Mitsubishi XForce

The Mitsubishi XForce debuted in the concept form named “XFC Concept” in Vietnam in 2022, which then evolved into a production-spec compact SUV that was introduced to the world at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It was an all-new product based on the same platform as that of the Mitsubishi Xpander MPV. The Mitsubishi XForce first went on sale in Indonesia and then in Vietnam after its launch in August 2023.

Measuring 4390mm long, 1810mm wide and 1660mm tall, the Mitsubishi XForce retains some of the design elements from other products of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. The front profile of the XForce has inverted T-shaped all-LED headlamps, and the same design has been retained for the LED tail lamps at the back.

The XForce gets a conventional trapezoidal grille with horizontal slats at the front, fog lamps integrated into the front skid plate and humps over the rear fenders. Along with body cladding all around, the Mitsubishi XForce also gets a high ground clearance of 222mm, which gives it the much-required SUV-ish stance.

The cabin of the Mitsubishi XForce looks vastly different from that of the Xpander, with the former having a layered design for the dashboard with stain-resistant fabric upholstery and a wide trapezoidal cockpit. Incorporating a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, this cockpit also houses a new-generation 8-inch full-TFT instrument console behind a three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, which has been shared with the Xpander.

The cabin of the Mitsubishi XForce also gets trapezoidal-shaped AC vents on dashboard corners and centre console and panel for the auto AC buttons. The cabin of the Mitsubishi XForce is equipped with a Yamaha-developed 8-speaker audio system, wireless charger, rear AC vents, USB Type-C chargers and a cooled glove box.

The front-wheel drive Mitsubishi XForce SUV shares its 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine with the Xpander and Xpander Cross. For the time being, this engine is paired with a CVT as standard, while claiming 105 bhp of maximum power and 141 Nm of maximum torque – figures which are similar to those of the Xpander.

The Mitsubishi XForce carries forward the driving prowess of the Xpander by sharing its architecture, along with four drive modes – Normal, Wet, Gravel and Mud. The XForce claims to offer an Active Yaw Control system, which was first introduced in the Lancer Evolution X and aims to make the driving dynamics sharper and more involving.

The Mitsubishi XForce is on sale in Thailand in two variants – Exceed and Ultimate, and the Philippines-spec model is also expected to feature the same variant lineup. Given its size and positioning, the prices for the new Mitsubishi XForce are expected to be between PHP 1,350,000 and PHP 1,550,000.

Mitsubishi offers the XForce in six colour options in Thailand – Graphite Grey Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic, Quartz White Pearl, Red Metallic, Jet Black Mica and Blade Silver Metallic. It is expected that the Philippines-spec model will also be offered in these same colour options. The Mitsubishi XForce will be arriving as a direct rival to the other compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.