Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV, the hybrid variant to the ASEAN-focused B-segment crossover, ahead of its incoming debut in the 46th Bangkok Motor Show this month. The hybrid B-segment SUV has been confirmed by the Japanese carmaker to be locally assembled (CKD) in Thailand, at its Laem Chabang Plant.
Compared to the regular Mitsubishi Xforce, the key difference here is of course the hybrid powertrain underneath the bonnet. Powering the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV is the e:Motion powertrain, similar to its other electrified siblings such as the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV.
The system works similarly to Honda’s e:HEV system where the petrol engine acts as a generator for most driving conditions, with only the electric motor powering the wheels. The engine only engages the driveline directly at high speeds through a lock-up clutch – with the electric motor providing assistance on heavier acceleration.
Compared to its pure-petrol counterpart, the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV sports a larger 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine, serving as a generator to power the traction electric motor. As a whole, the e:Motion system sports an output of 116 hp and 255 Nm of torque.
The same engine configuration is also found on the Xpander HEV, although the carmaker says that the HEV system on the Xforce has been “evolved” for this application. Changes here include a newly developed two-speed transaxle to improve efficiency, as well as a new motor disconnect function that disconnects the motor from the drive shaft at high speeds.
The latter significantly reduces drive resistance, and in turn improves fuel economy – Mitsubishi claims a rated fuel consumption figure of 24.4 km per litre.
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Looks wise on the outside, the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV has received a bit of a makeover if you squint your eyes just right. The Dynamic Shield face design up front is still present albeit with a new design, and the name of the model now appears on the front bumper, as well as HEV badging garnishing the front, rear, and front doors of the car.
Additionally, the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV sits on two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, paired to a selection of exterior body colours: Two-tone colours include White Diamond, Energetic Yellow, Red, or Graphite Gray Metallic with a black roof, and monotone colour schemes in White Diamond, Graphite Gray Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, and Jet Black Mica.
Expect things to look more or less the same on the inside, too. The 12.3-inch infotainment screen and 8-inch screen are still present like the pure-petrol variant, with the only noticeable change being the new gear shift knob.
Other standard equipment for the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV include an eight-speaker Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
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As seen in the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV, and indeed the petrol-powered regular Xforce, Mitsubishi’s Active Yaw Control torque vectoring system makes a return in the 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce HEV. Compared to the petrol car, the HEV version of the Xforce gets seven drive modes instead of four, with the addition of the Tarmac, EV priority, and Charge modes.
The Mitsubishi Xforce HEV will be available in three variants in Thailand, priced between THB899,000 (approx RM118k) to THB1.089 million (approx. RM144k). Mitsubishi has confirmed that the Xforce HEV – Along with the Xpander HEV series – will be introduced in other countries.
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