The all-new 2015 Mitsubishi Challenger has been launched at the 2015 Bangkok International Grand Motor Sale in Thailand.
This is the first time that 2.4-litre MIVEC turbo diesel engine mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission has been shown in production guise.
Sporting the latest in Mitsubishi’s design language the 2015 Challenger Dynamic showcases the new Dynamic Shield front face design concept.
The Challenger has followed in the footsteps of the Ford Everest with a host of safety features not normally seen in ruggered 4x4s. The Challenger include Blind Sport Warning (BSW) and Ultrasonic misacceleration Mitigation System (UMS), Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Multi-around Monitor which displays a bird’s eye image of the vehicle’s perimeter and the new model gains an electronic parking brake, plus seven airbags.
The Challenger also gets the Super Select II four-wheel drive system. That now has a new Off-road Mode terrain selection system, a first on a Mitsubishi, which according to Mitsubishi will improve off road traction and stability.
Mitsubishi has all included another first with the addition of Hill Descent Control.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Executive Director of Marketing Tony Principe said “Mitsubishi Motors’ Challenger successor is another example of our product direction and reflects the new appeal, design excellence, quality and refinement we are building into our vehicles.
“The 2016 Challenger represents a new-generation of SUV with luxury, high-tech safety features and superior comfort while still delivering class leading 4WD capabilities and great on-road performance.”
Full Australian specifications and price for the Challenger will be available closer to local launch.
