MITSUBISHI Concept-ZT

Could this be a sneak peak at the next mid-size Galant or whatever they name it in Japan?
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/1...ceptztlei3.jpg

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MITSUBISHI Concept-ZT

Characteristics

- By combining a high-powered, fuel-efficient, 2.2-liter clean diesel engine and Twin Clutch SST, and using significant quantities of Green Plastic in the interior, a high level of running and environmental performance is achieved.
- In addition to advanced active safety technology, Concept-ZT achieves a high level of passive safety. Features include pre-crash safety; a lane-drift warning system; driving assistance technology, including new all-around multi-monitors and a parking assistance system; and crashworthiness safety technology including a pop-up hood.
- Moreover, equipped with the S-AWC system combining front E-LSD (Electric control - Limited Slip Differential), ABS and ASC, based on Mitsubishi Motors' 4WD electronic control system, the MITSUBISHI Concept-ZT is a premium sedan that possesses dramatically improved driving, environmental and safety performance.

Design

The basic exterior form, simple and flowing with a low center of gravity, yields a sense of stability and sportiness fitting Mitsubishi Motors' premier sedan This base is combined with a powerful shoulder line, substantial side panels and projecting fenders. Sculptured headlights, grill and aluminum wheels proclaim quality and status created out of "Japanese" sensitivity -- a sophisticated and adult sensibility.
In the interior, the goal was a level of "hospitality" that would resonate with all the senses of the occupants.

Powertrain/S-AWC

The concept's powerplant is a newly developed 2.2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC, 16-valve with VD (Variable Diffuser)/VG (Variable Geometry) clean turbodiesel engine with common-rail direct fuel injection (piezoelectric injector) that delivers a maximum output of 140 kW and maximum torque of 400 Nm.
The power unit is mated to Mitsubishi's new Twin Clutch SST, which delivers superior power transmission efficiency in a powertrain that realizes smooth, responsive, effortless power and acceleration, whether on the highway or in urban areas, together with good fuel economy. The S-AWC system combines front E-LSD (Electric control - Limited Slip Differential), ABS and ASC with the 4WD electronic control system also used in Outlander and Delica D:5.

Body Structure

As in the i MiEV SPORT, the aluminum space frame structure combines aluminum extrusion and aluminum die casting, not only realizing a body of great strength and rigidity, but contributing to weight reduction and crashworthiness.

Safety Technology/Driving Assistance Technology

Pre-crash Safety System: Using millimeter-length radar waves, the system detects cars far ahead as well as obstacles in the adjacent lane. When it determines that objects near the car are too close and there is danger of a collision, it warns the driver to take action. If the system determines that the possibility of a collision is nevertheless quite high, it pretensions seat belts and activates crash-restraint seat cushions to increase passenger restraint, and initiates emergency braking to reduce the impact of an imminent collision.

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DOnt like the front... :(

Its should be mean not ugly sad.

Is this the future Galant or Diamante or 380?

I like it, parang mapungay na galit na hindi mo malaman yung headlights.

baka nga diamante?!

and still quite an improvement than this 07 galant and diamante
http://www.carseek.com/intc/large_im...5D00014552.jpg


diamante
http://www.top100musclecarsites.com/...-diamante1.jpg

i think it's the diamante. when they water down that concept like they always do, i bet it looks like a sad, economy-car cousin of the Evo X

hinde ko gusto. ganito yung tawag namen na pang "daddy car" (i.e. new accord, galant, camry).

may rollover test na ba yan? :rofl01:

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Originally Posted by drey

DOnt like the front... :(

Its should be mean not ugly sad.

Is this the future Galant or Diamante or 380?

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The current gen North American developed Galant and its derivatives, the 380 and ASEAN Galant(Grunder) is nearly the same size as the Diamante, technically the current gen mid-size Galant replaces the previous gen shark nose Galant and the Diamante for export markets.(low end models replace the previous shark nose Galant, high end models replace the Diamante)

My guess, this could be the next Diamante for Japan and the Galant for export markets.

Rear quarter view
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6...d49f26bgy5.jpg

Interior
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6...1090e4bro6.jpg

Wow, love that dash...

Eto din ba yun o mas newer yang concept?

JDM Galant Fortis
http://img.autohome.com.cn/2007/4/27...-224592283.jpg
Link:
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/g...tis/index.html

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Originally Posted by Laser_Ramon

Eto din ba yun o mas newer yang concept?

JDM Galant Fortis
http://img.autohome.com.cn/2007/4/27...-224592283.jpg
Link:
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/g...tis/index.html

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The Galant Fortis is a rebadged Lancer EX. It's also available in the JDM market. In Taiwan, it's called the Lancer Fortis.;)

nice parang motorola razor... ganda. kakatakot lang dami ng electronics.

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Originally Posted by AG4

Interior
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6...1090e4bro6.jpg

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hayup na interior yan, battlestar galactica hehehe makes the fd civic's interior look 10 years old!

pero sayang concept lang..

Made of Bamboo fiber na ata ang dash... :wonder:

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Originally Posted by Laser_Ramon

Eto din ba yun o mas newer yang concept?

JDM Galant Fortis

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The Concept-ZT may be the concept version of the next mid-size export market Galant to replace the current USDM developed Galant models(this includes the ASEAN Galant/Taiwan Grunder). The current Galant and Diamante was merged into one basic car(lower models replace the old Galant, top model replaces the Diamante).
In Japan the Diamante was never replaced, and the last Galant sold there until the all-new "Galant Fortis" badged 2008 Lancer was the 8th gen shark nose Galant.
Since the Galant name is now used for the non-Evo 2008 Lancer in Japan(JDM Galant Fortis), they will probably call it a Diamante or something else in Japan... Assuming this goes into production.

love it. it's gotta be the next Galant.

the rotary shifter is cool...ala Jaguar XF!