Mitsubishi Outlander Based Plug-In Announced

Mitsubishi Outlander extends it’s portfolio.Mitsubishi Outlander after proving it’s capabilities on and off road by fossil fuel is now ready to get a blue powerhouse too.Mitsubishi is all set to show a concept model of an plug-in electric vehicle Mitsubishi PX-MiEV based on  Outlander.The interesting point is we need not wait long have a glimpse of this.

Mitsubishi PX-MiEV will see the lights in upcoming Tokyo Autoshow scheduled to start on 24th October this year. Mitsubishi promises none before fuel economy figures for this plug-in hybrid SUV.The hybrid version of Outlander will be powered by a 1.6ltr gasoline engine and 60kW electric motor.The gasoline engine can deliver maximum power 85kW at peak while the electric counterpart will deliver 65kW.

The mileage of  Mitsubishi PX-MiEV is 50km/ltr, (read it once again) and we are talking about an SUV with this unbelievable mileage figure.During normal running   PX-MiEV will utilize power from electric source but if additional power is required the gasoline engine will boost the output.All other basic Mitsubishi SUV features like Mitsubishi’s all-new S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control) and luxurious interiors are part of the offering.

Sounds interesting right? Stay tuned for further updates coming further..