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One of probably the most recognisable car manufacturers might be set to return to the UK after a number of years out of Europe’s new car market. An iconic Japanese producer who ditched the UK market in the beginning of the last decade might be set for a comeback. 

Mitsubishi stopped promoting automobiles within the UK and throughout Europe in 2020 as half of a main cost-saving train. At the time, the transfer ended a 46-year run of Mitsubishi automobiles offered within the UK going back to the mid-Nineteen Seventies. Mitsubishi determined to return to some of its European markets final yr as half of a new strategy. 

Now bosses declare that the UK could also be subsequent on the radar, which means motorists may quickly get their palms on brand-new Mitsubishi autos for the primary time in half a decade. 

In an interview with Autocar, Mitsubishi boss Frank Krol, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe, confused it was about discovering the suitable vehicle to introduce to the market. 

Frank defined: “If you have a look at the potential and measurement of the market, it is our most well-liked path to go back, principally. But we need to have the suitable product line-up for that.”

Frank added: “It is not preferred to have extremely a long period without any sales presence. That’s something we would need to consider.”

Crucially, the infrastructure for a return remains in place, with Mitsubishi still holding around 100 dealerships across the country. 

These sites have since become service and after-sale centres for existing motorists but could be changed back if the brand returns. 

Mitsubishi first announced it would pull out of European markets in the summer of 2020. 

At the time, the iconic Japanese marque wanted to reduce company costs by 20% under a new “Small but Beautiful” mantra. 

The policy would see the company focus on its more profitable markets around the world which included its home territory in Asia.

The decision saw the end of sales for the vastly popular Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid vehicle which was liked by company car owners who could secure affordable Benefit in Kind rates. 

However, Mitsubishi would likely have to dabble into electric cars if they returned amid the upcoming ban on the sale of combustion vehicles. 

Currently, the brand solely has the one absolutely electric vehicle in its model vary, the eK X EV.