Mitsubishi to Present Its Renault Scenic Clone in September
This page is translated from the original post "Mitsubishi présentera son clone du Renault Scenic en septembre" in French.
- 14/05/2025 8:39
Mitsubishi Motors has confirmed the upcoming debut in September of its 100% electric SUV, the Eclipse Cross.
Scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, this all-electric Mitsubishi will target the highly competitive European C-SUV segment, with a long-range version available from launch, followed by a mid-range variant in 2026.
However, this electric Eclipse Cross will not be an original Mitsubishi creation. It will, in fact, be a rebadged Renault Scénic, produced at Renault Group’s ElectriCity factory in Douai. This partnership illustrates Mitsubishi’s strategy to reduce costs by relying on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance to expand its lineup in Europe.
The Eclipse Cross will complete a product offensive that includes the new Outlander PHEV, scheduled for spring 2025, and the Grandis, a petrol/hybrid SUV expected in July.
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With this model, Mitsubishi makes its return to the European electric vehicle market, a segment abandoned since the i-MiEV in 2010. However, ambitions remain modest, as the vehicle is largely based on the Renault Scénic platform and technologies. In addition to a slightly modified appearance thanks to the « Dynamic Shield » design identity, the Eclipse Cross will offer features shared with its Renault counterpart, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and an infotainment system integrated with Google.
This SUV will offer two types of batteries: a long-range version by late 2025, and a mid-range option in 2026. Mitsubishi aims to attract family customers with a versatile interior and technological solutions suited for daily commutes and weekend getaways.
This rebadging approach raises questions about Mitsubishi’s own identity and innovation in the European market. While other manufacturers develop their own platforms, Mitsubishi is taking a pragmatic approach but may struggle to convince in the face of increasingly fierce competition.
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