Mitsubishi XForce: An impressive return to the Crossover segment

The Mitsubishi ] ASX was one of my dream cars. It had the Lancer's face, rally car silhouette, and a healthy 150 ps of power on tap.

- VINCENT VILLA

Its absence was definitely felt and since then, I've been wondering when Mitsubishi will come back in the segment that is currently very popular.

2024 was that year as Mitsubishi unveiled the all-new XForce. This was built from the ground up to meet the demands of the ASEAN region for a smaller, compact, but fun crossover.

We've been given the chance to drive it in the city, on the highway, up mountain roads and even in the dirt. There's a lot to unpack but to spoil those who have no patience to read, the XForce is a stellar crossover.

Mitsubishi has clever design tricks here and there, inside and out. The headlights are hidden within the DRL assembly so that you won't notice them during the daytime. The shoulders by the rear wheel wells transition nicely to the taillights that are also shaped like the daytime running lights! Then they avoided a dull tailgate by implementing a similar shape to the front end. I'm not a fan of body color diffusers but I respect their decision in making that in order to break the huge rear bumper.

Inside, the main attraction of the XForce is the 12.3-inch touchscreen that finally puts Mitsubishi into the modern era. It's responsive, intuitive, and bright in both day and night conditions. It also has wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay, has Android Auto, and is paired with a wireless charger.

Apart from entertainment, the touchscreen houses the advanced vehicle metrics of the XForce. It has a driving score feature that keeps track of your turning, throttle, and braking. It also has a digital Inclinometer as well as Avionics, looking like a real, rally-ready beast.

The cabin also has its small touches.