Mitsubishi Motors has announced plans to launch a new all-electric C-segment SUV, the Eclipse Cross, in Europe, with customer deliveries expected to begin at the end of 2025. The model will be produced at Renault’s Douai plant in northern France and is based on the Renault AmpR Medium platform.
The vehicle marks Mitsubishi’s first fully electric launch in Europe since the i-MiEV in 2010, which was the world’s first mass-produced electric car. While Mitsubishi later shifted its focus to plug-in hybrid vehicles, the new Eclipse Cross signals a return to battery-electric vehicles in the region. “I can confirm that Mitsubishi will produce a C-SUV EV for the world on the AmpR Medium platform, of course in Douai, and of course all electric,” Renault CEO Luca de Meo said in 2023.
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The upcoming Eclipse Cross has been entirely redeveloped and bears little resemblance to its previous namesake, which had been available with internal combustion and hybrid drivetrains until production ceased in 2024.
Mitsubishi describes the new model as featuring a “confident and futuristic EV design” shaped under the guidance of its European design studio in Germany. It will showcase the latest evolution of the brand’s ‘Dynamic Shield’ front-end styling.
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The electric SUV will offer two battery options, expected to mirror those used in the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric, which features 60 kWh and 87 kWh packs paired with motors producing either 125 kW or 160 kW. Mitsubishi has yet to confirm exact specifications but has stated that both versions will offer long driving ranges.
In addition to its electric drivetrain, the new Eclipse Cross will come equipped with advanced driver assistance systems and a modern infotainment platform with Google Built-in. The company says these features are designed to ensure safety and convenience for families, both for daily use and extended travel.
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Despite the weakening ties within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, both Mitsubishi and Nissan continue to rely on Renault for European EV production, with Nissan confirming in March that its future Micra EV will also be built at Douai on the AmpR Small platform.
