2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Aspire v Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport comparison
The updated Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has had a growth spurt, putting it up against the enduringly popular Mazda CX-5.
Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2025 Mazda
CX-5
vs
2025 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$36,740 - $55,150
$31,990 - $56,490
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Confident on-road behaviour
- Spacious rear seats and boot
- Potential to be a bargain buy
Misses
- Old, uninviting interior
- Shortish EV-only range
- Thirsty when battery runs out
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
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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7.7
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.4L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 110kW - 157kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
