Mitsubishi bringing i MiEV Sport Air concept to Geneva

Mitsubishi will show another iteration of its sporty micro-size electric car with the debut of the i MiEV Sport Air concept at the Geneva motor show in March.

Building on the i MiEV Sport, which we first saw at the Tokyo motor show in 2007, Mitsubishi adds a clear removable roof and slight alterations to the front fascia.

A lithium-ion battery powers three magnetic synchronous motors--one in each front wheel and one to drive both rear wheels--with an all-wheel control system managing stability and traction control, and ABS for optimal stability and performance.

The rear-midship design mounts the battery pack beneath the floor for a low center of gravity, while a motor and an inverter are set under the trunk area, giving the i MiEV Sport Air well-balanced weight distribution and a spacious interior.

By Jonathan Wong