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When Honda and Nissan first announced their decision to join forces to become one of the world’s largest automakers, questions remained about whether Mitsubishi and French automaker Renault would be willing to stick with Nissan. But now, Mitsubishi is allegedly planning to pull out of the future merger and go fully independent.


While an official statement isn't expected until early next month, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reports that Mitsubishi has already decided to cut ties with Nissan, though it's likely that the merger will keep a stake in Mitsubishi it's solidified in 2026.


The automaker hasn't yet announced why it wants to pull out of the merger, and the decision is rather questionable considering that its latest Outlander, the first fully-redesigned product in years, wouldn't have been possible without help from Nissan. While sales across the lineup have stayed at a healthy level, dealers are left with aging products, and Mitsubishi has just cut the affordable Mirage from its stable.


Mistubishi Has Opted Out Of The Honda-Nissan Merger, But Will It Survive On Its Own?

Mistubishi Has Opted Out Of The Honda-Nissan Merger, But Will It Survive On Its Own?

Renault, meanwhile, hasn’t provided its stance on the merger, though it will likely cut ties with Nissan as well, as Honda allegedly wants to exclude the French company from the merger. It’s possible that Mitsubishi could continue its partnership with Renault without Nissan, though this is purely speculation.


With so many questions remaining about how brands will fare under the wide umbrella of Honda and Nissan, we're expecting more official word from all companies involved within the coming months.


Image Credits: Mitsubishi
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Jan 24, 2025
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Mistubishi Has Opted Out Of The Honda-Nissan Merger, But Will It Survive On Its Own?

French automaker Renault is expected to pull out of the merger as well.

When Honda and Nissan first announced their decision to join forces to become one of the world’s largest automakers, questions remained about whether Mitsubishi and French automaker Renault would be willing to stick with Nissan. But now, Mitsubishi is allegedly planning to pull out of the future merger and go fully independent.


While an official statement isn't expected until early next month, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reports that Mitsubishi has already decided to cut ties with Nissan, though it's likely that the merger will keep a stake in Mitsubishi it's solidified in 2026.


The automaker hasn't yet announced why it wants to pull out of the merger, and the decision is rather questionable considering that its latest Outlander, the first fully-redesigned product in years, wouldn't have been possible without help from Nissan. While sales across the lineup have stayed at a healthy level, dealers are left with aging products, and Mitsubishi has just cut the affordable Mirage from its stable.


Mistubishi Has Opted Out Of The Honda-Nissan Merger, But Will It Survive On Its Own?

Mistubishi Has Opted Out Of The Honda-Nissan Merger, But Will It Survive On Its Own?

Renault, meanwhile, hasn’t provided its stance on the merger, though it will likely cut ties with Nissan as well, as Honda allegedly wants to exclude the French company from the merger. It’s possible that Mitsubishi could continue its partnership with Renault without Nissan, though this is purely speculation.


With so many questions remaining about how brands will fare under the wide umbrella of Honda and Nissan, we're expecting more official word from all companies involved within the coming months.


Image Credits: Mitsubishi

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