The wraps are off the Mitsubishi AR concept at the Geneva motor show. It marks a return for Mitsubishi to the MPV segment following the discontinuation of the Grandis in 2011.
The AR uses the same 1.1-litre three-cylinder, direct-injection, turbo-hybrid powertrain as the XR-PHEV. It uses a belt-driven generator to instantly restart the engine and delivers "gutsy" torque under acceleration.
The company says the concept "offers both the mobility of an SUV and the occupant space of an MPV". The concept features an enveloping interior design.
The Concept AR measures 4350mm long, 1780mm wide and 1690mm high, and uses lightweight high tensile steel. Weight saving continues inside, with a "no-frill design", according to its makers.
The concept is a four or six-seater depending on layout, while the front pair of chairs can rotate through 180 degrees to turn the cabin into a living space. Mitsubishi says the focus was on creating a relaxing envirionment: ambient roof lining and slits in the sides allow "gentle winds and other sounds" to emanate into the cabin.
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