Mitsubishi Motors concepts are the prototype and concept cars exhibited around the world by Mitsubishi Motors. In common with other automakers, Mitsubishi has used concept cars as both show cars—stylistically adventurous motor show exhibits with no production intentions behind them—or as precursors of future models destined for mass production.[1]
The first Mitsubishi concept car was a two-seat convertible version of the Colt 600, which was introduced at the 9th Tokyo Motor Show in 1962 by Shin Mitsubishi Heavy-Industries,[2] one of the companies which would combine to form Mitsubishi Motors in 1970. Although the company had no intention of marketing it, the convertible helped attract the public's attention to the more mundane sedan.[2]
Mitsubishi has presented its heritage in its motor show exhibits, using vehicles from its past displayed in parallel with new model introductions. The Colt 600 convertible was brought out from the Mitsubishi Museum in 2005, alongside the new cabriolet version of the Mitsubishi Colt which debuted at the 75th Geneva Motor Show.[3][4] The following year they revisited the theme by promoting the newest version of their Mitsubishi Pajero sport utility vehicle alongside a 1934 Mitsubishi PX33, a pre-World War II military prototype which was the first Japanese sedan equipped with four-wheel drive.[5] They took the same approach a third time in 2007, with the tenth iteration of the rallying-derived Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. It was exhibited at the North American International Auto Show in 2007 alongside the Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR, which gained renown after winning the Safari Rally in 1974.[6]
List of Mitsubishi concepts and prototypes
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| Automobile | Debut | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PX33 | 1934–37 | A prototype passenger car commissioned for military use by the Japanese government.[7][8] It was the first Japanese-built sedan to have full-time four-wheel drive.[5] | |
| Colt 600 | 9th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1962 | A two-seat convertible show car exhibited to attract attention to the new Colt 600 sedan. Never intended for production.[2] |
| Pajero I | 20th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1973 | An off-road SUV concept based on the Mitsubishi Jeep. |
| SSW | 23rd Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1979 | A prototype people carrier which became the Mitsubishi Chariot.[9] |
| Pajero II | 23rd Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1979 | An off-road SUV concept. A precursor to the production Mitsubishi Pajero. |
| MP-90X | 26th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1985 | A streamlined sports car with an advanced navigation and telecommunications system.[10] |
| HSR | 27th–32nd Tokyo Motor Shows (Tokyo, Japan) |
1987–97 | An abbreviation of Highly Sophisticated-transport Research,[11] the HSR was a series of concept sports cars exhibited at consecutive Tokyo Motor Shows from 1987 to 1997, typically showcasing the company's engineering technologies.[11] |
| X2S | Chicago Auto Show | 1988 | Two-seat sports car concept. |
| HSX | 28th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1989 | Based on the mechanicals of the HSR-II, the HSX was a near production-ready version of the 1990 Mitsubishi GTO.[12] |
| RVR | 28th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1989 | An off-road concept. |
| mR. 1000 | 29th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1991 | One of a pair of complementary "his-and-hers" urban commuter cars alongside the mS. 1000, weighing about 650 kilograms (1,430 lb) and powered by a one-litre aluminium engine. Although the two varied in styling and some technology, both followed the then-current Japanese fashion for retro design.[13][14] |
| mS. 1000 | 29th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1991 | One of a pair of complementary "his-and-hers" urban commuter cars alongside the mR. 1000, weighing about 650 kilograms (1,430 lb) and powered by a one-litre aluminium engine. Although the two varied in styling and some technology, both followed the then-current Japanese fashion for retro design.[13][14] |
| Libero EV | 1993–96 | One of Mitsubishi's first complete alternative propulsion-based prototypes; 36 wagons were manufactured and sold to power companies for evaluation during the 1990s.[15] | |
| ESR | 30th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1993 | An abbreviation of Ecological Science Research, the ESR was a hybrid electric vehicle concept.[16] |
| Field Guard | 30th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1993 | An off-road vehicle styling exercise based on the Pajero. |
| Lynx | 30th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1993 | An off-road kei car. |
| MUM 500 | 30th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1993 | A two-seater kei car. |
| Gaus | 31st Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1995 | A prototype sport utility vehicle.[17] |
| Maus | 31st Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1995 | A two-seater microcar concept. |
| Zaus | 31st Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1995 | An off-road concept based on the Pajero. |
| Technas | 57th Frankfurt Motor Show (Frankfurt, Germany) |
1997 | A Sport utility vehicle later exhibited as the TETRA.[18][19][20] |
| TETRA | 32nd Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1997 | A Sport utility vehicle first exhibited as the Technas.[18][19][20][21] |
| MAIA | 32nd Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
1997 | An abbreviation of Mini Advanced & Ideal Archetype, the MAIA is an evolution of the earlier Mitsubishi Maus microcar concept.[11] |
| SST | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, United States) |
1998 | The first concept vehicle exhibited by the company in the United States, the SST sports car was the precursor of the third generation Mitsubishi Eclipse.[22] |
| SSU | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
1999 | The precursor of the Mitsubishi Endeavor sport utility vehicle.[23][24] |
| SUW | Frankfurt, Tokyo Motor Shows (Frankfurt, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan) |
1999 | A series of prototypes sharing certain common themes, specifically a GDI engine and increased interior space through the use of an unusually high roofline.[25][26][27] |
| FTO EV | 1999 | A BEV-powered version of the FTO sports car, which broke the world record for the most distance covered by an electric vehicle in 24 hours.[28] | |
| SSS | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2000 | The precursor of the ninth generation of the Mitsubishi Galant.[29] |
| ASX | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2001 | One of a pair of complementary prototype crossover SUVs, alongside the RPM 7000. The ASX presaged the first Airtrek/Outlander, which was released in Japan later the same year,[30] while the more radical RPM 7000 was a styling exercise unconstrained by the demands of mass production.[31] |
| RPM 7000 | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2001 | One of a pair of complementary prototype crossover SUVs, alongside the ASX. The RPM 7000 was a styling exercise unconstrained by the demands of mass production,[31] while the less radical ASX presaged the first Airtrek/Outlander which was released in Japan later the same year.[30] while the more radical |
| CZ2 | 35th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2001 | Prototype urban car which presaged the next generation of Mitsubishi Colt.[32] |
| CZ3 Tarmac | 35th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2001 | A larger version of the CZ2, sharing the same platform but with more interior space and a larger engine. It was also a possible replacement for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution as the company's vehicle in the World Rally Championship.[32][33] |
| Space Liner | 35th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2001 | A concept multi-purpose vehicle which later became the Mitsubishi Grandis.[32] |
| SUP | 35th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2001 | A Compact SUV styling exercise, designed soon after the arrival of stylist Olivier Boulay to Mitsubishi, and which helped introduce his vision of the company's "corporate face" on their future vehicles.[32] |
| Eclipse EV | Shikoku EV Rally, Shikoku, Japan | 2001 | Part of Mitsubishi's research into alternative propulsion, a Mitsubishi Eclipse fitted with lithium ion batteries and a permanent magnetic synchronous motor.[34] |
| Pajero Evo 2+2 | 58th Frankfurt Motor Show (Frankfurt, Germany) |
2001 | A prototype of the racing car developed for Dakar Rally in 2003 following the introduction of new Super Production rules.[35][36][37] |
| FCV | Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell (JHFC) Demonstration Project | 2003 | A Grandis-based fuel cell vehicle to participate in the JHFC Project in 2003, developed in partnership with DaimlerChrysler, the then-controlling shareholder of Mitsubishi Motors.[38][39] |
| Tarmac Spyder | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2003 | A convertible version of the CZ3 Tarmac concept.[40][41] |
| "i" Concept | 60th Frankfurt Motor Show (Frankfurt, Germany) |
2003 | A prototype kei car which later became the Mitsubishi i.[42] |
| CZ2 cabriolet | 73rd Geneva Motor Show (Geneva, Switzerland) |
2003 | An open-topped version of the earlier CZ2 prototype.[43] |
| Se-Ro | 37th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2003 | An aluminium-bodied styling exercise based on the mechanical underpinnings of the Mitsubishi i prior to its release. It followed a classical aeronautical theme, with its name alluding to the Mitsubishi Zero fighter aircraft of World War II,[44] and its bodywork resembling an airship.[45][46] |
| Eclipse Concept-E | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2004 | A concept car previewing the next generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse which was released in 2005.[47] |
| Sport Truck Concept | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2004 | A mid-size prototype pickup truck intended to promote the announcement of the Mitsubishi Raider, although the concept truck shared no styling or mechanical components with the production vehicle.[47][48] |
| Goku Shin Ka ("The Ultimate Evolution") |
Los Angeles Auto Show (Los Angeles, California, USA) |
2005 | A combined sports car, convertible, pickup truck, and SUV.[49] The featured vehicle in a comic book created for the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show by staff at Mitsubishi Motors North America's Californian design studio.[50] |
| Nessie | 75th Geneva Motor Show (Geneva, Switzerland) |
2005 | A hydrogen-powered sport utility vehicle concept co-designed with Italian engineering firm Italdesign Giugiaro and German industrial gases company The Linde Group.[51] |
| Concept-Sportback | 61st Frankfurt Motor Show (Frankfurt, Germany) |
2005 | The precursor of the hatchback version of the Mitsubishi Lancer, being introduced to the European market in 2008.[52] |
| Colt EV | 2005 | A concept car using the company's MIEV in-wheel motor technology; the first car so equipped which was mooted for mass production and sale.[53] | |
| Concept D-5 | 39th Tokyo Motor Show Tokyo, Japan |
2005 | A pre-production version of the fifth generation of the Mitsubishi Delica multi-purpose vehicle.[54] |
| Concept-X | 39th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2005 | A prototype of the tenth generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.[55] |
| Concept-CT MIEV | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2006 | A hybrid electric prototype based on the mid-engine, rear-wheel drive platform of the Mitsubishi i kei car.[56] |
| Concept-EZ MIEV | 76th Geneva Motor Show (Geneva, Switzerland) |
2006 | A compact monobox design, created to demonstrate the benefits of the company's MIEV in-wheel motor technology in giving greater interior space.[57][58] |
| Concept-cX | 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show (Frankfurt, Germany) |
2007 | A mini SUV designed to promote Mitsubishi's environmental credentials; the car used a clean-burning diesel engine which passed strict future emissions requirements, and featured an interior constructed largely from plant-based resins.[59] |
| Evolander | SEMA Show (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
2007 | A high performance version of the Mitsubishi Outlander.[60] |
| i MiEV Sport | 40th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2007 | A kei-class fastback using the Mitsubishi i platform and the company's MIEV alternative propulsion system.[61] |
| Concept-ZT | 40th Tokyo Motor Show (Tokyo, Japan) |
2007 | A sedan developed as a potential next-generation model of the Mitsubishi Galant[62][63][64] and the Galant-based Mitsubishi 380 in Australia.,[65] which were later canceled. |
| Concept-RA | North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan, USA) |
2008 | A sports coupe developed as a potential next-generation model of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which was later canceled.[66][67][68] |
| Prototype-S | 78th Geneva Motor Show (Geneva, Switzerland) |
2008 | A development of the Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback, the Prototype-S was the pre-production version of the Ralliart version of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback.[69] |
| Concept PX-MiEV | Tokyo Motor Show LA Auto Show (NA debut) |
2009 | A plug-in hybrid SUV. Previewed the styling of the third-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. |
| Concept Global Small | Geneva Motor Show | 2011 | A next-gen B-segment hatchback. Previewed the sixth-generation Mitsubishi Mirage (previously known as the Colt). |
| MiEV Evolution MiEV Evolution II MiEV Evolution III |
2012 2013 2014 |
A series of electric race cars made for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. | |
| Concept G4 | Bangkok Motor Show | 2013 | A small sedan which previewed the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (aka Mitsubishi Attrage). |
| Concept GC-PHEV | Tokyo Motor Show Chicago Auto Show (NA debut, 2015) |
2013 | A full-size plug-in hybrid SUV. Some styling cues were later seen in the third generation Montero Sport/Pajero Sport. |
| Concept XR-PHEV | Tokyo Motor Show LA Auto Show (NA debut, 2014) |
2013 | A compact crossover SUV with sporty styling. A precursor to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. |
| Concept GR-HEV | Geneva Motor Show Bangkok Motor Show |
2013 | A diesel-hybrid sport-utility truck. Previewed the styling of the fifth-generation, four-door Mitsubishi Triton and Fiat Fullback. |
| Concept CA-MiEV | Geneva Motor Show | 2013 | An electric car concept made as a larger, potential successor to the i-MiEV. |
| Concept AR | Tokyo Motor Show | 2013 | A next-generation compact MPV. |
| Concept XR-PHEV Evolution | 2014 | A two-door rally racer made for the Vision Gran Turismo series of Gran Turismo 6. | |
| Concept XR-PHEV II | Geneva Motor Show | 2015 | Successor to the 2013 Concept XR-PHEV, closer to the production Eclipse Cross and now dubbed an "urban crossover". |
| eX Concept | Tokyo Motor Show LA Auto Show (NA debut, 2016) |
2015 | An electric compact SUV. The front end previewed the styling of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. |
| GT-PHEV Concept | Paris Motor Show | 2016 | A plug-in hybrid "grand tourer" crossover SUV. First preview of the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. |
| XM Concept | GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show | 2016 | A small crossover MPV with SUV-like features. Previewed the production Mitsubishi Xpander. |
| e-Evolution Concept | Tokyo Motor Show LA Auto Show (NA debut, 2018) |
2017 | An electric high-performance SUV. |
| Re-Model A | Los Angeles Auto Show | 2017 | A 100th anniversary tribute to the Mitsubishi Model A built by West Coast Customs. The body is built on the chassis of the Outlander PHEV. |
| Engelberg Tourer | Geneva Motor Show | 2019 | A plug-in hybrid SUV. Second preview of the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. |
| MI-Tech Concept | Tokyo Motor Show | 2019 | A doorless, roofless buggy-type electric SUV. |
| Super Height K-Wagon Concept | Tokyo Motor Show | 2019 | A tall Kei-class wagon. |
| Triton Absolute | Bangkok International Motor Show | 2019 | Mitsubishi first unveiled the Absolute Concept at the Bangkok Motor Show in March 2019, before taking the hardcore Triton on a tour of Australia to gauge consumer and dealer feedback to the truck. |
| Shogun Sport / Pajero Sport SVP Concept | The Commercial Vehicle Show | 2019 | The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SVP concept has been revealed in the UK overnight with Mitsubishi UK announcing the SVP Pack that will be available towards the end of the year. |
| Delica D:5 Tough×Tough | Tokyo Auto Salon | 2022 | The Delica D:5 Tough x Tough is equipped with various aftermarket parts and Ralliart accessories to further emphasize the tough, off-road styling. |
| K-EV concept X Style | Tokyo Auto Salon | 2022 | It's meant to preview a new generation of electric kei cars in Japan. Mitsubishi is light on details, but it does specify that this particular kei car is meant to be SUV-like in feel. It features a raised ride height, X-shaped logos all about and a copper roof meant to remind of the motor winding of an EV. |
| Vision Ralliart Concept | Tokyo Auto Salon | 2022 | Mitsubishi is using the Outlander PHEV as the basis of this concept, but it appears as though nothing has been done to the powertrain to make it any more potent than the standard car. |
| Minicab MiEV B-Leisure Style | Tokyo Auto Salon | 2022 | The Minicab-MiEV B-Leisure Style is a kei-car class electric commercial vehicle that offers convenience from private to business use by serving as a source of power supply. |
| XFC | Vietnam Motor Show | 2022 | The XFC is a concept crossover SUV first showcased in Vietnam in October 2022. |
| XRT | Bangkok International Motor Show | 2023 | The XRT is a concept and Prototype of mid-size prototype pickup truck first showcased in Thailand in March 2023. |
| D:X | Japan Mobility Show | 2023 | The D:X is a concept MPV first showcased in Japan in October 2023. |
| DST | Philippine International Motor Show | 2024 | The DXT is a 7-passenger concept crossover SUV first showcased in pilipinas in October 2024. |
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