PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) has opened its order books for the new compact SUV previewed by the Mitsubishi XFC Concept.

Ahead of its official debut, Irwan Kuncoro, the Director of Sales and Marketing Division at MMKSI, told Autofun Indonesia that customers can start placing their orders at Mitsubishi dealerships in Indonesia.

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He added, "The preparations are underway as we prepare for the launch of the new product. We will wait for it at GIIAS 2023 (in August). If anyone is interested, they can access the microsite. And there will be a booking fee of IDR 5 million (~RM 1,550). So, with that IDR 5 million, it will be considered a pre-order."

Irwan also said that pre-orders before the launch day will have priority of delivery and receive additional value-added packages.

President Director of PT MMKSI, Atsushi Kurita also told Autofun Indonesia that the shape and design of the new SUV will not differ much between the concept and production models. Especially at the rear end; where it’s very similar to the production vehicle.

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Atsushi declined to elaborate on the name of the production vehicle. However, given the XFC Concept previews a compact crossover model, it’s been touted as the all-new Mitsubishi ASX (or Outlander Sport, as it’s known in Indonesia).

Besides its new, macho design, the XFC Concept’s production counterpart is claimed to offer spacious cabin space with good visibility as well as a minimalist dashboard layout with a Mercedes-Benz-like horizontal screens.

Though there is no mention of what powers the XFC Concept, it is likely that it will be offered with a range of petrol and hybrid powertrains.

Mitsubishi also claims that selected variants four drive modes – Normal, Wet, Gravel, and Mud – hinting AWD powertrains are on the cards.

Closer to home, the previous-generation ASX was among the first compact crossovers to hit the market in 2010. Although Mitsubishi had a head start, it would eventually lose out to the likes of the Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, and the Subaru XV.

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The ASX soldiered on for approximately 11 years, before being dropped in 2021 with no successor planned. Perhaps this will change when the upcoming production-version of the XFC Concept breaks cover.