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Mitsubishi is gearing up for its first post-scandal, post-Nissan-buyout coming out party by showing us a shadowy image of a new concept model destined for the Indonesian Motor Show.
So far, Mitsubishi is calling it a 'Small Crossover MPV' and it seems to mix styling cues from both breeds of cars, with a big, tall, square bonnet mixed in with a high-roofed, family-friendly back end.
Mitsubishi told us that "the new concept car will use a wide body and optimised layout to provide generous interior space to allow seven occupants to relax in comfort. A unique crossover/MPV, it will fuse MPV-like functionality along with SUV-like styling featuring deeply flared front and rear fenders that express stability and generous ground clearance that add sportiness to a sleek body that features free-flowing character lines."
No more details as yet, but if we were betting people, we'd reckon this is a replacement for the old Grandis MPV, kitted out with 4x4-like styling to make it more appealing to those who find MPVs too blousy. It will be interesting to see if Mitsubishi has fitted it with a plugin hybrid PHEV powertrain, as currently, that's too bulky to be mixed with seats for seven in the Outlander.