The all-new Mitsubishi Airtrek has been revealed as a development based on the concept of an “e-cruising SUV,” with “e” representing the three keywords of “electric, expanding and expressive.
The styling of the Mitsubishi Airtrek presents the brand’s design identity throughout, from the Dynamic Shield front face to the hexagon motif of the tailgate. These aim to embody both the maneuverability and high stability that characterise the crossover.
The interior of the Mitsubishi Airtrek has been described to be open and spacious. It features a horizontally-themed instrument panel that aims to offer a broad field of vision and makes it easy to grasp the position of the car.
To create a high-class feel, soft padding is introduced for the parts that passengers touch, and stitches are used in every detail. With its long wheelbase and broad overall width, the crossover states tooffer spacious interior room for the whole family to ride in comfort.
As its EV component, the Mitsubishi Airtrek comes equipped with a large capacity 70 kWh drive battery. This boasts a claimed maximum driving range of approximately 520 km. Installing the drive battery in the center of the floor has achieved an ideal front-rear weight distribution with a low center of gravity.
The motor, inverter and reduction drive of the Mitsubishi Airtrek have been integrated into a single lightweight and compact unit, combined with a driving system that delivers high output and torque inside a lightweight, high-rigidity body. As a result, the crossover claims to deliver a powerful yet smooth ride characteristic of an EV, with nimble handling for a thoroughly exhilarating driving.
“We named the new electric SUV Airtrek so that many customers can enjoy adventurous, active driving with this pure EV, which achieves a maximum driving range of approximately 520 km while emitting zero CO2 in motion,” said Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, MMC. “We hope the all-new Airtrek will help expand the horizons of customers in China, where environmental initiatives are accelerating with new energy vehicles, especially EVs.”
