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The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback is coming to British Columbia, and it marks a genuine shift for the brand. Mitsubishi has confirmed the first images and name of an all-new fully electric SUV, built on the next-generation Nissan LEAF platform through the Mitsubishi-Nissan Alliance partnership.
This is not a rebadge. The Eclipse Sportback gets its own identity: a distinct front and rear, unique lighting, alloy wheels, and the Triple Diamond badge front and centre.
What Mitsubishi Has Confirmed
The 2027 Eclipse Sportback is a battery-electric, subcompact SUV. It is built on the next-generation Nissan LEAF platform, sourced through the Alliance partnership with Nissan Motor Co. That foundation gives Mitsubishi a proven electric base to build from, while the Eclipse Sportback adds its own exterior language.
Confirmed design details include:
- Unique front and rear fascias that echo Mitsubishi’s global lineup
- Distinct front and rear lighting signatures that set it apart from the LEAF
- Striking alloy wheels with a sporty design
- Iconic Triple Diamond branding on the nose
The Eclipse name itself carries history: it first appeared in the North American market in 1990. The Sportback revival carries that nameplate into an all-electric era.
Key Specs Overview
The confirmed facts at this stage are structural, not technical. Mitsubishi has released first images and the vehicle name; powertrain specifics are not yet part of the official release.
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Detail |
Confirmed |
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Model Year |
2027 |
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Body Type |
Subcompact SUV |
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Powertrain |
Fully electric (BEV) |
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Platform |
Next-generation Nissan LEAF |
More technical details, including range, battery capacity, and motor output, will follow in Mitsubishi’s forthcoming announcements.
What British Columbia Shoppers Should Know Now
The Eclipse Sportback fits squarely into the growing electric subcompact SUV segment, and its Alliance-sourced platform means it arrives with genuine EV engineering behind it. Mitsubishi has a longer EV track record than many shoppers realize: the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, went on sale in Canada in late 2011, followed by the Outlander PHEV in 2018.
The Eclipse Sportback is also a direct expression of Mitsubishi’s Momentum 2030 plan, which commits the brand to at least one new or significantly revised vehicle per year through fiscal 2030. The Sportback leads that charge for 2026, with an all-new rugged Outlander derivative to follow in early 2027.
For BC drivers weighing an EV purchase, the confirmed platform and body style give a clear picture of what this vehicle is: a purpose-built electric SUV with Mitsubishi’s own exterior design, not a fleet carryover.
When to Expect the Eclipse Sportback
Mitsubishi has confirmed the Eclipse Sportback will go on sale in late summer or early fall 2026 as a 2027 model. Pricing and the full technical specification will be released closer to that window. Trim structure and feature lists are part of the upcoming announcement.
With 98 Mitsubishi dealerships across Canada, the rollout will reach British Columbia through the national dealer network. Victoria Mitsubishi will carry the Eclipse Sportback once it arrives at Canadian dealerships.
The Eclipse Sportback Arrives with a Clear Purpose
The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback enters the Canadian market as a fully electric subcompact SUV with a distinct identity, an Alliance-backed platform, and a brand electrification story that stretches back decades. The confirmed details point to a vehicle built to stand on its own, not simply shadow the LEAF it shares underpinnings with.
Visit Victoria Mitsubishi in Victoria, BC to learn more about the 2027 Eclipse Sportback and be among the first to get the details as they arrive.
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