THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 2005
- Body style
- SUV
- Engine
- Hydrogen-powered V8
- Type
- Concept
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Mitsubishi Nessie, introduced in 2005, revolutionizes the SUV landscape with its innovative and environmentally conscious design. Crafted as a collaborative effort with Italdesign Giugiaro, the Nessie stands as a testament to a zero-impact, eco-friendly approach to modern SUVs. The styling exercise conducted by Italdesign Giugiaro focused on redefining the product through sculpted modeling, emphasizing the plastic nature of volumes and side panels. This approach gave birth to a groundbreaking vehicle architecture the fastback coupé. Breaking away from conventional SUV designs, the Nessie embodies a sleek and aerodynamic silhouette, setting it apart from its counterparts. A distinctive feature of the Mitsubishi Nessie is its incorporation of a third, albeit reduced, box at the rear. This strategic addition enhances interior space, catering to the comfort of both passengers and their luggage. The innovative design not only optimizes functionality but also elevates the aesthetic appeal of the SUV. In a nod to accessibility and convenience, a third door makes its debut on the right side of the vehicle. This thoughtful inclusion facilitates easy access to the second row, underscoring Mitsubishi’s commitment to user-friendly design. The Nessie seamlessly blends style with practicality, ensuring a harmonious driving experience for its users. Beyond its avant-garde design, what sets the Mitsubishi Nessie apart is its commitment to sustainability. The zero-impact eco-friendly approach aligns with the growing demand for environmentally conscious vehicles. As the automotive industry grapples with the challenges of reducing its carbon footprint, the Nessie stands out as a beacon of progress, showcasing that cutting-edge design can coexist with eco-friendly practices. In conclusion, the Mitsubishi Nessie represents a paradigm shift in SUV design, marrying cutting-edge aesthetics with a zero-impact eco-friendly philosophy. Its fastback coupé architecture, attention to plastic volumes, and user-friendly features make it a trailblazer in the automotive industry, setting new standards for future SUVs.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Concept
- Mechanical platform
- Mitsubishi Pajero
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- Hydrogen-powered V8
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Specification notes
- Project-specific mechanical architecture from the Giugiaro archive: Pajero-derived platform, hydrogen-powered V8 and automatic transmission. No dimensions are added from secondary summaries.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Length
- 4,600 mm
- Width
- 1,950 mm
- Height
- 1,810 mm
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Candidate
- Fabrizio Giugiaro
- Design Studio · Documented
- Italdesign
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Mitsubishi
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Italdesign official archive — Mitsubishi Nessie www.italdesign.it | Official first-party project archive |
| Giorgetto & Fabrizio Giugiaro Designers — Nessie www.giorgettofabriziogiugiaro.it | Designer official project archive |













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