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Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV Recycles Classic Name on Rebadged Nissan Leaf
The electric crossover uses the same underpinnings as the third-generation Nissan LEAF, and Mitsubishi says prices and specs will come closer to launch.
- On Tuesday, Mitsubishi unveiled the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV, an electric crossover SUV set to launch in the United States during the second half of 2026.
- Through its alliance with Nissan, Mitsubishi developed the new crossover on the Nissan Leaf platform, marking the brand's return to the American electric vehicle market after a long hiatus.
- Although Mitsubishi has not confirmed final specifications, the model is expected to feature a 75 kWh battery and 174-horsepower motor, alongside distinct design elements including three-spoke wheels and restyled lighting graphics.
- The Nissan Leaf currently starts at around $30,000, and while pricing for the Eclipse Sportback remains undisclosed, the automaker expects the crossover to compete in the low-cost electric vehicle segment.
- This marks the second time Mitsubishi has revived the Eclipse nameplate, which debuted in 1990, reflecting a broader trend among automakers leveraging partnerships to navigate the shifting electric vehicle market.
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