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mitsubishi motors, Japani Famous car manufacturer for strong 4×4 cars like mitsubishi Shogun And the Outlander, and L200 pickup, are set to return to the UK for the first time since 2021.
A new range of 4x4s is due to launch next summer, with plug-in hybrid technology also likely to be available – the original Mitsubishi Outlander was one of the first plug-in models to go on sale in the UK.
When Mitsubishi left the UK in 2021, the rights to the aftersales side of the business were sold to International Motors, which sells Subarus, Isuzus, GWM and Xpeng models in the UK. Therefore, there will be a ready network of dealers and support services to enable Mitsubishi to be up and running next summer.
There’s no information yet on which new Mitsubishi models will be coming to the UK. But right-hand drive Mitsubishis are still on sale in Australia, so models like the new Outlander plug-in hybrid, Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid, new ASX hatchback and Pajero Sport (the Pajero was the continental equivalent of our Shogun) are a possibility alongside the current Triton pick-up.
Speaking about Mitsubishi’s return to the UK, Sharon Townsend, head of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said, “We are delighted to introduce exciting new Mitsubishi vehicles to our loyal UK customers. Over the past few years, we have continued to see the enthusiasm for the brand, which strongly influenced this decision. Building on our trusted aftersales network and dedicated retailer partners, we are committed to providing an exceptional ownership experience.”
Frank Kroll, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe, continued, “Our upcoming models represent the best of Mitsubishi Motors’ technologies in performance, four-wheel drive and more. We look forward to a successful introduction in the UK – a market where our brand continues to have a deep emotional connection with loyal customers.”