MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER CONCEPT IS READY FOR TACTICAL ESPIONAGE
Sometimes, you just want to experience the thrill of some quality tactical espionage while sneaking undetected into hostile environments and avoiding combat. Of course, you’ll need a vehicle to help you along the way, and Mitsubishi has you covered with its latest concept, the Outlander PHEV Night Seeker. Based on the updated-for-2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the Night Seeker features a custom design inspired by the hit video game series Metal Gear Solid, a stealth action video game with a tremendous following of loyal fans.
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The Metal Gear Solid storyline is set in 2005, when the Outlander was establishing itself in the SUV marketplace. The subsequent Metal Gear Solid titles (2007-2014) unfold alongside the Outlander's continued development, with the third generation launching in 2012.
The Night Seeker Has Loads Of Add-Ons
Though Mitsubishi isn’t generous with details on the Night Seeker, the automaker does mention its intent of connecting with drivers across multiple variations, just like long-running video game titles do with gamers. This concept aims to show that the vehicle is ready to get right into off-roading, but with a pop culture twist.
The Night Seeker gets a blacked-out camouflage body treatment complete with a low-profile roof box, black wheels, and a spectacular-looking transparent blade covering its front fascia.
It looks like the ultimate concept SUV for stealthy nighttime missions, perhaps like sneaking away from a zombie apocalypse. Mitsubishi updated the Outlander PHEV not long ago, and it remains a reasonable choice, but more improvements are coming to the SUV.
Other Concepts Follow A Similar Theme
The Night Seeker is one of just 8 concepts Mitsubishi is bringing to Tokyo Auto Salon this year. Also on display will be four Mitsubishi Triton pickups modified to showcase different styles and concepts that highlight the Triton's versatility. One of these is a stock Yamabuki Orange Triton, marking its return to the Japanese market after 13 years. Mitsubishi will also showcase 3 Delica models customized to flaunt their utility for camping and adventure.
Connecting Cars With Pop Culture For 4 Decades
Cars and pop culture have long mixed at Tokyo Auto Salon, which began in 1983 as the "Tokyo Exciting Car Show,” envisioned by renowned Japanese car magazine editor Daijiro Inada. His event was dedicated to showcasing modified cars and aftermarket parts, as well as celebrating car culture and customization.
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Three one-off concepts have been created, and each is challenging to look at.
In 1987, it was renamed the Tokyo Auto Salon, growing significantly over the years to become one of the world's largest and most influential custom car shows and a place for the world’s automakers and aftermarket suppliers to show off their most recent creations. This year's event will include creations like the Liberty Walk Miata and a real-life one-off aftermarket Mazda concept car. From an OEM perspective, Hyundai is presenting a DK Edition of the Ioniq 5 N, and it seems like it'll be worth keeping an eye on.
The Tokyo Auto Salon will be held from January 10th to 12th, 2025, at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.