Chicago 2015: Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV Revealed

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

A preview of things to come for a full-size crossover, the Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV bowed at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.

The concept not only demonstrates the design language that is expected for the production-ready full-size crossover to come, but also hints at what might be on-board when the real deal finally hits the showroom.

Power for the Concept GC-PHEV is a supercharged 3-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed auto, and paired an electric motor powered by a 12-kWh lithium-ion pack. Total output is 355 horsepower, which is carried to all four corners via the crossover’s full-time AWD. Fuel economy is projected to be 35 mpg — the specific category wasn’t mentioned — and can go up to 25 miles on its electric motor alone.

Should a disaster not involving EMPs occur, Mitsubishi says the Concept GC-PHEV generates 1,500 watts of electricity when both battery and fuel tank are fully replenished, enough for nearly two weeks of emergency power for an average household.

Other features include: four bucket seats; a “Tactical Table” console touchscreen that allows smartphones to access its features via wireless induction; augmented-reality HUD; lane-departure; and adaptive cruise control.





Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • Toy Maker Toy Maker on Feb 13, 2015

    It's the Homer of SUVs!

  • AnotherMillenial AnotherMillenial on Feb 14, 2015

    I agree with Vulpine, they nailed the side-profile and the overall "real SUV" shape is awesome to see return. I like the headlights/grill, but the black bumper/chrome guard combo below looks like an utter mess. The rear looks like it was a good idea once, but just doesn't have the right execution. Try again. Mitsu lost an opportunity by making it overly concept car. A more realistic interior and better front-end would've probably got more attention. Compared to the utterly boring Traverse, Pathfinder and CX-9, etc. this Montero 2.0 could find a home. I think the market is pretty set in stone, especially for Mitsu of all players, but 35 mpg, 355hp, full-time AWD and an 8-speed would make conservative consumers at least read a review or two, think about it privately.

  • Varezhka Of all the countries to complain about WTO rules violation, especially that related to battery business…
  • Carson D At 1:24 AM, the voyage data recorder (VDR) stopped recording the vessel’s system data, but it was able to continue taping audio. At 1:26 AM, the VDR resumed recording vessel system data. Three minutes later, the Dali collided with the bridge. Nothing suspicious at all. Let's go get some booster shots!
  • Darren Mertz Where's the heater control? Where's the Radio control? Where the bloody speedometer?? In a menu I suppose. How safe is that??? Volvo....
  • Lorenzo Are they calling it a K4? That's a mountain in the Himalayas! Stick with names!
  • MaintenanceCosts It's going to have to go downmarket a bit not to step on the Land Cruiser's toes.
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