For buyers who wrote Mitsubishi off, the rollout is a reason to look again. Here’s the thing — the lineup reflects where Mitsubishi actually has leverage, not just where it needs volume.
Every one of the seven models traces back to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, and that shapes everything from platform choice to powertrain strategy. Let us walk through the seven names coming down the pipeline.
Mitsubishi New Models: The Triton Pickup Returns With Real Global Intent
The midsize pickup is the headline act. Mitsubishi confirmed a redesigned Triton for global markets, building on the current seventh-generation truck launched in 2023.
Expect a body-on-frame chassis, a diesel-first powertrain lineup for Southeast Asia and Australia, and a turbocharged 2.4L four-cylinder as the workhorse.
Pricing is still unofficial, but trims should land between AUD $45,000 and AUD $65,000 in Australia once order books open in the second half of 2026. A rugged SUV variant is also reportedly in development on the same platform.
That body-on-frame SUV would effectively replace the Montero Sport in regions where the nameplate still sells — Latin America, parts of the Middle East, and ASEAN markets.
Specific launch dates for the SUV variant are not officially confirmed, but the platform sharing is a near-certainty given how Mitsubishi has historically packaged the Triton and Pajero Sport together.
A Compact SUV Built for North America
Slated for a 2027 launch, a new compact SUV is coming to North America. This one is a platform-sharing play — built on a Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance architecture, with the U.S. spec expected to mirror something close to the Nissan Rogue’s footprint.
Details are not officially confirmed, but the positioning is reportedly a sub-$30,000 entry point to compete with the Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Hyundai Kona.
For a market where Mitsubishi has shrunk to a single dealership footprint, this is the volume model that decides whether the brand survives in the U.S. past 2030.
The Outlander PHEV Gets a Real Refresh
The Outlander plug-in hybrid is already on sale, but a PHEV variant of the next-generation Outlander is part of the seven-model plan.
That means a deeper hybrid push, not a refresh — reportedly a new battery pack, a longer electric-only range (the current model manages about 54 km / 33 miles), and likely a more powerful combined system output.
For European buyers, this is the car that matters most, because EU CO2 rules are squeezing every ICE-heavy brand Mitsubishi sells.
An Alliance-Sharing BEV Joins the Range
A new battery-electric vehicle developed in partnership with Alliance partners is on the list.
Mitsubishi has not confirmed whether it borrows from the Nissan Ariya or the Renault Megane E-Tech, but the smart money says both — a small BEV for Japan and Europe, and a larger crossover for global markets.
A Budget Crossover for Emerging Markets
The seventh slot is a subcompact crossover aimed at Southeast Asia and emerging markets. Think Indonesia, Thailand, India, and Brazil.
This is the volume play, and it is the model most likely to determine whether the 7-model offensive actually moves the sales needle.
The Big Picture: Less Hype, More Alliance Discipline
Seven new models is a serious commitment from a brand that has spent the last five years pruning its global catalogue.
What stands out is the discipline: every vehicle is built on a shared platform, every powertrain is either electrified or alliance-sourced, and every market gets a model that fits its regulatory reality.
The North America compact SUV and the budget ASEAN crossover are the two that will define the rollout — get those right, and Mitsubishi’s 7 new models become a comeback story rather than a last stand.
Originally reported by Motor1.
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FAQs
How many Mitsubishi new models are coming by 2028?
Mitsubishi confirmed 7 new models in its product offensive, with launches spread through fiscal year 2028. Will the Mitsubishi Triton come to the U.S.? The redesigned Triton is confirmed for global markets. A U.S. launch has not been officially confirmed, but the truck is the centerpiece of the global rollout.
Is Mitsubishi releasing a new EV? Yes — a new BEV developed with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is part of the seven-model plan, with a target range reportedly near 400 km / 250 miles. What is the cheapest new Mitsubishi coming? A subcompact crossover for Southeast Asia and emerging markets is the budget entry, expected to start around ₹8–10 lakh equivalent. When does the North America-bound Mitsubishi compact SUV arrive? The new compact SUV is slated for North America by 2027, built on an alliance partner’s platform. The next 18 months will tell us whether Mitsubishi’s seven new models are a genuine reset or a final, well-engineered bow.
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