With the help of Renault, the Japanese manufacturer has finally secured its presence in Europe. In addition to the Space Star based on Renault Clio, Mitsubishi will launch a new generation of ASX in 2023, which will not be just a clone of the Renault Captur.
Will leave, will not leave? The Japanese manufacturer has played on the nerves of its European distribution network. Recall of facts. In the summer of 2020, Mitsubishi announces that it will leave the Old Continent to focus on Southeast Asia and the United States. A choice motivated by financial losses coupled with the difficulties of Nissan, a 34% shareholder in the brand with three diamonds. A few months later, in March 2021, the manufacturer reconsiders his decision following an agreement with Renault, which will ensure the production of two vehicles. For its part, the French brand offers more activity to its factories.
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Along with the restyling of the Captur
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From 2023, Mitsubishi dealers will see the Space Star replacement, developed on the basis of the Clio 5, land in their showrooms, as well as the successor to the ASX, whose launch dates back to 2010. Remain at to know if the future ASX will be only a clone of the Renault Captur 2, with a simple change of logo on the grille, or a model with a modified style. According to our information, Mitsubishi and Renault have opted for the second solution since the front part of the vehicle will be redesigned. In addition, the date of 2023 was not chosen at random because the French manufacturer will take advantage of the start of production of the restyling of the Captur to launch the manufacture of the ASX. The Japanese urban SUV will be entitled to hybrid versions and 1.6 E-Tech plug-in hybrids of 145 and 160 hp.
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