MITSUBISHI has unveiled the Airtek – all-new electrical SUV – on the Guangzhou Auto Present. Mitsubishi says the ASX-sized mannequin was developed on the idea of an e-cruising SUV the place the “e” is alleged to symbolize electrical, increasing, and expressive.
The Airtek revives a nameplate final seen on Japanese-spec Outlanders within the early 2000s.
“We named (the mannequin) Airtek in order that many purchasers can get pleasure from adventurous, energetic driving with this pure EV, which (has) a most driving vary of about 520km whereas emitting zero CO2,” Mitsubishi Motors Company president and CEO Takao Kato stated.
Powered by a 70kWh battery, the Airtek is alleged to realize its acknowledged driving vary on the Chinese language Gentle-Obligation Car Check Cycle (CLTC), and never the extra stringent Worldwide Harmonised Gentle-Car Check Process (WLTP) requirements, the latter of which think about longer driving cycles, extra take a look at phases, and different real-world elements.
The Airtek’s battery pack is positioned beneath the ground of the car for the needs of decreasing the centre of gravity and attaining an “supreme weight distribution”, Mitsubishi says.
The Airtek’s powertrain sees the 135kW motor, inverter, and discount drive built-in right into a single, light-weight unit. In response to Mitsubishi, the unit gives “excessive output and torque” for a “highly effective but easy trip”, however the Japanese agency didn’t state efficiency figures.
“We hope the all-new Airtek will assist develop the horizons of consumers in China, the place environmental initiatives are accelerating with new vitality automobiles,” Mr Kato added.
Measurement-wise, the Airtek slots in between the Eclipse Cross and Outlander; it measures 4630mm in size, 1920mm in width, and 1728mm in peak and rides on a 2830mm wheelbase.
The Airtek’s styling displays that of different SUVs in Mitsubishi’s line-up. The Dynamic Defend frontal design and hexagon-motif tailgate additionally seem on the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Outlander.
Inside, the Airtek is designed to really feel “open and spacious”, Mitsubishi says; the horizontally themed dashboard and “high-class really feel” incorporates soft-touch surfaces all through.
As is the case with many EV-specific fashions, the Airtek’s longer wheelbase (relative to the general size of the car) leads to a roomier inside than that of a equally sized internal-combustion powered mannequin, offering “room for the household to trip in consolation”.
Infotainment, HVAC, navigation and different controls are accessed by way of a central 12.3-inch “floating” touchscreen. The Airtek additionally gives Stage 2 autonomous driving capabilities.
The Mitsubishi Airtek EV will go on sale in China early subsequent 12 months.
