Mitsubishi Motors Global introduces new generation of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

Mitsubishi Motors Global introduces new generation of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

Muscat - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a global automotive leader with a heritage of over 100 years, producing some of the world’s most renowned SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and pickups. Mitsubishi Motors is also a pioneer in electric vehicle innovation – especially hybrid EVs. The company launched the i-MiEV – the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV – the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013.

On 01 February 2024, Mitsubishi announced the global debut of new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models of the Xpander and Xpander Cross crossover MPVs. The HEV models are produced at the Laem Chabang Plant of Mitsubishi Motors in Thailand, and will go on sale shortly.

The Xpander, launched in 2017, is a crossover MPV which combines the comfort and versatility of an MPV with the bold styling and road performance of an SUV. The Xpander Cross, launched in 2019, is the top variant on the series. The Xpander series sold over 130,000 units globally in 2022.

The HEV models combine Mitsubishi Motors' trademark electrification and all-wheel control technologies to raise the appeal of the Xpander series to another level. Newly developed based on the brand's plug-in hybrid electric