2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and features: Petrol and PHEV

The updated 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross small SUV has been detailed.

It will arrive in local showrooms in March with minor specification changes, a new grade, and vehicle-to-load compatibility for flagship plug-in hybrid variants – but pricing has increased between $250 and $1000.

Across the range, the Eclipse Cross includes improvements to its air-conditioning refrigerant, while all variants bar the petrol ES gain second-row charge ports with USB-A and USB-C connections.

The entry-level ES adds rear parking sensors, but the petrol model has lost its 18-inch alloy wheels for smaller 16-inch units with unchanged pricing.

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The mid-spec LS – available in petrol only – adds features previously limited to the Aspire, such as an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, lane-keep assist, blind-spot alert and rear cross-traffic alert.

For model-year 2023, the Black Edition nameplate returns to the Eclipse Cross line-up, with the blacked-out grade based on the LS.

It gains black 18-inch alloy wheels, darkened trims, metallic paint, leather- and suede-accented upholstery, heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver’s seat – but roof rails are deleted.

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Aspire variants include an updated exterior design with blacked-out trim and a silver lower front bumper, while the plug-in hybrid adopts vehicle-to-load technology.

With a 240-volt power outlet in the rear luggage compartment, the vehicle-to-load function can output up to 1500 watts to “power a range of domestic, office, industrial and leisure appliances.”

The flagship Exceed receives a hands-free electric tailgate and optional light grey upholstery for both petrol and PHEV grades.

In Australia, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross competes in the small SUV segment, with rivals including the Mazda CX-30, MG ZST, GWM Haval Jolion, Hyundai Kona, Nissan Qashqai, Kia Seltos and Toyota C-HR.

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JUMP AHEAD

• 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing
• 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross features
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV pricing

Prices exclude on-road costs.

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2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross features

ES

LS

LS Black Edition (new)

Aspire

Exceed

ES PHEV

Aspire PHEV

Exceed PHEV

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Colours

Metallic paint incurs a $740 premium. White diamond and red diamond incur a $940 premium.

LS Black Edition is limited to white diamond, red diamond, titanium and black.

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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 100kW and 250Nm.

It is matched to a continuously-variable transmission, with front-wheel drive as standard. An all-wheel-drive option is available on LS and Exceed grades.

Meanwhile, the plug-in hybrid features a 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine from the previous-generation Outlander PHEV, with 94kW and 199Nm.

It is mated with two electric motors, producing 60kW/137Nm and 70kW/195Nm, respectively. It has a 130kW and 322Nm total system output.

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Under the floor is a 13.8kWh battery pack, allowing up to 54km of emission-free driving on the electric motors in EV-only mode.

Then there is a Series Hybrid mode available, where the petrol engine acts as a generator for the electric motors, which in turn continue to propel the car.

Lastly, the electric motors can also act as range extenders for the petrol engine in Parallel Hybrid mode, working together to increase range, switching where the power comes from depending on the scenario.

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Safety

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on less-stringent testing conducted in 2017.

This score applies to all variants, including the plug-in hybrid.

However, this rating will expire on December 31, 2023, in line with ANCAP’s newly-introduced six-year datestamp limit.

It received a score of 97 per cent for adult occupant protection, 78 per cent for child occupant protection, 80 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 58 per cent for safety assist.

Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and driver’s knee) are fitted across the range.

Additional active safety features are available in higher Eclipse Cross grades.

A full breakdown is available in the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross features section.

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Dimensions

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a 2670-millimetre wheelbase, and is 4545mm long, 1805mm wide and 1685mm tall.

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross boot space

With the rear seats up, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a 405-litre boot capacity. Folding the second row increases luggage capacity to 1146 litres.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Mitsubishi range, the Eclipse Cross is covered by the brand’s 10-year/200,000-kilometre warranty.

This reverts to a five-year/100,000-kilometre period if the vehicle is serviced outside the Mitsubishi dealer network.

Maintenance for the Eclipse Cross is required every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Capped-price servicing is available for ten years. Pricing has increased in comparison to mechanically-identical 2022 versions.

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Availability

The 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will arrive in Australian showrooms in March.

For information on Mitsubishi’s wait times, click here.

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