2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport / ASX (render)
Mitsubishi wants to get on the act
with a more angular, all-new Outlander Sport, also known as the ASX in markets
outside North America.
Mitsubishi plans to resize and
reposition the next generation of the Outlander Sport in the subcompact crossover
segment, as it is developing another, larger SUV to sit above it and below the
regular Outlander. The Outlander Sport / ASX will
also go toe to toe with more conventional rivals like the Chevrolet Trax and
Buick Encore.
The rear will offer a split-window hatch opening,
similar to Honda’s new Civic hatch and the Toyota C-HR. The taillights
horizontally stretch over this glass divide to emphasize width, whilst the red
reflector/fog lamps have been relocated within the rear bumper.
Cabin styling is expected to be more modern than
anything in Mitsubishi’s current range with a sports-inspired design
complimenting its exterior, whilst seating capacity will remain limited to five
passengers.
It
is possible, given Mitsubishi’s recent foray into other hybrid and electric
passenger cars. What is more likely, however, is small-capacity turbocharged
petrol and diesels; these will channel power to the front wheels or via an
optional AWD system. North America is rumored to get a 1.5-liter turbocharged
gasoline four.
It’s unknown when the ASX will make an official
appearance, but we expect a reveal next year, possibly as a 2018 model.
Source : Carscoops
