Since the beginning of the year, we have heard little or talk about Mitsubishi. Japan’s small car manufacturer, caught among its conflicting partners, Nissan and Renault, has been heavily affected by the economic consequences of the pandemic and is working diligently to succeed on it. Now, it has damaged its silence by adating a number of adjustments to its diversity of models by 2021, and even beyond 2022.
Here’s what we can expect from the Mitsubishi logo in the coming months.
The OutlanderOne of the brand’s most popular vehicles, the Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid SUV, will get a new hybrid powertrain featuring a bigger, more-powerful gas engine and improved electric technology. As a result, we can expect to see it offer a longer range and a higher speed ceiling for driving in electric-only mode. The model will also benefit from other improvements, the company promises.
The same goes for the regular Outlander, for which a new generation is expected. Mitsubishi characterizes its next design as “bold, aggressive and distinctive”. According to images of camouflaged versions circulating on the Internet, it’s likely the model will be at least partially inspired by the Engelberg Tourer concept presented at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.
The next Outlander, as we’ve previously reported, will be the first vehicle produced by Mitsubishi since the start of the partnership with Nissan and Renault. Its structure will be that of the new Nissan Rogue and its powertrain will also be borrowed from Nissan.
The MirageMitsubishi has shown that the revised North American Mirage will taste the same as versions sold abroad. As you can see in the photo provided through Mitsubishi, your look is in line with other models in the company range.
Unfortunately, you can’t say it’s beautiful; at first glance, it’s frankly unattractive. In the eyes of the viewer, as they say …
The mid-range Eclipse CrossMitsubishi children’s SUV will get advantages from some cosmetic updates. The front end will borrow elements of the brand’s long-term design language, and early spy images recommend that designers have smoothed the technique backwards. Inside, Eclipse Cross will get a new multimedia system, but we don’t yet know what features it will incorporate.
See our Review of the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
The new Outlander PHEV will reach dealerships in the first quarter of next year, as a 2021 style. Mitsubishi will begin delivering the Mirage (style 2021) and Eclipse Cross (style 2022) in the first quarter of 2021. The next-generation Outlander will arrive last, in the 2021 quarter. Style 2022 will also be designated.