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The MITSUBISHI ELEVANCE Concept, whose name is a combination of the words "elevate" (to raise or elevate) and "advance" (to move forward or evolve), is an electric crossover SUV that aims to enhance the quality of time spent in the car. Its smooth and seamless styling is complemented by the company's unique quad-motor 4WD four-wheel control technology, S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control). The PHEV system, equipped with a carbon-neutral fuel-compatible engine, not only achieves the driving performance that only a motor can provide, but also makes use of the large-capacity battery, allowing it to be used like glamping when combined with a trailer. Furthermore, perovskite solar panels, which can be adapted to curved surfaces, are installed on both the vehicle and trailer to pursue sustainability.
The powertrain is a PHEV system that employs a highly efficient gasoline engine compatible with carbon-neutral fuel and a large-capacity drive battery. The vehicle employs Toyota's unique quad-motor 4WD four-wheel control technology, "S-AWC," which features an in-wheel motor at the front to improve handling stability and a dual-motor AYC (Active Yaw Control) at the rear to boast high driving force. By controlling the traction of each of the four wheels, the vehicle's ability to travel on rough roads is improved, and it also features a vehicle attitude control function that keeps the body flat even on uneven surfaces.
The interior also features an "AI Co-Driver," which displays information on the LCD screens in the steering wheel and instrument panel, suggesting personalized destinations based on the driver's lifestyle and values, creating opportunities to expand their range of activities and experiences. It aims to be like a partner who provides detailed support to the driver, similar to a co-driver in a rally. It also utilizes AI technology to analyze the surrounding conditions and vehicle status in real time, suggesting an appropriate drive mode based on road surface conditions read by sensors. The "AI Co-Driver" can also determine whether or not to pass an oncoming vehicle on a narrow road.
The instrument panel, door trim and floor are all seamlessly integrated into a shell shape, creating a unified space throughout the interior. The instrument panel is fitted with a large monitor that stretches from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, clearly communicating to the driver the surroundings, including blind spots in front of the vehicle that cannot normally be seen. The three-row, six-seat layout also ensures a spacious interior that can comfortably accommodate family, friends and luggage.
三菱自動車、次世代電動クロスオーバーSUV「ミツビシ エレバンス コンセプト」世界初披露
三菱自動車工業は10月29日、東京ビッグサイト（東京都江東区有明）で開幕したジャパンモビリティショー 2025（プレスデー：10月29日～30日、一般公開日：10月31日～11月9日）において、電動クロスオーバーSUVのコンセプトカー「MITSUBISHI ELEVANCE Concept（ミツビシ エレバンス コンセプト）」を世界初披露した。会場では大幅改良した「デリカD:5」（プロトタイプ）を参考出品するとともに、同日発売した新型軽スーパーハイトワゴン「デリカミニ」なども展示される。
