The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been unveiled in Europe, however there’s no affirmation on whether or not it’ll ultimately land in Australian showrooms.
Just like the Mitsubishi ASX – which is predicated on the Renault Captur – the newest Eclipse Cross is definitely primarily based on the Renault Scenic E-Tech, born from the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.
The now-axed Mitsubishi Categorical was additionally primarily based on a Renault – the favored Trafic industrial van.
Nonetheless, not like the ASX, the brand new electrical Eclipse Cross is thus far solely confirmed for European markets presently, a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia has informed CarExpert.
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“[The electric] Eclipse Cross is presently for Euro markets solely,” a spokesperson for Mitsubishi Australia informed CarExpert.
“Nonetheless, if that modifications, we might take into account the enterprise case and the way it would possibly slot in our lineup at that cut-off date.”
Launching with an 87kWh battery, the “high-capacity” model of the Renault-based Eclipse Cross makes use of a 160kW/300Nm electrical motor driving the entrance wheels, with the corporate claiming a driving vary of greater than 600 kilometres.
Inside is a 12.3-inch infotainment display screen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, related to a 410-watt 10-speaker sound system by Harman Kardon.
Based on the automaker, the Eclipse Cross is the primary totally electrical automobile on sale in Europe from Mitsubishi for the reason that i-MiEV metropolis automobile, which launched in 2010 with lower than 160km of vary.
Whereas Australia misses out on the electrical model from Europe for the foreseeable future, consumers right here can get the Japanese plug-in hybrid Eclipse Cross with twin electrical motors and a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
Backed by a 13.8kWh battery, Mitsubishi says the small SUV presents 55 kilometres of electrical driving vary, with a mixed energy output of 130kW and all-wheel drive – and priced from $47,790 earlier than on-road prices.
Mitsubishi Australia has ceased importing the prevailing Eclipse Cross because it doesn’t meet autonomous emergency braking (AEB) laws launched this 12 months, nonetheless there stays inventory in native dealerships.
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