Italdesign to Debut Mitsubishi-badged Nessie SUV-Coupe Concept in Geneva

Rumour has it that Italdesign's design proposal could be up for production consideration, being that Mitsubishi is currently

Rumour has it that Italdesign's proposal could be up for production consideration. (Photo: Mitsubishi Motors North America)

needing a stronger follow-up to its first generation Outlander compact SUV. The Outlander has been a moderate success for Mitsubishi; though it made its mark on the important segment upon its introduction, sales of the model and the entire brand have been low over the past year.

But despite the rumours there is no plant that could put the Italdesign-bodied concept into production. Its overall shape and design details are said to be too complex for practical mass production. Should something similar make it to production, however, no doubt without the hydrogen powertrain components, it would be a breath of fresh air for Mitsubishi and its dealers, one that would certainly attract new buyers to a brand that so desperately needs them.