Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV

The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV is a prototype plug-in hybrid crossover utility vehicle, first exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in September 2009.[1][2][3] It uses an 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) 1.6-litre gasoline engine as a powerplant and generator for two 30 kW electric motors, one on each axle.[1][4] Mitsubishi claims it to be capable of up to 50 kilometres per litre (141 mpg‑imp; 118 mpg‑US) under optimal driving conditions.[1][5][6]

Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Body and chassis
ClassCUV
RelatedMitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L gasoline engine,
2× electric motors
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,630 mm (103.5 in)
Length4,510 mm (177.6 in)
Width1,830 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)

The vehicle's exterior styling supposedly gives clues to the design of the third generation of Mitsubishi Outlander,[4][7][8] as well as showcasing some technologies which could make it into production.[8][9][10][11]

The Concept PX was also exhibited at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2009[4][8] and the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.[12]

Concept PX-MiEV II

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At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi unveiled the Concept PX-MiEV II, which is a follow-up to the PX-MiEV study first shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Compared with the original concept, it has a higher roofline, more practical and larger side mirrors, more conventional looking alloy wheels, lights and bumper designs. The concept has a larger 2.0-litre MIVEC engine rated at 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp). It also has a pair of electric motors at both front and rear, delivering an output of 60 kW (82 PS; 80 hp) each.[13][14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Tokyo Motor Show 2009"[permanent dead link], Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 2009
  2. ^ "Tokyo Preview: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV comes with a plug, extra cocochi", Damon Lavrinc, Autoblog.com, September 30, 2009
  3. ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV revealed" Archived 2009-10-21 at archive.today, Steve Siler, Car & Driver, October 2009
  4. ^ a b c "2009 LA Auto Show Report: Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept" Archived 2010-01-25 at the Wayback Machine, Ben Stewart, Popular Mechanics, November 23, 2009
  5. ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV - Auto Shows", iMotor, October 2009
  6. ^ "Mitsubishi Presents Concept PX-MiEV Plug-in Hybrid", Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Motor Authority, September 30, 2009
  7. ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV (2009) unveiled", Ben Pulman, Car Magazine, 1 October 2009
  8. ^ a b c "Mitsubishi PX-MiEV concept makes LA debut", Drew Johnson, Left Lane News, December 2, 2009
  9. ^ "Tokyo 2009: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV shows its more conventional face", Jonathon Ramsey, Autoblog.com, October 20, 2009
  10. ^ "2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV" Archived 2009-12-31 at the Wayback Machine, Dennis Simanaitis, Road & Track, October 2009
  11. ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV compact SUV features new plug-in hybrid system", Paul Tan, October 1, 2009
  12. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at the 2010 Geneva International Motor Show" Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, March 02, 2010
  13. ^ "Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi's Concept PX-MiEV II Plug-in Hybrid SUV". CarScoop. Dec 1, 2011. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  14. ^ Jason Kavanagh (Nov 30, 2011). "2011 Tokyo Auto Show: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II". InsideLine blog.