- Engineering and Exterior Design
- Quad-Motor Hybrid Powertrain and Versatility
- Cabin Innovation and Digital Experience
- Elevance vs. Outlander PHEV and Rugged Rivals
- Mitsubishi’s Forward-Looking Adventure
- “An Electric Odyssey of Intelligence”
With the unveiling of the Elevance Concept at the Japan Mobility Show, Mitsubishi has moved to reclaim its adventure crown and modernize its heritage. Imagined as a next-gen Montero, this six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV fuses radical electric technology, quad-motor all-wheel-drive, and a bold digital interior—pointing the way for what off-roading, family exploration, and tech-driven travel could look like in the coming decade.
Engineering and Exterior Design
Futuristic, aerodynamic body with “rib-bone” structure for strength and safety paired with a robust, upright stance reminiscent of Montero’s legacy.
“Dynamic Shield” hexagonal grille and blade-thin LED lights deliver a striking, modern front face.
Huge panoramic windows and slender pillars dramatically improve outward visibility—even for third-row passengers.
Sculpted lines emphasize a blend of utility and style; prominent wheel arches and purposeful rear give real off-road intent.
Quad-Motor Hybrid Powertrain and Versatility
Elevance runs a high-efficiency gasoline engine compatible with carbon-neutral fuels, paired with a large battery and four electric motors—one per wheel; Mitsubishi’s latest S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) orchestrates active AWD responses.
Fully electric for most urban trips, hybrid for extended journeys—range anxiety eliminated, torque and traction maximized for all terrains.
New Active Yaw Control and individually controlled wheels give it unmatched grip, handling, and off-road confidence, along with seamless transitions between electrified and hybrid power.
The plug-in system has enough output to power a camping trailer with a kitchen and shower—enabling refined “glamping” retreats far from the grid.
Cabin Innovation and Digital Experience
Three-row, six-seat lounge with full-leather, rotating front seats that can face rear passengers at rest stops.
The panoramic dashboard features three pillar-to-pillar screens, plus a fourth in the hexagonal steering wheel; climate controls stay minimalist and physical for confidence on rough tracks.
“Minimalist lounge” design with adjustable lighting, glass roof, smart climate zones—balancing calm comfort and wide open adventure vistas.
AI Co-Driver learns driver habits, suggests destinations and routes, customizes drive modes to weather and terrain, and personalizes every journey—making travel planning as adaptive as the drivetrain.
Full smartphone integration for trip planning, remote climate, and even controlling the electrified glamping trailer.
Elevance vs. Outlander PHEV and Rugged Rivals
Mitsubishi’s Forward-Looking Adventure
Elevance envisions a Montero for today’s digital, eco-minded, and family-oriented adventurer—blending historic brute strength with AI and hybrid finesse.
S-AWC and variable AI drive modes mean the vehicle adapts automatically to sand, mud, city, highway, and more—eliminating manual toggles and boosting confidence for any journey.
The holistic cabin ecosystem could set new lifestyle benchmarks, supporting work, adventure, and leisure without losing Mitsubishi’s core utility DNA.
“An Electric Odyssey of Intelligence”
A family of explorers heads for the mountains in the Elevance Concept. With a stop, the kids swivel their seats to map out the next pause, while the car suggests secret destinations based on their tastes, powers up their trailer, and keeps everyone connected. In this Mitsubishi, the real adventure starts with every charge and every whispered suggestion from its AI companion.
