MITSUBISHI at GAIKINDO MITSUBISHI XM Concept GAIKINDO

No. 1014
For Immediate Release
MITSUBISHI XM Concept Small Crossover MPV Debuts
at GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016
Concept
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-indonesiahttp://indonesiaautoshow.com/gaikindo
-international-auto
auto-show-2016/
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 incorporate
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
SUV-like
like functionality
func
along with SUV
SUV-like
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
free-flowing
character lines. A small crossover MPV adopting features
feature of the MITSUBISHI XM Concept will be
produced starting
ing from in October 2017 at a new factory located in Bekasi Prefecture, West Java
Province to be commissioned earlier in the same year
year..
MITSUBISHI XM Concept
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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.
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2. MMC Lineup at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016
Model
MITSUBISHI XM Concept
Mirage
Pajero Sport
Pajero Sport Limited
Edition
Triton Lightning
No. on display
Press
Public
day
days
1
1
3
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
Outlander Sport
Delica
1
1
8
Remarks
World premiere
2017 model year. Space Star in
some markets.
Montero Sport in some markets
Special edition model
Strada or L200 in some markets.
Special edition model
RVR or ASX in some markets.
Delica D:5 or Delica Space Wagon
in some markets.
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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/
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