| Mitsubishi MR platform | |
|---|---|
 The rear suspension of theMitsubishi i as seen in cutaway, showing the engine behind the rear seats and under the floor of the rear hatch storage area, just ahead of the rear axle. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production | January 2006–2021 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Vehicles | Mitsubishi i |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550–2,600 mm (100.4–102.4 in) |
TheMitsubishi MR platform is anautomobile platform first developed byMitsubishi Motors in 2003 for theirMitsubishi ikei car. The name is derived from theMid-engined,Rear-wheel drive ("MR") configuration, which locates thepowertrain behind therear seat and just ahead of the rearaxle. This allows for a longerwheelbase and a consequently more spacious interior without compromisingcrashworthiness orfuel economy.[1]However, in the case of the Evo, MR stands for Mitsubishi Racing.
The company has also used the platform in several of itsconcept cars, particularly those usingalternative propulsion. Thei-Concept[2] andSe-Ro[3] were the first publicly exhibited vehicles to use the MR platform, as they previewed the production version of thei atmotor shows in advance of the car's release. Since then, theConcept-CT,[4]i-MiEV,[5] andi MiEV Sport[6]battery electric concept cars all exploited the MR platform.
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