OREANDA-NEWS. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil the global debut of the MITSUBISHI Concept XR-PHEV IIas well as the European premiere of the L200 pickup truck at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show. TheMITSUBISHI Concept XR-PHEV II is a small SUV powered by a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system. The all-new L200 is due to go on sale in Europe this summer.

The MITSUBISHI Concept XR-PHEV II is a small SUV concept expected to be MMC's second PHEV following the Outlander PHEV launched in January 2013. The new PHEV system presented in the MITSUBISHI Concept XR-PHEV II is a lightweight, compact and high-efficiency front-engine/front-drive system ideal for an urban crossover. The system is estimated to achieve very low CO2 emissions of below 40 g/km, among the lowest of any PHEV, while also delivering gutsy and smooth performance with excellent response with its 163 ps electric motor. The concept model reflects MMC's focus on electric vehicles in its approach to environmental technologies and is currently developing PHEV systems best suited to each model in its lineup with a view to introducing them in the near future.

The L200 is the European specification version of the all-new Triton/Strada pickup which was launched in Thailand in November last year. While featuring improvements in its functionality and reliability as a work vehicle, it was developed as "The ultimate sport utility truck" and to provide an interior space with comfort levels on par with a passenger model. The diesel version of theL200 uses a turbocharged 2.4-liter MIVEC diesel engine which complies with European emission regulations. In addition it emits just 169 g/km of CO2, among the lowest in its class while delivering powerful output with 181 ps (High Power model). Four-wheel drive models employ the Super Select 4WD-II drivetrain from the Pajero with four selectable drive modes to give the driver the ideal traction for any types of road conditions and outstanding all-terrain performance. The all-new Triton/L200 pickups are being introduced sequentially over the globe with plans to eventually introduce them into some 150 countries.