Tokyo's 8 Most MPG-Kicking Concept Cars

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Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept

The Specs

This plug-in hybrid is loaded with hardware. We'll start with the battery, a lithium-ion pack that has enough energy storage to power this SUV for the first 30 miles. The electricity flows to a pair of 80-hp electric motors—one per axle. When the battery is depleted, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine kicks on and can either charge the battery or contribute motive power. That's right, this car has three modes—EV, series hybrid and parallel hybrid.

In addition, the air suspension varies the ride height and the trick rear differential can adjust the torque across the axle. Inside, front and rear touchscreens house the controls.

The Bottom Line

While this concept would be one pricey production car—it has three motors, after all—some version of it will emerge in the next four years. Mitsubishi says that by the year 2020, EVs, PHEVs or hybrids will make up 20 percent of its global output—an ambitious target. Also, this concept hints at Mitsu's new styling direction, and you're very likely looking at the next Outlander.

PM's Ultimate 5 Car MPG Comparison Test
Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept	Nissan Land Glider Concept	Toyota FT-EV II Concept	Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept
Mazda Kiyora Concept	Honda CR-Z Concept	Honda EV-N Concept	Toyota FT-86 Concept

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