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 | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | CUV |
| Related | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L gasoline engine, 2× electric motors |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (103.5 in) |
| Length | 4,510 mm (177.6 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,655 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
editAt 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Tokyo Motor Show 2009"[permanent dead link], Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 2009
- ^ "Tokyo Preview: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV comes with a plug, extra cocochi", Damon Lavrinc, Autoblog.com, September 30, 2009
- ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV revealed" Archived 2009-10-21 at archive.today, Steve Siler, Car & Driver, October 2009
- ^ 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
- ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV - Auto Shows", iMotor, October 2009
- ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV (2009) unveiled", Ben Pulman, Car Magazine, 1 October 2009
- ^ a b c "Mitsubishi PX-MiEV concept makes LA debut", Drew Johnson, Left Lane News, December 2, 2009
- ^ "Tokyo 2009: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV shows its more conventional face", Jonathon Ramsey, Autoblog.com, October 20, 2009
- ^ "2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV" Archived 2009-12-31 at the Wayback Machine, Dennis Simanaitis, Road & Track, October 2009
- ^ "Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV compact SUV features new plug-in hybrid system", Paul Tan, October 1, 2009
- ^ "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
- ^ "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.
- ^ Jason Kavanagh (Nov 30, 2011). "2011 Tokyo Auto Show: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II". InsideLine blog.
