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Mitsubishi will unveil a brand new electrical SUV idea automotive later this month, which can be a design research that previews its upcoming fashions.
A press release from the Japanese auto model at this time mentioned the “world premiere of an electrified crossover SUV” is deliberate for the Japan Mobility Present – the official title of the Tokyo motor present – which kicks off on October 29.
Few particulars had been shared, however a picture (under) exhibiting a partial silhouette of the rear-end of the idea reveals an angular tailgate and skinny LED tail-lights.
The coordinates for Koto Metropolis in Tokyo (35°37’48.6″N 139°47’00.0″E) had been etched alongside the underside of the image.
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It isn’t anticipated to be a manufacturing mannequin however as a substitute a design idea for an SUV – much like previous present automobiles from the automaker, such because the Imaginative and prescient Ralliart Idea that previewed a warmer Outlander PHEV in 2022.
In 2024, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Restricted (MMAL) teased an eight-model future lineup which might embody what could also be a rugged people-mover previewed by the 2023 D:X Idea. It additionally included two extra ‘thriller’ SUVs to hitch its then five-model vary – comprising the ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Pajero Sport, and Triton.
MMAL has confirmed a small electrical SUV will be a part of its Australian mannequin vary within the second half of 2026, and there’s the potential for it so as to add one other electrical based mostly on the next-generation Nissan Leaf, which launches right here early subsequent 12 months.
The primary EV stems from Mitsubishi’s partnership with Foxtron, the EV subsidiary of Taiwanese multinational electronics producer Foxconn. The 2 corporations signed a memorandum of understanding (Mou) in Might 2025.
At round 4.3 metres lengthy and using on a 2.8m wheelbase, the yet-to-be named Foxtron/Mitsubishi mannequin can be related in dimension to small electrical SUVs just like the Hyundai Kona Electrical, BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3.
Will probably be designed by Pininfarina and based mostly on the Foxtron Mannequin B electrical hatch/crossover, which has a 60kWh battery providing a variety of greater than 425km (WLTP).
It’s set to be manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, identified for manufacturing Nissans below license, forward of an Australian launch anticipated within the second half of 2026.
“This pure EV mannequin is the newest step in our Momentum 2030 plan and presents one other string to our multi-powertrain bow that may see us by means of to the subsequent decade,” mentioned former MMAL CEO Shaun Westcott in Might.
“It can be a part of a refreshed Mitsubishi vary that already presents petrol, diesel and PHEV choices that match Australian life, all with our revolutionary 10/10 guarantee and capped value servicing plan.”
Mr Westcott – who resigned from the function in September 2025 after greater than 5 years – blamed the federal authorities’s lack of charging infrastructure funding for slower than anticipated EV demand.
Mitsubishi additionally unveiled an electrical model of its Eclipse Cross small SUV in Europe final month, and the native workplace advised CarExpert it was eager on including it to the Australian lineup – nevertheless it’s presently a Europe-only mannequin.
The Eclipse Cross was discontinued in Australia in 2024 earlier than it – and the Pajero Sport giant SUV – failed to fulfill up to date security laws launched on March 1, 2025.
Mitsubishi advised CarExpert it expects native vendor inventory of each fashions to expire earlier than the tip of this 12 months.
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