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 Renault Captur Comparison
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Renault Captur
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
vs
2024 Renault
Captur
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.3
7.8
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Based on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross EXCEED PHEV (AWD)
Based on the Renault Captur INTENS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
48L
317 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$31,490 - $56,490
$33,000 - $39,500
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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- Outdated interior design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
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Boosty turbo'd engine
- Sharp looks, cool colours
- Upmarket cabin presentation
Misses
- DCT can be clumsy at times
- Infotainment is glossy but laggy
- Can get thirsty in town
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
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 Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available in a two-tone finish with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For the rest of the range, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue are free, with single-tone and two-tone metallic paint costing $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 2360 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.4L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 94kW - 110kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5500 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 199Nm - 250Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4500 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 12 | 10.5 | |
