Magna Steyr Unveils Mila Plus Hybrid Concept at Geneva
The Austrian engineering specialist revealed its Mila Plus plug-in hybrid sports car at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, showcasing lightweight aluminium construction and a claimed 500 km range.
Magna Steyr presented its Mila Plus Hybrid Concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, marking a rare public outing for the Austrian contract manufacturer’s own design work. The two-seat sports car concept combines a lightweight aluminium frame with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, aiming to demonstrate Magna’s capabilities in lightweight construction and electrified drivetrains.
The Mila Plus is built around an aluminium spaceframe, with the battery pack integrated directly into the structure. Magna Steyr claims this approach increases chassis stiffness while keeping weight down, with the concept tipping the scales at 1,520 kg. The powertrain pairs a three-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, one on each axle, creating an all-wheel-drive setup.
Performance claims include 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds in hybrid mode, or 0 to 80 km/h in 3.6 seconds when running purely on electric power. The manufacturer states a total range of 500 km, with up to 75 km possible on electric power alone. CO2 emissions are quoted at 32 g/km under the relevant test cycle. These figures position the Mila Plus among the more ambitious hybrid sports concepts of its era, though as a technology demonstrator, production plans were not confirmed at launch.
Technical highlights of the Mila Plus
| Kerb weight | 1,520 kg |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3-cylinder petrol engine + 2 electric motors |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100 km/h (hybrid mode) | 4.9 seconds |
| 0-80 km/h (electric only) | 3.6 seconds |
| Electric range (claimed) | up to 75 km |
| Total range (claimed) | 500 km |
| CO2 emissions (claimed) | 32 g/km |
Magna Steyr is best known for contract manufacturing, building vehicles for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. The Mila Plus follows a series of concept cars designed to highlight the company’s engineering services, rather than previewing a production model under the Magna name. The Geneva debut placed the Mila Plus alongside other electrified and hybrid concepts, underlining the growing interest in alternative powertrains at the 2015 show.
For more on the 2015 Geneva debuts, see our Guide to the 86th Geneva Motor Show: Key Debuts and Concepts.
