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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
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs MG ZS Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ASPIRE PHEV (AWD)
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
41L - 55L
275 to 1172 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
10 year
warranty
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10 year
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MSRP
$31,990 - $56,490
$22,990 - $36,990
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
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.
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 157kW | 81kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 140Nm - 465Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
