• Mitsubishi is returning to the UK, but no new Evo is planned.
  • Outlander PHEV and L200 lead its comeback to the market.
  • Without a sedan in its lineup, a new Evo seems unlikely.

A growing number of car manufacturers are digging into their archives and reviving classic nameplates, tapping into nostalgia as a shortcut to relevance. Mitsubishi is part of that trend, though not in the way enthusiasts might hope. For now, there are no plans to revive the Evolution name.

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One of Mitsubishi’s biggest plays for 2026 is a return to the UK. The brand pulled out five years ago, but it is lining up a comeback with the Outlander PHEV and the L200 pickup, known in some markets as the Triton. To give the brand the best chance of success, 60 new dealers will be established nationwide.

Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters

While speaking with AutoExpress, Mitsubishi UK head Sharon Townsend expressed confidence in the brand’s return. Even so, the relaunch will move forward without a performance-focused model for enthusiasts, the kind that could have followed in the footsteps of the Lancer Evolution.

“We are absolutely delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response from the dealer community to the new Mitsubishi model range,” Townsend said. “In addition, strong customer demand for the latest Mitsubishi vehicles is clearly evident, and this gives us tremendous confidence as we build our presence in the UK market.”

Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters
Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters

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On a global level, arguably Mitsubishi’s most important new model will be the all-new Pajero. Also known as the Montero in the US and the Shogun in the UK, it will serve as the brand’s rival to the Toyota Land Cruiser, with spy shots confirming it will have a boxy shape that should prove to be very popular with buyers.

No New Evo

Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters

As much as many would welcome the Evolution name’s return, there is no indication Mitsubishi is planning a revival. Production of the Lancer ended in 2017, and the company’s last remaining non-crossover or SUV, the Mirage, is also on the way out. By contrast, Subaru still builds the Impreza sedan and uses it as the foundation for the WRX.

Unless Mitsubishi does what many dealerships across the US are calling for and launches a new sedan, we’re not getting our hopes up on seeing the Evolution name return.

Mitsubishi Returns To The UK Without The Only Name That Matters