2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross to launch exclusively as an EV, 600 km range
The collaboration between Mitsubishi and Renault continues with the introduction of the all-new 2026 Eclipse Cross crossover for the European market.
The second generation of this Mitsubishi compact SUV is built on the Renault Scenic E-Tech platform and will only be offered as an electric vehicle (EV).
Here are some key facts about the Eclipse Cross EV:
1. Exterior Design
There are several differences to demonstrate that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is not merely a badge-engineered model.
For instance, the front now features a refreshed Dynamic Shield design, along with updated headlights, LED daytime running lights, and a redesigned bumper grille.
At the rear, the taillight graphics have been revitalized.
2. Dimensions
This C-segment SUV measures 4,470 mm in length with a wheelbase of 2,785 mm.
It offers a cargo capacity ranging from 478 liters to as much as 1,670 liters when the second-row seats are folded down.
Buyers can choose futuristic 19- or 20-inch wheels.
3. Interior Space
The cabin of the Eclipse Cross EV appears to maintain Renault influences, similar to what is found in the Scenic E-Tech.
It features a 12.3-inch digital display complemented by a vertical 12.3-inch infotainment screen, complete with built-in Google support, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Other features include a 48-color ambient lighting system, Harman Kardon audio system, and a panoramic glass roof with an electrochromic function.
This means owners can adjust the light transparency to reduce glare from sunlight with the press of a single button.
4. Powertrain
The Eclipse Cross EV is based on the same Ampr Medium platform used in the Scenic E-Tech, as well as the Nissan Leaf and Ariya.
This SUV is powered by a front-wheel-drive electric motor capable of generating 215 hp.
It offers four driving modes: Personal, Eco, Comfort, and Sport.
The 87 kWh battery pack provides a range of up to 600 km and supports 22 kW AC charging and fast-charging DC of up to 150 kW.
5. Safety Features
The Eclipse Cross EV includes up to 20 advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features supported by ultrasonic sensors and radar.
Among the integrated features are Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Around View Monitor (AVM), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Driver Attention Monitoring (DAM), Forward Collision Mitigation System (FCM), Lane Keeping Assistance and Lane Centering Assistance (LKA & LCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (Rear AEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and the MI-PILOT system.
Production of the 2026 Eclipse Cross EV will take place at the Douai factory in France starting in the fourth quarter of 2025, the same facility used for assembling Renault models (Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech, R5 E-Tech), the Alpine A290, and the Nissan Micra EV.
