Mitsubishi XM Concept to give rise to crossover-MPV in 2017

By CARSIFU | 6 August 2016


TOKYO: Mitsubishi will be introducing the XM Concept, a small crossover MPV concept car that will make its world premiere at the Aug 11-21 GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2016.

Mitsubishi said in a statement that the concept car fuses the toughness of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV.

The XM Concept uses a wide body and optimised layout to provide generous interior space for seven occupants.

The front end incorporates Mitsubishi Motors' Dynamic Shield front design concept that points to its function of protecting occupants and the vehicle.

A unique crossover/MPV, it will fuse SUV-like functionality along with SUV-like styling featuring deeply flared front and rear fenders that express stability and generous ground clearance.

Moving the cab point forward creates a line that extends from the engine hood to the roof, then drops gently down the rear end; in addition floating D-pillars express a free-flowing MPV look.

The generous ground clearance and the underguard protecting the bottom of the body from all sides allows the vehicle to be driven with confidence over unpaved roads and during tropical squalls.

The three rows of seats allows for a variety of seat arrangements. The horizontal dashboard accentuates the breadth of an MPV. Together with the wide elevated centre console, black/white high-contrast interior colouring, and silver accents the interior reflects a refined look.

A small crossover MPV adopting features of the XM Concept will be produced starting from in October 2017 at a new factory in West Java Province.

Also joining the concept on the MMC booth will be passenger cars sold in Indonesia including the 2017 Mirage subcompact featuring a sporty and refined exterior makeover (Indonesia sales due to begin in August this year) and the Pajero Sport (Montero Sport in some markets) midsize SUV.

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