Mitsubishi is changing directions, the previously SUV-focused company now wants to be more environmentally friendly and are moving to become a manufacturer of environment-friendly passenger cars and crossovers but still with a foot in the “authentic off-roader” market.

As part of this move, Mitsubishi has announced forthcoming introduction of its all-new on-road Compact Crossover, to be retailed first in Japan from February 2010 onwards. Derived from the much-acclaimed 2007 Concept-cX show car its European premiere is scheduled for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.

This on-road Compact Crossover will be the Mitsubishi’s next game changer towards lower impact vehicles.