Overview
- Mitsubishi announced Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the 2027 Eclipse Sportback as an all‑electric compact Sportback that will arrive in North America in the second half of 2026.
- The company confirmed the Eclipse Sportback is sourced from Alliance partner Nissan and built on the next‑generation Nissan LEAF platform while sporting unique front and rear fascias, lighting signatures, alloy wheels and Triple Diamond badging.
- Mitsubishi has not released technical specifications, final pricing or an exact on‑sale date and says it will publish those details closer to launch.
- Multiple outlets report the Eclipse is likely to share the Leaf's mechanicals — including a 75 kWh battery, front‑motor layout and long‑range figures — but those figures remain unconfirmed by Mitsubishi.
- The move illustrates a wider industry trend of platform sharing to cut costs and speed product launches and could help Mitsubishi rebuild its dealer network and offer a lower‑cost EV option, with an Outlander‑based rugged derivative planned for early 2027.