Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF

Snake Vargas · 09-28-2005, 09:20 AM

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Mitsubishi Motors Exhibits at 39th Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will be showing a number of concept cars, a proprietary next-generation electric vehicle (MIEV) and other technologies, rally machines, welfare cars and current production models at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. Held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture just outside Tokyo, the 39th Tokyo Motor Show is open to the public from October 22 through November 6, with press and media days October 19 and 20.

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MITSUBISHI Concept-X (show car)

With an exterior that carries over the full flavor of Lancer Evolution's spartan road machine image and a high quality interior with a functional layout that encourages the driver to concentrate solely on operating his machine, MITSUBISHI Concept-X points to way a new-age Evolution design that is as handsome and purposeful as it is functional.

In the mechanical components department, MITSUBISHI Concept-X mates a turbocharged aluminum cylinder block MIVEC engine to a high-performance 6-speed auto-manual transmission. Extensive use is made of aluminum in the roof, engine hood and other body panels. Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi's latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system. The incarnation of driving pleasure, this highly advanced technical specification makes MITSUBISHI Concept-X a showcase on wheels for Mitsubishi Motors' quintessential road performance technology.

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Source: WorldCarFans.com

Just had to post that - looks like a notchback version of the Sportback Concept, and it looks good! I'd be happy with one. I'm not sure how a normal version would look without the flared wheel arches, though, but the proportions look promising - like a Ford Focus or a Mazda 6, in some way.

Michael · 09-28-2005, 09:26 AM

If this is what the next evo is going to look like then it is going to be awesome

gcf_frank · 09-29-2005, 02:27 AM

Here's the rear:

Snake Vargas · 09-29-2005, 09:52 AM

That's also great! Amazing! Thanks for the pic, Frank! Hope Brian bought you a drink on us..

There's details that need to be worked on, but overall, I'm hopeful. The diffuser is a bit busy, but I like it nevertheless. I don't like the ricey-ness of the rear lights, and how they have that little kink (it does echo the front lights, but still). But not bad, either. And I've never been keen on mega spoilers.

However, the shape is great, and how the area at the top of the bootlid sort of juts out, which reminds me of the current Renault Laguna, looks good to me as well.

I like it. Hope they develop this idea further.

Porsche Guy · 09-29-2005, 10:55 AM

My dream car, for its price bracket. My friend has an Evo XIII with around 10K in mods and it's a monster. This thing is supposed to take the game to next level. I can't wait.

Alx · 09-29-2005, 11:13 AM

Very RX8 like, mean looking little guy!

I like it!

Mitsubishi making a come back i see.... very nice!

Maserati · 09-30-2005, 02:04 PM

wow ... I like it ... looks original ..

totally love it ..

BMW_Dude · 09-30-2005, 04:40 PM

I'm really liking the lastest designs from Mitsubishi!

If this is the next EVO, then I'm loving it!

Centurion · 09-30-2005, 04:49 PM

Yeah the design is great and I guess the they are gonna be like Audi and use this front for every single car in their line up(no offence)

Alx · 09-30-2005, 04:58 PM

Might as well if it works, but the eclipse has a different nose.

09-28-2005, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Mitsubishi Motors Exhibits at 39th Tokyo Motor Show Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will be showing a number of concept cars, a proprietary next-generation electric vehicle (MIEV) and other technologies, rally machines, welfare cars and current production models at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show. Held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture just outside Tokyo, the 39th Tokyo Motor Show is open to the public from October 22 through November 6, with press and media days October 19 and 20. .... MITSUBISHI Concept-X (show car) With an exterior that carries over the full flavor of Lancer Evolution's spartan road machine image and a high quality interior with a functional layout that encourages the driver to concentrate solely on operating his machine, MITSUBISHI Concept-X points to way a new-age Evolution design that is as handsome and purposeful as it is functional. In the mechanical components department, MITSUBISHI Concept-X mates a turbocharged aluminum cylinder block MIVEC engine to a high-performance 6-speed auto-manual transmission. Extensive use is made of aluminum in the roof, engine hood and other body panels. Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi's latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system. The incarnation of driving pleasure, this highly advanced technical specification makes MITSUBISHI Concept-X a showcase on wheels for Mitsubishi Motors' quintessential road performance technology. .... Source: WorldCarFans.com Just had to post that - looks like a notchback version of the Sportback Concept, and it looks good! I'd be happy with one. I'm not sure how a normal version would look without the flared wheel arches, though, but the proportions look promising - like a Ford Focus or a Mazda 6, in some way. Last edited by Snake Vargas; 09-28-2005 at 09:31 AM.

09-28-2005, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,248 Thanks: 246 Thanked 340 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF If this is what the next evo is going to look like then it is going to be awesome

09-29-2005, 02:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
gcf_frank Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF Here's the rear:

09-29-2005, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF That's also great! Amazing! Thanks for the pic, Frank! Hope Brian bought you a drink on us.. There's details that need to be worked on, but overall, I'm hopeful. The diffuser is a bit busy, but I like it nevertheless. I don't like the ricey-ness of the rear lights, and how they have that little kink (it does echo the front lights, but still). But not bad, either. And I've never been keen on mega spoilers. However, the shape is great, and how the area at the top of the bootlid sort of juts out, which reminds me of the current Renault Laguna, looks good to me as well. I like it. Hope they develop this idea further.

09-29-2005, 10:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Porsche Guy Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF My dream car, for its price bracket. My friend has an Evo XIII with around 10K in mods and it's a monster. This thing is supposed to take the game to next level. I can't wait.

09-29-2005, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF Very RX8 like, mean looking little guy! I like it! Mitsubishi making a come back i see.... very nice!

09-30-2005, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Maserati Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UAE Posts: 678 Thanks: 50 Thanked 56 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF wow ... I like it ... looks original .. totally love it ..

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 390 Times in 233 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF I'm really liking the lastest designs from Mitsubishi! If this is the next EVO, then I'm loving it!

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,069 Thanks: 587 Thanked 717 Times in 416 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF Yeah the design is great and I guess the they are gonna be like Audi and use this front for every single car in their line up(no offence)

09-30-2005, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Mitsubishi at 39th Tokyo Motor Show - WCF Might as well if it works, but the eclipse has a different nose.

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