Mitsubishi has set a surprisingly steep starting price for its new 2027 Eclipse Sportback. The electric crossover will start at $37,745 before destination, making it $7,755 more expensive than the related 2026 Nissan Leaf. Mitsubishi is also charging a higher delivery fee.
Here's what to know
Buyers will get one version of the 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback. That trim carries a $37,745 starting price and a $1,995 destination fee, according to Carscoops. The 2026 Nissan Leaf it is based on opens at $29,990 and has a lower $1,575 delivery charge.
Under the skin, the two EVs are very similar, with the Eclipse intended to be a higher-end version. The Eclipse Sportback uses a 75-kilowatt-hour battery pack and a single electric motor rated at 214 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque. Mitsubishi said the setup delivers an estimated 282 miles of range on a full charge.
So the extra money doesn't buy more driving distance. The Eclipse Sportback's estimated 282-mile range falls short of the Leaf's maximum 303 miles. Instead, Mitsubishi appears to be emphasizing standard equipment, including LED lighting, flush-mounted door handles, exclusive 18-inch wheels, and black synthetic leather seating with heating for both rows.
More background
Much of the Eclipse Sportback's interior is shared with the Leaf, with little beyond badge changes. Inside, drivers get twin 14.3-inch displays, one for instruments and one for infotainment, along with a six-speaker stereo system.
The visual changes are fairly minor despite the higher price. Mitsubishi has fitted different bumpers and a distinct grille, but the vehicle remains fundamentally a badge-engineered version of Nissan's electric crossover.
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One major option package is available. The $2,600 Technology Package includes roof rails and a hands-free power liftgate, along with a 10-speaker Bose audio system. It also adds a panoramic glass roof that switches between clear and opaque with one tap.
What's being done?
Both the Leaf and the Eclipse Sportback come with CCS and NACS ports, an unusual setup that gives owners access to more than one charging network.
The CCS port handles Level 1 and Level 2 charging, while DC fast charging runs through the Tesla-style NACS connector located on the passenger side near the front. That means Eclipse Sportback owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers.
Mitsubishi said the EV can accept up to 150 kilowatts on a DC fast charger, enough for a roughly 35-minute session from 10% to 80%.
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