Mitsubishi XM Concept Small Crossover MPV debuts at GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016

Tokyo, August 4, 2016 – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s (MMC) MITSUBISHI XM*¹ Concept, small crossover MPV concept car will make its world premiere at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016*². The concept car fuses the toughness of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV.

*1: Derived from crossover (X) and MPV (M).

*2: For more information please see http://indonesiaautoshow.com/gaikindo-indonesia-international-auto-show-2016/ (English)

 

• World Premiere of Small Crossover MPV Concept Car

The MITSUBISHI XM Concept uses a wide body and optimized layout to provide generous interior space that allows seven occupants to relax in comfort. The front end incorporates Mitsubishi Motors’ Dynamic Shield front design concept that gives visual expression to its function of protecting occupants and the vehicle. A unique crossover/MPV, it will fuse SUV-like functionality along with SUV-like styling featuring deeply flared front and rear fenders that express stability and generous ground clearance that add sportiness to a sleek body that features free-flowing character lines. A small crossover MPV adopting features of the MITSUBISHI XM Concept will be produced starting from in October 2017 at a new factory located in Bekasi Prefecture, West Java Province to be commissioned earlier in the same year.

 

• 2017 Mirage production model

Joining MITSUBISHI XM Concept on the MMC booth will be passenger cars sold in Indonesia including the 2017 Mirage subcompact featuring a sporty and refined exterior makeover (Indonesia sales due to begin in August this year) and the Pajero Sport (Montero Sport in some markets) midsize SUV which was selected for four awards including Car of the Year 2016^*3.

*3: Overall Car of The Year 2016, Best SUV 2016, Best Mid SUV Diesel 2016 and the Favorite Car 2016 awards, sponsored by Indonesia’s Otomotifnet.com. For more please visit:

http://otomotifnet.com/Mobil/Umum/Ini-Daftar-Pemenang-Mobil-Di-Otomotif-Award-2016.

 

1. MITSUBISHI XM Concept: Overview

 

1)      Concept

• A crossover MPV conceived to ideally suit to large or extended families featuring a wide body and an optimized layout to provide generous interior space that allows seven occupants to relax in comfort. Fusing the styling and functionality of an SUV makes for safe, comfortable and enjoyable transportation.

 

2)      Exterior design

• The design distinctly expresses the SUV-MPV concept through the sleek and sporty lines of the body along with high all-terrain performance.
• The front end incorporates Mitsubishi Motors’ Dynamic Shield front design concept. The left and right corners of bumper flow inward to embrace the black grille which symbolizes power and performance; powerfully expressing the protection it gives to both occupants as well as the vehicle, with consideration given to pedestrian safety.
• The side view is characterized by deeply flared fenders and an edgy sculpted character line, creating the powerful and sporty looks typical of an SUV. In contrast, moving the cab point forward creates a flowing line that extends from the engine hood to the roof, then drops gently down the rear end; in addition floating D-pillars express a free-flowing MPV look.
• The generous ground clearance and the underguard protecting the bottom of the body from all sides allows the vehicle to be driven with confidence over unpaved roads and during tropical squalls.

 

3)      Interior design

• The three rows of seats are optimally located to provide a roomy interior space that seats seven occupants comfortably, allowing for a variety of seat arrangements.
• The horizontal dashboard accentuates the breadth of an MPV. Together with the wide elevated center console, black/white high-contrast interior coloring, and silver accents the interior reflects a refined look.

 

 

 

1. MMC Lineup at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016

 

Model	No. on display		Remarks
	Press day	Public days
MITSUBISHI XM Concept	1	1	World premiere
Mirage	3	3	2017 model year. Space Star in some markets.
Pajero Sport	2	3	Montero Sport in some markets
Pajero Sport Limited Edition	1	1	Special edition model
Triton Lightning	1	1	Strada or L200 in some markets. Special edition model
Outlander Sport		1	RVR or ASX in some markets.
Delica		1	Delica D:5 or Delica Space Wagon in some markets.
	8	11

 

MMC has set up a special web site at the following URL to provide a variety of information in English about its exhibits at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016:

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/events/motorshow/2016/ims2016/

 

In addition, press releases and photographs can be downloaded from the MMC Library at the following URL:

https://library.mitsubishi-motors.com/giias2016_xm/

 

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For more information please contact:

Public Relations Department

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

Tel: +81-3-6852-4274/4276