For some weird reason, Mitsubishi decided to name its latest plug-in crossover after a ski resort in Switzerland. Mooching off the Swiss, eh? I would have preferred naming it Roger, or Federer. Anyway, Mitsubishi unveiled the Engelberg Tourer at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. It seems to have drawn a lot of inspiration from the Mitsubishi GT-PHEV concept that was revealed in 2016. Could it be the next Outlander?

An Attention-Greedy Smart Crossover

The Engelberg Tourer looks sporty and boasts a boxy shape overall. There is an enormous grille on the front fascia with the Mitsubishi logo on it. The vertically stacked headlights seem to be just a concept set and the production lights could bear a slightly different design. Mitsubishi has not gone easy on the chrome elements. You can find them on the bumper, the front doors, the box on the top, window sills, etc. The profile features a lot of cuts and creases. The slim taillights at the rear complement the plain, flat boot quite well. To see the action at the back, Mitsubishi has offered cameras instead of the conventional wing mirrors. Another interesting feature is the box on the roof that has auto open and close. It also has integrated lights in the front and reflective chrome strips in the side.

The Cabin Looks Stunning

The Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer's cabin makes a strong impression. It looks quite futuristic yet practical. The waterfall center console houses a touchscreen infotainment system with physical knobs at the top, followed by the HVAC controls, a rotary dial that could be for the drive mode selector, and a stout gear lever.The blue ambient lighting on the center console, doorpads, and footwell looks sweet. Mitsubishi has offered the Engelberg Tourer with captain chairs in the second row. The seats have extra bolstering on the sides and there is no dearth of space anywhere in the cabin. The company says that the crossover will have three rows of seats and offer plenty of cargo space. If Mitsubishi can replicate a similar cabin in the production version, the Engelberg Tourer could make life a living hell for the rivals.

The Undisclosed Battery Pack Will Decide The Fate Of This Crossover

The setup is largely similar to the one present in the Outlander PHEV. The company will implement the Active Yaw Control to split torque between the front and rear wheels, and the Super All Wheel Control that will fine-tune the overall handling and stability by controlling the brake force on each wheel. The Engelberg Tourer will have an all-electric range of 43 miles, and a combined gasoline-battery range of 435 miles. Even in the electric-only mode, the crossover can touch speeds up to 80 miles per hour.

Now, That's An Interesting Concept

Along with the Engelberg Tourer, Mitsubishi also unveiled its Dendo Drive House System. It is a vehicle-to-home system that allows the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles to generate, store, and share energy with a home. Mitsubishi will be offering this service to Outlander PHEV customers in Japan and Europe later this year. This includes the sale, installation, and maintenance of the system.

Our Take

Although it looks like Mitsubishi does not pose a threat to its rivals in the U.S., that is not the case in reality. The company does not attend a lot of shows or market its cars as much as other automakers, but it has quietly moved more cars than Volvo, Land Rover, and Lincoln in 2018. If the company decides to get this model to the States, things could look even better for the Japanese giant. As of now, there is no word on the pricing or the release date. What are your thoughts on the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer PHEV? Share them with us in the comments section below.

Further reading

Read our full review on the 2019 Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept.

Read our full review on the 2016 Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept.

Read our full review on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.