Mitsubishi ASX VR-e: 0-60, Specs & Price
Mitsubishi has just made its most powerful production car in brand history. The ASX VR-e GSR AWD generates 342 kW (459 hp), substantially more than any Lancer Evolution ever produced, in a family-sized electric SUV built on Foxconn's Foxtron Bria platform. Australian deliveries begin Q4 2026; the US market has not been announced.
Mitsubishi ASX VR-e specs at a glance
| Spec | GSR AWD | LS / Aspire / Exceed |
|---|---|---|
| Motor output | 342 kW (459 hp) | 171 kW (229 hp) |
| Torque | 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) |
| Drivetrain | AWD (dual motor) | RWD (single motor) |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 3.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Battery (usable) | 57.7 kWh LFP | 57.7 kWh LFP |
| Charging standard | CCS Combo 2 | CCS Combo 2 |
The 57.7 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) pack is shared across all trims. LFP cells resist degradation at high state of charge and tolerate repeated fast charging better than the nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry common in high-performance EVs, which is a practical advantage for a daily-driven SUV.
0-100 km/h and what it means in practice
The GSR's 3.9-second 0-100 km/h claim converts to roughly 3.7 seconds 0-60 mph, putting it in the same performance tier as the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric (2.9 s 0-60, $105k) and the BMW iX M70 (3.6 s 0-60). Those are both larger, heavier, and significantly more expensive luxury SUVs. The ASX VR-e is a mainstream-sized crossover.
Mitsubishi has not published independently tested times. Manufacturer launch figures typically assume a full charge, a warm battery, and ideal conditions, so real-world results will vary. The 0-100 km/h figure also uses the European standard, which does not include a 1-foot rollout like US drag-racing convention.
The entry RWD trims target a different buyer. The 6.8-second 0-100 km/h (approximately 6.5 s 0-60 mph) is brisk for a family SUV without being a performance focus, and the same 57.7 kWh LFP pack means range is consistent across the lineup.
Platform and origin
The ASX VR-e rides on the Foxtron Bria platform, developed by Foxconn (the Taiwanese manufacturing giant). Mitsubishi licenses the underpinnings from the Foxtron brand, a model the automaker has used to accelerate EV development without the cost of building an EV-native platform in-house.
The Foxtron Bria itself was revealed at the 2023 Hon Hai Tech Day and went on sale in Taiwan as a compact EV. Mitsubishi's version is distinguished by its own body, suspension tuning, and software calibration, and is built to meet Australian Design Rules. The wheelbase is approximately 2,765 mm.
This approach is not unique. Multiple automakers currently source EV hardware from contract manufacturers to reduce time-to-market, though it does mean the platform carries different software and over-the-air update infrastructure than a platform developed in-house.
Historic context: more powerful than any Evo
The Lancer Evolution X, the last performance car Mitsubishi produced before the brand largely exited the segment, made 291 hp (217 kW) from its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. The ASX VR-e GSR's 342 kW (459 hp) surpasses that by 57 percent. It is the first Mitsubishi to exceed 300 kW in production form, and the first genuine high-performance offering from the brand since the Evo X went out of production in 2016.
Mitsubishi framed its return to the performance market explicitly around the VR-e GSR at the Australian reveal. The company has declined to confirm whether a higher-performance variant is in development.
Price and availability
Australian pricing has been announced; US pricing and a US launch timeline have not. The Australian lineup positions the VR-e above the existing ASX range, which uses conventional and mild-hybrid powertrains sourced from Renault. The VR-e is a parallel product under the ASX nameplate, not a replacement.
If you are in the US and interested in comparable performance at a confirmed price point, the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric and Kia EV6 GT offer independently tested times in a similar performance bracket. The EV 0-60 times ranked hub covers all performance EVs currently sold in the US market.
Measure your own
Once the ASX VR-e reaches markets where it is sold, FastTrack times your car's 0-60 and 0-100 km/h runs with your iPhone's GPS and accelerometer. Manufacturer claims assume optimal conditions; measuring your own car shows you the real number at your charge level, in your weather, on your pavement.
FAQ
What is the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e 0-60 time?
Mitsubishi claims 3.9 seconds 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) for the GSR AWD trim, which corresponds to approximately 3.7 seconds 0-60 mph. This is a manufacturer estimate; no independent test figure has been published. The RWD trims claim 6.8 seconds 0-100 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e have?
The GSR AWD produces 342 kW (459 hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque from a dual-motor AWD setup. Lower trims (LS, Aspire, Exceed) use a single rear motor producing 171 kW (229 hp) and 350 Nm.
Is the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e available in the US?
No. As of November 2026, Mitsubishi has announced the ASX VR-e for the Australian market with a Q4 2026 launch target. No US pricing, specifications, or launch date have been confirmed.
What platform is the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e built on?
The ASX VR-e uses the Foxconn Foxtron Bria platform, the same underpinnings as the Foxtron Bria EV sold in Taiwan. Mitsubishi licenses the platform and applies its own body, suspension calibration, and software.
How does the ASX VR-e compare to a Lancer Evolution?
The top Lancer Evolution (Evo X) produced 291 hp (217 kW). The ASX VR-e GSR AWD makes 459 hp (342 kW), surpassing the most powerful Evo by approximately 57 percent. It is the highest-output production car Mitsubishi has ever built.