New Mitsubishi SUV teased

Mitsubishi has teased its all new compact SUV ahead of its official debut at the 2017 Geneva motor show.

The new compact SUV will sit between the current ASX and Outlander in the Japanese brand's range, which highlights Mitsubishi's strategy to move away from passenger cars and towards an SUV-centric range.

While the teaser gives limited details, the sharply angled design, slanted C-pillar and wedge-shaped glass house all bear a close resemblance to Mitsubishi's previous XR-PHEV and XR-PHEV II concepts.

As with the ASX, which is expected to adopt a slightly smaller overall size for its next generation, the new SUV will sport a traditional five-door, five-seat cabin.

Mitsubishi refers to a coupe-like design, leading some industry outlets to speculate that the new model could revive the Eclipse name, previously applied to a North American coupe model built between 1989 and 2011.

No powertrain details have yet to be revealed, but a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel - found in the Outlander - are the most likely engine options. The petrol variant may be mated to a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic, while the diesel model should get a six-speed automatic. Both front- and all-wheel drive examples are expected.

Following the initial launch Mitsubishi is also expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid variant, based on a development of the Outlander PHEV's petrol-electric drivetrain.

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