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.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Mazda CX-5
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2025 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
vs
2025 Mazda
CX-5
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$31,990 - $56,490
$36,740 - $55,150
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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
- Gutsy turbo engine
- Plush interior
- Cheaper than key rivals
Misses
- Very thirsty
- Steep servicing costs
- Gearbox a bit lacklustre
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 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.
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Reviews
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
2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The turbocharged engine in the CX-5 Akera brings a bit more life to Mazda's popular mid-size SUV, but it probably isn't the best choice.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1998 - 2488 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 157kW | 115kW - 170kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 200Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.2 - 100 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
