Mitsubishi has reintroduced the Eclipse Cross name to European roads, but this time, the badge will adorn the rear of a French-built electric SUV. The Japanese carmaker has unveiled a fully electric Eclipse Cross this month, with first deliveries planned by the end of 2025. Prices will start at €47,990 for the Intense base version.
As already mentioned, the new model is a rebadged version of the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric, which is built as part of Mitsubishi’s growing reliance on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. The vehicle will roll off the production line at Renault’s plant in Douai, northern France, making it eligible for existing French EV subsidies, at least while they last.
Reversed flow
It is Mitsubishi’s first fully electric model for Europe since the i-MiEV, launched in 2010 when the EV market was still largely theoretical. Back then, Mitsubishi exported know-how to Europe; today, the flow has reversed.
The new Eclipse Cross will share its underpinnings with Renault but wear a Mitsubishi badge and get a few cosmetic tweaks to help distinguish it from its Scenic sibling. Underneath sits the 87 kWh long-range battery pack, which powers a 160 kW electromotor with 300 Nm of torque. Mitsubishi promises a range of around 600 km (WLTP).
Two battery sizes in 2026
Two battery sizes will be available. At launch, the car will be sold in the long-range version with an 87 kWh battery. A more affordable mid-range model, featuring a 60 kWh pack, will follow in 2026. Both configurations mirror what’s currently offered on the Scenic E-Tech.
Mitsubishi’s new electric SUV will feature a unique front-end design, developed by the company’s European design team near Frankfurt. The brand’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ styling language will be carried forward, along with model-specific daytime running lights, new wheel designs, and repositioned badging. It must make for a more distinctive effort than previous rebadged Mitsubishis, such as the Clio-based Colt or Captur-derived ASX.
Regain relevance
Inside, the Eclipse Cross will be marketed as a practical family car equipped with Google’s built-in infotainment system and advanced driver assistance features. Mitsubishi also highlights its 8-year or 160,000 km warranty as a selling point, which… eclipses Renault’s standard cover.
Prices for the new Eclipse Cross start at €47,990 for the Intense base version with the long-range 87 kWh battery pack. The Intense+ intermediate version will cost €2,000 more, and the Instyle top version will be sold for €53,990. By comparison, the technically identical long-range Renault Scénic starts at €46,950 in Belgium with the Techno version.
Strategically, the new model is part of Mitsubishi’s effort to regain relevance in Europe after years of dwindling market presence. The firm is heavily relying on its alliance partner, Renault, to refresh its product range quickly.
By the end of 2025, Mitsubishi will offer five passenger vehicles across Europe, ranging from combustion and hybrid to fully electric models. Most will share architecture with Renault counterparts.
The Japanese manufacturer is now again present in 22 European countries, with the UK and Belgium added to the 20 other countries already importing in Europe.
With a little help from friends
The Eclipse Cross nameplate has had a curious journey itself. It was first used in 2017 on a gasoline-powered compact SUV, borrowing the first part of its name from the beloved Mitsubishi Eclipse coupé of the 1990s. That decision drew mixed reactions from loyalists. A plug-in hybrid version followed in 2021, but the model was quietly phased out earlier this year.
Now reborn as an EV, the new Eclipse Cross underscores how much, and how quickly, the automotive industry has changed. In 2010, Mitsubishi was at the forefront of electric mobility.
In 2025, it’s back in the game, but only by partnering with other car brands. In Asia, the Japanese brand has only announced a partnership with Foxconn last week to build an electric model for China.
