Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross to become an electric car - premiere in autumn

Mitsubishi has announced a new generation of the Eclipse Cross crossover for Europe, where the model will become all-electric. The novelty will be based on the Renault Scenic E-Tech and will debut in September this year.

Here's What We Know

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EV will complete the European family of electrified Mitsubishi built on Renault platforms. It already features the Renault Clio-based Colt, the ASX as a Renault Captur analogue, and the Grandis, which is a renamed Renault Symbioz. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi continues to develop its own Outlander as well.

So far only a few teaser images of the new model have been published, on which it is possible to discern original wheel discs, front part in corporate style Dynamic Shield, recessed door handles and inscriptions on a boot lid. By the way, the design of the car was developed by Mitsubishi's European studio in Germany.

Inside, there will be a spacious and functional interior, oriented to the family audience. Like Scenic, the model will offer a two-row layout with five seats and a boot volume of 545 litres. Technical innovations include a multimedia system with Google integration and an expanded set of active safety systems (ADAS).

Focusing on Renault, we can expect the new Eclipse Cross to come in an extended range version at launch. Later, in 2026, a more affordable modification is expected. Both are likely to inherit the Scenic E-Tech's characteristics:

• 60 kW⋅h and 87 kW⋅h batteries;
• Powertrains: 170 hp (125 kW) single-engine and 218 hp (160 kW) twin-engine.

The Mitsubishi electric crossover will be produced at the Ampere Electricity plant in Douai, France - the same place where the Renault Scenic E-Tech is produced.

Source: Mitsubishi