Binh DuongThe small crossover was tested on a closed road with a closed camouflage, but still showed some design changes.
After a test run in mid-February in Indonesia, Mitsubishi XFC appeared in Vietnam in a closed track in Binh Duong in early May. The CUV only revealed the overall contours because it was still camouflaged by the “coat” of camouflage. cover, but it can be seen that the design is similar to the concept version that was launched globally in Ho Chi Minh City in October 2022.
Mitsubishi XFC test run in Vietnam. Image: Vietnam Mitsubishi Association
New features in the design include more practical wheels, less scratches and more convenient to clean; rearview mirror instead of rearview camera and especially the fog lamp cavity is smaller and more seamless. On the concept version, many people think that the fog lights have a cavity design similar to the exhaust pipe, making the face less charming. This change gives the commercial version a more refined look.
The test version has a horizontal stripe overhead brake light instead of a vertical one like the concept version. Other features that are maintained as the concept model include the Dynamic Shield grille, headlights with L-positioning, a fastback-oriented roof with seamless glass extending through the C-pillar, and L-shaped taillights.
Mitsubishi Vietnam has not commented on this information as well as the time of the car launch in the country. Source of VnExpress said that this is a pre-commercial version, which is very close to the actual design of the model sold on the market.
The B-sized crossover will be launched in Indonesia in August. Dealers are now accepting deposits for early deliveries. Most likely the car will launch in early 2024.
The overall outline of the XFC remains the same compared to the concept version, only changing a few details. Image: Vietnam Mitsubishi Association
XFC is a global product but is researched and developed according to the needs of customers in Southeast Asia. In particular, the company’s engineers in Japan also went to Vietnam to study the needs of customers in order to create a car model suitable for Vietnamese customers. For example, the car has a large ground clearance – to suit the needs of multi-purpose driving, especially when rolling in urban areas that are likely to be flooded – is a point drawn after test driving in Vietnam. .
“In Vietnam, we have tested driving more than 4,000 km to make sure this model best meets the traffic conditions here,” said Mr. Ryoichi Inaba, General Manager in charge of ASEAN region – Business Department Mitsubishi Motors said.
Mitsubishi dealers have received the XFC concept deposit from the end of 2022 with an expected selling price of about 700-800 million VND. This model will be a potential competitor of B-sized SUVs on the market such as Hyundai Creta (VND 640-740 million), Kia Seltos (VND 649-759 million), Honda HR-V (VND 826-871 million). , Nissan Kicks (789-858 million VND).
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