Guide Note

The Mitsubishi Concept-ZT is a concept car that many feel will replace the Mitsubishi Galant and Mitsubishi 380.¹ The Concept-ZT made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show that took place from October 25 through November 11, 2007.²

Fast Facts

1. Debuted at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show
2. Class: Concept car
3. Layout: Four-wheel drive
4. Engine: 2.2 liter diesel²
5. Torque: 400 Nm³
6. Wheelbase: 2,815 mm³
7. Length: 4,950 mm³
8. Width: 1,820 mm³
9. Height: 1,440 mm³
10. Seating for four³
11. May replace the Mitsubishi Galant and Mitsubishi 380¹

"It's also about 100 times better-looking, with a high, arching beltline; narrow windows; and the Lancer's reverse-canted schnoz. The concept's 20-inch wheels are a bit much for every day, but together with the rest of the body, they convey a message of power and what Mitsubishi calls "Japanese sensitivity—a sophisticated and adult sensibility." —CarandDriver.com review⁴

"The Concept-ZT is slightly larger than the Galant, but its bland styling hardly justifies its positioning by Mitsubishi as a “premier sedan.” Of considerable interest to techies, however, is the car’s aluminum space-frame construction and use of high-strength recyclable plastic for the hood, fenders, doors and deck lid. The Concept-ZT also employs “green” plastic throughout the cabin, which — fortunately — is also trimmed in wood, metal and leather." —CarReview.com review⁵