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Carsales Staff28 Jan 2015
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GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Mitsu's new ASX

Mitsubishi begins countdown to reveal of its all-new compact SUV – with plug-in tech
Mitsubishi has revealed the first two teaser images of a vehicle that will again preview the replacement for its ASX compact SUV.
Due to make its world debut at the Geneva motor show on March 3, the sleek five-door wagon appears to be a development of the XR-PHEV concept that debuted at the 2013 Tokyo show.
At that time, Mitsubishi confirmed the XR-PHEV concept was a direct pointer to its ASX successor, which is due on sale globally in 2016 and will reportedly be available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain in 2017.
Although this as-yet-unnamed show car is still labelled a concept, Mitsubishi has confirmed it will feature plug-in capability and class-leading CO2 emissions.
"Mitsubishi's striking new concept vehicle represents a declaration of intent for MMC's future direction by combining the company's next generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology and bold new design direction within a powerful and dynamic compact SUV format," said the Japanese car-maker.
"Making its debut on 3 March, the new concept is designed to achieve best-in-class CO2 emissions performance through a light, compact and high-performance PHEV [plug-in hybrid electric vehicle] system complete with high-output electric motor."
No details of the concept's petrol-electric system have been revealed, but the XR-PHEV incorporated a turbocharged and direct-injected 1.1-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and a 120kW electric motor, in a PHEV system designed specifically for front-wheel drive applications.
The electrified ASX follows the Outlander PHEV as Mitsubishi's second plug-in SUV and will be joined by a third in 2018, when the next-generation Pajero appears.
Along with conventional petrol and diesel engines, the new Pajero will be available in plug-in hybrid guise, perhaps incorporating an electric motor, supercharged 3.0-litre V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission as seen in the 2013 GC-PHEV concept.
Mitsubishi's next all-new model will be the redesigned Triton, which is due here by mid-2015.
As part of Mitsubishi's plan for 20 per cent of its vehicle sales to be EVs or plug-in hybrids by 2020, the new Triton is expected to be launched with diesel engines, followed 18 months later by a conventional hybrid (non plug-in) version.
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