2011 Mitsubishi CX Crossover Spied Testing

FIRST REVEALED at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, these spy images reveal that development of the 2011 Mitsubishi CX crossover is well underway.

As with the Concept-CX revealed at Frankfurt, the production CX is likely to feature a constant all-wheel-drive system, although no official details have been offered by Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi is expected to use the CX to showcase a new range of efficient diesel engines, developed specifically to meet strict Euro 5 emissions standards and offering class-leading power.

The diesel engine range is expected to start with a 1.8 litre four-cylinder, developing 101kW and 279Nm of torque.

Each will likely feature a variable geometry turbocharger to improve output and efficiency, with a diesel particulate filter and a diesel oxidation catalyst to keep emissions within strict Euro 5 standards.

The CX will enter Mitsubishi’s line-up beneath the updated Outlander, with the Pajero and upcoming 2010 Challenger topping the range.

Mitsubishi PX-MiEV concept

Before the official release of the PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid crossover concept at the Tokyo motor show, the Mitsubishi has displayed it.

It is motorized by two permanent magnet synchronous electric motors (one at the front and one at the rear) that produce the combined output of 80bhp. And the motors give out 147lb ft of torque.

Further, from a 1.6-litre petrol engine is produced and it can power the front wheels and can perform as a generator. Also it has a power output of 114bhp and it can turn out 92lb ft of torque.

The front motor is powered by the lithium-ion battery at low speeds and on snow, ice and other rough terrains both motors are powered to facilitate its four-wheel drive mode.

The company has said that it has been developed to make a clean, stress-free and Safe & reassuring theme. It has displayed i-MiEV Cargo and that is based on its all-electric i-MiEV city car.