Mitsubishi Grandis (2025): How much Mitsubishi is in the Renault offshoot?

Following the market launch of the new Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, more new models from the Mitsubishi brand are in the starting blocks. Before the new electric Eclipse Cross is unveiled this fall, we can now get our first glimpse of the Mitsubishi Grandis .

Fans of the brand will remember: This model name was once used for a mid-size MPV as the successor to the Space Wagon. The first Mitsubishi Grandis was sold here from 2004 to 2010. The new model is also intended to meet the needs of families and people who need a lot of space. In keeping with the spirit of the times, however, it is no longer a MPV, but rather with an SUV body. Like all current Mitsubishi models for Europe below the Outlander, the Grandis is produced in cooperation with alliance partner Renault. The Renault model extends the Captur to become the Symbioz. Likewise, the Grandis is a derivative of the ASX with a larger trunk.

Dimensions and luggage volume

The five-seater is 4.41 meters long, 1.79 meters wide, and 1.58 meters high. Its size should also appeal to customers who would otherwise be looking for a classic compact. The Grandis' advantage: Behind its (depending on equipment) electric trunk lid lies a generous cargo space. Depending on the position of the rear seat, which can be moved longitudinally by 16 centimeters, the mild hybrid petrol model offers between 576 and 708 liters of space, while the full hybrid model offers 492 to 624 liters. With the backrests folded down, the luggage compartment offers a 1.68-meter-long area for bulky cargo. These figures are taken from the Renault Symbioz data sheet, as final figures from Mitsubishi are still pending.

Upon first testing, the generous amount of space in the rear is impressive. The high seating position ensures comfortable leg support, and head and knee room are generously dimensioned even for tall passengers – at least with the seat fully reclined. This is likely to be the case in everyday family life with the long-tail SUV. With air vents in the center console and power supply via USB-C ports and a 12-volt socket, the Grandis demonstrates practical utility. Unfortunately, grab handles in the roof are missing.

The front seats are also comfortable, and it's easy to find a good position behind the adjustable steering wheel. The vertically arranged touchscreen display is tilted slightly toward the driver, making it easier to use. The infotainment software uses Google technology for both the operating system and applications. Google Maps handles route guidance, including real-time traffic data. The map display can also be accessed in the 10-inch instrument cluster of higher trim levels. Google Assistant provides voice control, and additional apps can be downloaded from the Play Store. Content from your smartphone can also be displayed. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be used without a cable connection.

Parts of the climate control system are integrated into the user interface as a fixed icon bar at the bottom of the touchscreen. Seat and steering wheel heating can be activated with the touch of a finger. Functions such as changing the interior temperature or activating interior air recirculation can also be intuitively controlled via toggle switches below the display.

The audio controls are a bit more complicated, at least for newcomers without experience with Renault models or the newer European Mitsubishis. The control satellite for changing the audio volume and the radio station or music track is located to the right behind the multifunction steering wheel. However, the operating structure should be quickly internalized in daily use of the car, as should the double-press of the "My Safety Switch" button on the left side of the cockpit. This allows direct access to a preconfigured setting for the assistance systems – and thus the silencing of the legally required speed warning even if the speed limit is exceeded slightly.

The drives: mild or full hybrid

The Mitsubishi Grandis comes in two engine variants. The base engine is a 1.3-liter mild-hybrid gasoline engine with 103 kW/140 hp. It can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. This combination, in particular, is likely to generate a surge in sales at Mitsubishi dealerships. The sister model from Renault is – at least currently – available as a mild-hybrid version exclusively with a manual transmission.

Three motors work in the full hybrid, whose 1.4 kWh battery is charged during braking and through recuperation. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine produces 90 kW (109 hp). Its teammate and primary electric drive motor produces 36 kW (49 hp). A 15 kW (20 hp) starter generator handles the transition between combustion engine and electric drive in the interaction of the components. The hybrid allows electric driving up to a speed of 70 km/h. The system output is stated as 114 kW (155 hp). Information on the WLTP standard fuel consumption is not yet available; the technically identical Renault Symbioz E-Tech Hybrid 160 is stated at 4.5 l/100 km. This is likely to be higher if the "E-Save" function is used. It keeps the battery level at at least 40 percent to always support the stated system performance for overtaking maneuvers and other longitudinal dynamic ambitions of the Grandis driver.

Production of the Mitsubishi Grandis is scheduled to begin in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2025, where it will roll off the assembly line alongside the Renault Symbioz. The first customer vehicles are expected to be delivered in early 2026. All models come with a new car warranty of five years up to 100,000 kilometers, which can be extended to eight years up to 160,000 kilometers with regular maintenance at a dealership. Renault maintains a two-year warranty from the date of initial registration with no mileage limit.

Four trim levels will be offered for the Grandis: Diamant, Diamant Plus, Diamant Top, and the special Intro Edition model. The exact specifications and differences are not yet known. 19-inch wheels with a high-gloss polished surface and the Harman/Kardon sound system with 410 watts of output power are likely to be standard on the Grandis Diamant Top.

Prices are likely to be similar to those of the Renault Symbioz. The 140 hp mild hybrid petrol engine starts at €28,500, while the 160 hp hybrid in the higher Techno trim level starts at €33,100.