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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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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Kia Cerato Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Kia Cerato
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2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
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City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,490 - $56,490
$27,060 - $36,860
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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- Outdated interior design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
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
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.
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.4L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | 10 - 10.3 | |
