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2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 (2019) Review
Fast Facts
Price: R399 995 (March 2019)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Fuel economy: 7.9 L/100 km (claimed)
Power/Torque: 110 kW/198 Nm
Pricing & Warranty
The range starts at R399 995 for the front-wheel-drive derivative tested here, while the all-wheel-drive version commands a R50 000 premium. The vehicle comes standard with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 R399 995
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 AWD R449 995
Verdict
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross took a while to reach our market, but it has proved a pleasant surprise. It gets the basics right and represents a compelling value proposition. Coming in under the R400 000 barrier has meant that newcomer from Mitsubishi substantially undercuts its competition by some margin, with the equivalent Mazda CX-5 retailing for R410 500 and the Hyundai Tucson for R433 900.
It's a refreshingly honest vehicle that has great on-road manners and, with 180 mm of ground clearance, is suitable for traversing gravel routes. Want the reassurance of all-wheel drive? Well, the next derivative in the Eclipse Cross portfolio will have you covered. The Eclipse Cross is also the first vehicle from the Japanese brand to boast a digitally-connected interface that offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
If we had any gripes other than the lack of engine diversity in the model range and the shallow load bay, it would be the rear headroom, which isn't the best for taller adults (by virtue of that fashionable sloping roofline). Other than that, the newcomer from Mitsubishi is a good middle-of-the-road compact crossover that's unlikely to disappoint, thanks mostly to its good levels of comfort and refinement.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-20-2019-review/46331/
Fast Facts
Price: R399 995 (March 2019)
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol
Gearbox: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Fuel economy: 7.9 L/100 km (claimed)
Power/Torque: 110 kW/198 Nm
Pricing & Warranty
The range starts at R399 995 for the front-wheel-drive derivative tested here, while the all-wheel-drive version commands a R50 000 premium. The vehicle comes standard with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 R399 995
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2.0 AWD R449 995
Verdict
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross took a while to reach our market, but it has proved a pleasant surprise. It gets the basics right and represents a compelling value proposition. Coming in under the R400 000 barrier has meant that newcomer from Mitsubishi substantially undercuts its competition by some margin, with the equivalent Mazda CX-5 retailing for R410 500 and the Hyundai Tucson for R433 900.
It's a refreshingly honest vehicle that has great on-road manners and, with 180 mm of ground clearance, is suitable for traversing gravel routes. Want the reassurance of all-wheel drive? Well, the next derivative in the Eclipse Cross portfolio will have you covered. The Eclipse Cross is also the first vehicle from the Japanese brand to boast a digitally-connected interface that offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.
If we had any gripes other than the lack of engine diversity in the model range and the shallow load bay, it would be the rear headroom, which isn't the best for taller adults (by virtue of that fashionable sloping roofline). Other than that, the newcomer from Mitsubishi is a good middle-of-the-road compact crossover that's unlikely to disappoint, thanks mostly to its good levels of comfort and refinement.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-20-2019-review/46331/
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Juliet drives the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Tested: Mitsubishi's is good, but does it it shine?
It's surely a sign of the SUV-obsessed times that nameplates previously reserved for coupes are now finding their way on to the boot lids of high-riding family haulers.
First the Mitsubishi Eclipse and soon the Ford Puma.
The Eclipse was, for the record, a mid-sized coupe that was sold in various overseas markets in three generations between 1990 and 2012.
It also earned some degree of fame in the original The Fast and The Furious movie, where it was driven by none other than Paul Walker.
Some Eclipse fans are grumpy about the badge now adoring a crossover, but Mitsubishi SA need not worry about that because South Africans never really got to know the original Eclipse coupes.
Not only does the new Eclipse Cross enjoy a clean slate in SA, but it also adds some serious flavour to Mitsubishi’s local SUV line-up, while giving the importer a serious rival to sportier compact crossovers such as the Toyota CH-R and Nissan Qashqai.
VERDICT
Solid, agile, distinctive, feature-loaded and well priced, there is a lot to like about the Eclipse Cross, but just make sure you can live with the smaller than average boot and the less than gutsy performance. This vehicle is simply begging for a turbo engine. We’re sure Paul would have agreed.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...e-cross-is-good-but-does-it-it-shine-23407430
It's surely a sign of the SUV-obsessed times that nameplates previously reserved for coupes are now finding their way on to the boot lids of high-riding family haulers.
First the Mitsubishi Eclipse and soon the Ford Puma.
The Eclipse was, for the record, a mid-sized coupe that was sold in various overseas markets in three generations between 1990 and 2012.
It also earned some degree of fame in the original The Fast and The Furious movie, where it was driven by none other than Paul Walker.
Some Eclipse fans are grumpy about the badge now adoring a crossover, but Mitsubishi SA need not worry about that because South Africans never really got to know the original Eclipse coupes.
Not only does the new Eclipse Cross enjoy a clean slate in SA, but it also adds some serious flavour to Mitsubishi’s local SUV line-up, while giving the importer a serious rival to sportier compact crossovers such as the Toyota CH-R and Nissan Qashqai.
VERDICT
Solid, agile, distinctive, feature-loaded and well priced, there is a lot to like about the Eclipse Cross, but just make sure you can live with the smaller than average boot and the less than gutsy performance. This vehicle is simply begging for a turbo engine. We’re sure Paul would have agreed.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...e-cross-is-good-but-does-it-it-shine-23407430
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Pricing! Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross handed turbo power in South Africa
Since the arrival of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa in February 2019, the range has comprised two naturally aspirated variants. But now the Japanese firm’s local arm has quietly added a new turbocharged derivative to the line-up.
Slotting in at the very top of the Eclipse Cross line-up, the front-driven 1,5T GLS is priced at R459 995, some R10 000 more than the 2,0 GLS AWD variant and R50 000 more than the 2,0 GLS derivative. As with these two other models, drive in the 1,5T GLS is channelled via a continuously variable transmission.
While the older naturally aspirated 2,0-litre engine generates 110 kW and 198 N.m (the latter available at 4 200 r/min), the new 1,5-litre turbopetrol four-pot offers the same peak power but a mite lower in the rev range (at 5 500 r/min). Peak torque for the new engine, meanwhile, is listed as a healthier 250 N.m, which is spread between 2 000 and 3 500 r/min.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-m...pse-cross-handed-turbo-power-in-south-africa/
Since the arrival of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa in February 2019, the range has comprised two naturally aspirated variants. But now the Japanese firm’s local arm has quietly added a new turbocharged derivative to the line-up.
Slotting in at the very top of the Eclipse Cross line-up, the front-driven 1,5T GLS is priced at R459 995, some R10 000 more than the 2,0 GLS AWD variant and R50 000 more than the 2,0 GLS derivative. As with these two other models, drive in the 1,5T GLS is channelled via a continuously variable transmission.
While the older naturally aspirated 2,0-litre engine generates 110 kW and 198 N.m (the latter available at 4 200 r/min), the new 1,5-litre turbopetrol four-pot offers the same peak power but a mite lower in the rev range (at 5 500 r/min). Peak torque for the new engine, meanwhile, is listed as a healthier 250 N.m, which is spread between 2 000 and 3 500 r/min.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-m...pse-cross-handed-turbo-power-in-south-africa/
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets the boost it needs with 1.5T motor
After spending some time with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross after its launch a year ago, we concluded that it was an interesting and quirky alternative that just needed a better engine. And now that improved motor has arrived in the form of a 1.5-litre turbopetrol unit.
The Eclipse Cross 1.5T is only available in front-wheel-drive format, priced at R459 995, which makes it just R10 000 more expensive than the 2-litre all-wheel-drive derivative and exactly 50 grand dearer than the 2.0 2WD base model.
The 1.5-litre direct injection turbopetrol engine has the same 110kW power output as the 2-litre normally aspirated motor, but there is significantly more torque (250Nm versus 198Nm) and of course there is also that all-important altitude compensation that comes with a blower. As you’d expect the 1.5T is quite a bit faster off the mark, with Mitsubishi claiming a 0-100km/h sprint time of just under nine seconds, versus 12.1s for the normally aspirated model.
PRICES
Eclipse Cross 2.0 CVT (2WD) – R409 995
Eclipse Cross 2.0 CVT (AWD) – R449 995
Eclipse Cross 1.5T CVT (2WD) – R459 995
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After spending some time with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross after its launch a year ago, we concluded that it was an interesting and quirky alternative that just needed a better engine. And now that improved motor has arrived in the form of a 1.5-litre turbopetrol unit.
The Eclipse Cross 1.5T is only available in front-wheel-drive format, priced at R459 995, which makes it just R10 000 more expensive than the 2-litre all-wheel-drive derivative and exactly 50 grand dearer than the 2.0 2WD base model.
The 1.5-litre direct injection turbopetrol engine has the same 110kW power output as the 2-litre normally aspirated motor, but there is significantly more torque (250Nm versus 198Nm) and of course there is also that all-important altitude compensation that comes with a blower. As you’d expect the 1.5T is quite a bit faster off the mark, with Mitsubishi claiming a 0-100km/h sprint time of just under nine seconds, versus 12.1s for the normally aspirated model.
PRICES
Eclipse Cross 2.0 CVT (2WD) – R409 995
Eclipse Cross 2.0 CVT (AWD) – R449 995
Eclipse Cross 1.5T CVT (2WD) – R459 995
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets the boost it needs with 1.5T motor
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is now available with a more powerful engine in South Africa. Here's what you get for your money:
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo (2020) Spec & Price
Mitsubishi has launched its eagerly-anticipated turbocharged derivative of the Eclipse Cross. Here's how much the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo costs as well as some detailed specifications.
When Mitsubishi launched its Eclipse Cross back in February 2019, it was quick to point out that we'd have to wait for the most potent engine. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder packs 110 kW and 250 Nm, mated to a CVT.
The Japanese brand claims a 0-100 kph time of under 9 seconds in Sport mode and thanks to some built-in CVT steps, the driver is given that DCT feeling through the steering wheel paddles. It's also said to be pretty efficient, with a claim of 7.7 L/100 km.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Price in South Africa (February 2020)
The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5T comes with a warranty of 3 years or 100 000 km, a 5-year / 90 000 km service plan and 5-year / unlimited mileage roadside assistance.
Eclipse Cross 2.0L CVT (two-wheel drive) R409 995
Eclipse Cross 2.0L CVT (AWD) R449 995
Eclipse Cross 1.5 T CVT (two-wheel drive) R459 995
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Mitsubishi has launched its eagerly-anticipated turbocharged derivative of the Eclipse Cross. Here's how much the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo costs as well as some detailed specifications.
When Mitsubishi launched its Eclipse Cross back in February 2019, it was quick to point out that we'd have to wait for the most potent engine. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder packs 110 kW and 250 Nm, mated to a CVT.
The Japanese brand claims a 0-100 kph time of under 9 seconds in Sport mode and thanks to some built-in CVT steps, the driver is given that DCT feeling through the steering wheel paddles. It's also said to be pretty efficient, with a claim of 7.7 L/100 km.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Price in South Africa (February 2020)
The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5T comes with a warranty of 3 years or 100 000 km, a 5-year / 90 000 km service plan and 5-year / unlimited mileage roadside assistance.
Eclipse Cross 2.0L CVT (two-wheel drive) R409 995
Eclipse Cross 2.0L CVT (AWD) R449 995
Eclipse Cross 1.5 T CVT (two-wheel drive) R459 995
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo (2020) Spec & Price
Mitsubishi has launched its eagerly-anticipated turbocharged derivative of the Eclipse Cross. Here's how much the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo costs as well as some detailed specifications. When Mitsubishi launched its Eclipse Cross back in February 2019, it was quick to point out that...
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Mitsubishi adds new turbo model to boost Eclipse Cross range in SA
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Mitsubishi adds new turbo model to boost Eclipse Cross range in SA | Life
Mitsubishi has added a new turbocharged model to its Eclipse Cross range, approximately one year after it launched the SUV locally.
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RoadTrip | Visiting the 'J-Cubs' with an Eclipse Cross Turbo
Our vehicle: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo GLS CVT 4×2
• Engine Transverse inline-four direct injection petrol-turbo
• Displacement 1499cc
• Maximum power 110kW @ 5500rpm
• Maximum torque 250Nm @ 3500rpm
• Transmission six-speed CVT (eight-step Sport mode)
• 0-100 km/h 9.3 seconds
• Top speed 200km/h
• Luggage space 341L
• Ground clearance 180mm
• Consumption 7.7-litres/100km (manufacturer's claim)
• CO2 emissions 174g/km
• Base cost R459 995
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Our vehicle: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo GLS CVT 4×2
• Engine Transverse inline-four direct injection petrol-turbo
• Displacement 1499cc
• Maximum power 110kW @ 5500rpm
• Maximum torque 250Nm @ 3500rpm
• Transmission six-speed CVT (eight-step Sport mode)
• 0-100 km/h 9.3 seconds
• Top speed 200km/h
• Luggage space 341L
• Ground clearance 180mm
• Consumption 7.7-litres/100km (manufacturer's claim)
• CO2 emissions 174g/km
• Base cost R459 995
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Juliet drives the Eclipse Cross Turbo
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Ignition GT review of the Eclipse Cross Turbo
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AutoTrader SA review of the Eclipse Cross 1.5T GLS
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo GLS (2020) Review
Fast Facts:
Price: R459 995 (June 2020)
Engine: 1.5-litre turbodiesel
Power/Torque: 110 kW/250 Nm
Transmission: CVT
Fuel consumption: 7.7 L/100 km (claimed)
Boot capacity: 378-1159 litres
Pricing and warranty
The Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo GLS costs R459 995. It comes with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty, a 5-year/90 000 km service plan and 5-year/unlimited km roadside assistance.
Verdict
If you've had your eye on the Eclipse Cross for a while, but were waiting for this engine to become available, well, it's arguably been worth the wait. Not only is the new powerplant punchier and more responsive than the 2.0-litre, but it's lighter on fuel. It costs R10k more than the all-wheel-drive version of its naturally-aspirated sibling and a full R50 000 more than the front-wheel-drive 2.0 GLS, but in our opinion, it offers a more flexible and satisfying driving experience by comparison. The 1.5 Turbo GLS sits at the upper end of the compact family car market – in the territory of (larger) entry-level family cars – but, in its defence, its standard specification is more comprehensive.
The Mitsubishi's design won't be to everyone's taste, but, like its recently introduced Kia Seltos rival, the Eclipse Cross offers nonconformist appeal. Its performance is willing, yet frugal, it's well made and reasonably refined, plus it's well specified. If the limited luggage capacity is not a deal-breaker, consider adding this vehicle to your shortlist.
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Fast Facts:
Price: R459 995 (June 2020)
Engine: 1.5-litre turbodiesel
Power/Torque: 110 kW/250 Nm
Transmission: CVT
Fuel consumption: 7.7 L/100 km (claimed)
Boot capacity: 378-1159 litres
Pricing and warranty
The Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo GLS costs R459 995. It comes with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty, a 5-year/90 000 km service plan and 5-year/unlimited km roadside assistance.
Verdict
If you've had your eye on the Eclipse Cross for a while, but were waiting for this engine to become available, well, it's arguably been worth the wait. Not only is the new powerplant punchier and more responsive than the 2.0-litre, but it's lighter on fuel. It costs R10k more than the all-wheel-drive version of its naturally-aspirated sibling and a full R50 000 more than the front-wheel-drive 2.0 GLS, but in our opinion, it offers a more flexible and satisfying driving experience by comparison. The 1.5 Turbo GLS sits at the upper end of the compact family car market – in the territory of (larger) entry-level family cars – but, in its defence, its standard specification is more comprehensive.
The Mitsubishi's design won't be to everyone's taste, but, like its recently introduced Kia Seltos rival, the Eclipse Cross offers nonconformist appeal. Its performance is willing, yet frugal, it's well made and reasonably refined, plus it's well specified. If the limited luggage capacity is not a deal-breaker, consider adding this vehicle to your shortlist.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 Turbo GLS (2020) Review
Mitsubishi has finally installed a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine in its angularly-styled Eclipse Cross. We were pleasantly surprised by the naturally-aspirated derivative of the Japanese compact family car, so does a punchier powertrain make it an even stronger proposition? We like: Great...
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Tested: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross now has the engine it always deserved
VERDICT
With the launch of the 1.5 Turbo model, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received the heart transplant that it always deserved, but whether it’s the right SUV for you really depends on what you’re looking for.
If you’re planning big family holidays and you need a sizeable boot, then it is going to fall short. But if space isn’t as much of an issue, but you’re seeking something that’s fun to drive and well specced, then the Eclipse Cross 1.5T has at least two aces up its sleeve. It's well worth a test drive.
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VERDICT
With the launch of the 1.5 Turbo model, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received the heart transplant that it always deserved, but whether it’s the right SUV for you really depends on what you’re looking for.
If you’re planning big family holidays and you need a sizeable boot, then it is going to fall short. But if space isn’t as much of an issue, but you’re seeking something that’s fun to drive and well specced, then the Eclipse Cross 1.5T has at least two aces up its sleeve. It's well worth a test drive.
Tested: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross now has the engine it always deserved
With the introduction of a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross now ranks highly when it comes to driveability.