Mitsubishi revives Eclipse nameplate anew

MANILA: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has brought back the iconic Eclipse nameplate for the third time and turned it into a battery electric vehicle (BEV).

Yes, the Japanese automotive marque revived the iconic name (better known as a two-door coupe) and decided to make it a subcompact sport utility vehicle—with its retail operations beginning in the second half of 2026.

In a statement, the Japanese automaker mentioned that the all-new Eclipse Sportback will be supplied by Nissan Motor on an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) basis.

The company said that as Alliance partners, Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan are “actively pursuing collaboration that strengthens the businesses of both companies through product initiatives that are mutually complementary.”

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Among the efforts that the two have undertaken are the Mitsubishi Motors supplying Nissan with the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid for North America, the Navara for Oceania, and the Livina for the Philippines, while procuring the Versa Van for the Philippine market from Nissan.

“As a further step, Mitsubishi Motors will receive the all-new Eclipse Sportback from Nissan on an OEM basis for the U.S. and Canadian markets,” the firm added.

Further, MMC noted that it will continue to leverage a range of partnerships to expand its product lineup and accelerate efforts to improve profitability.

Vehicle specifications

While MMC has yet to share pertinent bits of information about the model, it has posted a few photos on the company website.

To give it its own identity, the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback wears a distinct front and rear bumper design, front grille, headlights and rear combination lamps, rear gate, as well as D-pillars and wheels along the sides.

However, given that it is expected to be a rebadged version of the third-generation Nissan Leaf, the vehicle will likely be equipped with a three-in-one electric powertrain, which integrates an electric motor, inverter, and reducer into a single unit. This setup, which won the 2025 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award, can dish out:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	214
Peak torque (in Newton-meters)	355

If the all-new Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback would carry over the battery pack fitted in the all-new Nissan Leaf, then the vehicle will have an all-electric range of 487 kilometers and a 150-kilowatt fast-charging feature. 

“The all-new Eclipse Sportback is an electric subcompact SUV that combines sporty styling with strong environmental performance. Designed for a variety of driving needs, it offers practicality across a range of uses, from everyday driving to leisure activities,” MMC said.

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