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Mitsubishi aims to increase Europe sales with new Renault models, reports Automotive News Europe

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PARIS (Reuters) -Mitsubishi Motors aims to increase its European sales by up to 30% with the help of two new Renault-based models, the regional CEO for the Japanese carmaker, Frank Krol, told

Mitsubishi Targets 30% Sales Growth in Europe with New Renault Models

PARIS (Reuters) -Mitsubishi Motors aims to increase its European sales by up to 30% with the help of two new Renault-based models, the regional CEO for the Japanese carmaker, Frank Krol, told Automotive News Europe.

The aim is to sell 75,000 to 80,000 vehicles annually in Europe - a gain of 20 to 30% compared to 2024, Krol said in an interview published on Monday, without giving a timeframe.

In order to save money and time on development, Mitsubishi already based its latest Colt and ASX cars on the Renault Clio and Captur models.

The company will add two new models derived from its French partner's line-up this year.

On Tuesday, it will unveil the Grandis, based on the Renault Symbioz SUV made in Spain.

In September, it also hopes to unveil the new Eclipse Cross car, based on the Renault Scenic built in France and turned into a pure electric vehicle.

(Reporting by Gilles Guillaume; Writing by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Susan Fenton)

Key Takeaways

  • Mitsubishi targets 30% sales growth in Europe.
  • New models based on Renault designs.
  • Aim to sell 75,000 to 80,000 vehicles annually.
  • New Grandis and Eclipse Cross models unveiled.
  • Collaboration with Renault for cost efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mitsubishi's sales target for Europe?
Mitsubishi aims to sell 75,000 to 80,000 vehicles annually in Europe, which represents a gain of 20 to 30% compared to 2024.
What new models is Mitsubishi launching in Europe?
Mitsubishi will unveil two new models this year, including the Grandis SUV and the new Eclipse Cross, both based on Renault models.
How does Mitsubishi plan to save on development costs?
Mitsubishi has based its latest Colt and ASX cars on the Renault Clio and Captur models to save money and time on development.
When will Mitsubishi unveil the Grandis SUV?
Mitsubishi is set to unveil the Grandis SUV on Tuesday, which is based on the Renault Symbioz SUV made in Spain.
What transformation is planned for the Eclipse Cross?
The new Eclipse Cross will be based on the Renault Scenic and will be transformed into a pure electric vehicle.

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