2023 year will she celebrate Mitsubishi’s return to leading positions in Europe ? The brand is planning a serious revival on the Old Continent! In 2020, she went through a long period of doubt after announced its intention to leave the European market. Although he is experiencing some form of improvement, his long-term future remains uncertain. The first good news: he stays in Europe! Thanks to the support of partners Nissan and especially Renault, who will have to help him revive. The current range is very limited. A little more than city ​​car Space Star, SUV Eclipse Cross and pickup L200. This year, the manufacturer releases two new models! Far from being new, these are models identical to Renault models. Colt (redesigned Clio V) and the ASX (redesigned Captur). For the Japanese, it’s time for a revival, sales of which have just reached over 3,430 registrations in 2021 (Fiscal year 2022 will be known at the close of accounts on March 31).

Reduced range and new functions borrowed from Renault

This preservation of commercial activity in Europe was achieved thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. Mitsubishi joined the alliance of the first two in 2016, which had already been partners since 1999. Much better than Mitsubishi, Renault and Nissan should help the youngest to be revived. It passes through a sharing platforms, engines, conveyors, even entire models. It’s time to return to the trust in the Tokyo manufacturer that was initially preferred use two popular models in Europe. Renault Captur and city car Clio. The second (Mitsubishi Colt) has yet to be unveiled in its final form, but the ASX makes its grand arrival in France at the start of the year. Mitsubishi in ordinary consciousness is Pajero, Lancer or Outlander ! If the first two left and left us well, Outlander will return to Europe in 2024!

The back of the iconic model

Mitsubishi has confirmed the return of the legendary SUV! After ASX and Colt, this “new” Mitsubishi model will have Japanese DNAand will not be a redesigned Renault model. The fourth generation, launched in late 2021, is now available in Asia and the US. It will be launched with us only in hybrid engine (PHEV). A rather surprising choice, this type of hybridization is becoming less and less popular compared to self-charging hybrids. It will cover the top of the Mitsubishi range, with the main argument. It will be available in seven locations ! And so it will be in reality in direct competition with Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer, both hybrids and seven-seaters. Equipped with a 20 kWh battery, it will have a electric range of 87 kilometers. He can recover From 10 to 80% battery in about 40 minutes. Scheduled “from 2024” (no further details), its arrival is there a positive sign for Mitsubishi, which appears to be giving itself the means to make a full return to Europe.