Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Concept at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Concept at Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Concept
We can never be too sure, but if this turns out to be the next Mitsubishi Outlander, we wouldn’t be surprised. But for now, it’s given a clichéd boring nickname; the XR-PHEV. In any case, this is one of Mitsubishi’s offerings at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show this year.

By first looks, the XR-PHEV is pretty handsome, bold and certainly urban. But at the same time it will be based on the newly developed FF-type Plug-in Hybrid EV System. That translates to an EV System, which is configured with a 1.1-litre inline 3-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged MIVEC engine. The engine alone churns out an impressive 134 hp, and when coupled with the electric motor, produces 160 hp. The XR-PHEV also automatically selects the optimum driving mode; EV Drive Mode, Series Hybrid Mode or Parallel Hybrid Mode depending on conditions.

Mitsubishi claims that the vehicle will achieve a cruising distance of 85 km, but the 2-wheel drive layout eradicates any hope of a future off-roader. Anyhow, we’ll keep you posted on more news on the Mitsubishi XR-PHEV concept.

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