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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Matt Campbell
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Mercedes-Benz EQB Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Mercedes-Benz EQB
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQB
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.3
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Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED PHEV (AWD)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$31,490 - $56,490
$87,734 - $106,155
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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- Outdated interior design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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Added punch, grip of dual-motor drivetrain...
- ... while remaining comfortable and refined
- Retains the GLB's spacious cabin
Misses
- No seven-seat option in this spec
- Real-world driving range isn't enough
- Very pricey, off the pace in several metrics
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)
- AMG Leather - Black (+$1,900)
- Interior Wood Trim (+$600)
- Interior Wood Trim - Alternate Pricing (+$300)
- Magno Paint (+$3,300)
- Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Gen 1.5 - Type 2 AC (+$1,709)
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.
Polar White and Night Black are the standard exterior colours, with the following optional:
- Denim Blue metallic
- Rosé Gold metallic
- Digital White metallic
- Iridium Silver metallic
- Mountain Grey metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno
The EQB 250 and EQB 350 comes standard with black interiors, though a Macchiato Beige/black interior is optional on the EQB 250, while Edition 1 models come with a Neva Grey and Cyber Cut blue interior.
Spiral-look interior trim elements are standard, with open-pore wood tri moptional
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.4L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 140kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 385Nm - 520Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | - | |
