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Home News Auto News The HR-V might be faster but the Mitsubishi Xforce is rough-road ready, here's why The HR-V might be faster but the Mitsubishi Xforce is rough-road ready, here's why Auto News Adam Aubrey | August 15, 2023 01:07 pm Frequently, the substantial contrast between a great car and a lacklustre one can be attributed to its driving dynamics rather than its features. This is where the finesse of suspension tuning takes centre stage, and Mitsubishi Motors has embraced this strategy, particularly evident in the development of the Xforce. Hiroshi Nagaoka, the Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), shed light on this process, stating, "Basically, how Mitsubishi Motors tune the suspension for ASEAN is based on what kind of roads and customer behaviour we encounter. In that sense, the road surface in ASEAN is rather rough compared to, for example, Japan, so we need to be prepared for that." Nagaoka continued, "Not just undulation, but also big potholes. We need to make the suspension very soft. Also, considering flood and water on the roads, it's better to have higher ground clearance. These two are very important points". This necessitates a suspension system with a higher degree of softness. Furthermore, in light of potential floods and waterlogged roads, it is advantageous to offer greater ground clearance. These two factors emerge as pivotal considerations. This unique tuning for ASEAN roads is vividly embodied in the dimensions of the Xforce. Its impressive ground clearance of 222 mm significantly outpaces its closest rival, the Honda HR-V, which boasts a ground clearance of 196 mm. "On the highway, if its too much softer suspension, it's not too good. Balancing soft suspension and stability on the highways are the key for the ASEAN market," elucidated Nagaoka, who also oversees MMC's engineering division. Drawing from a rich heritage in rallying, Mitsubishi is keenly aware of the paramount importance of delivering class-leading comfort. This legacy, exemplified by the Xpander, positions the Xforce on a promising trajectory, poised to embrace similar success. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Mitsubishi Xforce 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Xforce Malaysia Print Adam Aubrey Content Producer Wants to live the simple life, especially when it comes to cars and bikes. That's what tech is for he reckons, to make motoring simpler Related News Mitsubishi XPANDER: Geared Up For The Malaysian Lifestyle Insights Adam Aubrey | October 23, 2020 The soon to be launched Mitsubishi XPANDER will be made to suit local tastes but will we buy into it?All we hear about at the moment is Proton X50 ... 2020 Mitsubishi XPANDER Now Open For Booking - Full Product Specs Revealed Auto News Adam Aubrey | October 22, 2020 Full specification of the Malaysian 2020 Mitsubishi XPANDER revealed.About a month ago, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) gave us a teaser of the ... 2023 Mitsubishi Xforce CBU or CKD - This is MMC's answer Auto News Adam Aubrey | August 14, 2023 For Malaysians eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newly revealed Mitsubishi Xforce, there's some good news, and there's some uncertain ... XPANDER Helps Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Reach Historical High Auto News Adam Aubrey | April 07, 2021 The Mitsubishi XPANDER and Triton helped Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia reach a historical high!It seems the introduction of the Mitsubishi XPANDER has ... Comments
The HR-V might be faster but the Mitsubishi Xforce is rough-road ready, here's why Auto News Adam Aubrey | August 15, 2023 01:07 pm Frequently, the substantial contrast between a great car and a lacklustre one can be attributed to its driving dynamics rather than its features. This is where the finesse of suspension tuning takes centre stage, and Mitsubishi Motors has embraced this strategy, particularly evident in the development of the Xforce. Hiroshi Nagaoka, the Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), shed light on this process, stating, "Basically, how Mitsubishi Motors tune the suspension for ASEAN is based on what kind of roads and customer behaviour we encounter. In that sense, the road surface in ASEAN is rather rough compared to, for example, Japan, so we need to be prepared for that." Nagaoka continued, "Not just undulation, but also big potholes. We need to make the suspension very soft. Also, considering flood and water on the roads, it's better to have higher ground clearance. These two are very important points". This necessitates a suspension system with a higher degree of softness. Furthermore, in light of potential floods and waterlogged roads, it is advantageous to offer greater ground clearance. These two factors emerge as pivotal considerations. This unique tuning for ASEAN roads is vividly embodied in the dimensions of the Xforce. Its impressive ground clearance of 222 mm significantly outpaces its closest rival, the Honda HR-V, which boasts a ground clearance of 196 mm. "On the highway, if its too much softer suspension, it's not too good. Balancing soft suspension and stability on the highways are the key for the ASEAN market," elucidated Nagaoka, who also oversees MMC's engineering division. Drawing from a rich heritage in rallying, Mitsubishi is keenly aware of the paramount importance of delivering class-leading comfort. This legacy, exemplified by the Xpander, positions the Xforce on a promising trajectory, poised to embrace similar success. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Mitsubishi Xforce 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Xforce Malaysia
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