Mitsubishi ASX slated to hit the market in 2023

In the 2030 roadmap declaration of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, we heard multiple exciting news. And the most significant news for Mitsubishi was the revelation of all-new ASX slated to hit in 2023, accompanied by a teaser sketch. 

During the presentation, it was affirmed that the new Mitsubishi ASX would have the same underpinning as the Renault Captur and Nissan Juke. Moreover, the CMF-B platform is also used by the Renault Clio and Dacia Sandero superminis and the Renault Arkana coupe-SUV. However, there is no certain news about the compatibility of the architecture to petrol, diesel, and hybrid powertrains.

Mitsubishi was reserved on details, but since the ASX is focused on the European market, we can anticipate it could get some form of electrification on board. However, we shouldn't rule out the option of having a 1.0-litre turbo as the expected Renault's E-Tech powertrain in the hybrid or the plug-in hybrid would make it significantly expensive. 

The teaser exposes a sculpted bonnet with fiery lines, an aggressively styled front, enunciated wheel arches, and an aerodynamic roofline that kind of resembles the larger Eclipse Cross. Nevertheless, the front end isn't what is typically found on the Mitsubishi model; it gets more of a modern approach. With a dual grille separated by the massive Mitsubishi emblem, the car appears to be covered with chrome panels leading to the slim LED headlights – or upper DRLs.

The Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance has selected the "high" level of differentiation between the B-SUV models, implying they share the platform and the powertrain. However, with the Mitsubishi ASX, there are more chances of having similarities with its French cousin since Renault would be producing it. 

Selling 1.32 million units across 90 countries, the current Mitsubishi ASX has affirmed its worth fetching the tag of the third most popular built of the Japanese brand. Thus the expectation for the phoenix is pretty high. 

According to the company, the all-new Mitsubishi ASX will be launched in 2023, so we hope to see concealed prototype testing and learn more about it soon. 

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