Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: far from the usual traces

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Off the Beaten Tracks

With the new Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi's first adventure among the SUVs of the lifestyle

Certainly we were surprised ourselves. Almost no one walks past the new Eclipse Cross in Mitsubishi showrooms these days without taking a closer look. Specifically, at the back. Because the newest member of the product line is part of the SUV segment of lifestyle. And it's rather unusual for the Japanese. They sometimes represent earthy SUVs, without a lot of bells and whistles.

Design: How does the new one fit into this model? The Eclipse Cross fits seamlessly between ASX and Outlander in terms of length. Until now, so understandable. And from the front you can also see little difference for his model brethren. It would not be this tail. It reminds BMW with its X4 and X6. Or a Honda Civic (split rear window). The reason why Mitsubishi has jumped on this move is the growing demand in this segment. Competitor Toyota does this with the C-HR. Now the mark with the three diamonds is moving.

Inside: And why in fact Eclipse Cross? Before leaving on the road in the OÖN test, we sit in the car with the dealer and google the name of the new. So yes! Eclipse recalls the dynamics of the sport coupe now almost extinct, Cross defends the fact that the vehicle is 18.3 centimeters above the ground. Moreover, the eccentricity of the design ends with the entry into the badpit. The typical focus of Mitsubishi is on clarity, modernity and functionality – and that's a good thing. After all, reputation wants to be respected. In addition, the rear seat, which is not only divisible and foldable, but can also be shifted 20 centimeters in length, is also functional. So, can be removed as needed from the compact decent legroom for pbadengers or a decent load volume.

Suspension: Who is afraid that the new Mitsubishi is a Schickimicki SUV, calm breathe. According to the 80-year self-reported expertise in four-wheel-drive models, the driver notices immediately. In the basic setting, the four-wheel drive turns on automatically when needed. In snow and gravel driving, the presence of AWD increases. The chbadis is comfortably tuned and allows detours in the countryside.

Engine: In the start-up phase, the Eclipse Cross was only available in four-cylinder petrol (163 hp), meanwhile, there is already a diesel engine) announced. Both engines are powerful enough to give quite compact propulsion.

Conclusion: Mitsubishi did his homework and brings with Eclipse Cross a new addition that can not deny the roots. It has potential.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 1.5 TC CVT 4WD

Price: from 32.400 Euro
OÖN test car 34.580 Euro

Engine: 4-cylinder petrol with turbocharger
] Engine capacity 1499 ccm
Power 120 kW (163 hp) at 5500 rpm
max. Torque 250 Nm at 1800 rpm

Fuel Consumption (NEDC)
City / Country / Mix 8.2 / 6.2 / 7.0
OÖN test 8.4
Tank / Type 60 l / Super

Midfield: Euro-6c
CO2 emissions 159 g / km

Drive: 4WD
CVT Automatic Transmission

Execution:
] 0 on 100 km / h in 9.8 sec
Peak 200 km / h

Dimensions and weight:
L / W / H 4405/1805/1685 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm
Net weight 1574 kg
Payload 576 kg
Trunk 485-1159 liters
Trailed used. 1600 kg
without brakes 750 kg

Warranty: 5 years or 100,000 kilometers

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