Mitsubishi has dragged an old 2013 concept from a dark storage room and presented it to the crowds at the 2015 Chicago Motor Show. The Mitsubishi GC-PHEV Concept is and ‘Grand Cruiser’ plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that will lead the way forward for Mitsubishi in terms of styling and technology.

Mitsubishi GC-PHEV Futuristic Styling

The front end styling is particularly aggressive and angular with narrow headlights perched atop daytime running lamps, positioned as high as possible for maximum effectiveness and visibility. It looks as though Mitsubishi has also adopted the square front end matched with a sloping coupe roofline similar to that found on a Range Rover Evoque.

Under the bonnet it features a supercharged V6 engine paired with a high-output electric motor/high-capacity lithium-ion battery, an 8-speed automatic transmission and full-time Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive for more treacherous terrain and road conditions. This eco-friendly PHEV drivetrain offers high performance 250 kW and should provide good fuel economy because of its electric mode capabilities.

“We brought the Concept GC-PHEV to Chicago because it showcases into our future technology and design themes,” said USA Executive Vice President, Don Swearingen. “The Concept showcases aggressive styling and a level of refinement that will be coming to Mitsubishi vehicles. All of our 2016 model year vehicles will be refreshed with our new brand identity, starting with the 2016 Outlander, which will make its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show in April. The Concept GC-PHEV continues to tell the story we started telling at the LA Auto Show, and we think you’re going to like what is to come.”

Tech Features

Additional technological features of the Mitsubishi GC-PHEV include advanced safety systems such as Connected Car Technology – a system that connects the car to the ‘internet’. Information received includes traffic within the area, the status of the traffic signal ahead (currently red, yellow or green), and other information to help the driver operate their car more economically and efficiently. There’s also an Augmented Reality Windshield, Pedestrian Collision Mitigating Auto-braking, Rearward Blind Spot Vehicle Warning, Unintentional Vehicle Move Off Control, Driver Monitor and more.