Mitsubishi Gt 4000

Mitsubishi Gt 4000

Because it's nearly time for the Paris auto show, Mitsubishi has released renderings of the GT-PHEV concept it will display there. Those expecting some sort of hybrid redux of the company's 3000GT will find themselves sorely disappointed, however, as the GT in GT-PHEV stands not for Grand Touring, but rather Ground Tourer. Because, you know, it travels along the ground. Read on for the press release, with our annotations in italics:

"The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept is a high-end next-generation SUV that easily takes many road surface conditions in its stride. Featuring MMC's latest design language together with MMC's advanced and proprietary electric and all-wheel control technologies, the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept empowers drivers to pilot their car with confidence under a wide range of driving conditions. It stirs the driver's curiosity and sense of adventure as they seek to go further, as they seek to take a step beyond anything they have experienced before." (Or they could just listen to Madness's "One Step Beyond," a skankin' good time that's more concrete than conceptual. It's nice that Mitsubishi sees fit to empower drivers, however.)

"In its overall design, the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept projects the image of a 'ground tourer'—a car made for cruising across a vast land—expressing Functional Beauty, Augmented Possibility, Sculptured Dynamism, Japanese Craftsmanship." (Points for "Sculptured Dynamism," something the Germans have yet to think up. Demerits for extraneous capital letters.) "The front visage with its forceful presence employs MMC's Dynamic Shield front design concept that portrays the front end's function of protecting both people and the car. From the side, the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept uses horizontal lines to convey its high-end SUV styling and vehicle stability. With a muscularity and intensity that gives the impression it has been carved from a single ingot of steel" (Alfred Krupp is stoked), "the body is clothed in classy styling that flourishes sculptured dynamism highlighted by precise detailing." (Hinting at the meaning of sculptured dynamism, we learn that it is something styling can flourish!)

"Inside, the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept uses a horizontal dashboard that creates a spacious ambiance, making it easier for the driver to sense changes in vehicle attitude. Together with an instrument panel with a high center console, the cockpit-like interior wraps around its people, providing a sense of solace and security." (People are people, so why should it be, this cockpit wraps around you so securely?) "Generous use of Burgundy genuine leather trim, color coordinated with the exterior roof color, is another touch in creating a classy and comfortable interior space." ("Burgundy" and "classy" in the same sentence. Expect a stern letter from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's lawyers.)

"On the technology front, in addition to outstanding environmental performance MMC's advanced triple-motor PHEV system delivers superior motive performance to empower drivers of any skill level to confidently follow new paths" (Find new roads!) "as they like through a multitude of different weather and road surface conditions, for an enjoyable and rewarding driving experience.

"This PHEV system comprises a next-generation high-capacity drive battery package, three high-output and high-efficiency motors, and an engine designed especially for the PHEV system featuring improved electricity generation performance and motive performance.

"This combination delivers the punchy performance ideal for a 'ground tourer' and makes for comfortable driving on longer trips as well with an electric-only range of 120 km and a combined hybrid cruising range of over 1200 km." ("Performance" thrice in two sentences. Mitsu's apparently blown their thesaurus budget for the year.) "The triple-motor powertrain, with one unit at the front and two at the rear, delivers a dramatic improvement in the performance of its full-time four-wheel drive powertrain and MMC's own Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) integrated vehicle dynamics control system, bringing new levels of handling stability.

"The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept also adopts the latest in connected-car technology in extracting its performance and functionality to the full."(To the full!) "The technology feeds back to the car route information as well as data on weather and road surface conditions acquired from information networks and from onboard sensors and cameras in order to closely manage energy consumption such as electricity consumption and fuel economy as well as to provide all-wheel control best suited to many motoring situations." (But, crucially, not all of them. You wouldn't want to oversell the thing now, would you?)

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Mitsubishi Gt 4000

Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15346032/groundabout-mitsubishi-to-display-gt-phev-concept-at-paris-auto-show/