7.3
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV review
Increasing competition and an ageing design mean the Eclipse Cross Exceed Plug-in Hybrid EV isn’t as appealing as new rivals.
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Matt Campbell
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2024 Kia Niro Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Kia Niro
2023 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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2024 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED PHEV (AWD)
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,490 - $54,490
$45,000 - $72,360
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
- Smooth transition between power sources
- No interruptive safety tech
Misses
- Outdated interior design
- Slower charging than other PHEVs
- Dull to drive
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 1.5L | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 144Nm - 255Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | 14 | |
