Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2018 – 2021) | Expert Rating [hide]
Summary
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a medium-sized SUV/crossover, unveiled in early 2017 and launched in the UK in early 2018. it sat between the smaller ASX and larger Outlander in the Mitsubishi SUV range until the company withdrew from the UK market altogether in September 2021.
Unlike the other traditionally rugged Mitsubishi SUVs in the family, the Eclipse Cross prioritises style over practicality, and competed against car-based crossovers like the Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar and countless other rivals.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross received average to good reviews from the UK motoring media. At the time of Mitsubishi’s withdrawl in September 2021, its overall Expert Rating was 53%, based on 16 reviews from leading automotive media sites. That put it right down near the bottom of the mid-sized SUV/crossover market.
The Eclipse Cross received praise for its sharp styling and general comfort, but was criticised for its driving experience and lack of sophistication compared to the class leaders.
Key specifications
Body style: Medium SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £21,930 on-road
Launched: Winter 2017/18Last updated: N/A
Removed from sale: Autumn 2021
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Black ConnectedScore: 5 / 10“In a class where there are so many talented options, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Black Connected edition struggles to stand out. While it’s spacious inside, and the sliding rear seat bench adds to its practical appeal, there are simply too many compromises elsewhere.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 6 / 10“Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a big step forward for the brand and worth a second look, even if it does fall behind class leaders.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is punchy, bold-looking and capable, but dynamically unsophisticated.”
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Car
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 6 / 10“Enthusiasts will probably find the drive a little frustrating, but families looking for a spacious, civilised and iconoclastic compact SUV now have a new contender to consider, from a brand with true 4×4-pedigree.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 7.4 / 10“The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross may not be as polished as some SUVs, but it looks sharp inside and out.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is an eye-catching family SUV with plenty of standard kit and some fairly spacious back seats but alternatives do feel much posher inside.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a reasonably stylish SUV with a rugged edge that helps it stand out from numerous rivals that include cars such as the Skoda Karoq, Volkswagen Tiguan, SEAT Ateca, Peugeot 3008 and Toyota CH-R.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 6 / 10“Where the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross falls down is on the road. It’s not especially good to drive with too much lean in corners, a hard ride on models with bigger wheels and artificial feeling steering. It’s disappointing given how promising the rest of the car is.”
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Motoring Research
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is an adventurous take on the crossover formula, with bold styling, a focus on delivering a sporty drive, plus a generous level of standard equipment.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range reviewScore: 7 / 10“An interesting addition to the small-SUV crossover ranks”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: (range review)“The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is entering a packed market but strikes a winning balance of smart, practical and affordable.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual 4Score: 6 / 10“A perfectly capable mid-size SUV with a good petrol engine and tidy handling, but the small boot stands out like a sore thumb in this hotly contested class, and the lack of satnav seems like an oversight too. If you can master pulling away smoothly, this manual version is a nicer car to drive than the CVT.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol automatic 3Score: 6 / 10“Nicely styled with a commodious cabin and well equipped (if confusing) facia, the Eclipse drives reasonably well, but it would drive better without that CVT transmission and a bit more concentration on the medium-speed dynamics.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“A comfy, versatile crossover that looks distinctive enough to be recognisable in this crazily crowded market. Better to drive than the first impression suggests, but in the 4×4 you’ve got to fight your way past an obstructive CVT.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 6 / 10“The Eclipse Cross is a real step forward for Mitsubishi, but it’s unlikely to trouble the best in class.”
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Which?
Model reviewed: (range review)“Ticks the main SUV boxes.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2017
97%
ADULT OCCUPANT
78%
CHILD OCCUPANT
80%
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
71%
SAFETY ASSIST
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Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.
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