Mitsubishi Motors Launches Xforce HEV in Indonesia, First Hybrid for Market
Mitsubishi Motors has started sales of the Xforce HEV compact SUV in Indonesia, marking its first hybrid model and first HEV built at its local plant.
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What Happened
On July 16, 2026, Mitsubishi Motors announced the start of sales for the Xforce HEV compact SUV in Indonesia. This marks the company's first hybrid electric vehicle introduced to the Indonesian market and the first HEV manufactured locally at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia. The Xforce, a five-passenger compact SUV developed under the concept "Best-suited buddy for an exciting life," was originally launched in Indonesia in November 2023 and has since expanded to ASEAN, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, becoming a key global strategic model.
The Xforce HEV adopts a hybrid system derived from Mitsubishi Motors' plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) technology, enhancing fuel efficiency, eco-friendliness, and acceleration. It features front-wheel drive with Active Yaw Control (AYC) for stability and selectable EV modes for quiet operation. The vehicle maintains its stylish yet robust SUV design with a spacious cabin for five passengers.
“Despite its hybrid-electric powertrain, the Xforce HEV enables EV driving powered primarily by the motor, combining eco-friendliness with the powerful and smooth driving experience unique to electrified vehicles. Together with Mitsubishi Motors' distinctive range of drive modes, this model will offer safe, secure, and comfortable mobility across a wide variety of weather and road conditions, makin”
Xforce compact SUV launched in Indonesia
Xforce HEV sales start in Indonesia
Why this matters
This launch introduces Mitsubishi Motors' first HEV to the Indonesian market and the first HEV produced at its local factory. It demonstrates the company's commitment to electrification in Southeast Asia. For Indonesian buyers, the Xforce HEV offers higher fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness in a compact SUV package.
Terms in This Story
- HEV
- Hybrid electric vehicle, combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor for improved fuel efficiency.
- PHEV
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, can be charged from an external source and typically offers a longer electric-only range.
- AYC
- Active Yaw Control, a system that enhances vehicle stability by applying brake force to individual wheels.
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