Mitsubishi will unveil a new electric SUV concept car later this month, which will be a design study that previews its upcoming models.
A statement from the Japanese auto brand today said the “world premiere of an electrified crossover SUV” is planned for the Japan Mobility Show – the official name of the Tokyo motor show – which kicks off on October 29.
Few details were shared, but an image (below) showing a partial silhouette of the rear-end of the concept reveals an angular tailgate and thin LED tail-lights.
The coordinates for Koto City in Tokyo (35°37’48.6″N 139°47’00.0″E) were etched along the bottom of the picture.
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It is not expected to be a production model but instead a design concept for an SUV – similar to past show cars from the automaker, such as the Vision Ralliart Concept that previewed a hotter Outlander PHEV in 2022.
In 2024, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) teased an eight-model future lineup which could include what may be a rugged people-mover previewed by the 2023 D:X Concept. It also included two additional ‘mystery’ SUVs to join its then five-model range – comprising the ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Pajero Sport, and Triton.
MMAL has confirmed a small electric SUV will join its Australian model range in the second half of 2026, and there’s the potential for it to add another electric based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf, which launches here early next year.
The first EV stems from Mitsubishi’s partnership with Foxtron, the EV subsidiary of Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer Foxconn. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (Mou) in May 2025.
At around 4.3 metres long and riding on a 2.8m wheelbase, the yet-to-be named Foxtron/Mitsubishi model will be similar in size to small electric SUVs like the Hyundai Kona Electric, BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3.
It will be designed by Pininfarina and based on the Foxtron Model B electric hatch/crossover, which has a 60kWh battery offering a range of more than 425km (WLTP).
It’s set to be manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, known for manufacturing Nissans under license, ahead of an Australian launch anticipated in 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 former MMAL CEO Shaun Westcott in May.
“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.”
Mr Westcott – who resigned from the role in September 2025 after more than five years – blamed the federal government’s lack of charging infrastructure investment for slower than expected EV demand.
Mitsubishi also unveiled an electric version of its Eclipse Cross small SUV in Europe last month, and the local office told CarExpert it was keen on adding it to the Australian lineup – but it’s currently a Europe-only model.
The Eclipse Cross was discontinued in Australia in 2024 before it – and the Pajero Sport large SUV – failed to meet updated safety regulations introduced on March 1, 2025.
Mitsubishi told CarExpert it expects local dealer stock of both models to run out before the end of this year.
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