Mitsubishi PX-MiEV revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show

Posted by Harvinder

October 23, 2009

Mitsubishi has taken the opportunity to unveil the Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The plug-in hybrid concept features a 116hp 1.6 liter DOHC MIVEC gasoline engine (with 125Nm of torque) that is paired with two electric motors. The motors are positioned on both the axles.

Both these motors can output 82hp and 200Nm of torque. The concept has a Wireless Charging Program that allows the owner to start charging the battery or start the air conditioner at a preset time even when away from the vehicle.

It also comes with features like an electronically-controlled air suspension, Driving Monitor System, an S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) which is configured around an E-4WD (Electronically-powered four-wheel drive) system as well as an E-AYC (Electric-powered Active Yaw Control) which controls left/right torque split at the rear wheels and the degree of deceleration energy recovery. It can also run solely on EV mode. Continue reading to view an image gallery.