Our spy photographers have been tracking the production version of the cX concept for several weeks now, but Mitsubishi has now released an official sketch of the forthcoming crossover. Mitsubishi confirmed the cX was production bound a little over a year ago.
While the overall shape of the cX concept seems to be intact, it looks as if the production model has grown a bit in size, especially behind the rear doors. It comes as no surprise that the Mitsubishi’s “fighter-jet” nose along with aggressive headlights and taillights appear on this test car, as well as the latest teaser sketch. We can also see the character lines on the doors of the cX concept have translated well to the production model.
The production cX will ride on Mitsubishi’s GS platform — the same that underpins the Lancer. Power for this yet-unnamed CUV is expected to come from a line of naturally aspirated four-cylinder motors, with the top end motor possibly being turbocharged. Mitsubishi’s SST dual-clutch transmission will be offered on the production cX.
This 5-passenger CUV will be a global product for Mitsubishi and will go on sale first in the U.S. in Q4 of 2010. Japan sales will kick off in early 2010 with European sales slated to begin after the car’s Euro introduction at March’s Geneva show. PSA Peugeot Citroen will also be getting versions of the cX, much like the current arrangement with the Mitsubishi Outlander.
10/29, 4:17 PM
posted by:
DenverGuy217
Tease – verb (used with object) 1. to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling raillery, or other annoyance
yeh, those pictures fit….
10/29, 4:59 PM
posted by:
kingston
ok so are all Mitsubishis going to start follows the lancer’s style? I even saw a sketch of the next gen Galant and it is go to have the same front end design.
10/29, 5:00 PM
posted by:
kingston
*going to have*
10/29, 5:42 PM
posted by:
Genesis101
kingston
where is that sketch at? i must see it!
10/29, 6:20 PM
posted by:
zoomzoomer
“ok so are all Mitsubishis going to start follows the lancer’s style?”
well, since they all seem to be riding on the same basic platform, why not? I’m worried about the next Eclipse.
10/29, 6:20 PM
posted by:
EMINEM
wow, its…………interesting
10/29, 6:45 PM
posted by:
Genesis101
I don’t see a point in this if the they already have a Lancer Sport-back. Well, as far as the camouflaged model.
10/29, 8:11 PM
posted by:
AutoCritical
Chunky and tough… Aggressive too.. but perhaps a little bit on the porky side!
10/30, 9:28 AM
posted by:
2WheeledSpeed
I really only like that nose on the Lancer, but it might be a nice car if the turbo version has enough power.
10/30, 4:31 PM
posted by:
NewNoise
I bought my GTS last summer, and while I still love its looks, I completely agree that Mitsu is getting pretty uninspired with all this reliance on the same nose for most of their line up.
10/31, 4:49 PM
posted by:
anyclearer
dont know why you would all bitch, when every other manufacturer uses the same looking front ends for all their vehicles. I like this