New Mitsubishi Crossover
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Mitsubishi has just released an official “Optimistic” sketch of their all new upcoming Crossover.
It is no doubt the production version of the small cX Concept from a while ago. The one they’bve been testing for a while.
Here is the official word:
“Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announces today the forthcoming introduction of its all-new on-road Compact Crossover, to be retailed first in Japan from February 2010 onwards.
Derived from the much-acclaimed 2007 Concept-cX show car, it is the latest development of MMC’s mid-size global platform (“Project Global”).
This most important product will further support Mitsubishi Motors’ strategic shift from being an SUV-focused nameplate to a manufacturer of environment-friendly passenger cars & crossovers*, with a presence in the “authentic off-roader” segment** – itself pre-empting structural changes in market demand.
As such – and after i-MiEV – this on-road Compact Crossover will be the Corporation’s next game changer towards lower impact vehicles, in their format and/or in the innovative MMC proprietary technologies they will feature.
The European premiere is scheduled for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.”
Here is a picture of the original concept.
From what we’ve seen so far of the production model through various spy shots, the final design should end up being very close to the concept.
Will this be enough for Mitsubishi to survive? Especially in the US.
What's a Mih-tsu-bee-shee? I thought they went the way of Isuzu.
Slope the grill back and you have a big "Mini".
No, it won't be enough.
Mitsubishi just needs to call the call, fold and exit the US.
What they REALLY need is a great mid-side sedan and compact sedan. They have neither.
Okay.
Mitsubishi needs to bring back the Diamante. I LOVED the original generation, and they sold very well despite their shortcomings!
That "original concept" is and always has been ugly to me. I hope the final version looks nothing like that thing.
What the Honda Crosstour SHOULD have looked like.
It looks like an old lady's shoe.
Looks like someone pimped up a Scion Xa to me.
"Anonymous said…
What the Honda Crosstour SHOULD have looked like.
October 29, 2009 4:13 PM"
I'd rather have the Crosstour. At least I would know that it was a quality vehicle that would last.
I never see any old Mitsubishis that are still in one piece. I do still see a TON of 80's and early 90's Accords on the road though…
"I never see any old Mitsubishis that are still in one piece. I do still see a TON of 80's and early 90's Accords on the road though…"
When people think of "Japanese quality" it's really only Honda and Toyota that has earned this reputation. Actually, these days it's only Honda. Mitsubishis are pretty junky.
"Anonymous said…
"I never see any old Mitsubishis that are still in one piece. I do still see a TON of 80's and early 90's Accords on the road though…"
When people think of "Japanese quality" it's really only Honda and Toyota that has earned this reputation. Actually, these days it's only Honda. Mitsubishis are pretty junky.
October 30, 2009 6:01 PM"
Completely agree.
Toyota isn't even close to what it used to be.