Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept
Mitsubishi has unveiled the third model in its 'Form
follows Function' design philosophy with the release of the GT-PHEV Concept in
Paris.
The vehicle's launch comes on the back of the
respective debuts of the Concept XR PHEV II and eX Concept and is thought to
provide a glimpse at the next-generation Outlander.
Power for the GT-PHEV Concept comes courtesy of a
plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. This setup combines a 25 kWh battery pack
mounted under the floor, one electric motor at the front, two electric motors
at the rear and a 2.5-liter petrol engine that acts as a generator under normal
driving conditions.
In all-electric mode, Mitsubishi claims that the
concept can cover 120 km on a single charge. The range then extends
to 1,200 km when the petrol engine kicks in.
As the vehicle uses separate electric motors for the
front and rear axles, it has all-wheel drive and a torque vectoring system
courtesy of the firm's famed Active Yaw Control. This means that when one wheel
looses grip, torque is sent to the other wheel to optimize traction.
Inside, the GT-PHEV Concept adopts what
appears to be a near-production spec interior. That means it includes a
conventional four-spoke steering wheel and a dashboard incorporating dark red
and black elements. The cabin includes a fully digital instrument
cluster which displays all the vehicle's key information. This screen is then
joined by two additional monitors on either side which use the vehicle's wing
cameras to show what's behind. There's also a head-up display and a panoramic
glass roof.
