Mitsubishi expecting improved supplies
But the key word here is improved, not rectified, as stocks of most Mitsubishi models increase in coming monthsMitsubishi Australia is forecasting an improvement in new-vehicle supplies over the coming months as it continues to deal with reasonably high demand for its Outlander, ASX, Pajero Sport and Triton 4x2 variants.
The popular Japanese brand stopped short of nominating specific wait times for model variants and instead provided carsales with a broad roadmap as to when supplies of its various models are expected to better match demand, particularly for its higher-grade variants.
According to a local spokesperson, supply of the latest Outlander – especially the Exceed and Exceed Tourer variants – isn’t expected to improve for another four or five months, with dealers warning customers of “extended wait times” in the interim.
“There is little unsold Outlander Exceed and Exceed Tourer stock nationally,” they said.
“ASX is also tight for the next three to four months, and Pajero Sport is limited for the next two to three months.”
Supplies of the cheaper Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 variants, as well as the GLX, GLX+ and GLXR 4x4s, are all forecast to improve within the next month or two, however, customers less keen on waiting for their new ute or SUV have been encouraged to consider other model variants.
“Triton 4x4 GLS and GSR are currently in good supply with unsold stock in dealerships,” the spokesperson said.
“Outlander in LS and Aspire trims also have good unsold stock levels available now.”
But while its stock levels are set to improve over the coming months, Mitsubishi Australia is bracing for the current climate of generally restricted supplies to continue until at least the end of 2023, despite its efforts to secure additional production allocations.
One of the ways it’s been trying to offset the semi-conductor and other component shortages is through the addition of new variants like the Outlander LS Black Edition, entry-level ASX GS and Triton Sport Edition.
Another method was the equipment adjustment made to the Outlander line-up for the 2023 model year, which saw the auto-tilt function of the driver’s wing mirror removed from the Exceed and Exceed Tourer in exchange for a heated steering wheel, while the flagship Outlander also scored heated rear seats.
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