Mitsubishi teases its upcoming electrified model range

Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has previewed its upcoming range of electrified models, all of which have now been confirmed for local release between now and 2030.

Following a similar teaser in the US last month, this single teaser image shows dimly-lit eight models in total, some of which are immediately recognisable and should send their fans into a frenzy of excitement given the confirmation of their Aussie arrivals.

Top of the list is the production version of the futuristic Mitsubishi D:X all-terrain people-mover concept, which previews the next-generation Mitsubishi Delica, closely followed by the plug-in hybrid Triton ute and, finally, a replacement for the aged Mitsubishi ASX small SUV, which looks like being the ASEAN-oriented Xforce.

Other obvious models include a pair of Outlanders (one PHEV, one EV) and perhaps the new-generation Eclipse Cross small SUV, plus a large off-road SUV – most likely a hybrid or plug-in hybrid Pajero Sport.

The one that’s got us stumped, however, is the pumped-up mid-size SUV lurking on the far left and sharing similar lines to the Outlander, but flaunting much more aggressive rear haunches, unique daytime running lights and a raised window line.
 
In a statement issued this morning, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation president and CEO Takao Kato said Australia was a core market within the brand’s global operations and that the Japanese brand’s future local model portfolio would offer hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.

“We will offer not only battery-electrics but also plug-in hybrids and hybrids, and introduce appropriate products that will meet the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) set by the Australian government,” he said.
 
Mitsubishi says its ‘future pathway to 2030’ is underpinned by three key metrics:

No timelines or ETAs have been given for any of the teased models, but odds are more Triton variants, an ASX successor and a facelifted Outlander will be among the first to materialise, followed by the new-generation Pajero Sport either later next year or sometime in 2026.

We expect the new-generation Delica – which will come with a plug-in hybrid system – will be one of the last models to arrive, given it was only shown in concept form in October 2023 and will be radically different to the current Delica, which was never officially sold in Australia but remains a popular grey import.

Missing from the teaser model line-up, however, is the pint-size Mitsubishi eK X electric kei-car, which had been touted earlier this year as a chance to become Australia’s cheapest EV.

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