Free of the black disguise...
Free of the black disguise tape which kept prototypes away from prying eyes, the new roadster can be seen in all its glory for the first time. And it proves that those "baby SLR" supercar looks are for real! Building on the success of the current car, the new SLK aims to appeal to enthusiastic drivers with an all-new chassis and more masculine looks. But it will still retain the qualities which made the model a hit, including an improved version of the Varioroof folding metal hard-top.
Here are the pictures...
Here are the pictures that show Mitsubishi is expanding its off-roader line-up... with this compact SUV designed to lock horns with Fordò€™s Kuga.
Called the RVR, it will reach UK showrooms next summer, following a European debut at Marchò€™s Geneva Motor Show.
The chunky newcomer will sit below the Outlander in the firmò€™s line-up, and should be well placed to capitalise on growing sales of hatchback-sized crossovers such as the Kuga, Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4 and Peugeot 3008.
As you can see, the RVR gets Mitsubishiò€™s latest grille, inspired by the Evo X high- performance saloon, and pairs that with a car-like body.
A raised stance gives the driver a commanding view ahead, as well as some off-road ability. Inside, Mitsubishi says the RVR will major on practicality, so expect fold-flat seats and even a boot floor with varying heights. Exact technical details are scarce at the moment, but Mitsubishi claims the newcomer will be very efficient thanks to a range of all-new in-house petrol and diesel engines.
These will include a fresh 1.8-litre petrol unit thatò€™s likely to produce around 150bhp. It will be available with a manual transmission and optional twin-clutch automatic. Prices should start at around Ò£15,000.