The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance laid out its roadmap for all three carmaker brands until 2030, in which it has 35 new electric vehicles planned for introduction by the turn of the decade. Part of the slew of new models is the next-generation Mitsubishi ASX, which the alliance says will be “based on Renault best-sellers.”
Slated to arrive in 2023, the successor to the current model
is one of two models which Mitsubishi had previously confirmed to be obtaining
from Renault for the European market, and which will be rebadged as Mitsubishi
models. The Renault Captur has been thought to be a prime candidate for this
purpose, and the alliance trio of CMF-B platform-based B-segment crossovers
will be completed with the new ASX, with Nissan represented in this segment by
the second-generation Juke.
This teaser shows outlines of a replacement that appears to
be much more bulbous than the square-cut lines on the current model, and a much
more coupé-like roofline that arcs towards the tailgate; rather like that on
the Captur. The ASX sketch also hints at as grille that blends into the
headlamp assemblies, which then appear to be level with the more prominent
wheel arches.
Using an existing Renault model as the base for the future
ASX is in line with the Alliance members’ objective of growing its use of
common platforms from 60% of its portfolio of around 100 models today, to more
than 80% of the combined less-than 90 models across the group’s product lines
targeted in 2026.
The presentation slide pertaining to the new ASX suggests
that it will also share powertrains and manufacturing plant with the existing
Renault model that it is to be based upon. Given the platform-sharing with the
latest Captur, this should mean the possibility of the ASX using versions of
the Renault’s 140 hp E-Tech hybrid, and 160 hp E-Tech PHEV.
Meanwhile, the second model slated to join the new ASX in
the European market will be a replacement for the current Mirage, according to
Car Expert.
