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The Mitsubishi TETRA was a concept car first exhibited by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors at the 32nd Tokyo Motor Show in 1997. The name is an acronym of Thoroughbred styling Ergonomic multi-function interior Technologically advanced sporty performance RISE & All-round information system.
The TETRA was an attempt to combine the traditional benefits of a sports utility vehicle with the more performance-biased handling of a car by lowering the ground clearance and overall height, and thereby the center of gravity while using a wide track and wide, low profile tires.
Under the skin, it utilized a 6G72 24-valve 3.0 L DOHC V6 with gasoline direct injection, mated to an INVECS-II five-speed semi-automatic transmission. The electronically controlled, full-time four-wheel-drive system was heavily based on the high-performance Legnum VR-4 wagon, incorporating a center differential and Active Yaw Control (AYC). The same car was the donor of the four-wheel multi-link suspension, rear self-leveling mechanism, and RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) passive safety construction.
Styling details included:
A vertically split rear tailgate.
Center-opening suicide doors at the rear.
A two-piece split-opening hood.
Source: Wikipedia
Images: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
