The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets an upgrade with two new batteries and up to 650 km of range.

Following the update to the Renault Scénic, it was only a matter of time before its twin, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, received an upgrade as well. And indeed, this compact SUV has been equipped with two new batteries: one LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery of 67 kWh and another NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) battery of 89 kWh.

With the LFP battery, the Eclipse Cross claims a WLTP range of 472 km. It can be charged at up to 165 kW DC, reaching 80% charge in about 24 minutes from 15%. With the NCM battery, Mitsubishi’s largest electric vehicle achieves a WLTP range of 650 km. It charges 9 minutes faster than the previous 87 kWh NCM battery, reaching 80% charge in 28 minutes at a peak charging rate of 150 kW.

In both cases, the engine will be the same: a 220 HP (162 kW) unit that drives the front wheels. We can expect that other improvements seen in the Scénic will also make their way to the Eclipse Cross. The French model has received, among other things, an improved adaptive cruise control capable of providing a more detailed analysis of the surroundings and traffic conditions.

The Multi Target function can monitor multiple vehicles at once to identify those that are accelerating or decelerating, which should result in smoother driving in heavy traffic. On the other hand, the predictive eco-driving function can anticipate roundabouts, curves, and intersections. The Multi-Sense system has also gained a new driving mode (Smart) that intelligently switches between the other three available modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport).

The Renault Scénic and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross are essentially the same car.

All versions of the Renault Scénic come equipped with a driver monitoring system using a camera. In addition to detecting fatigue or distractions, it is also used to provide personalized greetings and automatically adjust the driving position, multimedia system, ambient lighting, etc. Finally, the wireless smartphone charger now features ventilation (standard Qi2 or MagSafe).

Currently, most of the models sold by Mitsubishi in Europe are Renault vehicles with rebranded names: the Colt is based on the Clio, the ASX on the Captur, and the Grandis on the Symbioz. Although it seems likely that the Colt will disappear in the short term without a replacement due to its reliance on the older Clio model, no successor has been announced yet.

There were rumors at one point that the next Mitsubishi Colt might be based on the Renault 5; however, nothing has been confirmed as of now. The R5 already has two competitors, the Alpine A290 and Nissan Micra, with the Ford Fiesta joining them in 2028. Like the other three, it will be produced at the French plant in Douai.

Source | ecomento