JMS 2025: Mitsubishi presents Elevance Concept

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has presented the Elevance Concept at the recently-concluded Japan Motor Show 2025. 

Per the carmaker, the Mitsubishi Elevance prototype is an electrified crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) that aims to “elevate the quality of time spent inside the vehicle.” 

Its highlights include its smooth and seamless styling as well as a quad-motor 4WD (four-wheel drive) system utilizing Mitsubishi Motors’ signature Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC). 

Here’s a more in-depth look at its notable features: 

Mitsubishi Elevance

Luxe Adventurer Concept-inspired design 

The inspiration for the design of the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept is a luxurious adventurer. On that note, its overall exterior appearance evokes elegance and strength. 

At the fore, the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept showcases an evolved interpretation of the company’s Dynamic Shield fascia. It is accompanied by a honeycomb-structured front grille, which helps convey an image of sophistication and power. 

Mitsubishi also noted that the body design of the concept car is “majestic and imposing,” with character lines extending from the headlights to the sides of its body and sculpted in continuous lines to the taillights. 

Inside, the hybrid SUV gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a built-in screen. Past it is an LCD display with a large-screen monitor that fully extends from the driver’s side to the passenger side, giving the driver an intuitive view of front blind spots and other areas around the vehicle that are not normally visible. 

The Mitsubishi Elevance Concept uses a three-row, six-passenger seating layout for a spacious interior room that allows family and friends to travel in comfort even when loaded up with luggage. Its seats are upholstered in leather. 

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PHEV powertrain 

Powering the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept is a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) powertrain consisting of a high-efficiency gasoline engine, compatible with carbon-neutral fuels, alongside a large-capacity traction battery. 

As we briefly covered earlier, the prototype uses the company’s signature S-AWC technology and is incorporated with a quad-motor 4WD system, with in-wheel motors at the front. The said setup enhances steering stability. On the other hand, its rear axle gets dual-motor active yaw control technology to deliver a powerful driving force. 

Per the Tokyo-headquartered automobile brand, the above setup results in a comfortable ride and superior road handling across various road conditions and driving scenarios. 

“Even when powering over rugged roads, the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept enables a smooth ride by minimizing wobble and sway to help reduce the risk of carsickness,” it wrote in a press release. 

Other JMS 2025 displays 

Mitsubishi also displayed the new Delica D:5 (Prototype) and all-new Delica Mini at the motor show. 

The former is an all-around minivan evolved with enhanced steering stability, improved road handling, and more robust styling; while the latter is a super height-wagon kei-car, which also happens to go on sale in Japan today.

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