Legendary car brand brings back another big name to the UK as it returns after a decade away
Mitsubishi European markets.
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The Mitsubishi Grandis was previously built from 2003 to 2011, and the Japanese automobile manufacturer has now unveiled its 2026 model.
It is arriving as an SUV crossover, that features Renault's underbones and hybrid-only powertrain lineups.
History of the model
The Grandis was characteristically a compact multipurpose vehicle.
Its name derives from the Latin word meaning "large and impressive".
This title was, and continues to be, used to symbolise the car's large interior space and exterior design that has a commanding presence.
What to expect from the new model
The 2026 Grandis is announced to be a small-to-medium SUV sitting somewhere between the Renault Captur-based ASX and the Outlander.
As a result, the car will measure 4410mm long, 2000mm wide and 1580mm tall.
The interior includes Grandis' portrait touchscreen multimedia system that can run Google Built-in, hosting a range of Google apps like Maps.
There is also wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, phone charging, USB-C ports, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system.
Safety features for the Grandis include Mistsubishi's MI-PILOT system, that enables adaptive cruise control with stop and go lane centring.
Take a look inside Mitsubishi's 2019 ASX, designed to excite the driver
Emergency SOS calling is also available, along with front and rear autonomous emergency braking (AEB), rear-cross traffic alerts, lane-keep assist, driver attention monitor, front and rear parking sensors and a surround-view camera.
The lineup for launched in the European market will include mild hybrid (MHEV) and hybrid EV (HEV) models.
All versions have an electrified powertrain.
They will have a 1.3 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 12V mild-hybrid assistance, mated to either a manual transmission or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
This will produce a total system output of 103kW.
A 1.8 litre petrol engine iin the other 'full-hybrid' powertrain option will enable the vehicle to produce 80kW.
Also included is a man 36kW electric motor and a secondary 15kW electric motor for a total system output of 115kW.
Electric motors contain a 1.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
When it will come?
Mitsubishi Motors in Europe is expected to begin a sequential launch of its all-new Grandis compact SUV for the market this year.
The new model will be manufactured at Renault's plant in Valladolid, Spain, set to start production from the fourth quarter of 2025.
They will be supplied on an OEM basis by Renault, who is a Motors' Alliance partner of Mitsubishi.
The revival of the Grandis comes after Mitisushi also brought back some other old names like the Colt compact hatchback, and ASX compact SUV.
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