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The Geneva Auto Show is one of the most important shows in the world, hosting many of the large introductions outside of the United States. The North American International Auto Show was just completed, but there was little in the way of important production debuts.
Concept previews? Yes. Official production cars? No. Rumored launches for Geneva are coming in, with this one being from Mitsubishi, a brand looking to expand it’s presence in the U.S.
Remember the RVR we showed you last month? It has been renamed for production, to ASX. We quite liked the RVR name. The most important thing though, the vehicle itself, isn’t changing. Besides, ASX isn’t the confirmed name for every market.
The ASX promises to be efficient, with combinations available like a 1.8-liter diesel with six-speed manual transmission and Mitsubishi’s “Automatic Stop & Go,” that sounds like their name for engine stop/start.
The ASX is based on the same Mitsubishi global platform that underpins the Lancer and Outlander. However, it is over a foot shorter than the Outlander.
The RV – err, ASX, will be making it to our markets, but an introduction date hasn’t been officially announced. An affordable, small and sporty CUV could do well here. For now, check out the two new pictures while we wait for more details.
I realize there’s a snowball’s chance in hell of that 1.8L diesel lump making its way into the USDM version, but it’s nice to dream, right? That would make so much sense to me (and many others who don’t subscribe to the superficial hybrid hive mind).
I suspect the diesel version, combined with the modern 6-speed transmission will deliver respectable, high 30mpg economy without the performance handicapping batteries and complexity that render all hybrids feeble, over-priced appliances.
Crossing my fingers anyway!
Yeah, I would be shocked if the 1.8 came over, unfortunately. A shame, because it should get great fuel economy like you said. I’m really interested in seeing a sport model. Would go over really well I think.