Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact SUV made by Mitsubishi Motors since 2017.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Model code
  • GK
  • GL
  • YA
ProductionOctober 2017–present
Model years2018–present
Assembly
DesignerNorihiko Yoshimine and Atsushi Goto[2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV[3]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformMitsubishi GS platform
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Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 110–120 kW (148–161 hp; 150–163 PS) (1.5 L turbo)
  • 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 94 kW (126 hp; 128 PS) (2.4 L PHEV)
  • 107 kW (143 hp; 145 PS) (2.2 L diesel)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)[4]
Length
  • 4,405 mm (173.4 in) (2017–2020)
  • 4,545 mm (178.9 in) (2021–present)
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,425–1,480 kg (3,141.6–3,262.8 lb) (FWD)
  • 1,520–1,680 kg (3,351.0–3,703.8 lb) (AWD)
  • 1,900–1,920 kg (4,188.8–4,232.9 lb) (PHEV)

History and Features

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Mitsubishi revived the Eclipse name on a compact SUV and the production version was debuted in Geneva Motor Show in 2017.[5] [6] it is positioned between the Mitsubishi RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

it has Petrol Diesel (that was Launched in 2019)[7] and plug-in Hybrid (launched in 2020)[8] versions the petrol version has a 1.5 liter turbo engine a 6-speed manual transmission and a 2.0 liter engine that has a CVT with 6-speed simulation the diesel version has a 2.2 liter turbo engine and a 8-speed automatic transmission and the plug-in Hybrid version have a GKN Multi-mode eTransmission in 2020 it received a facelift.[9]

Markets

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The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is currently sold in Mexico United States Canada Brazil Australia and Japan it was previously sold in Indonesia and Europe.

References

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  1. "Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross se torna nacional e agora parte de R$ 129.990". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-04-14.
  2. US D830906, Yoshimine, Norihiko & Goto, Atsushi, "Automobile", published 2018-10-16, assigned to Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo KK 
  3. Riddle, Noelle (8 November 2022). "2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review, Pricing, & Pictures". U.S. News. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  4. "2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Photos and Info - News - Car and Driver". 28 February 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  5. Panait, Mircea (24 January 2017). "UPDATE: 2018 Mitsubishi ASX Will Not Be Named Eclipse". autoevolution. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  6. Roberts, Graeme. "Will new Mitsubishi SUV be called the Eclipse/Outlander Sport+?". just-auto.com. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
  7. "Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Punya Varian Baru Bermesin Diesel di Jepang - GridOto.com". jip.gridoto.com.
  8. "Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross facelift launched in Japan - petrol, PHEV variants available; priced from RM99k - paultan.org". December 4, 2020.
  9. "New ECLIPSE CROSS Reveals Radical New Styling and Expands Plug-In Hybrid Option" (Press release). Tokyo, Japan: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. 2020-10-15. Retrieved 2023-01-18.