Global reveal for Mitsubishi's new MPV at Indonesia Auto Show next month

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) is to have the global reveal of its next-generation MPV at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 10-20.

The all-new MPV is produced at the company's new Indonesian factory in Bekasi Prefecture, West Java Province, and will be launched in the Indonesian market later this year. The MPV’s name will be announced at the show.

According to MMC, the new seven-seater MPV “combines the best of both SUV and MPV worlds: ruggedness and roominess, character and convenience, style and function, all in a bold design.” Targeted at demanding small MPV owners, occupants will travel in comfort, with generous room for luggage or cargo, all at a competitive price.

The vehicle has class-topping roominess (Length: 4475mm, Width: 1750mm, Height: 1700mm) and utility through its highly variable interior, with easy access to comfortable third-row seats, along with a spacious luggage compartment.

The new MPV has three tiers of lighting, with LED position lights located high up in the engine hood side trim, not just for good looks, but also to make the car more noticeable. The headlights are mounted lower, fog lamps are placed very low in the front brush guard.

The Keyless Operation System (KOS) allows the vehicle to be opened, and the engine to be started while the KOS key is in the driver's pocket. The KOS key communicates wirelessly with the vehicle. It also remotely turns the position lights on at the touch of a button, a very helpful feature in a large car park. For an extra-convenient welcoming, the headlights stay on for 30 seconds when exiting the car at night.

The as-yet-unnamed MPV is powered by a 16-valve 1.5L petrol engine with MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control) for high power output, low fuel consumption. The engine is mated to either a manual or automatic transmission. The new model sports a class-topping ground clearance of 205mm.

The company claims superior levels of ride comfort and driving stability, facilitated by a high strength body and an optimised suspension design that sets the vehicle well apart from current MPVs. The interior offers a comfortable, low noise ride experience, says MMC.