Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S bound for Paris

• Mitsubishi has revealed the first pictures of its Paris motor show-bound Outlander PHEV Concept-S.
• Based on the Outlander PHEV hybrid SUV - itself launched at the Paris show in 2012 - the Concept-S is said to offer "a sportier and more sophisticated visual expression of MMC's PHEV technology".

• Among the key visual changes are new chrome accents around Mitsubishi's central grille, plus wrap-around headlight clusters. At the rear, chrome accents also feature.
• The look of the concept, especially its front-end design, draws from some of the firm's recent show cars including the XR-PHEV and GC-PHEV. However, this is the first time that look has been transposed onto a production car and could well point the way towards a facelifted model arriving in the near future.

• Inside, Mitsubishi has trimmed the Concept-S with black wood and leather, with silver accents and new ribbed sea cushions.
• The model has different dimensions to the standard Outlander PHEV, measuring 4760mm long by 1842mm wide, with a height of 1700mm. The two share the same wheelbase, at 2670mm.
• The Concept S shares the same powertrain as the standard car, meaning a four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor working in tandem with two electric motors. Total power is rated at 200bhp, alongside 245lb ft.
• In standard form, the Outlander PHEV can cover the 0-60mph sprint in 10 seconds with a top speed of 106mph, and has an electric-only range of around 25 miles.