Mitsubishi Motors Australia has revealed more local details for its new ASX VR-e small electric SUV ahead of its arrival in local showrooms in late 2026. Four models will be offered from launch, with rear-wheel-drive LS, Aspire and Exceed grades, plus a high-performance dual-motor GSR flagship.

All versions use a 57.7kWh LFP battery, although Mitsubishi is yet to confirm driving range or Australian pricing. The single-motor versions send 171kW and 350Nm to the rear wheels and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.8 seconds. In the GSR, adding a second electric motor at the front axle increases outputs to 342kW and 700Nm, cutting the 0-100km/h time to just 3.9 seconds, making the ASX VR-e GSR the fastest-accelerating Mitsubishi ever officially sold down under.

Blue Mitsubishi SUV in motion on a sunny street, viewed from the front-left, with license plate S607-DJK.
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Eco, comfort and sport driving modes are standard, while the GSR can actually its torque distribution in Sport mode from a 50:50 front-to-rear split to a more rear-biased 30:70 arrangement. The steering is also adjustable with light, standard and heavy settings as well.

The ASX VR-e measures 4315mm long, 1885mm wide and 1535mm tall, with a relatively long 2800mm wheelbase, making it the same length as the outgoing Kia Seltos. Its exterior was designed by Italian styling house Pininfarina, with aerodynamic features including an ‘S-Duct’ through the front bodywork, air curtains, active grille shutters and flush-fitting door handles.

As for charging capability, the ASX VR-e can be DC fast charged at up to 134kW, while AC charging is limited to 6.6kW. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality is also standard.

Inside, every ASX VR-e features a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and 9.2-inch digital instrument display, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, live services and over-the-air updates. Mitsubishi has retained physical switches for frequently used functions such as the climate control, demisters and hazard lights, while a customisable favourites button provides quick access to another chosen function.

As for other standard features, the entry-level LS also features 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, five-stage regenerative braking with a full one-pedal mode and a six-speaker sound system.

Safety equipment includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition and driver monitoring, while Aspire grades and above add adaptive high beam.

Close-up of a black car interior showing the center console, cupholders, and blue-stitched seats beside a steering wheel with a Mitsubishi logo in the foreground
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Stepping up to the Aspire adds artificial leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, electric front seat adjustment, 64-colour ambient lighting, an electric frunk, 360-degree camera, additional parking sensors and remote parking assistance. The Exceed further adds 20-inch two-tone wheels, a panoramic glass roof, hands-free electric tailgate and 12-speaker SEAS audio system.

Sitting at the top of the range, the GSR not only features its more powerful dual-motor all-wheel-drive system but also artificial leather and microsuede upholstery, blue stitching and a selection of two-tone exterior finishes.

Australian pricing, driving range and further specifications are expected to be announced closer to the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e’s showroom arrival in late 2026.