In GAC Mitsubishi's factory, only three SUVs are still in production, namely Outlander, the originator of urban SUVs that inherited the Japanese Eclipse name, and ASX, the cheapest compact SUV in Japan (hereinafter referred to as Jinxuan). Today our protagonist is this compact car.
In fact, Mitsubishi Jinxuan looks like the name of China, and it is not a patent of China. Its real English nameplate is Outlander Sports Edition. Yes, just like discovering the sports version, Jin Xuan, who is positioned lower and younger, is the sports version of Outlander.
Compared with Outlander's Bobcats, Jin Xuan, as a sports version, was born for this city. Even if the sports gene is still engraved, it is not aimed at complex road conditions, but closer to the cross-border taste of cars.
Internal and external design
More than a year ago, Mitsubishi completed the mid-term change of Jin Xuan, and the brand-new family design language once again proved its inseparable relationship with Outlander. The open air intake grille looks harder than CR-V and RAV4, but it contains heavy chrome-plated metal decoration, independent partition bumper and air intake grille mesh similar to armored fender, which makes Mitsubishi Jinxuan's tough temperament reveal a full sense of avant-garde.
Some people will definitely think that the design of Jin Xuan's front face will be slightly complicated. However, whether it is the split headlights that are very common in SUVs or the chrome-plated metal, the most direct solution to enhance the sense of grade, we have to say that the disposal of Mitsubishi Jinxuan is really just right. It can not only highlight the personality and grade that these two designs want to express, but also not deviate from the current fashion trend because they are more traditional designs.
Similarly, the interior of the cabin has also been greatly upgraded. Although its design is not as avant-garde as the new RAV4 and Qi Jun, the LCD touch screen of 10. 1 inch still looks quite convincing, and its magnet interface design is not too gorgeous or complicated to be reworked. Everything is simple, everything is for convenience.
Moreover, we also see the traditional large-size knob under the center console, which makes the air conditioning system convenient and accurate even if it is blindly controlled.
Mechanical assembly
Jinxuan also has two unique stunts left by Mitsubishi Hyundai, one is the engine and the other is the chassis.
Among the Jinxuan 2.0L models, this purely imported 4J 1 1 2.0L naturally aspirated engine (166PS/20 1N m) is the most advanced engine system of Mitsubishi brand at present. SOHC overhead single camshaft, which is rarely used now, is equipped with intelligent variable valve timing and lift control system and all-aluminum structure. In front of Toyota and Nissan, Mitsubishi MIVEC engine is as famous as Mazda Chuangchi Blue Sky and Honda Earth Dream.
Of course, the pure import status of 4J 1 1 2.0L engine will be a special aura of Jinxuan. In the joint venture automobile market, Honda and other manufacturers chose domestic engines, such as Earth Dream produced in Guangzhou, Chuangchi Blue Sky assembled in Chongqing, and Volkswagen EA2 1 1 produced in Chengdu. Jinxuan's pure imported 2.0L engine is the first in this price range.
Judging from the actual dynamic driving test performance, the overall output process of both the 2.0L engine and CVT is relatively smooth, but to be honest, the start of the 2.0L engine is not very positive, especially compared with the Earth Dream, it starts slowly and even has some meat. However, with the steady linear acceleration, the advantages of 2.0L will be reflected bit by bit, especially when overtaking and stepping on the gas pedal deeply.
In terms of chassis, although Jinxuan is a compact SUV with a class of 654.38+ 10,000, its rear suspension is a real multi-link independent suspension. Perhaps it is because there are still some bobcat genes in it, and its suspension response is not as soft as other Japanese SUVs. On the contrary, there is a sense of practicality of German cars, which is why many Jinxuan owners can recognize its durability.
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So why is Mitsubishi Jinxuan so hard to sell? The answer is simple. On the one hand, the brand power of Mitsubishi Motors in the China market has been declining year after year, and its pure SUV is difficult to convince consumers. On the other hand, the quality control of GAC Mitsubishi is not as good as that of GAC Toyota, especially the parts of Outlander and Yige, such as cars, stereos and skylights. Its complaint crisis also dragged down Jin Xuan's market position.
To get out of the quagmire, Mitsubishi urgently needs to improve its brand image in the consumer market, and it may still be a little difficult to find a way out for Jinxuan and other models through reform.
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