Mitsubishi Rosa Reviews

Many Aussie have bought their first ever EV in 2026 and it’s changed the new car market forever. The Iran war's impact on fuel prices is often put forward as a key reason why more people than ever are making the electric car switch, but that's not the full story. Ed Harvey, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Australasian home EV charger manufacturer Evnex, told CarsGuide it was fuel security that started to sway buyers. “It flipped the argument,” Harvey said. “The fuel prices have not just really strengthened the cost-saving argument, but also I think it's the first time that people really started talking about energy security or transport security.” Range anxiety has put many buyers off EVs.  It combines a fear of running out of charge with having nowhere to charge it. Harvey said the fuel crisis brought about by the Iran war and the closing of the integral Strait of Hormuz in March 2026 started to change buyer perception. Buyers can now save as much as $3600 a year in just fuel costs by making the EV switch, according to Evnex's research, but Harvey said fuel security also started to cause anxiety with panic fuel buying leading to localised shortages. The federal government relaxed fuel standards and released reserves, while launching a $20 million “Every little bit helps” fuel conservation advertising campaign. Harvey said it was fuel availability not fuel prices that "flipped the script" for many buyers. Drivers worried about where they could fill up as opposed to where they could charge up, for the first time. “I think that really changed how people thought about energy security and our reliance on imported fossil fuels,” Harvey said. “I knew some people with petrol or diesel vehicles that were asking friends to borrow electric vehicles for the holiday period because they were nervous they might not be able to get where they needed to go.” BYD Australia’s Chief Operating Officer Stephen Collins told CarsGuide higher fuel prices and fuel shortages contributed to exponential EV uptake earlier in 2026. Collins described the early stages of the fuel crisis period as a “pivotal point” and an “unprecedented time”. “That March, early April period - I think it was genuinely only a four-week period where we saw a big spike in orders,” Collins said. “I think there were a lot of people that were on the cusp of buying an EV and that tipped a lot of people into ‘I’ll just make the decision now’. “It was a pretty tumultuous time, so I think there’s some truth to that.” The Electric Vehicle Council’s (EVC) 2026 ‘State of EVs’ report found buyers purchased one EV every 100 seconds in the first half of 2026. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales contributed to more than a quarter of all new car sales in the first half of the year, compared to roughly one in every 10 in the first half of 2025. Where there are competitive EV choices, buyers are making the switch, such as the mid-size SUV segment. The BYD Sealion 7, Geely EX5 and Tesla Model Y have consistently featured among the best-selling cars in Australia in 2026, and have experienced unprecedented growth. There hasn’t been the same growth in some other large segments of the market, and this is because competitive EV choices are still emerging, according to Electric Vehicle Council Chair and Origin Energy E-mobility GM Chau Le. “In each of these segments, EVs are becoming competitive, but we're not quite there yet in some of the segments,” Le told CarsGuide. “We're still a bit out, but with more EV models coming in and improvement in battery technology, it's only a matter of time until we're competitive across all segments.” There are no electrified utes that reach the balance of affordability, capability and driveability that their diesel counterparts have yet. Diesel-powered utes like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux continue to be a significant component of the new car market. Once competitive electric ute choices emerge, the ute segment will likely follow a similar transformation to the rest of the new car market. New car buyers' priorities have shifted permanently, and there's nothing fuel prices or supplies can do to change it.

Mitsubishi in Australia says it has its hand in the air for an expanded Pajero family as it plots a new model line that it hopes will elevate it to the upper echelon of off-road brands in this market.

Mitsubishi has thrown the covers off a new off-road focused version of its popular Outlander mid-sized SUV ahead of its debut at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in North America. Unlike some concepts shown at SEMA, the Outlander Diamond Trail has been confirmed as a new production variant due to hit the North American market in 2027 and is promised to be “the most capable adventure-focused Outlander ever”. The Outlander has been significantly overhauled, with bespoke styling including an entirely new front and rear bumpers designed to enhance approach and departure angles, more robust finishes, smaller 18-inch alloys clad in all-terrain tyres, and a re-tuned version of the brand’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, with enhanced drive modes and faster response times than the standard software. It also has adjustable settings for the hill descent control system. The new variant also scores new off-road displays for the multimedia system, and a multi-view camera mode which now works at up to 30km/h instead of 10km/h for better off-road awareness. The brand will show three versions of this trim level at SEMA, one stock version fitted with a raft of accessories, one with a 1.5-inch lift kit and larger BF Goodrich trail terrain tyres complete with a towing kit and matching trailer, and one “most extreme” version with a 2.5-inch Flatout Suspension adjustable lift kit, BF Goodrich K03 all-terrain tyres, light bar, and rooftop tent. All versions give an idea of how extreme Mitsubishi sees its Outlander getting with the right gear, while even the stock version increases ground clearance from 22.2 to 23.1 degrees. On the inside, this new Outlander also features enhancements, like new seating trim which is specifically designed to repel water and is easier to clean. It also features Diamond Trail logo work throughout the cabin, while the outside features a unique colour code new to the outlander range, Trail Green Metallic, which in the US will optionally be available with a contrast white roof finish. This Diamond Trail edition, which builds on the less extreme ‘Trail Edition’ also offered for US buyers, comes as Mitsubishi re-affirms its commitment to higher-income markets like the USA and Australia after years of its focus being on higher-volume markets like South East Asia, thanks partially to its positioning in the Renault Nissan alliance. The brand said its new strategy will include a “clear focus on centering future models in adventure and vehicle capability as well as building on long history of quality, dependability, and reliability.” The Outlander Diamond Trail’s debut at SEMA is the first time Mitsubishi has exhibited at the show in 14 years. A spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia told CarsGuide the tough new Diamond Trail variant “certainly has an interest for us. Something similar is under consideration for the Australian market.” It is understood while this edition works with American suppliers, it is up to Mitsubishi’s global design standards and therefore the local division would not need to re-trace its steps and do the same level of re-calibration which went into the Australia-specific Triton Raider, which was overhauled in collaboration with local tuning Premacar. Regardless, input from local suppliers on new editions like the Diamond Trail is not off the table. Interestingly, the Outlander for the North American market swaps the ageing base 2.5-litre engine sold on mainline variants in Australia out for a more efficient 1.5-litre turbocharged 48-volt mild hybrid system which helps to cut emissions. This system produces 130kW/280Nm, which is a near like-for-like swap for the Australian non-turbo engine’s 135kW/244Nm. Both are paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission with or without all-wheel drive. It is understood Mitsubishi Australia is considering this drivetrain as an option for future Outlander updates as it is butting up against Australia’s new vehicle efficiency standards (NVES) which imposes fines on high-emitting engines. Mitsubishi is on a mission of renewal in Australia, soon to launch both its first electric vehicle, the ASX VR-e, as well as its re-booted turbo diesel Pajero.

Mitsubishi has worked wonders with one of its oldest engine families in the all-new Pajero, with the brand's "newly developed" diesel donk tracing its history back to 2015 and the Triton ute, which launched as the 4N15 engine. In that model, the 2.4-litre single-turbodiesel produced a then-impressive 133kW and 430Nm, but when the new Triton arrived in 2023, the engine code became 4N16, and two-stage turbocharging was added, upping outputs to 150kW and 470Nm. And now, in Pajero guise, the brand has returned to single turbocharging, though still managing to increase maximum torque to 480Nm. It's a decade-plus run for one of the brand's most well-known engine families, and it seems history will soon repeat with the Triton almost certain to adopt Pajero power from its next update. "It's a new generation of the 4N16, and the main thing is to be able to comply with Euro 6D regulations. And then also, the other reason that happened is to be able to pair that engine with the 8-speed transmission," says Rob Pinedo, Pajero Product Manager, who also confirms the same core engine has now powered two generations of Triton and one of Pajero. Asked whether the facelifted Triton would feature the same engine, Mr Pinedo replied: "That may happen". "There's going to be a point in time where every car you sell, every new car you sell, then has to comply with Euro 6D," he says. If that engine sounds like the one old-fashioned part of the Pajero story, it shouldn't. After a brief off-road drive we felt the combination of a smooth eight-speed transmission, what must be a ton of insulation and sound-deadening, and the light bump in torque makes the Pajero's engine feel far fresher and more smooth than even the dual-stage turbo equivalent in the Triton. It's a big moment for Mitsubishi in Australia. The brand hasn't had much to crow about in the past few years, but the return of the Pajero nameplate is a significant moment. "I've been working for Mitsubishi for 35 years, and I'm very much a Mitsubishi person," says Shunichi Kihara, Mitsubishi Australia CEO.  "Therefore, to see the return of this iconic name in our lineup is super, super exciting. And the product itself is also very encouraging. We believe that Pajero has a lot of strengths and features and character, so having this iconic name with that level of product competitiveness is a very, very exciting moment."

This might sound a little mean, and I really don’t mean it to, but the new Mitsubishi Pajero is, quite literally, shockingly good when you meet it in person. Shocking because, on paper, it had begun to sound a little like another Mitsubishi roll-the-arm-over special. A platform borrowed from the Mitsubishi Triton, an engine borrowed from the same ute, which was itself borrowed from the previous Triton, such is its vintage. And all from a brand without a known passion for the latest in cabin materials and technology. So it’s a relief to finally encounter the Pajero in person and to discover that any misgivings are unwarranted. On first impressions, at least, this feels like a true return to form for Mitsubishi, and for the iconic Pajero nameplate. Granted, all of our time was spent in the top-spec GSR grade ($84,990), which sports the best stuff, including 20-inch black alloy wheels and the very nice two-tone camel-and-black leather trim, but even the cheapest GLS grade ($68,490) gets plenty of high-tech stuff, including twin 12.3-inch displays and a 12.3-inch driver display. All get an underbody-mounted spare wheel, too. On the price for a second, whether that's a bargain or not depends on how you see the Pajero. It's less than something like a Toyota Prado, but more than other ute-based SUVs like the Ford Everest or Isuzu MU-X. This isn’t an ASX time machine, and nor is it a warmed-over Triton with an SUV body. It feels genuinely fresh, new and modern, and it might just be the best vehicle the brand has launched in years. To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for the official launch later this year, but after our brief off-road sample, the signs are looking good. Mitsubishi made the deviously ingenious decision to have us lap the same off-road circuit twice – once behind the wheel of the old Pajero, and once driving the new one – and the difference was staggering. I liken it to a bit like mobile phones. The first Pajero is a clunky Blackberry, and the new one is an iPhone 18, both will perform the same basic tasks – calls, texts, emails – but the way they achieve those goals is starkly different.  The first Pajero remains capable, but it is a rough, rugged donkey ride up the side of a mountain. The new one, with its clever traction and off-road brain, feels massively more comfortable and luxurious, with the suspension able to soak up so much more punishment before bouncing its occupants around the cabin. The steering, too, feels far more switched-on and responsive, with fewer lock-to-lock turns and far more engagement. It’s as about as comfortable as it gets in the bone-punishing world of off-roading, and I would argue a damn site more pleasant than most dual-cab utes, including the Triton. Off-road purists might stare at you through their beards and tell you that there's something charming, romantic even, about a rough-and-ready analogue 4WD that's now missing from the modern Pajero. But these people like sleeping outside even after the invention of the flushing toilet, and so are not to be listened to. We know already that Mitsubishi has dodged electrification entirely for Pajero, and instead fitted a 2.4-litre single-turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine making 150kW and 480Nm. Despite calling it newly developed, the engine actually dates back to the Triton before the current Triton. There’s a new eight-speed automatic on board, too, and the prerequisite 3.5-tonne towing capacity, along with a fuel use promise of around 7.0 litres per hundred kays. Is that enough power to shift a vehicle this big on a freeway overtake? I have no idea, to be honest. I don’t think I cracked 20km/h on the off-road circuit. Still, the grunt didn’t underwhelm. The Pajero sports Mitsi’s off-road tech, like Super Select 4WD with 4 High and 4 Low with a centre diff lock, along with a separate switch for the rear diff lock, but the track we were on wasn’t challenging enough for us to use all of them. Still, there were places where Pajero old and new both struggled for grip, and the new one found traction sooner, and with less fuss in the cabin. At 4920mm long, 1925mm wide and 1910mm tall, it’s a big unit, and it feels it off-road, where obstacles feel close to the expensive bits of the metal. Helping mitigate that somewhat is the off-road camera that shows you what’s happening outside the car, but that seems to be the only piece of technology that’s been teleported from the past, with the image blurry and underwhelming. Like the mid-grade Exceed, our test GSR is a seven-seat only proposition (though you can opt for five seats in the entry-level GLS), and space in the second row is both ample and comfortable. The seatbacks of the two front seats are home to USB-C charging ports, and there’s a home-style power point between them, which is a great addition, and one you usually only find in electrified vehicles. There’s also rear seat heating in the window seats, and climate settings, too. See what I mean about this feeling more modern than most Mitsubishis? There is a bit of weirdness in the third row, though. Getting in is easy enough – you pull a level and the seat folds flat and forwards, making it easy for my 175cm frame to climb in. Once in though, there are raised portions on the floor of both sides of the cabin, making it impossible to sit with both feet flat and even on the floor, so you end up tilting towards the centre. Adults will hate it, though kids can sit back there easily enough. And kudos to Mitsubishi for blending old and new all over the cabin, and for displaying a real attention to detail, too. The big screens are joined by physical controls for the air-con and volume, for example, and I love the way 'Pajero' has been hot-stamped into the leather in places like on the grab handles. So yes, shockingly good so far. The real test still awaits, but this is looking good for Mitsubishi. Add a 10-year (conditional) warranty and 10 years of capped-price servicing, and the brand could be onto a winner.

Mitsubishi says its new ASX VR-e EV will be aimed more at legacy manufacturers than cheaper Chinese brands, and says it believes buyers will see the value in the brand's legacy and network. That's the word from Tim Clarke, Mitsubishi's Product Strategy Manager, who says the car that is being built in Taiwan in partnership with iPhone manufacturer Foxconn will be banking on his brand's history in Australia to justify what is likely to be a higher price than some rivals. Australian pricing is yet to be confirmed, but for context, the model has been priced in New Zealand, and spans NZ$57,990($47,050) to NZ$72,990($59,220) for the flagship GSR. "We are focused on the value proposition. So what do you get for the money that we think it should be sold for, and making sure that that's competitive amongst the market that it operates in," Clarke says. "And with this product in particular, it doesn't fit well in the small SUV category (in terms of space), even though that's where it will be counted. How do we communicate that, and leverage that, and who will that appeal to? "It's been a really interesting process for us as we've understood the product, as we've learned more about it. "So for the vehicle's content and the overall ownership experience, which we include the 10/10 warranty and the network as well, what's the value of that? "It is a pretty challenging question to put a number on it. But we do that internally and we position it accordingly. And we think versus all the vehicles that you might cross-shop it against in medium SUV, small SUV, passenger – it's a lot of different segments that we arrived at -- the value proposition is where we want it to be." Asked if he believed Australian buyers were willing to pay a premium for legacy and dealership footprint rather than opt for a cheaper newcomer Chinese brand, Mr Clarke replied: "Yeah, definitely. We think it has value for us." The VR-e will launch in Australia this year, and will arrive with four trim levels – LS, Aspire, Exceed and GSR.  All share the same 57.7kWh LFP battery, and all but the GSR get a single, rear-mounted electric motor delivering 171kW and 350Nm. Stepping up to the GSR earns you a second front-mounted motor, which not only ups the grunt to 342kW and 700Nm, but its 3.9-second sprint to 100km/h makes it the fastest production Mitsubishi ever sold in Australia.

From Australia's most slow-and-steady car brand to two major launches – at opposite ends of the segment spectrum – in a matter of months, Mitsubishi is entering a new era. And while the reborn Pajero will steal most of the headlines, it's the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e that is arguably the more interesting model, given it will be one of the most globe-trotting EVs to launch in Australia this year. The small SUV (4315mm/1535mm/1885mm) was developed by Foxtron, the auto division of Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn (the ASX VR-e is known as the Foxtron Bria in other markets). It was designed by famed Italian auto styling house Pininfarina. It was tuned and tested at the Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria. And it will be badged and sold by Mitsubishi in Australia. There's little doubt what the VR-e represents for Mitsubishi. The brand was among the first to the EV market with the ahead-of-its-time i-MiEV way back in 2010, before pivoting to a plug-in hybrid strategy that it's stuck to ever since. This is step one of its fight back in the EV space. To do it, it turned to Foxtron and the Bria, which, when it arrives in Australia later this year wearing the VR-e badge, will launch in four trim levels – LS, Aspire, Exceed and GSR. All share the same 57.7kWh LFP battery, and all but the GSR get a single, rear-mounted electric motor delivering 171kW and 350Nm. Stepping up to the GSR earns you a second front-mounted motor, which not only ups the grunt to 342kW and 700Nm, but its 3.9-second sprint to 100km/h makes it the fastest production Mitsubishi ever sold in Australia. Charging is less impressive, with DC charging capped at 134kW, and AC limited to 6.6kW.  All were tuned at the Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria where Mitsubishi engineers laid out their ride and handling requirements for Australian conditions. "This collaborative process resulted in suspension and steering upgrades and tuning, creating a unique Mitsubishi-ness on the Foxtron platform and improved ride and handling on Australian road conditions," says Tim Clarke, Mitsubishi's Product Strategy Manager.  One thing it won't be, however, is cheap. While Mitsubishi is yet to detail pricing, the brand told CarsGuide it considers its newest model a rival for legacy brands, rather than cut-price Chinese newcomers, and that Mitsubishi's legacy and dealership network would go some way to offsetting any price premium. In New Zealand, the VR-e opens at NZ$57,990 (A$47,050), and climbs to a substantial $NZ72,990 (A$59,220) for the flagship GSR. "We understand that the current EV market in Australia is very competitive. When we price this vehicle, of course we are looking at the broader range of competitors, and we evaluate our product strengths, and our brand strengths as well, including the after-sales network strengths," says Shunichi Kihara, Mitsubishi Australia CEO. "So with all those elements considered, we will finalise our pricing, and we will announce it very soon. We don't necessarily say this is a rival to a particular brand, but... we think our primary target is more like a legacy automaker. So using all those considerations, we can finalise the pricing." The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e specifications include: ASX VR-e LS Single-motor, rear-wheel drive 18-inch alloy wheels Five-stage regenerative braking adjustment (including full single pedal mode Flush door handles Black/grey cloth seat trim Six-way driver seat manual adjustment Four-way passenger seat manual adjustment 2nd row 60/40 split fold flat Rear parking sensors Rear-view monitor Dual-zone climate control Six-speaker audio 57.7 kWh LFP battery CCS2 DC Charging – maximum 134 kW Type 2 AC Charging – maximum 6.6 kW Vehicle to load (V2L) via external Type 2 AC charging port LED headlights with auto high beam  LED daytime running lamps LED tail-lights 9.2-inch Digital Driver Display 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity ASX VR-e Aspire Automatic flush door handles Black artificial leather seat trim Eight-way driver seat power adjustment Driver seat memory Driver seat heating and cooling Four-way passenger seat power adjustment Passenger seat heating and cooling 64-colour interior ambient lighting Front trunk with electric bonnet release Adjustable height rear cargo floor Adaptive high beam Six front parking sensors Six rear parking sensors Surround-view monitor with 360-degree camera Autonomous parking ASX VR-e Exceed 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels Panoramic glass roof Electric tailgate with hands-free operation 12-speaker SEAS sound system ASX VR-e GSR Dual-motor all-wheel drive Black artificial leather with microsuede seat trim Blue stitching on seats Two-tone paint

A fix for a huge electric car problem is in the works. The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has announced a $1.43 million investment into a national EV charging roadmap.  The EVC said in its 2026 State of EVs report that Australia still needs "substantial public charging investment”.  It called for better data on demand use, reliability and coverage, with Australia’s charging infrastructure conundrum more complex than merely installing more fast chargers.  The roadmap is expected to be finalised in mid-2027.  The $1.43 million is made up of funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) ($1.06 million) as well as contributions from the EVC and other project partners.  The roadmap will look at charging demand, pressure points and where greater coordination could inform investment decisions through to 2035. It aims to introduce a coordinated charging network for passenger cars and heavy vehicles in metropolitan and regional Australia.  “Other major EV markets have recognised the value of coordinated national planning,” EVC Chief Executive officer Julie Delvecchio said.  “This Roadmap will bring that to Australia, shaped around our distances, our electricity system and the needs of everything from passenger cars to heavy trucks.” Owning a petrol or diesel car is becoming more expensive in Australia, and buyers are making the switch to EV power.  The Tesla Model Y has consistently featured in the top five best-selling cars, and in June 2026, it achieved a recording-breaking 8072 sales.  The BYD Sealion 7 has also recorded a serious increase in sales as it provides tough competition for the Model Y, while Geely’s EX5 has had a bumper 2026.  The federal government is targeting 5 million electric cars on Aussie roads by 2035, which would require the total number of EVs on the road to increase tenfold. Electric cars are now among the cheapest on offer in Australia.  The BYD Atto 1 starts from $19,990, drive-away (until December 15, 2026), while the Geely EX2 is available from $26,490, before on-road costs.  The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is helping to increase EV choices for buyers, with high-emission cars incurring hefty fines under the scheme. 

Chinese brands are having a monster 2026 on the sales charts. BYD further solidified second place in the top-selling brands race, so far bettering Ford, Kia, Mazda and Hyundai. The giant Chinese brand has more than doubled its Australian market share in 2026 compared to 2025. GWM, Chery and MG all now regularly feature in the top 10. Some individual Chinese models have even started to outsell entire legacy brands in Australia. The BYD Sealion 7 electric mid-size SUV was the fifth-best-selling car in September 2026, shifting 2687 units across the month. This represented a more than 42 per cent jump on September 2025, as it continues to be the closest rival to the Tesla Model Y. This means it nearly matched the Mitsubishi brand’s 2769 cars sold across its entire range in September. Overall, Mitsubishi has sold 33,245 cars up to September 2026, in excess of 10,000 more than the BYD Sealion 7’s 19,964 examples sold. Australian Design Rule changes forced the Japanese brand to discontinue sale of several of its strong-selling models. These included the ASX and Eclipse Cross small SUVs, as well as the adventure-pitched Pajero Sport. The old ASX used to be one of the most popular cars in Australia, owing to its less than $30,000 price tag and dependability. Mitsubishi is again beefing up its line-up in Australia. The much-anticipated Pajero 4WD and a fully-electric variant of the new ASX will launch in the coming months. Some of China’s other popular SUVs put up similarly spectacular numbers in September 2026. Chery registered 2059 sales for its Tiggo 4 small SUV, which is more than what Nissan (2028) and Subaru (2009) managed across their line-ups. The GWM Haval Jolion also outsold Subaru in September, with 2018 sales. The Tiggo 4 and Haval Jolion provide variety for buyers between petrol or conventional hybrid set-ups. They are also among some of the cheapest cars in Australia. Petrol grades of the Tiggo 4 ($23,990) and Haval Jolion ($26,990) are both sub-$30,000, drive-away, in Australia. Geely has stormed up the Aussie sales rankings in 2026, and its EX5 electric mid-size SUV ($41,990, before on-road costs) has led the way for the brand. The EX5’s 2008 sales in September 2026 were just shy of Subaru’s total, but above Suzuki (1049) and Volkswagen (1599). VW's figure does not include other brands in the VW group, such as Audi and Skoda, among others that would boost its sales to more than 3000 for September 2026.

Mitsubishi is rejoining the electric revolution. The Japanese brand was one of the early electric car pioneers in Australia with its tiny i-MiEV hatchback nearly two decades ago. Now, 17 years later, it is launching its follow-up act.  Dubbed the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e, the compact electric SUV has emerged from a partnership with Taiwan’s Foxconn — the maker of iPhones — and its automotive division Foxtron. Mitsubishi Australia has now confirmed it will bring a four-tier strong line-up for the ASX VR-e when it lands in showrooms late this year to take on the popular BYD Atto 2 and Jaecoo J5 EV. Mitsubishi Australia boss Shunichi Kihara cheers the brand’s return to the EV segment. “ASX VR-e combines unique Pininfarina styling with seamless BEV performance and zero-emissions driving." "It brings Mitsubishi Motors’ adventurous spirit into a new realm, with an engaging everyday driving experience,” he said. Mitsubishi will confirm prices closer to its arrival in showrooms, but has said it won't be the cheapest in its segment. The VR-e will be available in LS, Aspire, Exceed and GSR grades, with the latter the sole all-wheel drive version. Single motor versions send 171kW and 350Nm to the rear wheels. The GSR grade adds a second motor at the rear for all-wheel drive grip and total outputs of 342kW and 700Nm. Mitsubishi claims it can sprint to 100km/h from a standstill in 3.9 seconds, which is almost three seconds quicker than the rear-wheel drive grades. All variants are fed by a roughly 58kWh Lithium-Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) battery. Mitsubishi Australia hasn’t provided driving range figures, but overseas it ranges from 328km in AWD form up to 403km in the base, single-motor guise. The ASX VR-e is small on the outside but will be big on the inside thanks to a wheelbase — the distance between the front and rear axles — of 2800mm.  It’s external dimensions are 4315mm long, 1885mm wide and 1535mm tall, which makes it smaller than a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross. Mitsubishi ASX VR-e details 2026 Mitsubishi ASX VR-e  specifications The ASX VR-e LS comes with:  Single-motor, rear-wheel drive 18-inch alloy wheels Flush door handles – manual operation Black/grey cloth seat trim Six-way driver seat manual adjustment Four-way passenger seat manual adjustment 2nd row 60/40 split fold flat 2nd row load through (ski hatch) Rear view monitor Dual-zone Climate Control Six-speaker audio Eco/Comfort/Sport drive modes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) via external Type 2 AC charging port Proximity door lock/unlock LED headlights with Auto High Beam (AHB) LED daytime running lamps LED tail-lights 9.2-inch digital driver display 15.6-inch multimedia touchscreen Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity Driver Monitoring System (DMS) Aspire adds: Flush door handles – automatic operation D-pillar trims with etched finish Black synthetic leather seat trim Eight-way driver seat power adjustment Driver seat memory Driver seat heating and cooling Four way passenger seat power adjustment Passenger seat heating and cooling 64-colour selectable interior ambient lighting Frunk with electric bonnet release Adjustable height rear cargo floor Adaptive Driving Beam Front park assist (six parking sensors) Rear park assist (six parking sensors) Surround monitor with 360-degree camera view Autonomous parking  Exceed adds: 20-inch two-tone alloy wheels Panoramic glass roof Electric tailgate with hands-free operation 12-speaker SEAS sound system GSR adds: Dual motor all-wheel drive system Black synthetic leather with microsuede seat trim Blue stitching on seats Two-tone exterior paint finish