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Motor 1
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Mitsubishi Angers Purists With an Electric Eclipse SUV
The Eclipse we grew up with died in 2012 when Mitsubishi pulled the plug on its affordable sports car. However, the name made an unexpected return five years later, repurposed for an entirely different vehicle. Fast-forward to 2025, and the Eclipse Cross is still in its first generation, but a successor is on the way. Much to the dismay of enthusiasts, it will stray even further from the original formula by becoming an EV. Mitsubishi is working on a second-generation Eclipse Cross as a purely electric vehicle and its first EV in Europe since the i-MiEV launched back in 2010. The new model won't be a true Mitsubishi, though, as it's being developed by alliance partner Renault and will be built at Renault's factory in Douai, France. In reality, the next Eclipse Cross will be a badge-engineered version of the Scenic E-Tech . Photo by: Mitsubishi It's one of several Mitsubishi models sourced from the automaker's French ally. The Colt is a rebadged Clio, the ASX is based on the Captur, and the upcoming Grandis will essentially be a Symbioz. This underscores Mitsubishi's reliance on Renault to maintain a presence in Europe, where its only proprietary models will be the Space Star and Outlander once the original Eclipse Cross is phased out. The new EV will debut in September and go on sale in Europe in the fourth quarter of the year as a long-range version, with a mid-range variant scheduled for 2026. In the meantime, Mitsubishi will unveil the Grandis in July and launch it in late fall with both mild-hybrid and full-hybrid powertrains. In other regions, Mitsubishi is slapping its badge on the new Nissan Leaf crossover. Additionally, it's teaming up with Foxtron to speed up the launch of another EV. Foxtron is a joint venture between iPhone maker Foxconn and Yulon, Taiwan's largest automaker. This new model will be based on the Foxconn Model B and will go on sale in the second half of 2026. It won't be made by Mitsubishi either, but rather by Yulon in Taiwan. But not everything will be a case of swapping badges. The genuinely cool off-road D:X minivan concept is morphing into a production model and is coming to the United States. Mitsubishi intends to launch a 'new or significantly revised vehicle' each year from 2026 until 2030 in the U.S. It'll get the ball rolling next year with its take on Nissan's reinvented Leaf. Catch Up With Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Is Getting Another Car Developed by Someone Else The New Nissan Leaf Will Also Be a Mitsubishi Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Mitsubishi Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Digital Trends
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Digital Trends
Mitsubishi's back in the EV game—with a new electric SUV coming in 2026
Mitsubishi is officially jumping back into the U.S. electric vehicle scene—and this time, it's not just dipping a toe. The company confirmed it will launch a brand-new battery-electric SUV in North America starting in summer 2026, marking its first fully electric model here since the quirky little i-MiEV left the stage back in 2017. The new EV will be a compact crossover, and while Mitsubishi is keeping most of the juicy details under wraps, we do know it'll be based on the same next-gen platform as the upcoming Nissan Leaf. That means it'll ride on the CMF-EV architecture—the same one underpinning the Nissan Ariya—which supports ranges of up to 300+ miles. So yeah, this won't be your average entry-level EV. Recommended Videos Designed in partnership with Nissan, the new model will be built in Japan and shipped over to U.S. shores. No word yet on pricing, battery size, or even a name, but Mitsubishi has made it clear this EV is just the beginning. As part of its 'Momentum 2030' plan, the company promises a new or updated vehicle every year through the end of the decade, with four electric models rolling out by 2028. And yes, one of those might even be a pickup. Mitsubishi says the goal is to give customers 'flexible powertrain options,' which is marketing speak for: 'We'll have something for everyone.' So whether you're all-in on electric or still into gas or hybrid power, they're aiming to have you covered. This mystery EV will eventually sit alongside Mitsubishi's current U.S. lineup—the Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander Sport—and help the brand move beyond its current under-the-radar status in the electric world. In short: Mitsubishi's finally getting serious about EVs, and if this new SUV lives up to its potential, it might just put the brand back on your radar.
7NEWS
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them
Mitsubishi will lean on Alliance partner Nissan and contract manufacturer Foxconn to flesh out its sparse electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The carmaker may have been among the first to offer a mass-produced EV with the i-MiEV in 2010, but right now it sells only two – the eK X and Minicab kei cars – and they're not sold here. Now, Mitsubishi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foxconn's EV subsidiary, Foxtron, which will see the latter supply an EV to the Japanese carmaker. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. This will be manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, best known for manufacturing Nissan vehicles under license, and will be introduced in Australia and New Zealand during the second half of 2026. 'This pure EV model is the latest step in our Momentum 2030 plan and offers another string to our multi-powertrain bow that will see us through to the next decade,' said Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO Shaun Westcott in an announcement today. 'It will join a refreshed Mitsubishi range that already offers petrol, diesel and PHEV options that fit Australian lifestyles, all with our innovative 10/10 warranty and capped price servicing plan. 'It is also further evidence of our core market relationship with MMC, with Australia the first Mitsubishi market to receive this vehicle from launch, and signifies our ongoing strength. 'We have been here for 45 years, and with new and exciting products such as this, we are well placed for the next 45 and beyond.' Foxtron was established in 2020 as a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon, and currently produces the n7 for Yulon's Luxgen brand. It has, however, additionally revealed a wide variety of concept vehicles and has teased contract manufacturing deals with established carmakers. The upcoming Mitsubishi model is expected to be based on the Foxtron Model B, a small hatchback/crossover measuring 4.3m long on a 2.8m wheelbase, per a report from Automotive News. Styled by Pininfarina and featuring similar proportions to the Renault Megane E-Tech, it has a claimed driving range of more than 500km on the lenient NEDC cycle from a 60kWh battery pack. While the Foxtron-based model is locked in for Australia, Mitsubishi's other upcoming EV – based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf electric SUV – isn't certain. 'At this stage we are still working through the opportunity and will have more information as plans are confirmed,' said a Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. The Leaf-based EV, previewed in a teaser of upcoming North American-market launches last year, will launch in that market during the second half of 2026. Both the Leaf and its Mitsubishi twin will ride on the CMF-EV/AmpR Medium platform that underpins the Megane E-Tech and the Nissan Ariya, though Nissan has yet to reveal technical specifications. In exchange for the Leaf, Nissan will get a rebadged version of the updated Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to sell in the North American market. Teaser images of both models have revealed little in the way of apparent cosmetic changes, indicating these will be similar to recent Mitsubishi rebadges like the Renault Captur -based ASX and Clio -based Colt. Further collaboration could eventuate between Mitsubishi and Nissan. 'Mitsubishi Motors is considering expanding collaboration with its Alliance partners globally, including in the Oceania region, to strengthen the electrified vehicle lineup and accelerate efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality,' the company said in a press release. It has already confirmed it'll launch a rebadged Renault Captur wearing the familiar ASX nameplate sometime this year in Australia, though it has yet to advise whether we'll get hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. In Europe, the Mitsubishi brand is also getting a rebadged Renault Symbioz with mild-hybrid and hybrid powertrains, called the Grandis. The electric Renault Scenic E-Tech is also set to wear the red-diamond badge. A new Australian Design Rule (ADR) forced Mitsubishi Australia to axe the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport earlier this year, though it still has stock of these models. However, the move has effectively left Mitsubishi Australia with just two models – the Outlander and Triton – to import, though the aforementioned new-generation ASX is due to arrive this year and a new Pajero Sport is also expected to come here.
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them
Mitsubishi will lean on Alliance partner Nissan and contract manufacturer Foxconn to flesh out its sparse electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The carmaker may have been among the first to offer a mass-produced EV with the i-MiEV in 2010, but right now it sells only two – the eK X and Minicab kei cars – and they're not sold here. Now, Mitsubishi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foxconn's EV subsidiary, Foxtron, which will see the latter supply an EV to the Japanese carmaker. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Foxtron Model B Credit: CarExpert This will be manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, best known for manufacturing Nissan vehicles under license, and will be introduced in Australia and New Zealand during the second half of 2026. 'This pure EV model is the latest step in our Momentum 2030 plan and offers another string to our multi-powertrain bow that will see us through to the next decade,' said Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO Shaun Westcott in an announcement today. 'It will join a refreshed Mitsubishi range that already offers petrol, diesel and PHEV options that fit Australian lifestyles, all with our innovative 10/10 warranty and capped price servicing plan. 'It is also further evidence of our core market relationship with MMC, with Australia the first Mitsubishi market to receive this vehicle from launch, and signifies our ongoing strength. Luxgen n7 Credit: CarExpert 'We have been here for 45 years, and with new and exciting products such as this, we are well placed for the next 45 and beyond.' Foxtron was established in 2020 as a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon, and currently produces the n7 for Yulon's Luxgen brand. It has, however, additionally revealed a wide variety of concept vehicles and has teased contract manufacturing deals with established carmakers. The upcoming Mitsubishi model is expected to be based on the Foxtron Model B, a small hatchback/crossover measuring 4.3m long on a 2.8m wheelbase, per a report from Automotive News. Styled by Pininfarina and featuring similar proportions to the Renault Megane E-Tech, it has a claimed driving range of more than 500km on the lenient NEDC cycle from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi's upcoming Nissan Leaf-based EV Credit: CarExpert While the Foxtron-based model is locked in for Australia, Mitsubishi's other upcoming EV – based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf electric SUV – isn't certain. 'At this stage we are still working through the opportunity and will have more information as plans are confirmed,' said a Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. The Leaf-based EV, previewed in a teaser of upcoming North American-market launches last year, will launch in that market during the second half of 2026. Both the Leaf and its Mitsubishi twin will ride on the CMF-EV/AmpR Medium platform that underpins the Megane E-Tech and the Nissan Ariya, though Nissan has yet to reveal technical specifications. Nissan Leaf Credit: CarExpert In exchange for the Leaf, Nissan will get a rebadged version of the updated Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to sell in the North American market. Teaser images of both models have revealed little in the way of apparent cosmetic changes, indicating these will be similar to recent Mitsubishi rebadges like the Renault Captur-based ASX and Clio-based Colt. Further collaboration could eventuate between Mitsubishi and Nissan. 'Mitsubishi Motors is considering expanding collaboration with its Alliance partners globally, including in the Oceania region, to strengthen the electrified vehicle lineup and accelerate efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality,' the company said in a press release. Renault Captur-based Mitsubishi ASX Credit: CarExpert It has already confirmed it'll launch a rebadged Renault Captur wearing the familiar ASX nameplate sometime this year in Australia, though it has yet to advise whether we'll get hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. In Europe, the Mitsubishi brand is also getting a rebadged Renault Symbioz with mild-hybrid and hybrid powertrains, called the Grandis. The electric Renault Scenic E-Tech is also set to wear the red-diamond badge. A new Australian Design Rule (ADR) forced Mitsubishi Australia to axe the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport earlier this year, though it still has stock of these models. However, the move has effectively left Mitsubishi Australia with just two models – the Outlander and Triton – to import, though the aforementioned new-generation ASX is due to arrive this year and a new Pajero Sport is also expected to come here.
West Australian
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them
Mitsubishi will lean on Alliance partner Nissan and contract manufacturer Foxconn to flesh out its sparse electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The carmaker may have been among the first to offer a mass-produced EV with the i-MiEV in 2010, but right now it sells only two – the eK X and Minicab kei cars – and they're not sold here. Now, Mitsubishi has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foxconn's EV subsidiary, Foxtron, which will see the latter supply an EV to the Japanese carmaker. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . This will be manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, best known for manufacturing Nissan vehicles under license, and will be introduced in Australia and New Zealand during the second half of 2026. 'This pure EV model is the latest step in our Momentum 2030 plan and offers another string to our multi-powertrain bow that will see us through to the next decade,' said Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO Shaun Westcott in an announcement today. 'It will join a refreshed Mitsubishi range that already offers petrol, diesel and PHEV options that fit Australian lifestyles, all with our innovative 10/10 warranty and capped price servicing plan. 'It is also further evidence of our core market relationship with MMC, with Australia the first Mitsubishi market to receive this vehicle from launch, and signifies our ongoing strength. 'We have been here for 45 years, and with new and exciting products such as this, we are well placed for the next 45 and beyond.' Foxtron was established in 2020 as a joint venture between Foxconn and Yulon, and currently produces the n7 for Yulon's Luxgen brand. It has, however, additionally revealed a wide variety of concept vehicles and has teased contract manufacturing deals with established carmakers. The upcoming Mitsubishi model is expected to be based on the Foxtron Model B , a small hatchback/crossover measuring 4.3m long on a 2.8m wheelbase, per a report from Automotive News . Styled by Pininfarina and featuring similar proportions to the Renault Megane E-Tech , it has a claimed driving range of more than 500km on the lenient NEDC cycle from a 60kWh battery pack. While the Foxtron-based model is locked in for Australia, Mitsubishi's other upcoming EV – based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf electric SUV – isn't certain. 'At this stage we are still working through the opportunity and will have more information as plans are confirmed,' said a Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. The Leaf-based EV, previewed in a teaser of upcoming North American-market launches last year , will launch in that market during the second half of 2026. Both the Leaf and its Mitsubishi twin will ride on the CMF-EV/AmpR Medium platform that underpins the Megane E-Tech and the Nissan Ariya , though Nissan has yet to reveal technical specifications. In exchange for the Leaf, Nissan will get a rebadged version of the updated Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to sell in the North American market. Teaser images of both models have revealed little in the way of apparent cosmetic changes, indicating these will be similar to recent Mitsubishi rebadges like the Renault Captur -based ASX and Clio -based Colt. Further collaboration could eventuate between Mitsubishi and Nissan. 'Mitsubishi Motors is considering expanding collaboration with its Alliance partners globally, including in the Oceania region, to strengthen the electrified vehicle lineup and accelerate efforts towards achieving carbon neutrality,' the company said in a press release. It has already confirmed it'll launch a rebadged Renault Captur wearing the familiar ASX nameplate sometime this year in Australia, though it has yet to advise whether we'll get hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. In Europe, the Mitsubishi brand is also getting a rebadged Renault Symbioz with mild-hybrid and hybrid powertrains, called the Grandis . The electric Renault Scenic E-Tech is also set to wear the red-diamond badge. A new Australian Design Rule (ADR) forced Mitsubishi Australia to axe the ASX, Eclipse Cross and Pajero Sport earlier this year, though it still has stock of these models. However, the move has effectively left Mitsubishi Australia with just two models – the Outlander and Triton – to import, though the aforementioned new-generation ASX is due to arrive this year and a new Pajero Sport is also expected to come here.
