Since 1968, Mitsuoka Mitsuoka, a Japanese independent car manufacturer, has been known for its retro original vehicles, but in recent years its work has been mostly American-style. It was officially announced that the M55 Concept, which celebrated the brand's 55th anniversary last year, will go into mass production, although it is not expected to go on sale until 2025.
The Mitsuoka M55 Concept has been confirmed to be in mass production.
This Mitsuoka M55 Concept with Dodge Challenger style is actually a redesign of the Honda Civic five-door hatchback. The front of the car has been redesigned with headlights and bumpers, the front fenders have been changed to match the front contours, the interior quad lights are modeled after the classic elements of the Challenger, and the bonnet has been changed to a new clamshell style.
On the side of the car, the original Civic styling has been retained, with the roofline, mirrors, and lines on the door frames and under the door panels unchanged. At the rear, you can see a rear windscreen with a snow window, while the rear bumper and taillights have been redesigned like the front end, with the license plate positioned down to the bottom and an exclusive ducktail shape at the end of the tailgate.
Inside, the seats have been retrimmed to match the American-inspired exterior, while the steering wheel has been reinstated with the Mitsuoka badge. Other than that, the rest are based on the Civic's existing layout and settings, including the multi-** entertainment system and Honda sensing.
In terms of power, the Japanese Civic hatchback adopts 1The 5L Turbo engine produces 182 hp at 6,000 rpm and 24 at 1,700 to 4,500 rpm5kg-m peak torque, transmission can be selected with a choice of 6-speed manual or CVT continuously variable transmission.
According to Mitsuoka's official statement, the M55 Concept has received more than 1,300 official messages since its debut last year, and this is the first time that the brand has directly received such enthusiastic messages from consumers of all ages and genders who want to buy a vehicle.