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Nissan and Mitsubishi vehicle launches in Oceania

Overview

Automotive manufacturers Nissan and Mitsubishi have announced new vehicle launches in the Oceania region, focusing on hybrid and electric technology. In New Zealand, Nissan introduced front-wheel drive versions of the X-Trail e-Power, including a Rock Creek variant exclusive to the local market. The 2WD e-Power model utilizes a 1.5-litre turbo petrol generator to charge the battery, offering a combined fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km.

Mitsubishi confirmed that the all-electric ASX VR-e, developed through a partnership with Foxtron and Pininfarina, is scheduled to arrive in New Zealand dealerships this December. Prices for the New Zealand lineup range from $57,990 for the rear-wheel-drive LS model to $72,990 for the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive GSR flagship. The GSR model is noted as the fastest production Mitsubishi in New Zealand, capable of a 0-100km/h time of 3.9 seconds.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited released details for the 2027 ASX VR-e, which is expected to enter the Australian market in late 2026. The vehicle will feature 57.7kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries, supporting DC charging up to 134kW. Australian configurations include the rear-wheel-drive LS, Aspire, and Exceed models, alongside the high-performance GSR variant. Single-motor variants offer WLTP ranges between 380 km and 403 km, while the GSR variant has a 328 km range.

Mitsubishi is further expanding its lineup through strategic partnerships and plans to revive the Eclipse nameplate with the Eclipse Sportback EV, a subcompact SUV expected in North America around 2027. Additionally, Mitsubishi provided an off-road preview of a fifth-generation Pajero in Australia, utilizing a modified Triton chassis and a 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel engine.

Entities

Pininfarina · Australia · Foxtron · Nissan · Mitsubishi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Mitsubishi is returning to the Australian battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment.
[● 2 SOURCES] The ASX VR-e lineup includes LS, Aspire, and Exceed rear-wheel drive models, and a GSR all-wheel drive model.
[● 2 SOURCES] The GSR variant produces 342kW and 700Nm of torque.
[● 2 SOURCES] The GSR variant has a 0-100km/h time of 3.9 seconds.
[● 2 SOURCES] Mitsubishi is open to collaborating with companies outside its existing alliance with Nissan and Renault. www.perthnow.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The ASX VR-e was selected based on evaluation results during the project to bring a battery electric vehicle to Australia and New Zealand. www.perthnow.com.au · 7news.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The ASX VR-e is expected to arrive in Australian dealerships in December 2026. www.perthnow.com.au · 7news.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ASX VR-e will be available in Australia late in 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ASX VR-e is built by Foxtron and based on the Bria platform.
[○ 1 SOURCE] All ASX VR-e models feature a 57.7kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ASX VR-e features a 15.6-inch central display and a 9.2-inch driver display.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ASX VR-e is a badge-engineered version of the Foxtron Bria. www.chasingcars.com.au

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Mitsubishi previews new ASX VR-e electric vehicle and Pajero SUV
Mitsubishi previews the ASX VR-e electric crossover and provides an off-road look at the fifth-generation Pajero SUV in Australia.
7 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Mitsubishi to launch ASX VR-e electric SUV in Australia
Mitsubishi will launch the ASX VR-e electric SUV in Australia and New Zealand by late 2026, utilizing a partnership with Taiwanese EV maker Foxtron.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Mitsubishi expands electric vehicle lineup with new SUV models
Mitsubishi is launching new electric models, including the high-performance ASX VR-e SUV developed with Foxconn and the Eclipse Sportback EV, which shares a platform with the Nissan Leaf.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Mitsubishi details 2027 ASX VR-e electric SUV for Australia
Mitsubishi has detailed the 2027 ASX VR-e electric SUV for Australia, featuring a range of RWD and AWD models arriving in late 2026.
27 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Nissan and Mitsubishi announce new vehicle launches in New Zealand
Nissan and Mitsubishi are expanding their New Zealand lineups with new hybrid X-Trail variants and the all-electric ASX VR-e arriving in December.

Sources

7news.com.au · autocar.co.nz · autotalk.co.nz · carnews.com · chasingcars.com.au · communitynews.com.au · de.motor1.com · diariomotor.com · drivelife.co.nz · forococheselectricos.com · movilidadelectrica.com · perthnow.com.au · thedriven.io · time.news

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