The latest iteration of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is here, and it’s...a Nissan Leaf. Mitsubishi has somehow distanced the Eclipse even further from its two-door coupe roots and sparked another ‘hear us out’ moment.
So let’s hear them out. This new model will be officially called the Eclipse Sportback EV, and it is scheduled to arrive in North America later this year. It will adopt Mitsubishi’s triple-diamond styling, with redesigned lights and sportier wheels. The face also gets thicker garnishes, with a similar bumper around the back.
The carmaker has yet to disclose its full performance numbers, but it will likely use the same 75kWh battery found on the Leaf, with 215hp and 355Nm of torque on tap. Its driving range could also be around 600km on a full charge.
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It is unclear how this new EV will affect the Eclipse Cross; however, the brand also announced that an all-new Outlander-inspired SUV will be released in 2027.
The Philippines will probably not see any of these models, as they are all focused on Western markets. At the same time, Nissan Philippines has also not introduced the newest version of the Leaf to the local industry, though an older model is still available for P1.998 million.
Here at home, the plug-in hybrid Outlander is scheduled to make its official debut in August 2026. It will be the first electrified offering from Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, while its regional rebadging agreement with Nissan continues. So far, the partnership has produced the Nissan Livina, taken from the Mitsubishi Xpander, and the Mitsubishi Versa Van, which is based on the Nissan Urvan.
