Mitsubishi to add new Exforce hybrid model to its lineup, to be announced on March 20, 2025!

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Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the “X-Force” hybrid EV (HEV) model for the first time in the world on March 20, 2025 (local time) in Bangkok, Thailand. It was announced that the car is equipped with a hybrid unit developed by Aisin.

Mitsubishi Motors has announced the new Xforce model, aiming to bring a breath of fresh air to the SUV market . The car will be unveiled at the Indonesia International Motor Show on August 10, 2023, with a hybrid model added on March 20, 2025. This new model incorporates Mitsubishi’s latest technologies to maximize its appeal. As one of Mitsubishi’s global strategic vehicles, this model features a compact, easy-to-maneuver body, a stylish and powerful authentic SUV style, and a spacious, comfortable interior. Here’s a detailed look at the latest information on the Xforce, including specs, price, and release date.

The main features of Exforce are as follows:

overview:
- Mitsubishi Motors unveils new generation compact SUV
- A five-seater model designed for use in the ASEAN region
- A hybrid model (HEV) will be announced in March 2025
design:
- Based on the concept of “Silky & Solid,” it combines elegance and strength.
- Front design with an evolved Dynamic Shield
- Floating roof and smooth surface structure
- Powerful, muscular fender flares
- Iconic T-shaped LED light
interior:
- Excellent visibility thanks to the horizontal instrument panel
- Large 12.3-inch display panel
- “Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium” jointly developed with Yamaha
- 4 different sound types available
Powertrain:
- 1.6L gasoline engine + high-output motor
- Adopts a HEV system derived from PHEV
- Highly efficient transaxle and motor disconnect function
- Best-in-class fuel economy of 24.4km/L
- Active Yaw Control (AYC) and other four-wheel control technologies
others:
- A wide variety of body colors
- Equipped with the latest infotainment system
- Ground clearance and angle for improved off-road performance
- Accepting orders in Indonesia, with plans to expand globally in the future

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Mitsubishi adds new Exforce Hybrid (HEV) model

Mitsubishi’s Indonesian subsidiary has announced and begun accepting orders for the Xforce HEV, a new generation hybrid model based on the Xforce. This hybrid model is scheduled to make its world debut at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2025, which will be held from March 26, 2025.

The Xforce HEV is a five-seater compact SUV developed with a focus on how compact SUVs are used in the ASEAN region, based on the concept of “the best companion for living an exciting life.” It will be released in Indonesia in November 2023, and is scheduled to be rolled out to ASEAN countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East in 2024.

The hybrid model, along with the XPANDER HEV, will offer Thai customers a new electrification option. Employing an HEV system derived from Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, it delivers excellent fuel economy, environmental friendliness and powerful acceleration.

The X-Force Hybrid utilizes Mitsubishi’s strengths in four-wheel control technology, such as Active Yaw Control (AYC), to support front-wheel drive (FF), enabling safe and secure driving. Drivers can also select EV driving depending on the situation, ensuring quiet driving.

Mitsubishi Motors CEO Takao Kato said, “Demand for HEVs is growing worldwide as a primary electrification option that does not require charging infrastructure,” so we can look forward to the future development of the Exforce HEV.

The powertrain has evolved from the Xpander Hybrid, featuring a newly developed transaxle with improved transmission efficiency and a new motor disconnect function that disconnects the motor from the drive shaft at high speeds. This significantly reduces energy loss, achieving class-leading fuel economy of approximately 24.4 km/L. Hybrid driving employs a two-speed transaxle system that combines quiet driving at high speeds with powerful acceleration when climbing hills. Integrating the motor, generator, and transmission significantly reduces high-frequency noise, achieving a seamless ride similar to that of an EV. The engine specifications are based on a 1.6L inline four-cylinder engine, combined with a high-output motor and high-performance drive battery, resulting in a 40% improvement in thermal efficiency.

About the new Mitsubishi Exforce

The X-Force was developed as Mitsubishi’s new generation compact SUV, and the concept model “XFC Concept” was unveiled in October 2022. To enhance the SUV’s off-road performance, the production model features a class-leading ground clearance of 222mm for the internal combustion engine model and 183mm for the hybrid model.

The car also uses a hybrid system derived from the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) used in the XPANDER MPV sold overseas. The engine is a newly developed 1.6L gasoline engine, which uses the Atkinson cycle to improve combustion efficiency and an electric water pump to reduce mechanical loss. The drive battery is located under the front seat floor, maximizing passenger space. Fuel economy is rated at 24.4km/L (overseas).

There are seven drive modes in total: two for EV driving and five that provide optimal driving control according to road conditions.

In addition, the new Xforce is equipped with the latest infotainment system, and the audio system uses “Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium,” jointly developed with Yamaha, improving the quality of the interior space.

About the exterior of the new Mitsubishi Exforce

The exterior design, based on the concept of “Silky & Solid,” combines elegance and robustness for a stylish and powerful finish. The front is an evolution of Mitsubishi’s brand design, “Dynamic Shield,” which integrates the front grille with the shape that protects it with the left and right bumpers. The upper body, with its flowing surfaces from the three diamonds at the front to the sides and rear, and the floating roof, expresses a silky smooth lightness. The lower body emphasizes the powerful and solid proportions that are characteristic of an SUV. Large 18-inch wheels are used at the feet, creating a sleek design.

The design concept of the X-Force HEV is “Silky & Solid.” It combines elegance and strength to create a stylish, powerful, authentic SUV design.

The upper body features a smooth surface composition that flows from the three-diamond emblem at the front to the sides and rear, and combined with the floating roof, it expresses a light and silky texture. The lower body has the powerful and solid proportions typical of an SUV, with a ground clearance of 183mm, 18-inch aluminum wheels that enhance aerodynamic performance, and large-diameter tires that ensure handling performance on rough roads. The powerful and muscular fender flares give the car a sense of athletic agility.

The three-dimensional Dynamic Shield protects and integrates the front grille with the left and right bumpers, creating a sporty front face with a sense of depth. The body sides, with their solid, three-dimensional shape and contrast with the front and rear fender flares and character lines, express the strength and dynamism of an SUV. The LED daytime running lights and LED tail lamps feature an iconic T-shaped design, emphasizing a wide stance and a sense of stability.

The “HEV” badge on the front grille and tailgate, the “HYBRID EV” badge on the front doors, and blue accents express the advanced nature of the electric vehicle.

The body size is 4390mm long, 1810mm wide, 1660mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2650mm. The ground clearance is 222mm (Hybrid: 183mm). The approach angle is 21 degrees, the ramp break angle is 20.5 degrees, and the departure angle is 30.5 degrees. It is equipped with 18-inch wheels.

For reference, the RVR’s body dimensions are 4,365 mm in length, 1,770 mm in width, 1,630 mm in height, 2,670 mm in wheelbase, and 195 mm in ground clearance. The Eclipse Cross’s body dimensions are 4,545 mm in length, 1,805 mm in width, 1,685 mm in height, 2,670 mm in wheelbase, and 175 mm in ground clearance.

The Exforce has a larger interior space thanks to its longer overall length than the RVR, and its ground clearance has been increased to 222mm, making it able to handle large bumps.

There are eight body colors available: four monotone colors and four two-tone colors with a black roof.

Mitsubishi New Xforce Interior

The interior design has been improved with the adoption of the latest equipment. The horizontally-oriented instrument panel adopts the “HORIZONTAL AXIS” concept, ensuring excellent forward visibility. Its dynamic shape continues into the door trim, creating an open space. The large monolith-shaped panel, which integrates the 12.3-inch smartphone-linked display audio and digital driver display, gives an impression of modernity.

The interior features a horizontal axis instrument panel that improves forward visibility and makes it easier to detect changes in the vehicle’s position when driving on rough roads.

The large display panel, which combines a 12.3-inch smartphone-linked display audio and a digital driver display, combines with the compact shift knob to create a cutting-edge atmosphere. The shift panel and power switch panel are finished in scratch-resistant piano black, incorporating technology that is likely to be well received in the Japanese market.

The audio system features the “Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium,” developed in collaboration with Yamaha. To deliver high-quality, comfortable music, it features eight speakers: front tweeters in the A-pillars, woofers in the front doors, and coaxial two-way speakers in the rear doors. Sound quality has been optimized through vehicle improvements, and volume and sound quality are adjusted according to vehicle speed, allowing you to enjoy clear, powerful music even on rough roads. Four sound types (Lively, Signature, Powerful, Relaxed) are available to suit your musical preferences and mood. By optimizing sound quality in the vehicle itself, which serves as the listening room, speaker performance is maximized. While driving, the system adjusts not only volume but also sound quality according to vehicle speed, allowing you to enjoy dynamic bass and clearly defined mid- and high-range sounds, even on rough roads.

About the new Mitsubishi X-Force powertrain

The car is available with a 1.5L gasoline engine and a 1.6L hybrid. The 1.5L engine employs the “MIVEC” system, which continuously changes the intake valve lift to reduce intake resistance and contribute to improved fuel economy. The 1.6L hybrid combines a newly developed engine with improved combustion efficiency and a high-torque motor, improving driving performance and fuel economy. Drive modes can be selected according to road conditions, and integrated control of active yaw control (AYC), traction control, engine control, and power steering control improves stability and handling of rough roads. Fuel economy is 18.0 km/L for the gasoline engine model and 24.4 km/L for the hybrid model.

Mitsubishi New Exforce Price

The price has risen due to the adoption of the latest equipment, and the price in Indonesia starts from around 3.65 million yen.

A word from the editorial department

The X-Force HEV is a model that combines a stylish exterior, an advanced interior, excellent fuel economy, and powerful driving, and expectations are high for it to become a new flagship model for Mitsubishi Motors. It is a model that is particularly anticipated for release in the Japanese market, so we will be keeping a close eye on future developments.