Mitsubishi Europe debuts Renault-based 2023 ASX crossover

MANILA: The latest generation ASX for the European market made its online debut during an event hosted by Mitsubishi Motors Europe, the Japanese automaker's division in Europe.

One of Mitsubishi Motors' key products and a compact SUV, the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX (RVR or Outlander Sport in various areas), was launched in Europe — as well the Philippines — in 2010.

The new ASX is a compact SUV supplied by French automaker Renault and created especially for the European market. It is based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-B platform that underpins the Renault Captur.

From March 2023, the vehicle will be available in Mitsubishi Motors showrooms in a few European markets after being produced at Renault's Valladolid facility in Spain.

Externally, the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX wears a flowing profile from the front to the back. The floating roof and character line that rises toward the back give the car a dynamic look that conveys its nimble driving.

The front face now incorporates a Dynamic Shield design element from Mitsubishi Motors, with a sturdy grille showcasing the recognizable three-diamond insignia. Meanwhile, the vehicle's powerfulness and how it firmly grips the ground is further highlighted by its wide shoulders and slim body sides.

To meet the various needs of the market in Europe today, the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX offers a wide range of powertrain options.

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, which has a 10.5 kWh battery, an automatic, multi-mode gearbox, a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, and two electric motors (an alternator-starter and a main motor), will be at the top of the lineup.

A 1.6-liter gasoline engine, two electric motors, an automatic, multi-mode gearbox, and a 1.3 kWh battery make up the full hybrid (HEV) variant.

The base model is available with a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and a 6-speed manual transmission, while the 2023 ASX mild hybrid model pairs a 1.3-liter direct injection turbo with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed double-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT).

A sizable cargo room and a sliding rear bench increase user convenience inside. The center of the instrument panel houses a Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA), which the driver can use to operate the Multi-Sense system and choose the drive mode that best suits their preferences.

Advanced driver assistance systems are also available to promote safe driving, such as MI-PILOT single-lane driver assistance technology for highways, which combines Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Centering Assist (LCA).

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