Mitsubishi Grandis: A big name returns
With the Grandis, a familiar name returns to Mitsubishi - now as a stylish compact SUV. Mitsubishi is thus consistently continuing the expansion of its product range. And the new Eclipse Cross is also just around the corner.
The new Mitsubishi Grandis is the right car for all users who need space, versatility, efficiency and performance while relying on the latest technology and stylish design. Mild hybrid and full hybrid powertrains ensure efficient performance and reduce emissions and running costs. Together with the future all-electric Eclipse Cross (see box), the new Grandis will soon expand the range in the particularly popular SUV segment.
The name Grandis - derived from the Latin word for "large" and "impressive" - is reminiscent of the practical family van offered in the 2000s. Like the latter, the all-new Mitsubishi Grandis also impresses with a large and versatile interior. The brand-typical Dynamic Shield front end combined with an athletic side view gives the 4.41-metre-long and two-metre-wide compact SUV an unmistakable character. The hexagon motif with the horizontally arranged LED lights at the rear is intended to further express the power and robustness of the SUV.
Inside, the new Grandis combines functionality and utility with connectivity and quality. The variably adjustable rear seat bench can be moved forward or backward by up to 16 centimetres to create even more luggage space (434 to 1455 liters with the rear seats folded down) or to give the occupants in the rear seats more legroom. The attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials convey an atmosphere of well-being and spaciousness, which is further enhanced by the large panoramic glass roof. The electrically dimmable glass roof, which is covered with an electrochromic film, allows passengers to effortlessly regulate the light transmission at the touch of a button and thus individually adjust the amount of light entering the interior.
The Mitsubishi, which will roll off the production line in Valladolid, Spain, from the last quarter of 2025, will be powered by a mild hybrid or full hybrid drive. Both the 1.3-liter mild hybrid variant (103 kW/140 hp) combined with a six-speed manual gearbox or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, as well as the 1.8-liter full hybrid variant (116 kW/158 hp) impress with low fuel consumption and powerful acceleration. The various drive modes and power delivery are optimized according to power requirements. The Grandis is also prepared for all eventualities, as it has a whole range of advanced assistance systems.
How much the new Mitsubishi Grandis, which will be available in Germany from the end of 2025, will cost is still open. But it is already clear that it will also come with the comprehensive eight-year warranty plus eight-year assistance.
The Eclipse Cross arrives in September
The new Eclipse Cross will be the first all-electric model to be launched by Mitsubishi Motors in Europe since 2010. At that time, the i-MiEV was the first electric vehicle to be produced in series by a major manufacturer. In addition, the Eclipse Cross is an important strategic step in the renewal of the brand in Europe. This aims to maximize the core segments with an SUV-focused model range that includes contemporary assistance and infotainment systems and all drive technologies - from the combustion engine to hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) through to 100% electric drive. The stylish, all-electric Eclipse Cross will be available in Switzerland with two different drive batteries: a long-distance version from market launch and a medium-distance version that will follow in 2026.
