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7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of 'global strategic models' from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a 'cornerstone' of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a 'responsive gear ratio', aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has 'soft, premium material' and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has 'high hip points and spacious knee room'. Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of 'global strategic models' from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a 'cornerstone' of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. Supplied Credit: CarExpert There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a 'responsive gear ratio', aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has 'soft, premium material' and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has 'high hip points and spacious knee room'. Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three 'global strategic models', plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Mitsubishi Destinator is a new seven-seat SUV not for Australia
The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. Content originally sourced from: The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. Content originally sourced from: The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. Content originally sourced from: The new Mitsubishi Destinator is roughly the size of the Outlander and, like the popular mid-sizer, offers three rows of seating. It's perhaps no surprise, then, that the Indonesian-built SUV isn't planned for an Australian launch. Instead, it's the third of a trio of "global strategic models" from Mitsubishi in Indonesia, following the Xpander people mover and the Xforce small SUV, with the Japanese brand calling its operations in the Southeast Asian market a "cornerstone" of its business. It'll be offered not only in ASEAN markets like Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, but also in South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Indonesian sales start this month. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. That leaves the Outlander – which isn't sold in Indonesia – for markets like Australia, North America and Europe. While close to the Outlander in terms of length and width, the Destinator – previewed by last year's DST concept, which it closely resembles – rides a 109mm longer wheelbase. A seven-seat configuration is standard. The only engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This powertrain is shared with the Eclipse Cross, and a mild-hybrid version of this is being introduced to the Outlander in the US market but hasn't been confirmed for Australia. The Destinator rides on MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam at the rear. It has more ground clearance than the Outlander, and greater approach, rampover and departure angles. Here's how it compares with the Outlander: Mitsubishi notes ground clearance expands to 244mm without the Destinator's under cover. The extra ground clearance over an Outlander is intended to make this not only easier to drive on rough roads, but also through heavy rain. Mitsubishi says it has tuned the Destinator's suspension for comfort on ASEAN roads, using a Japanese course engineered to simulate these surfaces and then evaluating and fine-tuning it in Indonesia. The Destinator is front-wheel drive, but Mitsubishi says it has leveraged its all-wheel control technology. For example, there's Active Yaw Control, which adjusts the driving force of the left and right front wheels for greater cornering ability. There are five selectable drive modes: Wet, Tarmac, Normal, Gravel and Mud. There's a clear resemblance to the Xforce, particularly the Y-shaped lighting elements front and rear, but the Destinator differs with its boxier profile and creased fenders. There are 18-inch wheels, as well as skid plates front and rear. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8.0-inch digital instrument cluster screen. Available luxury features include a panoramic sunroof, eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and 64-colour ambient lighting on the dashboard and front and rear door trims, which can also be set to cycle through colours or gently pulse. According to Mitsubishi, U-turns are common in ASEAN markets, so it has fitted a steering wheel with an easy to grip shape which, combined with a "responsive gear ratio", aids manoeuvrability. Mitsubishi promises the interior has "soft, premium material" and there's comfort for all passengers, specifically noting the third row has "high hip points and spacious knee room". Those in the rearmost row also get their own air vents, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets. Other convenience features include seatback tables on the front seats. The second row splits 40:20:40 and the third row 50:50, with both folding flat, and Mitsubishi promises that even with the third row up there's room for four gallon-sized water bottles. Available safety equipment includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a surround-view camera, while six airbags are fitted. ABOVE: Mitsubishi L300 and Xpander Cross Connected services features include automatic collision notifications, while owners can use their smartphone to remotely check the vehicle's fuel level and location and control features like the air-conditioning. Mitsubishi's Indonesian lineup looks quite different to ours. While the familiar Pajero Sport and Triton are sold there, the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander aren't. Instead, Mitsubishi sells its aforementioned three "global strategic models", plus an electric kei-class van called the L100 and the 1979-vintage L300 light commercial vehicle. 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Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Why Mitsubishi thinks its new Renault-based ASX will appeal to Aussie buyers
Mitsubishi Australia is just months away from launching its next-generation ASX SUV locally, and it justifies the move to rebadge a Renault as a means to lift the nameplate's level of sophistication and attract new buyers. The upcoming ASX is a restyled Renault Captur, and though powertrains and pricing aren't yet known, it's expected to be skewed towards the upper end of its segment – a departure from the current ASX's entry-level positioning. Mitsubishi's decision was enabled by its three-way alliance with Nissan and Renault, through which Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott told CarExpert there were multiple potential candidates to wear the ASX name. 'We were very specific about what we selected, and through our parent company and our alliance partners, we have access to a number of different products. We very specifically selected that one,' he said. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'It was intentional, and we've done it based on some substantial market research understanding one, our existing customers, but not only our existing customers, our potential future customers.' Though he stopped short of naming these SUV candidates, potential cars could have included the Nissan Kicks, or Mitsubishi's own Xforce, which was developed for Southeast Asia and which has previously been the subject of ASX-related speculation. It's unlikely Mitsubishi would have rebadged a Nissan given the two brands compete in the same Australian segments. 'What we've identified in that small SUV space, that there's a white space, or there are customers who currently don't buy Mitsubishis who we believe we can conquest and bring into the brand,' Mr Westcott added. 'Have we done that before? Yes, we have. The Outlander is perfect proof. The Outlander is the number two selling car in the segment … depending on which month you look at, that is significantly better than the previous generation of Outlander. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert ABOVE: Mitsubishi Xforce 'I will remind you that in 2020 … I was asked a very similar question, and they said, 'but it's going to cost much more, will people buy it?' And the rest is history. The numbers speak for themselves.' Indeed, Mitsubishi's current-generation Outlander, which launched locally in 2022, was Australia's fifth-best-selling model in 2024. With 27,613 units sold, it far surpassed the previous generation's 2019 peak of 17,514, a trend the brand wants to replicate with the incoming ASX. 'I think we have that opportunity with this car because we've done extensive market research, we've surveyed more than 6000 potential buyers, not only existing customers, but also intenders to buy in that segment,' Mr Westcott said. 'We have stacked that car up against a number of our competitors, and across the board it has come out as one of the most preferred products. Supplied Credit: CarExpert ABOVE: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 'Our intended outcome is to do the same with the new ASX, as we did with the Outlander, which is take a product which we have now given its own Mitsubishi appeal and Mitsubishi look, but which is inherently smart, stylish and sophisticated, a lot of technology in the car, much lower emissions, light on fuel. 'We think it's the right product, considering also NVES and the market and where we're at, we think it's the right product at the right time.' The topic of Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) could open the door to hybrid variants of the ASX. In Europe, the ASX is offered with two mild-hybrid options, as well as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). These powertrains would bolster Mitsubishi's hybrid efforts in Australia, supporting the Outlander PHEV. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert ABOVE: Outgoing Mitsubishi ASX When asked whether Mitsubishi expected the new ASX to be priced higher than the outgoing entry-level, budget-minded model, Mr Westcott simply replied, 'It will be'. 'It's got more technology in it, it's more sophisticated, it's more stylish. The older ASX, as we know and I was often reminded, the platform was 14 years old – the car itself wasn't, but the platform was,' he said. 'So we were able to sell that car as an entry-level because it had all the technology, but at a very affordable price. This is a whole new ball game. 'The technology in the car is good, the ADAS is improved, everything about the car is a significant step up from the old ASX. We do think that the price point will be justified.' MORE: Mitsubishi ASX – Early details uncovered for new European SUV MORE: Mitsubishi reveals another hybrid SUV, but it won't come to Australia MORE: Everything Mitsubishi ASX
7NEWS
07-07-2025
- Automotive
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Why Mitsubishi thinks its new Renault-based ASX will appeal to Aussie buyers
Mitsubishi Australia is just months away from launching its next-generation ASX SUV locally, and it justifies the move to rebadge a Renault as a means to lift the nameplate's level of sophistication and attract new buyers. The upcoming ASX is a restyled Renault Captur, and though powertrains and pricing aren't yet known, it's expected to be skewed towards the upper end of its segment – a departure from the current ASX's entry-level positioning. Mitsubishi's decision was enabled by its three-way alliance with Nissan and Renault, through which Mitsubishi Motors Australia CEO Shaun Westcott told CarExpert there were multiple potential candidates to wear the ASX name. 'We were very specific about what we selected, and through our parent company and our alliance partners, we have access to a number of different products. We very specifically selected that one,' he said. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'It was intentional, and we've done it based on some substantial market research understanding one, our existing customers, but not only our existing customers, our potential future customers.' Though he stopped short of naming these SUV candidates, potential cars could have included the Nissan Kicks, or Mitsubishi's own Xforce, which was developed for Southeast Asia and which has previously been the subject of ASX-related speculation. It's unlikely Mitsubishi would have rebadged a Nissan given the two brands compete in the same Australian segments. 'What we've identified in that small SUV space, that there's a white space, or there are customers who currently don't buy Mitsubishis who we believe we can conquest and bring into the brand,' Mr Westcott added. 'Have we done that before? Yes, we have. The Outlander is perfect proof. The Outlander is the number two selling car in the segment … depending on which month you look at, that is significantly better than the previous generation of Outlander. ABOVE: Mitsubishi Xforce 'I will remind you that in 2020 … I was asked a very similar question, and they said, 'but it's going to cost much more, will people buy it?' And the rest is history. The numbers speak for themselves.' Indeed, Mitsubishi's current-generation Outlander, which launched locally in 2022, was Australia's fifth-best-selling model in 2024. With 27,613 units sold, it far surpassed the previous generation's 2019 peak of 17,514, a trend the brand wants to replicate with the incoming ASX. 'I think we have that opportunity with this car because we've done extensive market research, we've surveyed more than 6000 potential buyers, not only existing customers, but also intenders to buy in that segment,' Mr Westcott said. 'We have stacked that car up against a number of our competitors, and across the board it has come out as one of the most preferred products. ABOVE: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 'Our intended outcome is to do the same with the new ASX, as we did with the Outlander, which is take a product which we have now given its own Mitsubishi appeal and Mitsubishi look, but which is inherently smart, stylish and sophisticated, a lot of technology in the car, much lower emissions, light on fuel. 'We think it's the right product, considering also NVES and the market and where we're at, we think it's the right product at the right time.' The topic of Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) could open the door to hybrid variants of the ASX. In Europe, the ASX is offered with two mild-hybrid options, as well as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). These powertrains would bolster Mitsubishi's hybrid efforts in Australia, supporting the Outlander PHEV. ABOVE: Outgoing Mitsubishi ASX When asked whether Mitsubishi expected the new ASX to be priced higher than the outgoing entry-level, budget-minded model, Mr Westcott simply replied, 'It will be'. 'It's got more technology in it, it's more sophisticated, it's more stylish. The older ASX, as we know and I was often reminded, the platform was 14 years old – the car itself wasn't, but the platform was,' he said. 'So we were able to sell that car as an entry-level because it had all the technology, but at a very affordable price. This is a whole new ball game. 'The technology in the car is good, the ADAS is improved, everything about the car is a significant step up from the old ASX. We do think that the price point will be justified.'
