The Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Concept from last year will apparently spawn a production model in 2024. Don’t get too excited, however, as it probably won’t revive the iconic Evolution nameplate.
A report out of Japan claims that Mitsubishi will morph the Vision Ralliart Concept into a production model based around the Outlander PHEV. It could hit the market with a more powerful engine as well as many of the same visual updates as enjoyed by the concept.
BestCarWeb suggests that like the standard Outlander PHEV, the Ralliart-branded variant will have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that works alongside a pair of electric motors. The engine itself will apparently be able to produce 133 hp but that grunt from the electric motors will result in a combined 286 hp. That may not sound like a lot in the current world of high-performance SUVs but it is just as much as former range-topping variants of the Lancer Evolution. The model will likely have the same 20 kWh battery pack as the standard version.
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Given that Mitsubishi has yet to release any images of the production-ready model, we’re left to speculate what it could look like. As the design of the concept wasn’t particularly outrageous, we think there’s a good chance the Japanese carmaker will bring many of the updated design details to the production line.
A key aspect of the Vision Ralliart Concept was an enclosed grille and a beefed-up bumper sporting a lower section filled with small holes. The concept was also showcased on a set of 22-inch wheels and benefited from flared wheel arches. Key changes made to the rear included a pronounced diffuser, an F1-inspired center braking light, and a large spoiler stretching out from the roof.
Mitsubishi also went to the trouble of equipping the concept with enlarged brake discs and six-piston calipers and it seems likely that a production model could also benefit from some chassis upgrades.
