Mitsubishi Aus’ first EV to leverage ASX name

Mitsubishi Australia is laying the groundwork for the introduction of its first mass-market EV in the second half of 2026, with the mystery model looking set to leverage the popular ASX nameplate.

The indication comes from a trademark application submitted to IP Australia for the ‘ASX GT-e’ designation earlier this year, though there is of course no guarantee Mitsubishi will actually use this name since there’s still more than 12 months to go before the Taiwanese-sourced model arrives.

A company spokesperson gave carsales the usual OEM line about how it’s common practise for brands to trademark or secure nameplates and phrases for possible future use without them actually being destined for production.

Thing is, it would make a good deal of sense for the new model to leverage one of Mitsubishi’s most popular and best-known nameplates, with the ‘GT’ designation allowing plenty room for a sportier – read more streamlined – body than the traditional ASX and the ‘e’ betraying its electric powertrain.

Foxconn’s automotive subsidiary, Foxtron, has already shown-off a self-developed electric small SUV concept in the form of the Model B which to our eyes at least, already looks very Mitsubishi-esque.

It’s said to measure 4.3 metres long and offer a range of up to 450km – the looming Renault Captur-based ASX just so happens to be 4365mm from nose to tail.

The ASX GT-e – or whatever it ends up being called – is being developed by Foxtron and will be produced in Taiwan by Yulon Motors before being imported and distributed by Mitsubishi Australia as part of its Momentum 2030 plan.

Other key models included in the strategic road map include the facelifted Outlander PHEV, some form of hybrid Triton, a new-generation Delica and possibly the next-gen Eclipse Cross.

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