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June 12, 2026

Mitsi’s first hybrid a seasoned traveller

June 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsi’s first hybrid a seasoned traveller

Compact hybrid five-seat crossover to challenge Toyota’s turf takes a longer delivery trip than brand’s other locally-availed products.

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June 12, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport, Xforce, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Tony Johnston, i-Miev, HEV, Foxconn, Foxtron, Jakarta, Bangkok
May 29, 2026

Pajero confirmed for imminent reveal

May 29, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Pajero confirmed for imminent reveal

As expected, the new cross-country SUV will base off the Triton ute, but with lots of retooling.

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May 29, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Mitsubishi Triton, Mitsubishi Pajero
May 11, 2026

Outlander Sport kicks off Mitsi product roll

May 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Outlander Sport kicks off Mitsi product roll

Compact hybrid five-seat crossover to challenge Toyota’s turf will be followed by an EV and, perhaps, new Pajero.

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May 11, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander Sport, Tony Johnston, Mitsubishi New Zealand, ASX, Foxconn, Foxtron, EV, Pajero
April 09, 2026

One for two: Navara tuner tweaks Triton

April 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
One for two: Navara tuner tweaks Triton

Having made Nissan’s ute feel special, Premcar has now given the Mitsubishi donor a ride and handling rework.

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April 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, Raider, Nissan, Navara, Pro-4X, ute, one tonne, Premcar
October 29, 2025

Meet Elevance, Mitsubishi's six-seater all-terrain SUV

October 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Meet Elevance, Mitsubishi's six-seater all-terrain SUV

Mitsubishi’s promise of delivering a design study for a go-everywhere electrified luxury model has fulfilled in Tokyo today.

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October 29, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Elevance, Mobility Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, SUV, Delica
September 30, 2025

Neighbour’s new ASX an expensive Euro

September 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Neighbour’s new ASX an expensive Euro

Only the nameplate is the same. Otherwise Australia’s ASX is a very different proposition to ours. For a very different price.

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September 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
ASX, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Japan, Renault, Captur, France, ANCAP, Euro NCAP, Reece Congdon
September 24, 2025

Updated Outlander upholds top score

September 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outlander upholds top score

Extra safety ingredients help Kiwi favourite withstand tougher test

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September 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander, PHEV, ANCAP, Mitsubishi Motors NZ
September 17, 2025

NZ-confirmed Mitsi EV wows local boss

September 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-confirmed Mitsi EV wows local boss

Kiwi input into Taiwan-sourced crossover’s development has also been well received. 

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September 17, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Yulon, Foxtron, Foxconn, Tony Johnston, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Outlander, Grandis
September 10, 2025

Mystery hybrid in Mitsubishi NZ’s sights for 2026

September 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mystery hybrid in Mitsubishi NZ’s sights for 2026

Consumer swing toward self-replenishing petrol-electric has forced the national PHEV expert to fill take a step back.

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September 10, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
hybrid, PHEV, EV, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, MMNZ, Tony Johnston
September 09, 2025

Pajero back in 2026?

September 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
 Pajero back in 2026?

NZ is among first export destinations for a large wilderness-ready Mitsubishi off-roader arriving next year.

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September 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Pajero, Pajero Sport, Tony Johnston, MMNZ, Mitsubishi, diesel, Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner, Land Cruiser Prado
July 09, 2025

Updated Outlander cops modest price lift

July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outlander cops modest price lift

PHEV achieves improved electric-only ability, Aussies take credit for new suspension tune.

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July 09, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Outlander, PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand, Mitsubishi Australia, MMC
May 12, 2025

Updated Outlander, new Forester for Fieldays

May 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Outlander, new Forester for Fieldays

Mystery Creek brings out new dirt road products .

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May 12, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi, Subaru
Forester, Outlander, Toyota, PHEV, hybrid
May 08, 2025

Mitsubishi EV coming in 2026 … via Taiwan

May 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mitsubishi EV coming in 2026 … via Taiwan

The company that makes your iPhone is now set to deliver an electric car.

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May 08, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Foxconn, Foxtron, Taiwan, Reece Congdon, Porirua, MMNZ
March 26, 2025

Elderly ASX set to sell on as fresh tech mulled

March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Elderly ASX set to sell on as fresh tech mulled

Mitsubishi says its small sports utility is being kept on because its a sales star - but it might not be easily replaced.

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March 26, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors NZ, ASX, Reece Congdon, Lancer, Renault Captur
April 12, 2024

Triton largely aces ANCAP test

April 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Triton largely aces ANCAP test

Sixth generation Mitsi ute gets five stars, mainly praise.

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April 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, ANCAP, five stars, Mitsubishi
November 22, 2023

Triton pricing starts with special stickers

November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Triton pricing starts with special stickers

Latest generation covers three trim levels and three cab configurations.

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November 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Tony Johnston, Super Select II
September 22, 2023

Triton’s electrification set for small spark start

September 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Triton’s electrification set for small spark start

When it comes to battery assistance, Mitsi’s Ranger PHEV rival now seems set to start with mild hybrid.

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September 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, PHEV, Outlander, Eclipse Cross PHEV, battery, electric, Ranger PHEV
July 26, 2023

Next-gen Triton revealed

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Next-gen Triton revealed

New Triton unveils with more grunt, tougher looks and technology from a top-selling sports utility wagon.

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, ute, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Thailand
July 11, 2023

Fresh engine, underpinning for Triton

July 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Fresh engine, underpinning for Triton

Next gen of Mitsubishi’s incoming one-tonne nonetheless sticks to familiar ingredients.

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July 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, Thailand
June 21, 2023

Triton's full reveal just weeks away

June 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Triton's full reveal just weeks away

More carefully crafted sneak look images of  new ute are circulated as global reveal date firmed.

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June 21, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mitsubishi
Triton, ute, Mitsubishi Motors NZ, Thailand
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