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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Used from
$31,490 excl. on-roads
7.5
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
10 year
Fuel Efficiency
1.9 - 7.7 L / 100km
About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wears a variation of a famous name, and is designed to slot in between the strong-selling ASX and Outlander in the Mitsubishi range.
A mid-life update gave it a more conventional look, and a plug-in hybrid is available at the top of the range.
Pros
- Torquey engine
- 10-year warranty
- PHEV option
Cons
- Elastic transmission
- Interior is a bit dull
- Tight back seat
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross News
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Reviews
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Price
Exceed
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $39,490 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,990 |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $54,490 |
ES
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $46,990 |
LS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,490 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,990 |
Aspire
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,240 |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $51,240 |
LS Black Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,490 |
XLS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,390 |
XLS PLUS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,640 |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,140 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Specs
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dimensions
1685mm
1805mm
4545mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Luggage space measures 405L, expanding to 1149L with the rear seats folded (1172L in sunroof-equipped models). Mitsubishi quotes figures of 359L and 626L with the seats up and down, respectively, in PHEV models.
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exterior
Even base models wear 18-inch alloy wheels and feature LED daytime running lights, but stepping up to the LS adds LED fog lights and privacy glass.
The XLS Plus features full LED headlights, along with more body-coloured trim highlights on the outside.
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Interior
The Eclipse Cross cabin is a bit funky, not so much in styling flamboyance or in unorthodoxy. In fact, it’s conventional in this regard.
No, it’s the general design and ergonomics that are a bit strange, the front seats propped up high even at their lowest setting, while the steering wheel and driver’s cluster seemingly lumped into your lap.
You quickly acclimatise to it. You just sit so high, the pedals surely a stretch for shorter occupants, though it does afford exceptional forward vision.
Rear viewing, too, is now a bit better because the old split glass hatch, which planted a horizontal frame in your line of sight, has been replaced by a more a sensible and conventional design.
Forward above your head is the switch for the front-half glass roof, but the switch for the rear-half scrim is way behind your head – designed for rear passengers (good) but awkward to access from up front (bad). Then there’s the phone cubby, clearly sized for phones prior to the arrival of Apple’s large current crop that don’t fit, even without a cable connected.
Higher grade Eclipse Crosses get nicer materials in areas, though there’s little premium about what’s used and the blackout theme fails to bring a sense of either richness or lightness that might otherwise bring a bit of joy to the ambience.
The seat trim is reasonably supple, though not of much of it feels convincingly genuine as leather.
The basic climate control display, rudimentary switchgear, that stuck-on audio system label, the rather pointless column-mounted paddles… we griped about some of this stuff in the Aspire and not much extra effort has been invested into lifting the Exceed to help make it feel like a higher-grade flagship.
It’s a similar story with the instrumentation and infotainment, both of which are acceptable but haven’t benefitted from much love, nor do they produce much sense of occasion.
Like up front, the rear seat base is propped up excessively high, which is good for kids but not great for taller adults due to the low-slung ceiling. But legroom is good, toe room exceptional, and it’s roomy enough for long-haul comfort.
Not nearly as commendable is that, despite the fitment of rear seat heating, there are no rear air vents, just a sole 12-volt outlet for device power.
Boot space is a usable 405 litres that expands to 1172L with the 60:40 rear split seatbacks stowed. As a five-seater, the boot offers decent length if not a huge amount of height due to the high-set floor. It packs a space-saver spare under the floor.
With six grades in its range, the tree-topper ought to feel more upmarket and unique than the Exceed. Instead, you be forgiven for guessing it’s decent mid-ranger at best.
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Safety Rating
When the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was tested by ANCAP in 2017, it received a rating of five stars. The PHEV has yet to be tested on its own.
All models received an adult occupant protection score of 97 per cent, child occupant protection score of 78 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 80 per cent and a safety assist score of 58 per cent.
All 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross models come standard with autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning, as well as front, front-side and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag.
All bar the base petrol ES include lane-departure warning, though blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available only in the Aspire and Exceed.
The range-topping Exceed gets something Mitsubishi calls Ultrasonic Mis-acceleration Mitigation System, which is designed to stop the car if you press the accelerator instead of the brake at low speeds.
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Fuel Economy
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross consumes 7.3L/100km on the combined cycle in front-wheel drive models, 7.7L/100km in all-wheel drive models and 1.9L/100km in the PHEV, though the latter is reliant on a charged battery pack.
Electric range in the PHEV is 55km with a fully-charged battery pack.
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | Electric | 1.9 L/100km |
| 1.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
How does the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drive?
Our expert take on Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross drivability.
Though the Eclipse Cross PHEV is built on a version of the last Outlander’s platform, it’s considerably better to drive, while its powertrain still deserves plaudits.
The ride quality is superior to the outgoing Outlander PHEV, with a smooth ride across most surfaces. It feels fairly softly-sprung, though some larger ruts see impacts being transmitted through the cabin which can give the ride a brittle feeling.
The steering has an appropriate amount of weight, but it feels a bit numb and doesn’t inspire confidence. That’s unfortunate, as the car’s S-AWC all-wheel drive system works well at getting power to the ground – as a week’s worth of driving in record wet weather can attest – and handling is competent.
We wouldn’t call the Eclipse Cross fun to drive, but it’s nicely balanced and body roll is fairly well controlled for an SUV.
The best part of the driving experience, however, is easily the powertrain. The Eclipse Cross shifts between petrol and electric power seamlessly. You have to really stomp on the accelerator pedal to experience that trademark CVT rev flare, and only then is the transition between petrol and electric power particularly apparent.
You have the option to select a pure EV mode, otherwise the car will utilise the engine at constant speeds where it’s most efficient. It’s noticeably more electrified than a conventional hybrid, however, with the petrol motor tapped far less frequently.
In the petrol-only car, the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and CVT combo make acceleration linear and mostly effortless, and the Eclipse Cross builds speed deceptively quickly.
At times the CVT’s tendency to hold revs or slur through ‘steps’ is a little droney and annoying, but it gets the job done and doesn’t sound as laboured as some naturally-aspirated rivals.
With all 250Nm available from 2000rpm, the Mitsubishi gives you a slight shove in the back as peak torque comes online, and driving around town is pretty effortless.
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Colours
What colours are available for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Warranty
The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Mitsubishi offers ten years of capped-price servicing.
If you service your Eclipse Cross within the Mitsubishi dealer network, the five-year and 100,000km warranty is increased to 10 years and 200,000km.
The PHEV’s battery is covered for eight years or 160,000km, though the vehicle is covered by the same warranty as the petrol Eclipse Cross.
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs other 5d Suvs to consider
The Eclipse Cross is one of the bigger small SUVs out there, offering more interior space than a Mazda CX-30 or Hyundai Kona. It's also good value, with long standard feature lists across the range.
Should you buy the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross builds on a solid base with more resolved design and more resolved infotainment.
Relative to the small SUV segment, it's one of the larger offerings with one of the most spacious second rows and a big boot, and is one of the few entrants in the class that is as at home on the freeway as putting around the ‘burbs.
It's not huge on excitement, but it's a solid choice.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross FAQs
The cheapest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES that starts from $31,490.
The most expensive Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the Exceed that starts from $55,990.
The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: ES, LS, XLS, LS Black Edition, Aspire, XLS PLUS and Exceed.
The largest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES which measures 1805mm wide, 4545mm in length and sits 1685mm tall.
The most powerful Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES which has 157kW of power from its 2.4L engine.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES which weighs 2430 kg (kerb weight).
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or unleaded.