2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Starts at $39,740, One Trim Only

Mitsubishi announced official pricing for the 2027 Eclipse Sportback on Tuesday. The compact electric car goes on sale this month starting at $39,740, including a $1,995 destination charge. That puts it well above the Nissan Leaf twin it shares a platform with, which starts at $31,565 for the base S+ trim, Jalopnik reports.

However, the comparison isn't apples to apples. The Eclipse Sportback is offered in just one loaded trim, while the Leaf comes in three: S+, SV+ at $35,805, and Platinum+ at $40,565. The Mitsubishi's sole variant is roughly the equivalent of the top-tier Leaf Platinum+, Jalopnik said.

The Eclipse Sportback does have one optional extra: a $2,600 Technology Package. That adds a 10-speaker Bose sound system, a hands-free power liftgate, roof rails, and a panoramic sunroof with two-section electrochromic dimming. Interestingly, all four of those features are standard on the Leaf Platinum+, which would cost less than a Technology Package-equipped Eclipse by $1,775, Jalopnik notes.

Full specs and driving impressions are still to come, but both vehicles share a 75-kWh battery and a single front-axle motor producing 214 horsepower. Mitsubishi quotes "up to" 282 miles of range. The Leaf gets 303 miles in S+ form, 288 miles as the SV+, and 259 miles for the Platinum+. Assuming the Eclipse is most comparable to the Platinum+, the extra $1,775 might buy an additional 23 miles compared with that Leaf trim, Jalopnik suggests.

For buyers who prefer a single well-equipped trim and don't want to sort through options, the Eclipse Sportback offers a straightforward choice. But those comparing it directly with the Leaf will find the Leaf Platinum+ packs more standard features for a lower price.

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