Mitsubishi has renewed its Eclipse Cross

However, it is only announced as an EV for the EU at present. 

The fully electric crossover is a key part of Mitsi’s renewed line-up and is essentially a rebadged Renault Scenic. 

Into its second-generation, the Eclipse Cross is a battery-electric model that allows the brand to relaunch into Europe.

To distinguish it from the Renault, Mitsubishi adds its Dynamic Shield grille, flanked by new slimline daytime running lights. The rear lights are like those on the Scenic but are joined by a gloss black plastic panel.

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Cabinside are new seats with diamond-shaped quilting. The EC retains the Scenic’s 12.3in infotainment touchscreen, which incorporates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring.

Mechanically, the pair are twins, with an 87kWh NMC battery pack yielding a range of almost 600km per charge. The EC can hook up to 150kW fast chargers or accept boost from a 22kW AC connection. A single electric motor is good for 160kW and 300Nm that drives the rear axle.

A model with a 60kWh battery should dot down next year mated to a 125kW motor. The Eclipse Cross is being built by Renault in France.

The only other Mitsubishi going to Europe is the Outlander out of Japan. Both are likely to return to the UK as well. 

We asked MM New Zealand about this model. They said there are no plans to bring it here. And they don’t know yet whether a PHEV version is likely either. 

On the other hand we believe that the company has some big product announcements to make first thing next year.