Mitsubishi may be adding an off-road minivan to its aging lineup. A report published Thursday by Automotive News claims the Japanese automaker is preparing a production version of the DX Concept it introduced last October. That car won’t arrive until later this decade, and is one of two powerful vehicles the automaker is reportedly showing off with its new 2030 Momentum plan that it presented to North American dealers this week.
Mark Chaffin, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, told dealers that the company will launch two new models in segments “that the company is not currently in.” In addition, the company plans to launch a new or “completely updated” vehicle each fiscal year between 2026 and 2030.
We reached out to Mitsubishi to see if they could confirm that one of the two new models is the production version of the D:X. A representative declined to comment on any information regarding future vehicles.
The D:X, a short, six-passenger minivan with a flat floor and a plug-in hybrid engine, debuted in 2023 looking like a futuristic Mars rover. It had a raised suspension, thick upholstery, front and rear skid plates, chunky tires, and an all-wheel drive system. When it was unveiled, we thought the concept might be a preview of the next-generation Delica.
Mitsubishi’s U.S. lineup is thinner than some of its competitors. Of course, Mitsubishi could use some fun. The compact and affordable Mirage reportedly ends production later this year, leaving only the Outlander, Outlander Sport, and Eclipse Cross available. New metal will start arriving next year with the launch of a higher-end Outlander variant.
Mitsubishi will lean on its partnership with Nissan, the report said, which could result in a new truck for the U.S., but the company remained noncommittal. The company also plans to replace the Mirage with a new entry-level model—a compact plug-in hybrid crossover—by the end of 2025, making the potential for a rugged minivan the most compelling offering in the plan.
