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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mitsubishi Motors: What's New for 2026
2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid sees mid-cycle refresh including larger battery capacity with increased all-electric range, revised front and rear styling, revised interior, improved driving dynamics, Yamaha audio 2026 Outlander receives all-new mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain; still the least-expensive three-row vehicle available 2026 Eclipse Cross adds standard hood badging on SEL and SEL Touring trims 2026 Outlander Sport continues to provide value-conscious buyers the features and styling they want FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Value, quality and durability have always been the hallmarks of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles, and the 2026 model-year sees the brand's commitment to exceeding customers' expectations – what you get and what you pay for it – raised to new levels. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced updates to its 2026 model year lineup, highlighted by a significantly updated 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid and an all-new mild-hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain in the Outlander. With these significant updates to the Outlander family, Mitsubishi Motors continues to deliver on the promises made in its five-year North American business plan, Momentum 2030, which will see a new or significantly revised vehicle launched in the U.S. each year from 2026 to 2030. Pricing and full technical and specification details on all models will be announced closer to each vehicle's launch. 2026 OUTLANDER PLUG-IN HYBRIDNew for 2026 is a mid-cycle refresh that debuted on the non-plug-in hybrid model for 2025, led by a redesigned interior with significant attention paid to sound-deadening, as well as new materials, new colors, heated and cooled front seats, a redesigned center console with larger-capacity armrest storage, new cupholders and a redesigned phone charger. Also standard on the updated vehicle is a U.S.-industry-exclusive Yamaha® audio system1 and available 12.3" infotainment display screen. On the outside, a revised grille area, redesigned front bumper and new 20" wheels draw attention, as do smoked rear taillights. Mechanically, the new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid features a larger-capacity drive battery. This will increase all-electric range, decrease the amount of time the internal combustion engine runs and lead to improved on-road acceleration performance. Under the skin, steering and ride quality are revised through extensive tuning of dampers, springs, stabilizer bars and bushings, all of which combine to produce a more confident and assured driving feel. As the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV, the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid continues to offer customers more value, more technology and more satisfaction year over year. Featuring an award-winning mix of confident, quiet, eco-friendly motoring, every 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid sports powerful front and rear motors to deliver Mitsubishi Motors' motorsport-inspired Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) twin-motor all-wheel-drive system1. More information and pricing will be provided late this year; the vehicle will debut in Q1 2026. 2026 OUTLANDERFor 2026, Outlander is equipped with a new Mitsubishi Motors-designed and developed engine, the basis of which is shared with Eclipse Cross. A 1.5-liter turbocharged, 16-valve, four-cylinder gasoline unit, this engine will be combined with the company's first mild-hybrid system. Replacing the 2.5-liter engine in the current Outlander, the new powertrain will deliver increased confidence and drivability thanks to electrified torque aiding off-the-line acceleration. 2026 also will see the introduction of a new LE trim, slotted between the entry-level ES and mid-grade SE, as well as a top-line SEL Black Edition and the return of the popular Ralliart model. Building on the overwhelming success of Outlander since the launch of this new-generation model in 2022, the 2025 Outlander debuted with a mid-cycle refresh to interior and exterior styling and customer touch-points, as well as revised road manners. Cosmetically, it carries over into the 2026 model-year unchanged. Pricing and more information about the 2026 Outlander will be released later this year; the vehicle will be available in Q4 2025 2026 ECLIPSE CROSSChanges to the 2026 model are minimal, with the deletion of the embedded navigation and the inclusion as standard on SEL and SEL Touring models of the popular "Eclipse Cross" hood badging (previously a port- or dealer-installed option). Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration continues to be standard equipment on all Eclipse Cross models, regardless of trim level. The 2026 Eclipse Cross retains its predecessor's chiseled front and rear design enhancements, with the successful and popular compact crossover utility vehicle otherwise carrying over for the 2026 model year unchanged. All 2026 Eclipse Crosses sport Mitsubishi Motors' signature motorsport-derived S-AWC all-wheel drive system as standard equipment, which helps in various weather conditions and types of road surfaces2. 2026 OUTLANDER SPORTOne of Mitsubishi Motors' best-known nameplates, the 2026 Outlander Sport heads into the new year as a carry-over model from 2025. The brand's least expensive vehicle, Outlander Sport offers quality, an industry-leading warranty and the outstanding value that customers expect from Mitsubishi Motors. Standard on every 2026 Outlander Sport is Mitsubishi's All-Wheel Control (AWC) all-wheel-drive system3, powering adventures and off-highway exploration. Family features like rear-seat warning, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and easy-to-access LATCH child-seat anchors make the Outlander Sport a smart purchase for everyone. According to industry research group Ipsos, 97% of small CUV owners who shopped for a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport purchased one4. TRAIL EDITIONSDedicated Trail Edition trims of Outlander and Outlander Sport will be available for the 2026 model year. Trail Edition debuted on Outlander in 2025 and on Outlander Sport in 2024. Featuring model-specific graphic and trim packages, dedicated wheels, dealer-available off-highway-focused tires and accessory kits and Thule roof-racks and mounts, these Trail Editions build on Mitsubishi Motors' history of motorsport victories in the Dakar Rally and the World Rally Championship. WARRANTYEvery Mitsubishi Motors vehicle is delivered with peace of mind through the brand's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Also standard on every model is a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty, a seven-year/100,000-mile corrosion/perforation warranty, five-year/unlimited-mile roadside assistance, and a 2-year/30,000-mile maintenance program5. For more information on the full lineup of Mitsubishi vehicles, visit more information on MMNA, visit DISCLAIMERS "YAMAHA®" is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) incorporates Active Yaw Control (AYC) to realize the AWC concept at a very high level. This Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control System manages the driving forces and braking forces of the four wheels to help realize vehicle behavior that is faithful to the operation by the driver under a variety of driving conditions. S-AWC is not a substitute for safe and careful driving. All-Wheel Control (AWC) is an Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Control System that manages the driving forces and braking forces of the four wheels to help realize vehicle behavior that is faithful to the operation by the driver under a variety of driving conditions. AWC is not a substitute for safe and careful driving. Ipsos NVCS Oct. 2023-Sep. 2024 buyers. Powertrain coverage terms are from original in-service date and applicable only to original owner. Subsequent owners receive balance of 5-year/60,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside Assistance timed from date vehicle is first sold or put into use, whichever is earlier. Certain assistance and vehicle uses excluded. Limited Maintenance includes three oil and filter changes, three tire rotations, three multi-point inspections, and one cabin filter change within specified time/mileage windows. Not transferable to subsequent owner. Parts or services not redeemed within specified windows are forfeited. Certain restrictions apply. See retailer for complete details. References to time/milage limitations are to whichever occurs first. ABOUT MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing, and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. MMNA's recently announced five-year business plan – "Momentum 2030" – outlines the brand's mid-term intentions for product and business transformation. MMNA will expand and refresh its vehicle lineup in the U.S. with one new or completely refreshed model to debut each year between now and 2030. Powered by a selection of advanced-technology internal combustion engines, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electrics, the product line will nearly double from today's four vehicles. Momentum 2030 also includes a vision for a modernized retail sales model and plans for network expansion and sales growth. MMNA has its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as corporate operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, and New Jersey. According to Ipsos NVCS: 96% of compact CUV owners who shopped for a Mitsubishi Outlander purchased one. 94% of subcompact CUV owners who shopped for a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross purchased one. 97% of small CUV owners who shopped for a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport purchased one. 92% of plug-in hybrid owners who shopped for a Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid purchased one. For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please visit ContactJeremy BarnesSenior Director, Communications and 714-296-1402 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Times of Oman
Last chance to save big with Mitsubishi's cool summer offers
Muscat: General Automotive Company (GAC), the official distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Oman, is offering unbeatable value and exclusive benefits across the entire lineup — but only until July 17, 2025! This is your final opportunity to take advantage of Mitsubishi's limited-time Summer Campaign. With EMIs starting from just OMR89, now is the perfect time to upgrade your vehicle. Additionally, customers who act quickly will receive free service for up to 5 years or 100,000 km, free insurance and registration, Llumar window tint, a OMR50 gift voucher, and a 6-year unlimited kilometre warranty for total peace of mind. This summer, our goal is to offer customers cool savings and unbeatable value on the Mitsubishi range,' said Manoj Ranade, General Manager of GAC. 'Whether you're planning road trips or everyday drives, this campaign provides the flexibility and support necessary to enjoy your summer with confidence and comfort.' From the bold new XForce to the rugged Montero Sport, the family-friendly Xpander to the dependable L200, every Mitsubishi model is included—but only for a few more days. Visit your nearest Mitsubishi showroom in Athaiba, Mabela, Barka, Sohar, Nizwa, Ibri, Sur, Jalan Bani Bu Ali, or Salalah, or call/WhatsApp 24 500 500 today. Hurry—offers expire on July 17, 2025! Seize this cool summer offer before it's gone!
Forbes
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Most-Improved SUV Of 2025
When the 2025 Outlander arrived for a week's test looking, feeling and smelling like a luxury brand, it was cause for celebration and praise. There was a time, during the early 2000s, where one avoided anything with the name 'Mitsubishi' as it used to be synonymous with 'wheezing, ugly and insubstantial.' Is the 2025 Outlander perfect? No. But it's close. Let's have a look. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander What's new for 2025? 2025 brings extensive updates to the interior including materials, revised controls and updated cupholders - all in response to customer surveys, says the company. There's an authoritative front grille and bumper, and revised rear tail lights. It's also got a particularly rich, powerful Yamaha sound system with 12 speakers and 1600 watts of output and two separate amps driving the subwoofer and the balance of the system. The Outlander starts at a relatively reasonable $32,005, with higher trims and options bringing the price up to $46,455. It's available in front-wheel drive and 'Super-All Wheel Control', all-wheel drive configurations. Inside much improved 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi upgraded the Outlander's already better-than-average looking-and-feeling cabin for 2025, adding higher-quality materials and modern design touches that rival vehicles costing more. You sit it in the cockpit and you can feel the quality, and it's a pleasure. Highlights include an available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a head-up display. The second-row seats are suitable for big and tall adults if you are one, but the third row is for kids only, or the dog(s). Tech A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming standard. Charging ports are at the bottom of the center stack, and the system still includes some physical buttons and a volume knob, which were much appreciated. They really took care to make a beautiful interior, and it shows. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine and Performance The Outlander's standard engine is a 2.5-liter inline-four-cylinder making 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. It's paired exclusively with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is optional. Mileage is a pretty-good 27 MPG combined city/highway. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Bridge How's the drive? The vehicle handles fine for the price, and brakes were suitably tight, but it's tough to overlook the wheezing, audible engine and slow acceleration despite the paddle shifters. For Sunday cruising, getting to the store to gym to work and back, you'll do fine. Try to overtake others, or get up to speed going uphill, and it's a tougher battle, and the loud engine will never let you forget you're trying to make it do something it's not great at. The gearless CVT is ever-so sluggish at highway speeds but body motions are well-controlled and the ride is taut. Added sound-deadening makes the cabin impressively quiet, but overall, this is a comfortable cruiser, not a corner-carver. Keep that in mind and you'll do fine. Finally, the Outlander can tow up to 2,000 pounds, good for light-duty hauling. Safety Forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert and lane-departure warning are all included. Higher trims add features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Warranty and Maintenance Mitsubishi's warranty coverage is one of the strongest in the segment, with a limited warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, powertrain warranty of 10 years or 100,000 miles and complimentary maintenance for 2 years or 30,000 miles. 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Bridge Bottom line - what you need to know for 2025 *Extensive interior updates include new materials, revised controls, updated cupholders *Exterior updates feature 18" and 20" wheel designs, updated front grille and bumper, revised taillights *Retuned steering, updated suspension deliver enhanced drivability and confidence behind the wheel Conclusion: It's a honey of an SUV, but don't expect to get anywhere in a hurry.
Sinar Daily
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sinar Daily
Proton Saga turns 40: Four decades of Malaysia's 'people's car'
Built through a technical partnership with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors, it became a milestone in the country's industrial journey. Dr Mahathir drove the first-ever Proton Saga during its launch on July 9, 1985. KUALA LUMPUR – The Proton Saga, Malaysia's first national car, celebrates its 40th anniversary today, marking four decades since its official launch on July 9, 1985. Introduced by then-Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the Proton Saga symbolised Malaysia's ambition to develop a domestic automotive industry, spearheaded by the establishment of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton). Dr Mahathir inspected the final stage of Proton Saga production along the factory assembly line. Built through a technical partnership with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors, it became a milestone in the country's industrial journey. Over the years, the Proton Saga has earned its place as a practical and affordable choice for millions. From its modest beginnings with a carburettor engine to modern variants featuring VVT technology, the model has gone through three major generations and several facelifts. With over four million units sold worldwide, the Saga remains one of Proton's best-selling models and continues to contribute significantly to the brand's strong domestic presence. Dubbed the "people's car," the Saga has long been associated with everyday Malaysian life, serving as a family car, student vehicle, government service car, taxi and even a preferred option for e-hailing drivers. Its affordability, low running costs, and dependable performance have made it especially popular among first-time car buyers. Despite advances in automotive technology and the growing shift toward electric vehicles, the Proton Saga continues to resonate with new generations who value practicality and reliability. To commemorate its 40th year, Proton is holding a range of activities, including special promotions, a nationwide Saga convoy and a heritage showcase of past models. Online, the #Saga40Years campaign has drawn strong support from fans and long-time owners. As the automotive world enters a new era, the Proton Saga stands as a lasting symbol of national pride, resilience and progress. More than just a car, it represents a journey, one that still drives forward on Malaysian roads today.
CNA
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Nissan considers Foxconn EV output to save Oppama plant from closure, sources say
TOKYO :Japan's Nissan Motor is in talks to allow Taiwan's Foxconn to use one of the automaker's domestic factories to build electric vehicles, said two people familiar with the matter, a deal that could save the plant from closure. Reuters reported in May that Nissan was considering closing its Oppama plant, in the port city of Yokosuka south of Tokyo. CEO Ivan Espinosa has announced sweeping restructuring plans aimed at turning around the struggling automaker, including closing seven of Nissan's 17 factories globally and reducing its workforce by some 15 per cent. Allowing electronics manufacturer Foxconn to produce its own EVs at Oppama could avert plant closure, mitigating the impact of restructuring on the plant's 3,900 employees and suppliers, the people said, declining to be identified. The discussions were first reported by the Nikkei business daily late on Sunday. Nissan in a statement said the Nikkei report was not based on information released by the automaker. A Foxconn spokesperson did not respond to a Reuters' request for comment. Kyodo News reported separately on Monday that Foxconn was considering a plan to acquire a portion of the Oppama plant. In May, Nissan's junior partner Mitsubishi Motors signed a memorandum of understanding with a Foxconn subsidiary for the Taiwanese firm to supply it with an EV model.
