Mitsuoka Like
The Mitsuoka Like (雷駆) is a five-door hatchback electric car produced by the Japanese automaker Mitsuoka Motors between 2010 and 2012. It is based on the Mitsubishi i MiEV.
Mitsuoka Like | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mitsuoka |
Production | 2010–2012 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door |
Powertrain | |
Engine | electric motor |
Battery | Lithium-ion Battery |
Dimensions | |
Length | 3,570 mm (140.6 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,610 mm (63.4 in) |
Curb weight | 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) |
It was unveiled in 2010 and was discontinued in 2012. The wheelbase was extended to help accommodate five passengers, unlike the i-MiEV, which only seats four. Its distinctive front styling separates it from other rebadged i-MiEVs, including the Citroen C-Zero and the Peugeot Ion. It was priced at US$55,000, before a Japanese tax credit, which lowered the priced to US$14,550.
The name "Like" is an indirect romanization of Raiku (雷駆, literally "thunder drive"), which is a portmanteau of 雷 (thunder, referring to its electric powertrain) and 駆 (drive, more specifically drivetrain).