Mitsubishi teases new B-segment SUV idea forward of debut in Vietnam on October 19 – Creta, Seltos rival

Mitsubishi has teased a brand new idea automobile that can make its international debut in Vietnam on October 19 this 12 months, roughly per week earlier than the beginning of the 2022 Vietnam Motor Present that’s making a return after a two-year hiatus.

Particulars are scarce for now, and the teaser picture doesn’t reveal a complete lot; we solely see a framed Mitsubishi badge set close to a grille insert. It’s reported that the present automobile will preview a B-segment SUV (or B-SUV) that can compete towards the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3, simply to call a number of.

AutoPro mentioned in its report that one purpose why Mitsubishi could have chosen Vietnam to disclose the idea is due to the Xpander’s success there. 4 years since its launch, the seven-seat MPV has confirmed to be massively common, often topping its phase by way of gross sales with greater than 65,000 models bought thus far.

With B-segment SUVs persevering with to be most popular by customers in creating markets inside the ASEAN area, introducing a aggressive mannequin to tackle established rivals is a prudent transfer. Automobiles just like the Creta, Seltos and Kicks are already out there in markets like Indonesia and Thailand.

It must be famous that Mitsubishi’s line-up already features a mannequin that matches the mould referred to as the ASX, however that mannequin has been round since 2010, making it a little bit lengthy within the tooth now. There’s a “new” ASX that was revealed final month, though that mannequin is basically a rebadged Renault Captur – Mitsubishi is in an alliance with Nissan and Renault – that’s destined for Europe; sure markets like Australia will proceed to get the facelifted first-generation ASX as an alternative.

We’ll have to attend till Wednesday to seek out out what the Mitsubishi idea will seem like in addition to additional particulars. Count on a improvement of the model’s Dynamic Defend face and probably low-capacity engines to be provided.