Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV 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.[4][5] 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/YA)
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES (GK1W, US)
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
ProductionOctober 2017 – present
Model years2018–present
Assembly
DesignerTsunehiro Kunimoto (2011)[1][2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformMitsubishi GS platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (petrol)
  • 107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)[3]
Length4,405 mm (173.4 in)
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in)

The diesel variant was launched on June 2019.[6] The name of this vehicle originates from the unrelated compact sports car, the Eclipse. Unlike the 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.

Markets

The Eclipse Cross is available as a model for 2018 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.[7] In Mexico, it is offered with the trim levels GLX, GLS and Limited.

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

For the model year of 2020 in the model for North America, the Eclipse Cross received several changes. The base model, ES, received redesigned sixteen inch alloy wheels and the model LE replaced the previous trim level SP. All trim levels are also available in front-wheel drive configuration, whereas only the base trim ES was available in front wheel drive configuration for 2019.[8]

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.[9]

  • 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 3 (GK1W, United Kingdom)
  • Interior
  • 4B40 engine
  • Mitsubishi Concept XR PHEV

Safety
ASEAN NCAP 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross:[10]
Vehicle category SUV
Number of airbag 7
Score Rating
Overall 91.36/100.00
Adult Occupant Protection 35.14/36.00
Frontal Impact 15.14/16.00
Side Impact 16.00/16.00
Head Protection Technology 4.00/4.00
Child Occupant Protection 43.34/49.00
Frontal Impact 14.34/16.00
Side Impact 8.00/8.00
Safety Assist 14.72/18.00
Effective Braking & Avoidance 8.00/8.00
Seatbelt Reminders 3.86/6.00
Blind Spot Technology 0.86/2.00
Advanced SATs 2.00/2.00

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

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

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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. "2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photos and Info - News - Car and Driver". Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  4. Panait, Mircea. "UPDATE: 2018 Mitsubishi ASX Will Not Be Named Eclipse". autoevolution. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  5. Roberts, Graeme. "Will new Mitsubishi SUV be called the Eclipse/Outlander Sport+?". just-auto.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  6. https://jip.gridoto.com/read/261759443/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-punya-varian-baru-bermesin-diesel-di-jepang
  7. García, Gerardo. "Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México". motorpasion.com.mx. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  8. https://www.mitsubishicars.com/eclipse-cross/2020
  9. Steinberg, Brian (August 16, 2017). "As ABC News Covers An Eclipse, Mitsubishi Hopes to Sell One (or More)". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  10. "ECLIPSE CROSS". Aseancap. 2018-01-09. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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