Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Turns Into A Renault-Based EV You Can’t Have

The new model is a twin to the Renault Scenic E-Tech with a few unique styling features

September 17, 2025 at 13:40

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Turns Into A Renault-Based EV You Can’t Have

Mitsubishi has unveiled a new generation of the Eclipse Cross SUV designed for Europe.
The model, which is based on the Renault Scenic E-Tech, is exclusively available as an EV.
It will be available with standard and long-range batteries and two single-motor options.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is dead, long live the Eclipse Cross EV. The second generation of the SUV is completely different from its predecessor and combines the electric underpinnings of the Renault Scenic E-Tech with Mitsubishi-specific styling features. The new model will be manufactured by Renault in France and will be sold in Europe.

The Eclipse Cross EV is the latest member of Mitsubishi’s European lineup that is based on a Renault. It follows the example of the Colt (Clio), ASX (Captur), and Grandis (Symbioz), as another case of badge engineering. It is positioned in the compact SUV segment below the Outlander PHEV, and serves as Mitsubishi’s second-ever EV in Europe following the discontinued i-MiEV city car.

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Visually, the main feature that differentiates the Japanese model from its Renault twin is the redesigned face with unique split LED headlights, a new grille and bumper intakes. There are also fresh LED graphics for the taillights and Mitsubishi branding. The rest of the bodywork is largely carried over, shedding the coupe-SUV stance of the original Eclipse Cross that was introduced in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020.

Inside, we find a familiar digital cockpit comprising a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a portrait-oriented 12-inch infotainment display derived from Renault with Google built-in. Equipment also includes a comprehensive ADAS suite. The cabin has two rows of seats and a 545-liter (19.2 cubic feet) boot.

Shared Underpinnings

The Eclipse Cross EV rides on the Ampr Medium architecture, which is the new name for Renault’s CMF-EV platform which is already utilized in the Renault Megane/Scenic E-Tech and the Nissan Leaf/Ariya.

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The model is powered by a front-mounted electric motor generating 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS), sourcing energy from a 87 kWh battery pack. Later on, Mitsubishi will add an enattempt-level option with 168 hp (125 kW / 170 PS) and a compacter 60 kWh battery.

Designed, Manufactured And Sold In Europe

The new EV will be manufactured at the Douai factory in France as part of the Renault-Mitsubishi-Nissan Alliance. The same facilities are the home of production for the Renault Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech, R5 E-Tech, Alpine A290, and Nissan Micra EV.

While the new Eclipse Cross is not expected to cross the Atlantic, Mitsubishi has confirmed it will launch another electric crossover for North America in the summer of 2026. This one will be slightly compacter and share its underpinnings with the new Nissan Leaf.

This is a developing story and will be updated.