept debut". October 20, 2022. https://vietnamnet.vn/en/mitsubishi-chooses-vietnam-for-xfc-concept-debut-2071971.html.
- ↑ Sudjatmiko, Suryo (2023-10-13). "Ini Varian Mitsubishi XForce yang Paling Banyak Dipesan" (in id). https://otodriver.com/berita/2023/ini-varian-mitsubishi-xforce-yang-paling-banyak-dipesan-inidchghsan.
- ↑ Lâm, Bảo (2024-01-10). "Các phiên bản Mitsubishi Xforce tại Việt Nam khác biệt quá nhiều, bảng so sánh này sẽ giúp bạn dễ tìm được cấu hình phù hợp nhất" (in vi). https://autopro.com.vn/cac-phien-ban-mitsubishi-xforce-tai-viet-nam-khac-biet-qua-nhieu-bang-so-sanh-nay-se-giup-ban-de-tim-duoc-cau-hinh-phu-hop-nhat-177240110110440152.chn.
- ↑ "Xforce | Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam". https://mitsubishi-motors.com.vn/en/xforce.
- ↑ "Mitsubishi Motors Wins Good Design Award 2023 in Japan with the Triton, Xforce and Delica Mini". Tokyo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. 2023-10-05. https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2023/detail1450.html.
- ↑ Carreon, Hazel Nicole (2023-10-16). "Mitsubishi Xforce wins VMARK Vietnam Design Award 2023". https://www.zigwheels.ph/car-news/mitsubishi-xforce-wins-vmark-vietnam-design-award-2023.
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