Mitsubishi Reported to Build In‑House Hybrid ASX and Outlander From 2028

Overview

• Mitsubishi is developing hybrid versions of the ASX (also called RVR in Japan) and Outlander, according to a Nikkei Asia report echoed by multiple automotive outlets.
• The planned SUVs are expected to enter production as early as 2028, with the hybrids developed in-house rather than using partner technology.
• These would be Mitsubishi’s first full-sized hybrids built in Japan, drawing on experience from its kei-car hybrids and its long-running plug‑in hybrid systems.
• Reports say the next ASX will be an all-new Mitsubishi design, not the Renault Captur–based model sold in markets like Australia, though export plans and specs remain unclear.
• The push follows sharp growth in hybrid demand and recent sales and profit declines for Mitsubishi in key regions, with stronger competition from rivals including Chinese brands.