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Mitsubishi to return to the UK in 2026
After five years away, Mitsubishi is due to make a comeback!
Words by: Catherine Kent
Published on 1 December 2025 | 0 min read
Last month it was announced Mitsubishi will be returning to the UK for the first time since 2021. We know very little about the new models which will be arriving, but we have been told they will be taken from Mitsubishi’s global line-up and feature four-wheel drive technology.
The new vehicles from Mitsubishi will imported by International Motors, which also brings brands like Subaru, Isuzu and GWM into the UK. International Motors already owns the aftersales part of Mitsubishi Motors UK, so it has a track record with the brand, and we expect the new models to arrive at approved retailers by the summer of 2026.
The new vehicles from Mitsubishi will imported by International Motors, which also brings brands like Subaru, Isuzu and GWM into the UK. International Motors already owns the aftersales part of Mitsubishi Motors UK, so it has a track record with the brand, and we expect the new models to arrive at approved retailers by the summer of 2026.
Before Mitsubishi left us five years ago, its range included the Mirage hatchback, the L200 pickup and several SUVs like the ASX, Shogun Sport and Outlander. The latter was a particularly significant model as it was the world’s first SUV to be offered as plug-in hybrid. Mitsubishi has a history with electrification which goes as far back as the 1970s and in 2009 it even produced the all-electric i-MiEV before the Renault-Nissan Alliance brought us the Leaf and Zoe.
Funnily enough, Mitsubishi is now a member of said Alliance with Renault and Nissan allowing it share know-how and rebadge certain Renault and Nissan models as its own. However, Mitsubishi has had many arrangements with other brands over the years including Chrysler, Volvo and Smart. As an example, the Mitsubishi Colt and first generation Smart ForFour are built on the same foundations.
Funnily enough, Mitsubishi is now a member of said Alliance with Renault and Nissan allowing it share know-how and rebadge certain Renault and Nissan models as its own. However, Mitsubishi has had many arrangements with other brands over the years including Chrysler, Volvo and Smart. As an example, the Mitsubishi Colt and first generation Smart ForFour are built on the same foundations.
So, what will the future Mitsubishi models look like. Well, it’s had great success with SUVs in the past and it already sells an updated Outlander in other markets, making the model a likely candidate to return here. Additionally, Mitsubishi revealed the Elevance Concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo which features all-wheel drive and Mitsubishi’s latest plug-in hybrid system. Could a production model based on this be destined for our shores in the near future? Only time will tell.
