Mitsubishi Motors' line-up at Geneva Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will give the Prototype-S sport hatchback concept its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which opens on Tuesday and runs until March 16 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex.

Also on display on Mitsubishi Motors' 16-model stand will be the i MiEV (dubbed the i-EV in Europe) and the Lancer Evolution (Lancer Evolution X on the Japanese market). The i MiEV is a new-generation electric vehicle under evaluation for export to international markets and currently undergoing fleet monitoring in Japan. Lancer Evolution is a new-generation high-performance four-wheel drive sedan that allows all drivers to experience enjoy the highest levels of fun-to-drive performance safely and with confidence.

The Prototype-S is derived from the Lancer sports sedan (Galant Fortis on the Japanese market) currently on sale in most Mitsubishi Motors markets worldwide.

Distinguished by the inverted-slant nose with trapezoidal grille front fascia that comprise the Mitsubishi Motors new design identity, and with purposeful, wide-and-low proportions, the Prototype-S uses exterior lines to craft a powerful and sporty shape. The use of 215/45R19 tyres on 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels adds to the tautly muscular and road-hugging image the styling projects.

Prototype-S uses a new 2-litre Mitsubishi innovative valve timing electronic control system four-cylinder DOHC intercooled/turbocharged engine, developing a maximum 240 PS and 35 kg-m. The power unit is mated to Mitsubishi Motors' high-efficiency Twin Clutch sport shift transmission automated manual transmission that gives the driver simple control of and feel-good access to the car's exhilaratingly sporty performance.

The full-time four-wheel drive driveline features Mitsubishi Motors' Active Centre Differential (ACD) that uses an electronically controlled multi-plate hydraulic clutch to optimally tailor front/rear drive torque vectoring to different driving conditions and deliver the best balance between steering response and traction.