Underhood, the hybrid setup is similar in principle to that of the Toyota Prius. An electric motor powers the car at low speed. Then, when the throttle is aggressively applied or when traveling at higher speeds, the gasoline-powered engine — in the Mitsu's case, a 3.8-liter V-6 with variable valve timing (MIVAC) — comes to life and takes over. The two power units combine to produce 270 bhp and are mated to a 6-speed transmission.