2007 Frankfurt Motor Show: Mitsubishi Concept-cX

It’s never too early to start talking about auto show season. First up on the 2007-08 calendar is the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. Mitsubishi will be there with a new compact SUV concept called the Concept-cX, shown in the sketch above. It’s supposed to be a fuel-efficient small SUV with a split tailgate, twin clutch, diesel engine and low emissions.

Environmental/green technologies may be a huge trend at auto shows this year. The Concept-cX features what Mitsubishi calls “Green Plastic,” made from bamboo and other plant resins. The Concept-cX is just 164 inches long, 18 inches shorter than the new Mitsubishi Outlander.

We’d guess this concept would be for global use, or the company may increase the size of the Outlander to position the Concept-cX below it in the lineup. Or it could just be a wild concept that never sees the light of day. We’ll look for more information in September. A sketch of the rear of the Concept-cX is below.

Comments

The back looks like the new Volvo C30.

MSS,
Definitely!

Seems like another Caliber, Vibe, Matrix, Mazada3 Wagon type, Rondo or small wagon-ese vehicle. Pretty crowded in the that niche, but if Mitsu can make money on low volumes good for them.

In June-2007, CUV's have captured 18 % of the vehicle market, while SUV's could grab only 12 %.

Future is full of CUV's, may be the hatchbacks/wagons could also be clubbed under CUV category.

hard to tell the size from a picture. But that would make a sweet Lancer/Evo wagon. (yes I said WAGON, deal with it)