Mitsubishi Motors, the world’s leading car manufacturers have extended the concept of one notch below by launching a smaller but sportier car the ASX compact crossover. It is another in the line of global cars for regions and hence has been named and specified to match it. It was incepted in Japan this February and is expected to hit the European after the premiere in this year’s Geneva Motor Show. So, by the end of this spring it will hit the European roads.

The introductory model sports an evocative Kawasemi Blue color just like the Concept-cX model which was unveiled during the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007 and was a huge success leading it to become a full fledged production car. Although the new Mitsubishi ASX bears resemblance with the Concept-cX models, it is slightly longer (20 cm) and also a little higher (6.5 cm). It retains the design concept “compact wedge” of the Concept-cX with a few variations here and there.

The most noticeable change is the overall shape which has been optimized using the enhanced size. The longer wheelbase creates a lower but more balanced silhouette giving a better integration to the wheel arches. The roofline, which has been designed to flow towards the rear considerably enhance the aerodynamic performance and adds further more to its dynamic style. The interior of the car has also been very well designed and gives the focus has been given to minutes details like form, material and trim, giving it a truly elegant look.