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These are the first photos of the Mitsubishi e-Evolution concept which is set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. The iconic Evolution returns in the form of an all-electric SUV concept, previewing a “high-performance all-electric crossover” from Mitsubishi. As we’ve reported before, the concept is powered by three electric motors, one at the front and the remaining two at the back. The powertrain also features electronically-controlled torque vectoring while Mitsubishi brags about the onboard AI brain which can read changes in road and traffic conditions as well as interpreting the driver’s intent. While many fans will be upset to see their favorite rally car-inspired performance model morphing into an electric SUV, the e-Evolution displays perfectly Mitsubishi’s new brand strategy under the supervision of the Renault-Nissan alliance. Carscoops

The legendary Evolution nameplate is about to return, as Mitsubishi planning to reveal the new electric e-Evolution Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Japanese company released more info and a pair of teaser images about its incoming concept, which will preview a “high-performance all-electric crossover” that “combines the very best of Mitsubishi Motors technology with the go-anywhere flexibility of SUVs”. The all-electric SUV Coupe concept will use three motors, one sitting at the front axle and the other two at the rear, which coupled with a new electronically-controlled torque vectoring Active Yaw Control unit for better and sharper handling. According to Mitsubishi, the new e-Evolution’s brain will be an Artificial Intelligence system that can read changes in road and traffic conditions, as well as the driver’s intent, coordinating seamlessly the driver’s inputs with the vehicle’s performance. The AI system will also train the person behind the wheel to be a better dr...