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Future models - Mitsubishi - Elevance ConceptMitsubishi reveals PHEV 4x4 Elevance conceptMitsubishi reveals potential Pajero successor at Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo31 Oct 2025 MITSUBISHI unveiled an adventurous three-row plug-in hybrid SUV concept that could become the next Pajero at this year’s Japan Mobility Show.
While it might look like a fancy luxury SUV from the outside, complete with a colour-matched pod-style trailer, Mitsubishi assured punters that its Elevance Concept offers genuine 4x4 capability.
According to Mitsubishi, the concept features a quad-motor 4x4 system that utilises an evolution of the Outlander plug-in hybrid’s Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) technology.
The concept’s driveline uses in-wheel motors at the front and dual-motor Active Yaw Control (AYC) at the rear to control traction at each individual wheel, which Mitsubishi says “enhances off-road ability”.
Beyond the 4x4 system, little is known about the total power output, battery capacity, electric-only driving range and other key specifications, but Mitsubishi did outline that the Elevance Concept features “a high-efficiency gasoline engine… as well as a large-capacity traction battery”.
While a three-row SUV, the concept will seat six occupants rather than the unusual seven, but Mitsubishi promises “spacious interior room… even when loaded up with luggage”.
The brand also outlined the inclusion of an artificial intelligence co-driver, which analyses surrounding conditions and recommends different drive modes.
It will also recommend destinations, based on user preferences – in case a driver is somehow unsure of where they are going.
Also on the Mitsubishi stand was the Delica D:5 prototype, alongside the Delica Mini kei-car, with the latter now on sale in Japan but unlikely to reach Australian shores.
The full-size Delica is a likely bet with Mitsubishi Australia making it known it wants to reintroduce the nameplate, presumably to take the fight to the Kia Carnival that dominates the local people mover segment.
Whether the new Delica will be as off-road capable as its distant relatives, like the cult classic third-generation L300 or the infamous fourth-generation L400, is yet to be established, but the Japanese-only website for the model shows it driving through some extreme environments, including snow.
“We chose ‘Forever Adventure’ as our booth theme to express our passion for delivering the timeless wonder of exploration,” said Mitsubishi Motors president and chief executive Takao Kato.
“This spirit comes to life in models that embody the essence of Mitsubishi Motors – such as the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, which integrates the best of our electrification and all-wheel control technologies, and the Delica series, now evolved with enhanced performance and refined styling.
“Even in an age of advanced technologies, we remain committed to the pure joy of driving and aim to inspire a mobility experience that awakens the sense of adventure.”  Read more26th of September 2025  Mitsubishi Pajero details still unclearCompany sources say Mitsubishi will return Pajero by 2026, others, it’s a Pajero SportAll future models Alfa Romeo Abarth Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chrysler Chevrolet Dodge Citroen Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton Haval Great Wall Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jaguar Iveco Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Maserati Lexus McLaren Mazda MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo VolkswagenMotor industry news GoAutoNews is Australia’s number one automotive industry journal covering the latest news, future and new model releases, market trends, industry personnel movements, and international events. |
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