Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Europe is set to roll out the all-new Grandis compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Europe, marking the inaugural vehicle under this name to be introduced to the market in 13 years.
The vehicle, which will be produced at Renault's Valladolid plant in Spain, is based on the Common Module Family (CMF)-B platform and is supplied by Mitsubishi Motors' Alliance partner Renault on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis.
The lineup includes the mild hybrid (MHEV) and hybrid EV (HEV) models.
The Grandis, whose name signifies "large and impressive” in Latin, features 19-inch alloy wheels, a two-row, five-seat interior with adjustable rear seats, and an expandable luggage area.
The SUV’s MHEV powertrain is available with a 1.3-litre direct fuel-injection gasoline turbo engine and a HEV option, offering a combined output of 115kW.
The HEV model combines a four-cylinder 1.8-litre gasoline engine with two electric motors, a power electronics box involving two built-in inverters and converters.
Additionally, it includes a 1.4 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion traction battery and a smart multi-mode gearbox.
It also offers three driving modes, including an EV mode for electric-only driving, along with an E-Save mode activated at the driver’s choice.
The Grandis is equipped with a 10.4-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio system and advanced connectivity features, including Google built-in.
Mitsubishi Motors has also integrated advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and active safety systems in the all-new Grandis.
Mitsubishi Motors executive vice president Tatsuo Nakamura said: "Following the launch of the Outlander PHEV last year, we are strengthening our lineup in the European market with the introduction of the all-new Grandis, featuring Mitsubishi Motors' Dynamic Shield design.
"With an additional launch of the Eclipse Cross BEV model around the same time, we will offer a diverse range of electrified vehicles—HEV, PHEV, and BEV—to meet the varied needs of our customers."
Recently, the company reported a 4.4% rise in global production to 75,350 units this May from 72,199 units in the same month of 2024.
