Mitsubishi will unveil a new electric SUV concept car later this month, which is a design study that previews upcoming models.
A statement from the Japanese car brand said today that the “world premiere of an electrified crossover SUV” is planned for the Japan Mobility Show – the official name of the Tokyo auto show – starting on October 29.
Few details have been revealed, but an image (below) showing a partial silhouette of the rear of the concept vehicle shows an angular tailgate and thin LED taillights.
The coordinates for Koto City in Tokyo (35°37’48.6″N 139°47’00.0″E) have been engraved at the bottom of the image.
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It’s not expected to be a production model, but rather a design concept for an SUV – similar to the automaker’s previous show cars, such as the Vision Ralliart Concept, which previewed a hotter Outlander PHEV in 2022.
In 2024, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) announced a future eight-model lineup, which could include a potentially rugged people mover introduced in the 2023 D:X Concept. It also included two more “mystery” SUVs, joining the then five-model lineup ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Pajero Sport and Triton.
MMAL has confirmed a small electric SUV will be joining its Australian model range in the second half of 2026, and there is the possibility of adding another electric SUV based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf, which launches here early next year.
The first electric vehicle is the result of Mitsubishi’s partnership with Foxtron, the electric car subsidiary of Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer Foxconn. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in May 2025.
With a length of around 4.3 meters and a wheelbase of 2.8 meters, the yet-to-be-named Foxtron/Mitsubishi model will be similar in size to small electric SUVs such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3.
It is designed by Pininfarina and is based on Foxtron’s Model B electric hatch/crossover, which has a 60 kWh battery and offers a range of more than 425 km (WLTP).
It is set to be manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, known for producing Nissans under license, before launching in Australia in the second half of 2026.
“This EV-only model is the latest step in our Momentum 2030 plan and provides another addition to our multi-powertrain arc that will take us into the next decade,” said former MMAL CEO Shaun Westcott in May.
“It will be part of a refreshed Mitsubishi range that already offers petrol, diesel and PHEV options to suit the Australian lifestyle, all backed by our innovative 10/10 guarantee and top price service plan.”
Mr Westcott – who stepped down from the post in September 2025 after more than five years – blamed the federal government’s lack of investment in charging infrastructure for slower-than-expected demand for electric vehicles.
Mitsubishi also introduced an electric version of its Eclipse Cross small SUV in Europe last month, the local office said Daily Sparkz They were keen to add it to the Australian range – but it’s currently a European-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 said Daily Sparkz It is expected that local dealer stocks of both models will be exhausted later this year.
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