Mitsubishi XM
Mitsubishi has unveiled the Mitsubishi
XM concept at the 2016 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show today. It
previews a Honda BR-V rival that is confirmed to arrive in Indonesia in 2017.
Like most of the latest concepts from
Mitsubishi, it adopts the company’s latest ‘Dynamic Shield’ face, featuring
sleek headlamps, heavily sculpted wheel bumper and a generous amount of chrome
trim. The side profile comprises of boldly sculpted wheel arches and shoulder
lines, floating roof with rails, as well as a long greenhouse.
Mitsubishi summarizes the XM’s styling
as fusing the ”toughness of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV”. As for the
interior, they have confirmed that the concept is a 7-seater, claiming that a
wide body and an optimized interior layout will ensure generous interior space
for seven occupants.
The Mitsubishi XM will enter production
at the company’s new plant in Indonesia in 2017. They have made a total
investment of US$ 600 million, where US$ 250 million goes to the development of
the MPV, while the rest will be invested into building the new Indonesian
plant. It will serve as the XM’s production hub, from where it would be
exported to other South East Asian markets like Philippines, Thailand and
Vietnam.
