Mitsubishi has revived the iconic Eclipse name, but this time it’s neither a popular sports car nor a cheap but practical one. Eclipse Cross. The Japanese marque introduced the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV as its first all-electric crossover, and it’s clear where the design comes from.
The just opened EV is directly based on current generation Nissan Leafbut it will have Mitsubishi styling, ‘sporty’ wheels and other cosmetic touches that the company claims will make it ‘uniquely Mitsubishi’. The brand did not show the interior and did not discuss technical changes.
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The Leaf is one of the most affordable EVs in the US with an available starting price of $29,990. With a 214bhp engine and a 0-60mph time of around 6.9 seconds, it’s not the fastest, but its 303mph range, modern cabin technology and relatively spacious design make it a potentially powerful commuter. You also get 150 kW fast charging and NACS support for Tesla Supercharger stations.
Mitsubishi promises to share the price, release date and specifications of the Eclipse Sportback EV “in the near future.”
Why is Mitsubishi releasing the Eclipse EV?
This is the last step of the planned return
The Eclipse Sportback EV won’t please fans of the original coupe, whose 22-year run includes iconic looks from the first two. Fast and furious movies. Like Ford Mustang Mach-Eit finally borrows a popular performance name for the daily driver.
However, Mitsubishi is clear that this is the “next step” in rejuvenating the struggling automaker. Its five-year Momentum 2030 plan sees electrification as a key part of a strategy that includes at least one new or “totally updated” model each year. The Sportback may be an elegant leaf, but after years of limiting itself to plug-in hybrids as a car, it’s quickly turning the company into electric vehicles. Outlander PHEV.
Ultimately, this ensures that Mitsubishi remains relevant during the turnaround. A modest effort in reworking the leaf also helps keep it moving rough American EV market A place where many brands, including Nissan refocusing on hybrids as all of their electricity sales decline. Mitsubishi won’t spend as much as its rivals and will sell a cheap EV at a time when affordability is key.
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Mitsubishi isn’t just pinning its near-term hopes on the Eclipse Sportback EV. It will also launch a “rugged, off-road” variant of the Outlander in early 2027. In the long term, it plans to revive the Montero and Pajero, which are re-entering the large SUV space. Even if you’ve been writing for years, you may have reason to review the company’s lineup.
Source: Mitsubishi
