2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek revealed with a 520 km range

KUALA LUMPUR: After revealing a set of teaser images of its latest SUV, the Airtrek, back in July, Mitsubishi has now unveiled the model in full. Developed under the GAC-Mitsubishi Motors joint-venture, the EV takes the centre stage at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show this week. It is said to be a revamped, rebadged version of GAC's Aion V. Let’s know more about it.

In terms of size, the all-new Mitsubishi Airtrek slots between the Outlander and Eclipse Cross. It measures 4,630 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, 1,728 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,830 mm.

On the exterior, Mitsubishi’s first electric SUV gets the brand’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ front-end design, featuring a dual-tier lighting setup. The latter includes L-shaped main headlights and daytime running lights placed above them. Included in the design highlights is a lower intake on the front for sensors, flush door handles, L-shaped tail lights, 19- or 20-inch alloy wheels, and EV badges.

What powers the 2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek EV?

The 2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek EV is fitted with a front-mounted motor generating a maximum power output of 224 PS and a peak torque of 350 Nm. The e-motor is paired with a 70-kWh lithium battery pack that offers a cruising range of 520 km (based on the CLTC cycle). As for the charging, the automaker claims that EV gets charged from 30 to 80 % in 43 minutes when using DC charging. The EV also supports AC charging of up to 6.6 kW and 11 kW.

Inside the cabin, the Mitsubishi electric car is equipped with a free-standing 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the four-spoke steering wheel, an electronic parking brake, dual-zone climate system, PM2.5 air filter, powered front seats, and a powered liftgate.

As for safety, the Airtrek specs sheet includes several advanced driver-assistance systems like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, a blind-spot monitor, front collision warning, 360-degree camera, and more.

The all-new Mitsubishi Airtrek is expected to go on sale in China next year at a price ranging from 210,000 (RM 137,660) to 240,000 yuan (RM 157,325).

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