Mitsubishi
CA-MiEV Concept
Supported
by three years of i-MiEV global customer feedback since 2009 as well as
continuous progress in battery technology and electric drivetrain, MMC now
considers taking pure EVs beyond a mostly urban environment with a next
generation compact EV such as this CA-MiEV Concept.
Whilst
at this stage not planned for production, this concept car is intended as a
showcase of the various technologies MMC intends to introduce mid- to long-term
across its range of global vehicles.
Further
innovative real-life features include magnetic resonance wireless charging
technology and smartphone activated functions.
Mitsubishi
Motors first true concept car in years, CA-MiEV Concept can be understood as a
declaration of intent, stressing the return to Engineering's primacy within the
corporation to better serve (global) customer demand.
Already
hinted at through the first products of MMC's latest product cycle (pioneering
44g/km Outlander PHEV, lightweight 92 g/km Mirage), this creed will be further
adhered to with the introduction of next generation technologies throughout the
range over the coming years.
Design
will play no small part in this new development with a clear emphasis on
aerodynamic performance. After Global Small's segment record 0.27 Cd, the
5-door CA-MiEV Concept compact hatchback takes the baton with a Cd target of
0.26.
Very
sleek, the arrow-shaped CA-MiEV Concept brings a degree of high tech sleekness
to small car design, all the way to its unusual canopy sloping rear roof line.
Highly
efficient (full flat floor, rear-view cameras, minimal air intakes, rear
diffuser), CA-MiEV Concept is also full of dramatic detailing - from the
boomerang-sculptured front and rear lights to the ascending side character line
enclosing the rear wheel arches to create a strong forward motion effect.
