I read somewhere that the design was supposed to look like a cat pouncing.
Here is the scoop---> This year's Detroit show is a Luddite's worst nightmare, and Mitsubishi did its part to cause Neanderthals to panic. The Eclipse Concept-E features an exterior shape and all-wheel-drive configuration reminiscent of Eclipses past, while its E-Boost hybrid system contributes power: Front wheels are propelled by a 3.8-liter 200-hp V6, rears by an electric motor that delivers uninterrupted drive, even during gearshifts, for a combined output of 470 hp. There is multilink suspension at all four corners, with the rear setup lifted straight from the Lancer Evolution. If this preview is any indication, the fourth-gen Eclipse can't arrive soon enough.