Michael SimariCar and Driver
Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross compact crossover embraces the trendy raked-roof shape that evokes sporting pretensions, but its 1.5-liter four-cylinder is decidedly milquetoast. An unusually thorough mid-cycle refresh adds space but can’t quite vault the Mitsubishi to relevance.
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With an extra 5.6 inches of length, most of which is added behind the rear axle, the Eclipse Cross gains some useful cargo capacity.
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Gone is the split rear window, replaced with a single pane of glass.
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The new front end contributes to the length increase, and $110 “ECLIPSE CROSS” lettering across the hood seems like a nod to Range Rover aspirations.
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With only 152 horsepower, the Mitsu needed 8.4 seconds to reach 60 mph.
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Our 75-mph highway test netted 27 mpg, which beat the EPA’s highway estimate but still isn’t that impressive when you consider the competitive set.
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The base price of $24,490 is reasonable, but options for the Eclipse Cross can add more than $10,000 to that.
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The new interior design gets rid of the console touchpad in favor of an 8.0-inch touchscreen.
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The rear seats recline, slide fore and aft, and have the option of heating.
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A 0.76-g skidpad number speaks to indifferent handling.
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The Eclipse Cross is quiet and offers a great ride, skewing toward designer imposter Range Rover rather than pint-size Porsche Macan.
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