The new Grandis maintains a consistent style with the smaller ASX crossover, which in turn is a clone of the Renault Captur. The silhouette and body lines closely mirror the French original, aside from the new 19-inch alloy wheels and Hybrid EV badges on the doors.
The rear is the most expressive part of the Grandis design. The taillights resemble Mitsubishi’s sporty sedans of the past and look more aggressive than those on the Symbioz. The trunk lid has been redesigned, but the lower bumper with faux air intakes remains the same.
Inside, it is a complete replica of Renault: the same steering wheel (but with a Mitsubishi logo), the same materials and layout. The crossover is designed for five passengers, and the trunk capacity ranges from 434 to 566 liters depending on the position of the sliding rear row. Equipment includes power tailgate, panoramic roof with electrochromatic shading, a vertical 10.4-inch touchscreen, and a full array of electronic assistants.
The Grandis is built on the elongated version of the CMF-B platform from the Renault-Nissan alliance. The base version is equipped with a 1.3-liter turbo engine with a mild hybrid system (MHEV) that produces 140 hp. This option is offered with a "manual" or a 7-speed "robot" with two clutches.
The second option is a full hybrid (HEV) with a 1.8-liter engine, two electric motors, and a 1.4 kWh battery. The total output is 156 hp, with front-wheel drive only.
Production of the Grandis is organized at the Renault plant in Valladolid, Spain, alongside the Renault Symbioz. Sales will start closer to the end of the year. Later, a fully electric Eclipse Cross, based on the Renault Scenic E-Tech, will join the lineup.
Source: Mitsubishi