Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV[3] produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since October 2017. It was previewed by the XR-PHEV and XR-PHEV II concepts, revealed in 2013 and 2015. The production version was first introduced at the 87th Geneva Motor Show in March 2017.[5][6] It slots between the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and Outlander in Mitsubishi's crossover lineup.

This article is about the crossover SUV. For the sport compact car, see Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (GK/GL/YA)
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 3 4x2 (GK1W; pre-facelift, UK)
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
ProductionOctober 2017 – present
Model years2018–present
Assembly
DesignerTsunehiro Kunimoto (2011)[1][2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV[3]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformMitsubishi GS platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 110–120 kW (148–161 hp; 150–163 PS) (1.5 L)
  • 94 kW (126 hp; 128 PS) (2.4 L PHEV)
  • 107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (2.2 L diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)[4]
Length
  • 4,405 mm (173.4 in) (2017–2020)
  • 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (2021–present)
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,425–1,480 kg (3,141.6–3,262.8 lb) (FWD)
  • 1,520–1,680 kg (3,351.0–3,703.8 lb) (AWD)
  • 1,900–1,920 kg (4,188.8–4,232.9 lb) (PHEV)

The diesel variant was launched in June 2019,[7] followed by the PHEV variant in December 2020.[8] The diesel is not available in North America. The name of this vehicle originates from the unrelated compact sports car, the Eclipse. Unlike the original Eclipse, however, the Eclipse Cross is not assembled in the United States as Mitsubishi closed its Diamond-Star Motors plant in Normal, Illinois in February 2016. Instead, the SUV is assembled in Japan and China.

Markets

The Eclipse Cross was available in Japan, Australia, and the United States from the beginning of 2018. It was released in Japan on March 1, 2018. It was also released in Mexico in the beginning of February 2019.[9] In Mexico, it is offered in GLX, GLS and Limited trim levels.[9]

In Indonesia, the Eclipse Cross was revealed on July 9, 2019, and was launched at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on July 18, 2019. It is only available in Ultimate trim level, in three exterior colour options: Red Diamond, Silky White and Amethyst Black.

For the 2020 model year in North America, the Eclipse Cross received several changes.[10] The base ES model received redesigned sixteen-inch alloy wheels and all trim levels were now available in front-wheel drive configuration, whereas only the base trim ES was available with front-wheel drive for the previous model year.[11] SE and SEL models also received various standard safety features like forward collision mitigation.

Advertising

Mitsubishi sponsored the special on ABC about the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, including photographing the Eclipse Cross along with the eclipse. On that same day, the Eclipse Cross was also shown for the first time on television on Good Morning America.[12]

  • 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 3 4x2 (GK1W; pre-facelift, UK)
  • 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross LS (YA; pre-facelift, Australia)
  • 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed (YA; pre-facelift, Australia)
  • 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV G (GL3W; facelift, Japan)
  • 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV G (GL3W; facelift, Japan)
  • Interior
  • 4B40 engine
  • Mitsubishi Concept XR PHEV

Safety
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (7 airbags)
ASEAN NCAP scores[13]
Overall stars
Adult occupant 35.14/36.00
Child occupant 43.34/49.00
Safety assist 14.72/18.00

Annual production
Year Production
Japan China
2017 48,526 -
2018 102,690 15,559

(Sources: Facts & Figures 2018, Facts & Figures 2019, Mitsubishi Motors website)

References
  1. English, Andrew. "2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: different to the SUV norm". The Telegraph. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  2. Humphreys, Dave. "2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross review: Emerging light". Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  3. https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/mitsubishi/eclipse-cross
  4. "2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photos and Info - News - Car and Driver". Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  5. Panait, Mircea. "UPDATE: 2018 Mitsubishi ASX Will Not Be Named Eclipse". autoevolution. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  6. Roberts, Graeme. "Will new Mitsubishi SUV be called the Eclipse/Outlander Sport+?". just-auto.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  7. https://jip.gridoto.com/read/261759443/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-punya-varian-baru-bermesin-diesel-di-jepang
  8. https://paultan.org/2020/12/04/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-facelift-launched-in-japan/
  9. García, Gerardo. "Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México" [Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Prices, versions, and equipments in Mexico]. motorpasion.com.mx (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-04-25.
  10. "2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Overview". Detroit Auto Press. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  11. "2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross". Mitsubishi Motors.
  12. Steinberg, Brian (August 16, 2017). "As ABC News Covers An Eclipse, Mitsubishi Hopes to Sell One (or More)". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  13. "ECLIPSE CROSS". Aseancap. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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