Mitsubishi is subsequent to disclose its slate of customised autos for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, occurring from January 10 to 12. On condition that it doesn’t have many autos in its lineup, the Japanese carmaker has chosen to concentrate on its lynchpins – the Outlander SUV and Triton pick-up.
Essentially the most fascinating of those is an Outlander PHEV that’s been impressed by the long-running stealth online game franchise Steel Gear Strong, in partnership with collection creator Konami. The latter is gearing as much as launch Steel Gear Strong Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the enduring PlayStation 2 title Steel Gear Strong 3: Snake Eater, this yr.
Fittingly, the Evening Seeker Idea, because it’s so referred to as, wears a black camouflage livery with the Steel Gear Strong script and a brand from the sport’s Foxhound unit on the D-pillars, together with a number of military-chic warning labels.
You’ll additionally discover chunky overfenders that protrude from the fenders, a particular clear entrance bumper protect, knobbly off-road tyres, geometric wheel covers and an angular roof rack with straps main as much as the bonnet. A roof-mounted mild bar and auxiliary lamps on the A-pillars have additionally been fitted.
No mechanical modifications had been talked about, so anticipate the Evening Seeker to soldier on with the common Outlander PHEV’s up to date powertrain, consisting of a 136 PS/203 Nm 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine and a 116 PS/255 Nm entrance and 136 PS/195 Nm rear electrical motor. Whole system output is rated at 306 PS, whereas a 22.7 kWh battery offers an all-electric vary of 86 km on the WLTP cycle.
Subsequent up is the Delica D:5 Black Version Lively Seeker, which doesn’t seem to have an MGS connection however as a substitute options the topography of Tokachi, Hokkaido, the place Mitsubishi’s proving floor is positioned. This rugged 4×4 MPV additionally will get a roof rack (right here doubling as a tent) and auxiliary lights, together with beefy facet steps and KMC KM545 beadlock wheels.
Final however not least are the 2 Tritons. The primary is a Yamabuki Orange GSR (or Athlete to us) customised by Japanese comic Hiromi, who serves as Mitsubishi’s model ambassador. The thought is to take an off-road-capable pick-up truck and making it higher suited to city environments by slamming it to the bottom and giving it a bodykit and a scrumptious set of Volk Racing TE37 extremely wheels. There’s additionally a bonnet visor, overfenders, a gas filler door appliqué, taillight guards and a sports activities bar with an built-in spoiler.
The second is a black lifted Triton that’s been outfitted with a full DJ sales space within the mattress and on the roof. The customized truck was created to assist Pink Bull Japan’s dance occasions and different actions. Mitsubishi has additionally organised a customized Triton contest in Japan and the successful truck can be displayed on the present.
Additionally set to be showcased is the Triton race truck used for final yr’s Asia Cross Nation Rally (AXCR) in Thailand, in addition to the upgraded Delica D:5 and Delica Mini assist autos.
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