Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors has reported a significant increase in total production for January 2025, with a total of 75,004 units manufactured. This marks an impressive 82.2% year-on-year growth for the company.
The domestic production of Mitsubishi saw a substantial increase of 98.3% to reach 42,555 units. In addition, overseas production also showed a notable growth of 67.7%, with a total of 32,449 units manufactured.
Mitsubishi reported a 67.4% year-on-year increase in overseas production, with a total of 31,360 units produced in Asia alone. Production in Thailand reached 15,031 units, showing a 61.6% increase, while the Indonesian plants produced 11,250 units, reflecting a growth of 77.4% compared to the previous year.
Domestic sales for Mitsubishi also saw a significant increase, with a total of 10,236 units sold, including imports to Japan. This marks a remarkable 114.3% increase compared to the same period last year. The sales included 4,453 registered vehicles, which recorded a 157.8% increase, and 5,783 minicars, up by 94.3%.
Exports for Mitsubishi totalled 19,365 units, marking a 150.0% increase year-on-year. In Asia, exports reached eight units, reflecting a 3.8% increase, while North America recorded 11,479 exported units, showing a substantial 242.0% rise. Europe also saw an increase in exported units, with 1,019 units, representing a 360.1% year-on-year growth.
In recent news, Mitsubishi, along with Nissan and Honda, terminated their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed in December 2024. Despite this, the companies agreed to continue collaborating on technology and software development. Earlier plans for Nissan and Honda to integrate their automotive businesses under a new joint holding company were delayed, indicating potential challenges in the merger discussions.
The breakdown in merger talks also paved the way for Foxconn to potentially expand its automotive ambitions through a stake in Nissan. The future of collaboration and partnerships in the automotive industry remains uncertain, but Mitsubishi Motors continues to show strong growth and production numbers in the global market.
