Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off its i-MiEV Cargo concept ahead of the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. Designed to uphold Mitsubishi’s new green initiative, the i-MiEV Cargo is based on the all-electric i-MiEV, but adds a healthy dose of cargo capacity.
The i-MiEV Cargo concept is highlighted by its curvaceous front end and boxy rear-quarters. The concepts front half is straight from the i-MiEV, while the boxy rear half was designed to offer the maximum amount of cargo capacity.
Offering over 60 cubic feet of cargo storage – and a completely flat storage floor – the –MiEV is intended for small business that also want to keep an eye on the environment. No batter specs were revealed with the concept, but the city deliverer will likely carry an all-electric range of at least 80 miles.
Mitsubishi hasn’t announced any production plans for the i-MiEV Cargo, but we’d be surprised to see the EV sit on the sideline for long. Mitsubishi typically uses the i-designation – as ing the production-bound i-MiEV – to indicate production intent.
10/01, 10:06 AM
posted by:
AutoCritical
So possibly seeing this type of vehicle as the next type of ‘promo’ vehicle. More so for those wanting to promote a greener image…
At the same time, this is quite ugly and messy, so should another company come up with a more iconic and cohesive look will win out over this….
10/01, 10:15 AM
posted by:
05Z88Path
Good-Lord that is the most disproportional vehicle I’ve seen in a long time!
10/01, 10:20 AM
posted by:
A4
The electric Transit Connect will be way better if they ever build it.
10/01, 10:38 AM
posted by:
leftwingagenda
it’s an eye catching design, good for small businesses w/in town deliveries…for rolling boxes with ads on the sides i don’t think people care if it’s proportional…you’re not marrying it, just driving it…
10/01, 10:42 AM
posted by:
DenverGuy217
I don’t know why but I think its kind of cool. I would much rather see these buzzing around town than that dated Ford Transit box… It look sbetter than the basic i-MiEV itself
10/01, 10:48 AM
posted by:
Borat
Good looking or nbot, I think it is practical and will be used in towns where 80 miles a day covers a lot of delivery ground.
10/01, 10:48 AM
posted by:
vicdub85
leftwing, so you’re saying you would never marry a woman with an itty bitty waist but a round thing in your face?
10/01, 11:08 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
leftwing, if I was thinking about marrying it I’d want something with a smaller box.
10/01, 11:32 AM
posted by:
JSi
i have to say, this is quite a nice japanese twist to what french utility cars look like, they are not pretty at all, but they are practical and economical. yes, the proportions are weird indeed, but it seems practical…plus it’s not like the thing is really ugly…
10/01, 12:29 PM
posted by:
reedfast
it is a freaking smart car with a tumor!
look at the front headlights!
10/01, 2:30 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
It looks like a ForTwo with a cancerous growth in its @$$.
10/01, 10:31 PM
posted by:
aggie531
The box on the back looks like it belongs in the back of an 18 wheeler, like its a living space with a bed and tv.
10/11, 10:20 PM
posted by:
ACOS
I like it …
It gives a new sense to
“Commercial but Stylish Use”