7.7
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV review
There aren't any other plug-in hybrid small SUVs available at this price point, but the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is showing its age.
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Max Davies
2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2024 Volkswagen T-Roc Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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2023 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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2024 Volkswagen
T-Roc
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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 ASPIRE PHEV (AWD)
Based on the Volkswagen T-Roc 140TSI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
50L - 55L
315 to 440 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$31,490 - $54,490
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CarExpert's Take
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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Surprisingly quick
- Agile, sporty handling
- Strong boot for size
Misses
- Cheap interior materials
- Increased road noise
- Borderline too expensive
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)
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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 following colours come at no extra cost:
- Ascot Grey (CityLife)
- Pure White
The following colours cost $700:
- Deep Black Pearl
- Indium Grey
- Petroleum Blue (CityLife, Style)
- Ravenna Blue (Style)
- Pyrite Silver (Style, R-Line, R )
The following colours cost $900:
- Kings Red (Style, R-Line)
- Lapiz Blue (R-Line)
All paint options for the 2024 T-Roc R come at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 1.5L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 110kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 4200 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | 10.5 - 11.7 | |
