Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV

Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV

Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	2009
Class	CUV
Engine	1.6 L gasoline engine, 2x electric motors
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 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 a 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]

The vehicle's exterior styling supposedly gives clues to the design of the next 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]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "Tokyo Motor Show 2009", 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", Steve Siler, Car & Driver, October 2009
4. ^ ^{a b c} "2009 LA Auto Show Report: Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept", 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", 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", Mitsubishi Motors press release, March 02, 2010