Mitsubishi has given the Eclipse Cross SUV a mild update for the Japanese market by adding some features, as well as a new shadowy variant called the Black Edition.
The two headline changes to the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for Japan are the addition of an electric tailgate for most model grades, as well as the standardisation of the brand’s ‘Mi-Pilot’ advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) across petrol variants of the SUV, as it used to be a plug-in hybrid-only feature.
While the update is just for Japan at this stage, CarsGuide has contacted Mitsubishi Australia to determine whether any of these changes could come to the local line-up that was updated just over a year ago.
The Eclipse Cross Black Edition, which is based on Japan’s top-spec ‘P’ trim level, is intended to give the Eclipse Cross a sportier look, replacing most of the trim like the side sills and door mirrors, as well as interior elements like the centre console and instrument panel, with a black-coloured finish.
Grey stitching has also been used for the leather steering wheel, door trim, and seats. The Black Edition also scores a set of exclusive black alloy wheels.
Japan’s model grades have also had a slight alteration, with M, G Limited Edition, G, Black Edition, and P now representing the range from bottom to top, with the Black Edition and ‘P’ trim sharing top spot and pricing.
In Australia, the Eclipse Cross range starts at $31,490 before on-road costs for the front-wheel drive ES grade, up to $54,490 for the all-wheel drive Exceed PHEV.
Keyword: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross mildly updated for Japan with new Black Edition variant added