Concept GC-PHEV showcases Mitsubishi’s new design language

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc (MMNA) has unveiled the futuristic Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV at the ongoing 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The full-size SUV concept provides a glimpse at the brand's new design language applied to a large vehicle.

The Concept GC-PHEV features bold, muscular styling, a powerful yet highly efficient 335bhp supercharged MIVEC V-6 engine/electric motor plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain, an 8-speed automatic transmission, Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) full-time all-wheel drive and advanced next-generation high-tech features.

A new technology incorporated in the Concept GC-PHEV is the Tactical Table, an innovative information system making connected car technology an interactive experience available to everyone inside the vehicle. When the driver or one of the passengers places their smartphone atop the Tactical Table, they can create, collect, exchange and share information with others using the Concept GC-PHEV's communication system.

Additional technological features of the Concept GC-PHEV include advanced safety systems such as Mitsubishi Motors Connected Car technology, AR Windshield, Pedestrian Collision Mitigating Auto-braking, Rearward Blind Spot Vehicle Warning, Unintentional Vehicle Move Off Control, Driver Monitor and more.

"We brought the Concept GC-PHEV to Chicago because it showcases into our future technology and design themes," said MMNA 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."