Yesterday Mitsubishi announced that it would unveil the ASX crossover at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in early March. It's a compact utility vehicle that's set to go on sale next month in Japan as the RVR.
In years past, a vehicle like the ASX/RVR would have had little chance of making its way to the U.S., but tougher fuel economy rules are forcing automakers to reconsider their lineups. So it came as no surprise when a report out of Japan said Mitsubishi was considering sales of the ASX/RVR in the U.S. Sources in Japan subsequently confirmed the rumors and told us it would not only come to the U.S., but it would be sold under the Outlander Sport name.
We couldn't dig out any additional details, but we're guessing the Outlander Sport will stick with four-cylinder power only. Hopefully, the Sport moniker will guarantee something interesting in the way of turbocharging or suspension tuning. Don't hold your breath though, this is a fuel economy play more than anything else.
jederino says:
08:34 AM, 01/20/10
I know the Outlander came with a 3.0 liter V6 in 2007 as the only option, and it seemed like a desireable fit. Has anyone driven the Outlander with the V6, and how would you rate it?
cr_driver says:
08:39 AM, 01/20/10
Quite competitive, especially the 2010 with its upgrades. They also offer a 4 cylinder.
As for these new model, I hope it sells well, mitsu needs it.
j84ustin says:
12:24 PM, 01/20/10
I think I like it! Maybe not in that blue though.
pminau says:
05:08 AM, 01/21/10
The specs were leaked in Asia last week
http://www.users.on.net/~pbm/Mitsubishi_RVR/Blog/Entries/2010/1/13_Specifications.html
There are also intersting parallels with the Nissan Qashqai
http://www.users.on.net/~pbm/Mitsubishi_RVR/Blog/Entries/2010/1/21_From_www.autointernationaal.nl.html
pminau says:
05:10 AM, 01/29/10
More details here now. Use Previous arrows on website to check out other information on the RVR [ASX in Europe]
http://www.users.on.net/~pbm/PMMCarBlogs/Peter_McMutry_Car_Blogs_Home/Entries/2010/1/29_Leaked_Brochure_for_Mitsubishi_RVR_%5BASX%5D.html