Mitsubishi Motors Corporation presented the world’s first four-wheel drive (4WD) SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Outlander PHEV at the Moscow International Motor Show.
The sales of the Outlander PHEV will start in Russia from September, 2014. In addition two concept models, the MITSUBISHI Concept GC-PHEV and MITSUBISHI Concept XR-PHEV, will also be displayed, for a total of 12 models.
The Outlander PHEV comes with the advanced Plug-in Hybrid EV System based on the electric vehicle (EV) technology of the 100% electric i-MiEV, achieving superior environmental performance together with great economic efficiency, offering environmentally-friendly all-electric operation for everyday use and mainly motor-powered hybrid operation for longer journeys. Through its Twin Motor 4WD system with independent motors in front and rear, smooth acceleration and quietness of a luxury car are achieved.
In addition to the Outlander PHEV, MMC presents two more options utilizing PHEV systems suitable for different markets or segments through two PHEV concept models:
Concept GC-PHEV: a next-generation full-size PHEV SUV with full-time 4WD. Its front-engine, rear-wheel drive PHEV architecture includes a 3.0-liter V6 supercharged MIVEC petrol engine mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, a high-output motor and a high-capacity battery to deliver all-terrain performance truly worthy of an all-round SUV.
Concept XR-PHEV: a next-generation compact plug-in hybrid electric crossover, which offers “driving pleasure” through use of a front-wheel drive layout PHEV system including a 1.1-liter direct-injection turbocharged MIVEC petrol engine, a lightweight, compact and high-efficiency motor and a high-capacity battery.
