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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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2024 Kia Seltos Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Kia Seltos
2023 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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2024 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.3
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Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED PHEV (AWD)
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,490 - $54,490
$29,850 - $45,270
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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- Outdated interior design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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drives sweetly
- Big and practical boot
- Front and rear USB connectivity
Misses
- Interior is built to a price
- Still no adaptive cruise control
- Intrusive safety tech
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.
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | 10 - 12.5 | |
