Mitsubishi has unveiled the new Grandis, which is a renamed version of the Renault Symbioz
Mitsubishi has presented a new Grandis for Europe - this time not a minivan, but a two-row crossover, which in fact is a slightly modified Renault Symbioz. The model received a minimum of visual differences.
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The new Grandis is styled in the same way as the smaller ASX crossover, which in turn is a clone of the Renault Captur. The silhouette and body lines are almost identical to the French original, except for the new 19-inch wheels and Hybrid EV nameplates on the doors.
The rear end is the most expressive of the Grandis' design. The headlights are reminiscent of Mitsubishi sports sedans of the past and look more aggressive than the Symbioz. The boot lid is redesigned, but the lower bumper with pseudo air intakes remains the same.
In a saloon - full repetition of Renault: the same steering wheel (but with Mitsubishi logo), the same materials and layout. The crossover is designed for five people, and the boot volume is from 434 to 566 litres - depending on the position of the sliding rear row. The equipment includes an electrically operated luggage door, panoramic roof with electrochromic dimming, a vertical 10.4-inch touchscreen and a full set of electronic assistants.
The Grandis is built on a stretched version of the CMF-B platform from the Renault-Nissan alliance. The basic version is equipped with a 1.3-litre turbo engine with a mild hybrid (MHEV), developing 140 hp. This version is offered with a "manual" or 7-speed "robot" with two clutches.
The second option is a full hybrid (HEV) with a 1.8-litre engine, two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery. Total output - 156 hp, drive - only on the front wheels.
Production of Grandis is organised at Renault plant in Valladolid, Spain, where Symbioz is also produced. Sales will start towards the end of the year. Later it will be joined by the all-electric Eclipse Cross, based on the Renault Scenic E-Tech.
Source: Mitsubishi
