Where is Mitsubishi From?

If you’re considering a new or pre-owned Mitsubishi from Performance Mitsubishi in Delray Beach, you might be wondering, “Where is Mitsubishi from?” Mitsubishi is a Japanese company. Below, we delve into the Mitsubishi brand and answer many of the questions Boynton Beach drivers have about its origins. Take a moment to get better acquainted with the brand’s rich history, and then explore our new vehicle specials! 

Mitsubishi Manufacturing & Research Locations 

The Mitsubishi brand’s more technologically advanced vehicles are manufactured at the Mizushima Plant in Kurashiki, Okayama, Tokyo. All of the brand’s engines—from the Mitsubishi 4B1 to the Sirius 4G69—are built at the powertrain plant in Shiga, Japan. Additionally, there’s a car research and development center located in Okazaki, Aichi, Japan. The Mitsubishi brand also has a footing in the U.S. There’s another center for research and development located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

Those aren’t all of the locations that Mitsubishi operates from, though. Here’s the full list of countries where Mitsubishi vehicles are built: 

• Philippines
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• China
• Brazil

Who Owns Mitsubishi? 

To answer that question, we need to get into a bit of Mitsubishi’s history. Here’s a quick timeline of major events: 

• Mitsubishi was founded in 1870. 
• In the early 1900s, Japan mass-produced its first car, which was the Mitsubishi Model A. 
• The Mitsubishi Motor Sales Corporation was founded in the 1960s. 
• In the 1970s. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. became the sole shareholder of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
• In the 1980s, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. was established with the Mitsubishi Corporation as a joint capital investment. 
• Shortly after, Mitsubishi Motor Sales Corporation took over its operations. 
• In 2015, Mitsubishi Motors North America ceased car production operations. 
• Then, in 2016, MMC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. joined in an alliance. 
• Today, Mitsubishi is owned by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. 

Test-Drive a New Mitsubishi for Sale Near Deerfield Beach

Now that you know Mitsubishi is a Japanese car brand operating in Japan, as well as in several other countries, if you still have questions or want to learn more about Mitsubishi, check out our manufacturer hub for more information. Contact us online or call us at 561-431-5050 to schedule a test drive to experience how a Mitsubishi vehicle is sure to enhance your lifestyle in West Palm Beach.