Mitsubishi has confirmed it will finally add a fully electric SUV to its Australian lineup in the second half of 2026. There are strong indications the new model will be closely based on the recently launched Foxtron Bria electric SUV.
The Foxtron Bria has just gone on sale in Taiwan as the production version of the Foxtron Model B concept and is built by Foxtron, the joint venture between iPhone manufacturer Foxconn and Taiwanese automaker Yulon. Mitsubishi has previously acknowledged it is working with Foxtron on a new, as-yet-unnamed electric SUV and confirmed plans to launch the model in Australia.
Size, design and positioning
Penned by Italian design house Pininfarina, the Foxtron Bria is a compact SUV with a 2800mm wheelbase and overall dimensions of 4315mm long, 1885mm wide and 1535mm tall. That places it squarely in the same segment as the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV, suggesting Mitsubishi’s EV will target one of Australia’s most competitive small SUV categories.
In Taiwan, the Bria’s pricing overlaps with the petrol-powered Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which was discontinued locally in 2025, further hinting at where the electric SUV could sit in the Australian range.
Read more: Every SUV and ute discontinued in Australia in 2025
Pricing expectations
Order books for the Foxtron Bria are now open in Taiwan, where it is offered in three grades priced from NT 899,000 ($42,650) to NT$ 1,149,000 ($54,507). For reference, the petrol Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross starts at NT$ 1,105,000 ($52,420) in the same market.
While Australian pricing is yet to be confirmed, those figures suggest Mitsubishi could price its electric SUV competitively against established small electric SUVs when it arrives here in 2026.
Performance and range
The entry-level Foxtron Bria Elegant and mid-spec Bria Emerge use a single-motor rear-wheel-drive setup producing 171kW, paired with 18-inch alloy wheels. Both claim a 0–100km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds and a driving range of up to 516km (NEDC) from a 57.7kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
At the top of the range, the Foxtron Bria Pioneer adds a second motor for all-wheel drive and a combined output of 299kW. That cuts the 0–100km/h time to a claimed 3.9 seconds, though range drops to 466km (NEDC) on larger 20-inch alloy wheels.
All variants support DC fast charging at up to 134kW, allowing a 10–80 per cent recharge in around 30 minutes.
Interior and technology
Inside, the Bria features a minimalist, tech-focused cabin with a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a large 15.6-inch central touchscreen fitted as standard across the range. Black cloth trim is standard, while white upholstery is optional on the Emerge and Pioneer grades.
Wireless smartphone charging is standard, with the mid-spec Emerge adding features such as ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, panoramic glass sunroof and an electric tailgate. Advanced driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, lane-centring assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
Buyers in Taiwan can choose from six exterior colours: white, black, grey, red, blue and green, along with four two-tone options featuring contrasting roofs.
Mitsubishi’s EV reset
Despite its strong reputation in hybrids and plug-in hybrids, Mitsubishi currently lacks a full EV in Australia, having last offered the city-sized i-MiEV briefly in the early 2010s. The arrival of an electric SUV in 2026 will mark a significant reset for the brand’s local electrification strategy.
Fuel was added to speculation last year when Mitsubishi filed Australian trademark applications for the ASX GT-e and ASX VR-e nameplates, which could potentially be used for the Foxtron-based electric SUV.
Read more: 2026 Mitsubishi ASX now in Australia from $37,740
The launch comes amid a period of change for Mitsubishi Motors Australia. The brand’s sales fell 17.9 per cent in 2025, dropping it to sixth place overall after being overtaken by Hyundai, prompting enhancements to its after-sales program in late 2025.
Mitsubishi also appointed a new CEO, with Shunichi Kihara taking over on January 5, 2026, following Shaun Westcott’s resignation. Mr Westcott previously cited limited EV charging infrastructure and the impact of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) as challenges for EV adoption in Australia.
With emissions limits tightening annually under the NVES until 2029, Mitsubishi’s upcoming electric SUV could play a critical role in stabilising sales and future-proofing the brand’s Australian lineup when it arrives in 2026.
Read more: 2025 NVES performance report to go live in February 2026
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