- "A hybrid concept packed with know-how and spirit gained through motorsports."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV EVOLUTION Vision Gran Turismo is a concept car that appears in Gran Turismo 6 (as part of Update 1.08) Gran Turismo Sport, and Gran Turismo 7. Part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, it is a racing-themed interpretation of Mitsubishi's XR-PHEV concept car.
Colors[]
Three colors are available for this car:
- Diamond Gray
- Diamond Red
- Diamond White
Description[]
Mitsubishi Motors, a company with a spectacular history in races like the Dakar Rally and World Rally Championships (WRC), has developed a special concept model for Vision Gran Turismo: This is the “Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV EVOLUTION Vision Gran Turismo”.
In the development of this special concept model, Mitsubishi Motors introduced their design team, Advanced Vehicle Research and Development Group, and Aerodynamic Engineering Development Group into this project in the same process they would normally follow to plan and develop real motorsports vehicles.
The styling of the car follows the basic concepts of the “MITSUBISHI Concept XR-PHEV” shown at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, while pouring in know-how gained from years of motorsports experience into its every detail. As a result the concept was evolved into a stoic racing machine.
The “Athlete Form” design concept was advanced further, emphasising the driving features aggressively. The iconic front grill is a study of next generation Mitsubishi SUV identity, and the shape that forms a wedge starting from the triple diamond mark is designed in the image of an athlete at crouching position on a starting line, evoking an intense image of tension and potential.
Applying advanced development technology from the Plug-in Hybrid EV System, the spontaneous power of the motor and powerful torque of the engine is transmitted through an 8 speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) to drive the 4 wheels. Its overwhelming drive performance is controlled precisely with the S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system that distributes the drive force optimally to the 4 wheels, producing a handling characteristic that moves the car exactly as the driver desires.
In addition, the carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body reduces weight and greatly contributes to its agility, and the downforce produced by the aerodynamic form of the front and rear diffusers produces excellent cornering performance. The large diameter 20 inch aluminium wheels gives an impression of a tough suspension system, and the powerful appearance of the front and rear fenders is in the image of toned muscles of a powerful athlete.
We hope you enjoy this special concept model, packed with the sports spirit of Mitsubishi Motors.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 (  v1.08+) |
Vision Gran Turismo Dealership | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport | Mitsubishi Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Mitsubishi Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
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Trivia[]
- Despite being a hybrid, it has no hybrid energy gauge in both GT Sport and GT7.
- In GT6, just before the car was revealed (prior to Update 1.08), the near-finalized design could be seen clearly on its teaser image.
- This car, the DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo (in GT6 only), the Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo, Infiniti's CONCEPT Vision Gran Turismo, and the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder are the only Vision Gran Turismo cars that can be driven on dirt and/or snow tracks.