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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross price and specs: Updates, new special edition
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets some extra kit and a new special edition for 2023, but prices are also up on most models.
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
New from
$30,600 excl. on-roads
7.6
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
1.9-7.7 L / 100KM
About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the YB MY23 generation, starting from $30,600 MLRP for the ES (2WD) and topping out at $54,900 for the EXCEED PHEV (AWD).
There are 32 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Eclipse Cross is built in Japan and is available with 1.5L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission Auto 8 Speed transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Eclipse Cross is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Torquey engine
- 10-year warranty
- PHEV option
Cons
- Elastic transmission
- Interior is a bit dull
- Tight back seat
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Rating
Mitsubishi ASX
Entry-level
Audi RSQ3
Best in class
Overall rating
7.6
7.3
8.6
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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ES (2WD) | $31,100 | $31,100 |
| LS (2WD) | $33,800 | $33,800 |
| BLACK EDITION (2WD) | $34,500 | $34,500 |
| ASPIRE (2WD) | $35,900 | $35,900 |
| LS (AWD) | $36,200 | $36,200 |
| EXCEED (2WD) | $39,800 | $39,800 |
| EXCEED (AWD) | $42,300 | $42,300 |
| ES PHEV (AWD) | $46,400 | $46,400 |
| ASPIRE PHEV (AWD) | $50,300 | $50,300 |
| EXCEED PHEV (AWD) | $54,900 | $54,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASPIRE (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| ASPIRE PHEV | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
| ASPIRE PHEV (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
| BLACK EDITION (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| ES (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| ES PHEV | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
| ES PHEV (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
| EXCEED (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| EXCEED (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.7 |
| EXCEED PHEV | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
| EXCEED PHEV (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL/ELECTRIC | 1.9 |
| LS (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| LS (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.7 |
| LS BLACK EDITION (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| XLS (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| XLS PLUS (2WD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.3 |
| XLS PLUS (AWD) | UNLEADED PETROL | 7.7 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
All Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
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 Options
Options list for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross variants on the official website, and within the official Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross specifications page.
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 SUV's 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 (2WD) that starts from $30,600.
The most expensive Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the EXCEED PHEV (AWD) that starts from $54,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is 1600Kg offered by the following variants
- ES (2WD)
- LS (2WD)
- LS BLACK EDITION (2WD)
- BLACK EDITION (2WD)
- XLS (2WD)
- ASPIRE (2WD)
- LS (AWD)
- XLS PLUS (2WD)
- EXCEED (2WD)
- XLS PLUS (AWD)
- EXCEED (AWD)
The largest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES (2WD) which measures 1805mm wide, 4545mm in length and sits 1685mm tall.
The most powerful Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES (2WD) which has 110kW of power from its 1.5L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the ES PHEV (AWD) which weighs 2430 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| ES PHEV (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ES PHEV (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ES PHEV | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASPIRE PHEV (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASPIRE PHEV (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ASPIRE PHEV | unleaded petrol/electric |
| EXCEED PHEV (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| EXCEED PHEV | unleaded petrol/electric |
| EXCEED PHEV (AWD) | unleaded petrol/electric |
| ES (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| ES (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| ES (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS BLACK EDITION (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| BLACK EDITION (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| XLS (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| ASPIRE (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ASPIRE (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| LS (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| ASPIRE (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| XLS PLUS (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| EXCEED (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| EXCEED (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| EXCEED (2WD) | unleaded petrol |
| XLS PLUS (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| EXCEED (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| EXCEED (AWD) | unleaded petrol |
| EXCEED (AWD) | unleaded petrol |