This article is about 4 of the most popular Mitsubishi cars of 2019, featuring a mixture of SUV, Eclipse, and the hybrid series.
Mitsubishi ASX
Estimated Price: $23,490
Overview
Holding their position as a top seller in the competitive SUV market, Mitsubishi is now attempting to give ASX a spot in their 2019 update. For those of you who were a fan of the 2018 version, you would be happy to know the 2019 ASX retains its prototypical features along with introducing a five-speed manual transmission, two ISOFIX and three top tether child seat mounts. The electronic brake has been enhanced with force distribution technology alongside traction and stability control. The 18-inch alloy wheels now come with a new silver painted finish. The integrated cruise control system makes your journey both smooth and safe. Smartphone Link Display Audio has been introduced which incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
2019 Highlights
- A better driver’s seat with a front seat heating facility
- Introducing features like leather seat trim, panoramic roof, LED ambient lighting, chrome exhaust tip, six-speaker audio and blind spot warning.
- A carryover 2.0-litre aspirated petrol engine producing 110kW of power and 197Nm powering the front wheels. Fuel consumption remains unchanged at 7.7 L/100km for the manual and 7.6 L/100km for the automatic.
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- The 2.2L Turbodiesel Power Engines are removed
Overall, the new ASX 2019 has a fairly unique acceleration performance with no turbo or diesel issues making it a great choice if you’re new into crossover markets.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Estimated Price: $45,990
Overview
The new Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid series can be an affordable 2019 solution for you. Capable of going 30 miles charging once, it is much cheaper than its predecessors. Being the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with DC Fast Charging facility, it takes only 4 hours to charge.
2019 Highlights
- A 2.4-litre petrol engine has replaced the 2.0-litre petrol. Having a bigger motor at the rear and larger batteries, it has a very economical power gain. New bumpers have been introduced at the back.
- Modernised steering and the revised suspension has been added for handling the hybrid system. The boot space is a reasonable 463 litres providing a big load area.
- Among other features are leather seats, power tailgate and 360-degree camera.
- The engine’s 14 bhp (Brake Horse Power) more powerful than before, the rear motor has an advantage of 13 bhp over its predecessor.
- Supports “Multimode eTransmission” under heavy acceleration.
- LTP fuel-economy tests: A CO2 output of 46g/km with an average fuel economy of 141mpg, and a range of 28 miles in EV mode.
So, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is indeed a go-travel SUV with cerebral energy metabolism and long commutes.
Mitsubishi Eclipse CROSS
Estimated Price: $29,990
Overview
With the release of “The Fast and the Furious” in 2001, Mitsubishi gained huge popularity with their original Eclipse sports cars. Mitsubishi is finally back with their Eclipse series after decades but not with the sports cars but all new SUVs. The 2018 Eclipse crossover has already joined the ASX and Outlander as the company’s city-focused more mainstream crossover line-up. In the aspect of size, it is between the ASX and Outlander. The new Eclipse Cross 2019 comes with new turbocharged engines alongside an 8-speed Continuously Variable Transmission, featuring sports mode.
2019 Highlights
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes with a smooth front fascia. Leading from the top, the SEL trim comes with LED headlights, LED low and high daytime running lights, and usual Mitsubishi grill with distinctive chrome line.
- With a wheelbase of 106.4 inches, you can easily stretch out your leg. Measuring at 175.5 inches, it is 3 inches longer than the Outlander Sport and 9 inches shorter than the bigger Outlander. It runs a 1.5 MIVEC + Direct Injection Turbo Charged 4-cylinder engine that produces up to 152 horsepower and a torque of 184 lb-ft.
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2019’s Continuous Variable Automatic Transmission (CVT) does a job of maximising the propelling force. If you want manual gearing, the paddle shifters on the steering wheel will allow you to do so.
Overall, 2019 Eclipse gives you a family friendly fair driving experience with the elevated driving position on bumpy roads, through bends, leans and freeways.
Mitsubishi GT-PHEV: The future concept
Overview
The newest concept of Mitsubishi PHEV is called the Ground Tourer-PHEV (GT-PHEV) that has Mitsubishi’s next-generation plug-in hybrid system. With 25-kilowatt-hour high-capacity batteries and an estimated 75 miles coverage, it surpassed all the other models in its class.
Even though Mitsubishi hasn’t announced their launching possibilities yet, GT-PHEV is the blueprint of a faster, high-end vehicle. For those of you in Australia, you can visit Chadstone Mitsubishi for the latest information on Mitsubishi Cars.
Image Credit:
2019 Mitsubishi ASX by Carsguide AU
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by Greencarguide
2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse CROSS by Mitsubishi
2019 Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept Topgear