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Motor 1
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Mitsubishi Angers Purists With an Electric Eclipse SUV
The Eclipse we grew up with died in 2012 when Mitsubishi pulled the plug on its affordable sports car. However, the name made an unexpected return five years later, repurposed for an entirely different vehicle. Fast-forward to 2025, and the Eclipse Cross is still in its first generation, but a successor is on the way. Much to the dismay of enthusiasts, it will stray even further from the original formula by becoming an EV. Mitsubishi is working on a second-generation Eclipse Cross as a purely electric vehicle and its first EV in Europe since the i-MiEV launched back in 2010. The new model won't be a true Mitsubishi, though, as it's being developed by alliance partner Renault and will be built at Renault's factory in Douai, France. In reality, the next Eclipse Cross will be a badge-engineered version of the Scenic E-Tech . Photo by: Mitsubishi It's one of several Mitsubishi models sourced from the automaker's French ally. The Colt is a rebadged Clio, the ASX is based on the Captur, and the upcoming Grandis will essentially be a Symbioz. This underscores Mitsubishi's reliance on Renault to maintain a presence in Europe, where its only proprietary models will be the Space Star and Outlander once the original Eclipse Cross is phased out. The new EV will debut in September and go on sale in Europe in the fourth quarter of the year as a long-range version, with a mid-range variant scheduled for 2026. In the meantime, Mitsubishi will unveil the Grandis in July and launch it in late fall with both mild-hybrid and full-hybrid powertrains. In other regions, Mitsubishi is slapping its badge on the new Nissan Leaf crossover. Additionally, it's teaming up with Foxtron to speed up the launch of another EV. Foxtron is a joint venture between iPhone maker Foxconn and Yulon, Taiwan's largest automaker. This new model will be based on the Foxconn Model B and will go on sale in the second half of 2026. It won't be made by Mitsubishi either, but rather by Yulon in Taiwan. But not everything will be a case of swapping badges. The genuinely cool off-road D:X minivan concept is morphing into a production model and is coming to the United States. Mitsubishi intends to launch a 'new or significantly revised vehicle' each year from 2026 until 2030 in the U.S. It'll get the ball rolling next year with its take on Nissan's reinvented Leaf. Catch Up With Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Is Getting Another Car Developed by Someone Else The New Nissan Leaf Will Also Be a Mitsubishi Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Mitsubishi Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Advertiser
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be reborn as an EV, but it's unlikely for Australia
The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic-based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur-based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market," said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. "Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes." Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a "long-range" variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a "mid-range" version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer "advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in". It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis, which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to "maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range", offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed "under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face". Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf, which will be offered in North America. For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. "The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia," said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. "From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus." Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others. MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossMORE: Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them Content originally sourced from: The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic-based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur-based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market," said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. "Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes." Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a "long-range" variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a "mid-range" version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer "advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in". It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis, which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to "maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range", offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed "under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face". Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf, which will be offered in North America. For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. "The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia," said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. "From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus." Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others. MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossMORE: Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them Content originally sourced from: The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic-based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur-based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market," said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. "Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes." Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a "long-range" variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a "mid-range" version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer "advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in". It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis, which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to "maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range", offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed "under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face". Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf, which will be offered in North America. For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. "The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia," said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. "From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus." Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others. MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossMORE: Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them Content originally sourced from: The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic-based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur-based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market," said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. "Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes." Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a "long-range" variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a "mid-range" version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer "advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in". It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis, which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to "maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range", offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed "under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face". Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf, which will be offered in North America. For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. "The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia," said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. "From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus." Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others. MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossMORE: Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be reborn as an EV, but it's unlikely for Australia
The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic -based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur -based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market,' said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. 'Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes.' Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a 'long-range' variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a 'mid-range' version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer 'advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in'. It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis, which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to 'maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range', offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed 'under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face'. Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf, which will be offered in North America. For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. 'The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia,' said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. 'From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus.' Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. A new ASX is due this year and a new Pajero Sport is expected at some point, with Mitsubishi having confirmed it plans to continue to have a presence in each segment it currently competes in. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others.
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be reborn as an EV, but it's unlikely for Australia
The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic-based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur-based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market,' said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. 'Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes.' Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a 'long-range' variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a 'mid-range' version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer 'advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in'. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis, which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to 'maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range', offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Renault Scenic E-Tech Credit: CarExpert Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed 'under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face'. Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. Nissan Leaf Credit: CarExpert That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf, which will be offered in North America. Foxtron Model B Credit: CarExpert For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. 'The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia,' said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. 'From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus.' Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Credit: CarExpert Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. A new ASX is due this year and a new Pajero Sport is expected at some point, with Mitsubishi having confirmed it plans to continue to have a presence in each segment it currently competes in. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others. MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossMORE: Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be reborn as an EV, but it's unlikely for Australia
The petrol and plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is being replaced by a new, electric-only small SUV, but questions remain as to where it will be sold. Teased ahead of its September debut, the new Eclipse Cross has been developed for Europe where it'll be built by Renault. Not only will it be built by Renault in France, but it's also expected to become a restyled Scenic E-Tech – though this isn't obvious from the teasers, which show little more than the vehicle's badging and grille insert. Mitsubishi's Renault-based models have been largely limited to Europe, though the Trafic -based Express van was briefly offered in Australia and the Captur -based ASX small SUV is coming to Australia this year. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 'The Eclipse Cross announced is presently only for the European market,' said a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia. 'Naturally as part of our ongoing discussions with the Alliance, we would consider it if that changes.' Mitsubishi Motors Europe says the Eclipse Cross will be available with a 'long-range' variant from the start of deliveries in the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025, with a 'mid-range' version to follow in 2026. The company has promised the Eclipse Cross will offer 'advanced ADAS technology and cutting-edge connectivity with Google built-in'. It'll be sold alongside the recently teased Grandis , which will rival the Qashqai from Alliance partner Nissan but be heavily based on the Symbioz from Mitsubishi's other Alliance partner Renault. While the Eclipse Cross will be electric-only, the Grandis will be offered only with combustion and hybrid powertrains. It's set to be revealed in July. Mitsubishi says the new vehicles are part of a renewed strategy in that market to 'maximise coverage of Europe's core segments with an SUV-focused range', offering combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric power. That European lineup, however, almost entirely consists of lightly restyled Renaults: only the Outlander exists as a vehicle developed as a Mitsubishi, with the Colt hatch and ASX, Grandis and Eclipse Cross SUVs all being Renaults. Mitsubishi does say, however, that the Eclipse Cross' design was developed 'under the supervision of Mitsubishi Motors Europe Design based near Frankfurt am Main in Germany and incorporates the next generation of Mitsubishi Motors signature 'Dynamic Shield' front face'. Other Renault-based Mitsubishis have been distinguished by little more than a restyled grille. The Scenic E-Tech was revealed in 2023 as an electric SUV to replace the French brand's long-running, petrol-powered small people mover. Sharing its CMF-EV platform with the Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya electric SUVs, it measures 4470mm long, 1864mm wide and 1571mm tall on a 2785mm wheelbase. That makes it 75mm shorter, 59mm wider and 114mm lower than the outgoing Eclipse Cross on a 115mm longer wheelbase. The Scenic E-Tech offers a choice of two electric motor outputs and two different lithium-ion batteries. The base 60kWh battery powers a 125kW/280Nm electric motor and offers 430km of electric range under the WLTP cycle, while the 87kWh battery powers a 160kW/300Nm electric motor and offers 625km of range. The new Eclipse Cross would appear to overlap with Mitsubishi's upcoming electric SUV based on the Nissan Leaf , which will be offered in North America. For context, the outgoing Leaf was produced in the US, UK and Japan, though Nissan hasn't detailed full production plans for the new-generation model. 'The Leaf-based future BEV… was also listed as a possibility for Oceania, and we are also discussing that vehicle and if it could fit in Australia,' said the Mitsubishi Australia spokesperson. 'From a BEV perspective, the Foxtron collaboration is the primary Australian focus.' Mitsubishi will introduce an EV sourced from Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor, during the second half of 2026. It's expected to be based on the Model B, a 4.3m-long small hatchback/crossover similar in size to the Renault Megane E-Tech and offering 500km of NEDC range from a 60kWh battery pack. Mitsubishi Australia was forced to withdraw the outgoing Eclipse Cross, as well as the ASX and Pajero Sport large SUV, as they didn't meet Australian Design Rule 98/00, which outlines specific performance requirements for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems. There's still stock of these vehicles available, since they were complied before March 1. A new ASX is due this year and a new Pajero Sport is expected at some point, with Mitsubishi having confirmed it plans to continue to have a presence in each segment it currently competes in. The outgoing Eclipse Cross continues to be built for sale in markets such as Japan and North America, among others. MORE: Everything Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross MORE: Mitsubishi taps Nissan, Foxtron for EVs – Australia first in line for one of them
