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Mitsubishi ASX to Lack Start-Stop in Australia

Yesterday, Mitsubishi confirmed the European-spec compact crossover model that will be showcased at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March. Codenamed ASX, the new model will go on sale across Europe in spring this year, with other markets to receive it during the course of 2010.

Although in Europe the ASX will be offered with start-stop technology, the car won't feature fuel-saving systems in Australia, a separate market likely to receive the model by year end.

"There are a few issues there (with the stop-start technology), so I can't confirm (that the RVR) will get it,'' Mitsubishi Australia spokeswoman Lenore Fletcher told drive.com.au. ''We're actually running through it (the car) at the moment to see what we're getting. We haven't even decided what the name is.''

In European markets, the engine lineup will comprise several configurations, including an Euro 5-compliant 1.8-liter turbocharged direct-injection option developed by MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. In order to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the car will be fitted with automatic Stop & Go. "Together with a 6-speed manual transmission, this combination will provide high environmental efficiency," Mitsubishi said in a press release.

In Japan, the car will bear the RVR nameplate and is scheduled to hit the stores in February this year. It will be powered by the same 1.8-liter engine, specifically optimized to return improved fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures. Lightweight body will contribute to all these aspects, according to an official statement released by Mitsubishi late last year.
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