2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

History/Overview

Mitsubishi introduced its Eclipse Cross in 2018 to fill a gap between its subcompact RVR SUV and its larger Outlander. The Eclipse name once represented a coupe and convertible within the lineup.

Changes for 2020

This year, Mitsubishi has reduced the number of variants to four, eliminating the SE Black Edition and SE S-AWD Tech trims in the process and replacing them with a version called Limited Edition S-AWC.

Available Versions

Besides this latest version which sits just below the GT S-AWC in the lineup, there are the entry-level ES S-AWC and SE S-AWC models. Each is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, which works in concert with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), as well as the manufacturer's All-Wheel Control (AWC) system.

Standard Equipment

With the ES model, you get hill descent control, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, fog lights, heated mirrors, daytime running lights and LED lights, heated front seats, cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, a seven-inch screen for the multimedia system, cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications, a four-speaker audio system, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, as well as a colour information display for the driver.

Moving up to the SE version adds blind spot alerts and rear cross-traffic alert, electronic parking brake, power-folding mirrors, premium cloth upholstery, a more upscale centre armrest, a rear centre armrest with cupholders, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, a six-speaker audio system, as well as rain-sensing wipers

With the Limited variant, you add LED headlights, aluminum pedals, black exterior trim, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.

Finally, with the GT trim, you add lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, a panoramic sunroof, power adjustments for the driver's seat, leather upholstery, head-up display, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a nine-speaker audio system with subwoofer, as well as an exterior camera offering multiple angles.

Fuel Economy

The announced fuel consumption for the Eclipse Cross is 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 8.9 litres on the highway.

Competition

In its segment, the Eclipse Cross competes with the Honda CR-V, the Toyota RAV4, the Nissan Rogue, the Ford Escape, the Kia Sportage, the Hyundai Tucson and the Subaru Forester.