The carmaker said the Outlander PHEV Concept-S ‘is designed by MMC to be a special version of the Outlander PHEV production model. It has a refined interior and exterior design that will magnify the Outlander PHEV’s unique driving experience’.

It added: ‘The Outlander PHEV Concept-S takes "Sporty and Sophisticated" as the theme for its design. This expresses the unique combination of spirited 4×4 performance from its twin-motor PHEV system, soothing and silent running, with superior on-road performance.’

The launch of the concept follows the debut of the original Outlander PHEV at Paris in 2012.