Mitsubishi has revived the iconic Eclipse name once again, but this time it’s neither the popular sports car nor the cheap but practical one. eclipse cross. The Japanese flagship has presented the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV as its first purely electric crossover, and does not clarify where the design comes from.
He newly revealed The electric vehicle is directly based on the current generation. Nissan Leafbut it will have Mitsubishi styling, “sport” wheels and other cosmetic touches that the company says will make it “uniquely Mitsubishi.” The brand has not shown the interior or discussed technical changes.
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The Leaf is one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the US with its current starting price of $29,990. It’s not the fastest with a 214-horsepower engine and a 0-60 mph time of about 6.9 seconds, but its 303-mile range, updated cabin technology, and relatively spacious design make it a potentially strong commuter car. 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 launching an Eclipse EV?
It’s the latest step in a planned comeback.
The Eclipse Sportback EV won’t please fans of the original coupe, whose 22-year career included iconic appearances in the first two. fast and furious cinema. like the ford Mustang Mach-Eborrows a famous performance name for what is ultimately a daily driver.
However, Mitsubishi is clear that this is the “next step” in rejuvenating an automaker that has struggled to keep up. Its Momentum 2030 five-year plan treats electrification as a key part of a strategy that includes at least one new or “completely refreshed” model each year. The Sportback may be a refreshed Leaf, but it moves the company into electric vehicles quickly after years of limiting itself to plug-in hybrids like the Outlander PHEV.
Ultimately, this ensures that Mitsubishi remains relevant during its recovery. The modest effort of reworking the Leaf also helps it navigate a difficult US electric vehicle market where many brands, including Nissan, are refocusing on hybrids as its sales of all-electric vehicles fall. Mitsubishi won’t have spent as much money as its competitors and will be selling an affordable electric vehicle at a time when affordability matters.
More in the Mitsubishi store
Mitsubishi isn’t pinning its short-term hopes solely 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 resurrect the Montero and Pajero as they re-enter the large SUV space. You may have reason to consider the company’s offer even if you’ve written it off for years.
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