Foxtron Bria to launch in Australia with Mitsubishi in Q4; new Model T electric bus to be produced this year
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Foxtron's Bria model, developed in partnership with Mitsubishi, is slated for an Australian launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
- The updated Model T electric bus will begin production at a new plant, with the first shipments expected in the second half of the year.
- Foxtron is optimistic about its annual performance and is expanding its reach into European and other international markets.
Foxtron is gearing up for significant product launches and production expansions, signaling optimism for its annual performance. The company revealed plans for its Bria model, a collaboration with Mitsubishi, which is scheduled to debut in the Australian market in the fourth quarter of this year. This partnership will see the Bria sold under the Mitsubishi brand through an OEM agreement.
In addition to the Bria's international debut, Foxtron is also set to commence production of the second-generation Model T electric bus at its new Qiaotou plant in Kaohsiung. This move is expected to significantly increase production capacity, potentially surpassing the previous annual limit of around 100 units. The first deliveries of the updated Model T are anticipated in the latter half of this year.
Domestically, Foxtron has already seen success with its Bria and Cavira passenger vehicles. The Bria has been a sales champion in its segment since its February launch, with 1,388 units delivered by the end of May. The Cavira, positioned as the successor to the Luxgen n7, has also shown strong demand, exceeding a thousand orders within its first month of release.
Looking beyond Australia, Foxtron is actively pursuing international expansion. The company is exploring a partnership with EMP in Poland to enter the European electric vehicle market and is considering commercial vehicle collaborations with Fuso. These strategic moves underscore Foxtron's ambition to grow its presence in key global automotive markets.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.