MITSUBISHI’S Audi TT rival, called the Eclipse, could go on sale in UK showrooms from next year.

The Japanese carmaker wants to bring both the 2+2 coupe and convertible over from the US and has placed one of each with a specialist company to convert them to right-hand drive.

Prices could start at £22,000 for a 2.4-litre coupe and £30,000 for the V6 cabrio.