Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept and new Outlander PHEV to premiere at Geneva

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will debut two new cars at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show to be held from March 6-18. The company will have the European premiere of the e-Evolution Concept and the global premiere of the new 2019 Outlander PHEV, which will be introduced to the European market later this year.

The Outlander PHEV has been Europe's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and has sold over 100,000 units so far. With cumulative sales of over 140,000 units worldwide, the Outlander PHEV counts as the world's best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV. 

The 2019 model year Outlander PHEV features a next-generation system with both EV and SUV breakthroughs. More SUV and more EV than ever, the newest iteration to be unveiled in Geneva will have a complete redesign of its powertrain, with sharper dynamics, a more refined interior, and a subtle design evolution.

e-Evolution Concept 

The e-Evolution Concept is a technical prototype to illustrate the strategic directions of a renewed Mitsubishi Motors brand. It incorporates the strengths of an SUV, EV, and the tight integration of new systems for a connected mobility customer experience, says Mitsubishi.

The green sedan uses high-torque, high-performance electric motors, fed by a high-capacity battery system. The drive battery is located under the floor mid-ship of the vehicle, providing a low centre of gravity for the utmost driving stability. 

For exceptional driving performance, the triple motor 4WD system employs a single motor to drive the front wheels, complemented by a new Dual Motor Active Yaw Control (AYC) system that couples two rear motors through an electronically controlled torque-vectoring (AYC) unit. All of this is integrated into MMC's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamic control system. Cornering performance and traction performance are improved.

The brain of the e-Evolution Concept is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that augments the driver's capabilities. An array of sensors allows the AI system to instantly read changes in road and traffic conditions, as well as the driver's intent. Seamlessly coordinating the driver's intent with vehicle performance, the system supports drivers of all abilities.

A special coaching function allows the AI system to transfer knowledge to the driver, and to unobtrusively enhance the driving expertise. After building a picture of the driver's skill level, the system constructs a training program that provides advice through voice dialogue and a large dashboard display.