2017 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross revealed

Mitsubishi has revealed details of its sportiest SUV, the Eclipse Cross, ahead of its official debut at next week's Geneva motor show.

The Japanese brand is set to fill a gap in its soft-roader portfolio between the baby ASX and mid-sized Outlander with the Eclipse Cross, which is due to go on-sale in Australia early in 2018.

It has released a host of official images showcasing the car's sharp-edged styling and swoopy-roofed profile, as well as limited technical information that confirms it will be offered with a new-generation 1.5-litre petrol four cylinder engine or the company's existing 2.2-litre turbo diesel.

It has yet to reveal final power outputs for both engines, but said both will feature an electronically-controlled all-wheel drive transmission as well the company's Super All-Wheel Control vehicle dynamics system. The petrol engine will be hooked-up to a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) with eight pre-set gear ratios while the turbo diesel will have an conventional torque-converter automatic with eight gears.

It says a stronger body and a three-point strut tower brace improves overall rigidity and ensures the Eclipse Cross has a dynamic driving character to match its butch exterior styling.

The cockpit also features Mitsubishi's latest infotainment system with a tablet-like multimedia screen featuring Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring and a touch pad mounted in the centre console to control its functions. The Eclipse Cross also features a head-up display.

More details on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be revealed at the Geneva motor show next week.

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