Even though Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko said that the Lancer will be no more, it looks like the name will be here to stay, albeit as a completely different vehicle. Mitsubishi Motors chief operating officer Trevor Mann and chief designer Tsunehiro Kunimoto are said to be currently working on the new car. Mann then told correspondents from Auto Express the new direction the Lancer will be taking, which will be a crossover. Mann said that the design of the next-generation Lancer is close to being finalized. The executive added that they will be replacing the ASX and the Outlander with just one model and he specifically mentioned the Lancer. Given that Mitsubishi turned the Eclipse into a crossover, perhaps it was inevitable that the Lancer would follow suit. On the design front, Kunimoto mentioned that the future Lancer's looks will be based on the e-Evolution concept shown during the Tokyo Motor Show late last year. While it's unlikely the radical styling could reach production, it is likely we will see a toned-down version of it in a few years time. Kunimoto also said that it won't be a conventional hatchback, possibly hinting it may well be a crossover. He added that they are going also 'radical' with the new look. The next Lancer could compete against the likes of the Toyota C-HR and Subaru XV. For now, these are the only pieces of information Mitsubishi is willing to give to the public surrounding the next-generation Lancer. As Nissan now owns a large chunk of Mitsubishi Motors, it is possible that the platform that could be used will be shared with both Nissan and Renault. Hybrids and all-wheels drive versions are a possibility as well, says Auto Express. Source: Auto Express ARTICLE BY AUTOINDUSTRIYA.COMWe recently revealed to you guys the prices of the incoming and much-awaited Toyota Rush. In case you missed it, the numbers are: *1.5 E MT (five-seater): P948,000 *1.5 E AT (five-seater): P988,000 *1.5 G AT (seven-seater): P1,070,000 Okay, so now that you know how much it's going to cost, you might be wondering what kind of features are available for the price. Starting under the hood, the Rush is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-four dual VVT-i gasoline mill with 102hp and 134Nm on tap. Transmission options include a five-speed manual and a four-speed auto. Its fuel tank can hold 45L. The Rush is 4,435mm long, 1,695mm wide, and 1,705mm tall, meaning it's about as big as the rival Honda BR-V. Ground clearance sits at 220mm (not bad), while trunk space ranges from 213 liters (for the seven-seater) to 514 liters (for five seats). The tires are 17-inch for the G variant, and 16-inch for the Es, paired to corresponding alloy wheels. Stopping power comes courtesy of ventilated discs up front and drum brakes in the rear. Both the front and rear headlamps are LEDs (we'll verify this info). Inside, a seven-inch infotainment screen comes standard. The G has eight speakers, while the E models get six. You also get a urethane-wrapped tiller (leather for the G) which is tilt-adjustable. The base variants get only one accessory outlet, while the G gets three. The fabric seats are slide-, recline-, and height-adjustable for the driver. The safety features are standard across the range, and include multiple airbags, vehicle stability control, and Isofix and Tether anchors. The top-of-the-line model comes with smart entry, while the rest get keyless. Do you guys think the Rush is worth the price? Let us know your thoughts below. ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINESThe Mitsubishi Xpander might be new for our market, but it's been around in Indonesia since August last year. So it's had a lot more time to make an impact over there. It also seems that it's made quite a big impression, as it was just named the country's Car of the Year. Otomotif, Indonesia's leading tabloid, bestowed the honor on Mitsubishi's MPV. It also gave the Xpander awards in two other categories: Best of the Best MPV and Best Small MPV. Since its launch, Mitsubishi's Indonesian office (MMKSI) has taken 60,000 orders for units, and is already a bestseller in its segment. Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko said: "We are very grateful to have received this award from Otomotif, which is a recognition of the wonderful reception that Xpander has been given by the people of Indonesia. Many people had a hand in this success, including our friends and business partners at MMKSI and the Indonesian government. Years of careful research went into the design of the Xpander, a modern MPV that meets the needs of Indonesia's hard-working families." Congratulations, Mitsubishi! Do you guys think the Xpander will win similar accolades in our country? ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINESThe Suzuki Ertiga has often struck us as one of the more humble-looking offerings in the Philippines, at least as far as seven-seat MPVs are concerned. Even more so now, with the likes of the Mitsubishi Xpander and Toyota Rushentering the market. That's not a knock on the car by any means, as the Ertiga exuded a simple, no-nonsense styling befitting its practical nature and reliable performance. Well, the all-new one was revealed in Indonesia today, and we're glad to report that its look one-ups that of the previous model with a more aggressive face plus sharper and more elegant design bits. First up, you'll notice the vehicle's eye-catching new grille design flanked by angrier-looking projector headlights. The fenders are subtle, but the Ertiga shows off a muscular new look with well-sculpted foglight housings. Meanwhile, the rear flaunts new L-shaped modern taillight designs and it runs on new 15-inch alloys. This MPV is now 130mm longer, too, providing more space for both passengers and cargo inside, Suzuki says. The interior features a clean look--but one that appears difficult to maintain--with plenty of light-colored fabrics and materials, and a fair bit of glossy faux wood trim on the dashboard and door panels. There's a flat-bottom, three-spoke steering wheel with controls, a new instrument cluster design, and a touchscreen infotainment system for higher-end variants as well. Other optional features include smart entry, electric folding side mirrors, and a push start button. Underneath the hood of this Ertiga is a newly-developed 1.5-liter gasoline engine capable of 104hp at 6,000rpm and 138Nm at 4,400rpm. It can come mated with either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. If the all-new Ertiga arrives here, it will compete directly with the likes of the Honda Mobilio, Toyota Avanza, and yes, even the aforementioned Xpander and Rush. To say it'll have its work cut out for it is a major understatement. Would you consider this over its rivals mentioned above? ARTICLE BY TOP GEAR PHILIPPINESWith Mitsubishi establishing their brand identity through their new Dynamic Shield design, it appears they're bound to apply it to another hot-selling model in their lineup. Following the Montero Sport and the Xpander, their stalwart pickup will now receive the new face for its updated version. Thanks to a few spy photos from Paultan.org as well as a rendering from Minkara, we get an idea of how the Strada will look like with its new face. We know that the Dynamic Shield is distinguished via thin headlamps that join into an X-Shaped grill with a chrome garnish and the triple diamond emblem on the upper half. This layout then pushes the turn signals and foglight array towards the far sides of the front fascia. Judging from what we can see on these photos, the updated Strada seems to follow these design cues to a tee much like the rest of Mitsubishi's lineup. While most of the changes happen on the front end, the rear bed still clearly hints at the Strada's lines from the current model. The J-Shaped profile that splits the cab from the bed is still present, while the swooping lower profile of the bed itself lends towards making the Strada look a tad taller than it actually is. The dynamic shield face is not totally alien to the Strada, as it was originally previewed with one on the GR-HEV concept back in 2013. Somehow, the company decided on a different strategy when they unveiled the production version. Details on release dates and technical specifications have yet to be mentioned for the Strada, but considering that the current generation has been on sale since 2015, it's safe to say that the Strada is ripe for an update very soon. Sources: Paultan.org, Minkara ARTICLE BY : AUTOINDUSTRIYA.COM |
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