Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Mitsubishi eX concept previews new electric SUV


The Mitsubishi eX has been revealed at the Tokyo motor show, showcasing the future of the company’s electric vehicle technology.

The eX is all-electric and described as a compact SUV, which would position it below the ASX in the company’s range. The name is said to stand for ‘electric X (cross)-over’, according to the brand.

As well as the electric powertrain, Mitsubishi says that the eX will come with an all-wheel drive system, active safety, connected car and automated driving systems. Mitsubishi says the car is capable of travelling up to 248 miles on a single charge, and features a next-generation battery pack.
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Mitsubishi also says that the eX is representative of the company’s future design direction, both inside and out. It describes the concept as being a mixture of a shooting brake, and a compact SUV. It also comes with a new interpretation of the so-called Dynamic Shield front-end design.

Mitsubishi has previously told Autocar of its plans to expand its SUV line-up, with a range of five models planned by 2020. There will be new models between the ASX and Outlander, and Outlander and Shogun, with the ASX and Outlander growing and shrinking to accommodate the new vehicles. The size of the eX is similar to that of the current ASX, but that model is expected to grow, leaving the eX to occupy its former position.

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