The compact SUV market is shaping up to be spicier with the launch of the Mitsubishi Xforce and while it has a premium interior and off-roader looks, the latest SUV is lacking in the advanced safety features department. Currently, the Xforce has 6 airbags, blind-spot warnings (BSW), and rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) as standard but those sound lacking compared to what is being offered by the competitors. Rivals like the Honda HR-V and Proton X50 offer a more comprehensive ADAS suite like adapt

As a challenger against turbocharged compact SUV rivals from the likes of the Honda HR-V and Proton X50, the newly-unveiled Mitsubishi Xforce sounds a tad bit underpowered as it only offers a naturally-aspirated (NA) 1.5-litre engine. However, this is mainly to suit the needs of ASEAN buyers, according to Hiroshi Nagaoka, Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), at a question and answer (Q&A) session with the Malaysian media following the launch of the Xforce at the 2023

The Mitsubishi Xforce is yet another compact crossover in a segment that is gaining popularity all over Southeast Asia but it also stands out from the rest in terms of a design that looks geared to go off the beaten path. Yet, the Xforce is only available as a front-wheel drive (FWD) SUV despite having the highest ground clearance in its class at 222 mm as well as its class' highest approach and departure angle at 20° and 30.5° respectively. That ground clearance height is similar to the all-new

Making its global debut at the 2023 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the Mitsubishi Xforce is here to add some spicy competition to the compact SUV segment. Just like the Mitsubishi Xpander, the Xforce is developed specifically for developing markets with a priority for Southeast Asia as the region is the biggest market for Mitsubishi Motors. Despite looking like a strong and proper SUV, the Xforce sits on a modified platform of the Xpander and thus is only available with fron

The biggest news this week must be the global debut of the Mitsubishi Xforce. It’s a new nameplate, one that builds on the success of the Mitsubishi Xpander, the 7-seater SUV-esque MPV that’s strong enough to challenge the Toyota Avanza / Veloz’s dominance in Indonesia, the region’s toughest market for MPVs. Due to be launched in Malaysia in 2024, the Mitsubishi Xforce is a spiritual successor to the long-discontinued Mitsubishi ASX. Not to be confused with the Renault Captur-based ASX for Europ

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has unveiled its all-new Mitsubishi Xforce compact SUV at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia Auto Show 2023. Billed as the successor to the longstanding ASX - and previewed by the striking XFC Concept - Mitsubishi's new 5-seater compact SUV is slated to go on sale in Indonesia, followed by other ASEAN markets as well as South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Also read: Mitsubishi ASX returns? Order books opened in Indonesia - 2023 production car of XFC c