Mitsubishi Elevance Concept: A Luxe SUV with Real Adventure Vibes

Mitsubishi has finally remembered how to have fun. Its new Elevance Concept, unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, looks like something straight out of a sci-fi camping fantasy — the sort of thing you’d expect to see parked outside a Bond villain’s ski lodge. It’s big, bold, and unashamedly sleek, with smooth panels, a sculpted cabin, and just enough menace to make you believe it could tackle a mud pit and still look good outside a gallery opening.

Beneath that taut body sits a plug-in hybrid system paired with Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) — now with four motors, one for each wheel. It’s the cleverest system the brand’s built yet, capable of crawling over rocks, slicing through corners, or cruising city streets without breaking a sweat. Mitsubishi says it’s powered by a petrol engine that’ll run on carbon-neutral fuel, meaning you can go bush without feeling like you’re melting the ice caps.

Of course, no modern SUV concept is complete without a dose of lifestyle fluff. The Elevance doubles as a mobile power station — enough juice to light your campsite, run a shower, or power the inevitable coffee machine you packed “just in case.” It’s clearly aimed at those who think roughing it means sleeping without aircon.

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Inside, Mitsubishi’s gone all-in on futuristic comfort. The cabin’s a seamless, shell-like cocoon that wraps around six seats trimmed in leather, with a panoramic display stretching across the dash. The AI Co-Driver is the headline act — a virtual concierge that suggests destinations, reads the conditions, and adjusts drive modes automatically. It’s like having a chatty gay sat-nav who actually knows what he’s doing.

The look is equal parts strength and sophistication. The familiar Dynamic Shield design up front has evolved into something cleaner and more elegant, backed by a ribbed body structure that’s meant to improve strength and safety. Wide glass lines and dropped side windows make it feel open and airy — perfect for soaking up scenery on the way to the next boutique winery.

Mitsubishi didn’t stop there. It also rolled out updates to its Delica range — the D:5 prototype, now with S-AWC and a sturdier stance, and the Delica Mini, a kei car that looks like a pint-sized adventurer ready for a weekend in Byron. Both models reflect Mitsubishi’s new “Forever Adventure” mantra: a reminder that not every drive needs to end in a car park.

Whether the Elevance makes it to showrooms or not, it shows Mitsubishi’s finally moving beyond the beige years. If this is the future — AI assistants, carbon-neutral fuel, and glamping-ready batteries — at least it looks good doing it.

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