CARS GLOBALMAG December 2016 | Page 64

LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW MITSUBISHI EX CONCEPT The  MITSUBISHI eX Concept  is a vision for a unique 100 percent electric-powered compact SUV aimed at the fast-growing compact SUV market. It uses Mitsubishi’s electric-powered technologies and all-wheel control combined with automated driving, connected car interfacing and active safety technologies. Together with the reduction in weight and higher efficiency of the new EV system, a reduction in the weight of the body has given the  MITSUBISHI eX Concept a cruising range of 400km (248.5 mi- les). This drivetrain delivers 70 kW (94 horsepower) to both front and rear wheels for a total output of 140 kW (188 horsepower) of power. The Twin Motor 4WD drivetrain incorporates the S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system that uses braking to control the front wheels and a transfer mechanism (Active Yaw Control) that varies torque split between the rear wheels. With the AYC controlling rear wheel drive split, the  MITSUBISHI eX Concept  delivers handling that faithfully reflects driver intent.