2007 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Sport Concept

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV Sport Concept, unveiled at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, was a high-performance take on the electric kei car format. Unlike the later production model, this concept featured a sportier three-door coupé body and was powered by a unique three-motor setup—one motor in each front wheel and a third driving the rear wheels—offering all-wheel drive and improved handling.

The concept previewed Mitsubishi’s electric ambitions and hinted at the future design direction and technology that would appear in the five-door production i-MiEV launched in 2009. However, the sleek and sporty coupé version remained a concept only, and never made it to production, as Mitsubishi opted for a more practical layout better suited to daily urban use.