2018 / 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review and Comparison
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2018
- For 2018 Mitsubishi resurrected the Eclipse name for a compact cross over designed to sell on style. But is there any substance? Yes and no.
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I personally like the rear of the car.
Same here. I'm fed up with Pontiac Aztek comparisons. This car is beautiful no matter what nay sayers tell.
@@sirgalahad777 I personally think it's blasphemous but you're all entitled to your opinions.
I think it's actually attractive, and the interior is better than many in its category.
I own this car. I love it. Alittle laggy on acceleration, but nothing too noticeable. Drives great, nice and smooth. Infotainment is on point, and I use the trackpad everyday. I own the touring SEL, and got an additional discount from a dealer bring this to about $29k. Love that it has all the safety features I could want. I was debating between this Eclipse across and the XC40, but comparably loafed, the XC40 was about $16k more. The styling of the Eclipse Cross is way better than any of the other cars in this segment. The warranty is unbeatable.
Can you explain about the two-wheel model?
Did ypu get the pano roof?
How has the car held up?
@@aayonce4 Wanna hear mine. The plastic from the seat is already falling off. The weather strip that cover the roof racks is falling off. The engine is super buzzy the cvt transmission is so surgy! You accelerate normally and yet it still bucks forward gas mileage is not what it says ive never got better that 26 mpg
@@ciscovolkswagen8853 wow that seems horrible. Are there any good qualities of the car. How is the ride? Does the AC blow nice and hard? Do you have leather or cloth?
I own a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT and I almost got this but at the time the dealer had just the base model of this model. Mitsubishi is actually a pretty good brand to buy. They have decades of rally inspired technology behind their cars with the AWD system, and they have the best power train warranty 10 year, 100,000 mile. Companies like Toyota, Honda, and Ford just have a 3 year warranty on any given new car bought from them. The warranty that Mitsubishi comes out with I their cars just shows they have nothing to hide and they standby their models. I highly recommend anyone to buy this brand because your not paying a huge mark up for brands like Toyota just because it's a Toyota lol...I took my Outlander off road and on long road trips and it handled really good. I see Mitsubishi as a hidden gem among other brands that are just popular just because of their name and not because of their durability and power.
Folks forget Mitsubishi sold really well and had a good reputation in the 80s and 90s. They were the bad boy rogues of the Japanese manufacturers. They were making Zero fighter planes whilst Honda was making toasters.
the biggest problem with Mitsubishi is small dealer network and horrible resale value. If you buy a Mitsubishi, you better keep it for a long time or you will lose your shirt at trade-in.
We bought two new 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring with S-AWC (top trim in USA) last October. We chose it over the Toyota Rav 4 XLE, Honda CR-V EX-L, Subaru Crosstrek Limited, Hyundai Kona Ultimate and some others. In the end we was down to the Eclipse Cross SEL Touring, Kona Ultimate and Crosstrek Limited. We chose the Mitsubishi because it had the most features for the money, high ride height (like Subaru), dual pano roof, power folding side mirrors, car telematics, remote start, dual zone climate control, leather, 710 watt rockford fosgate audio, adjustable rear seating, led lighting inside and out, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, heated front seats, all the driver safety aids, 10 year warranty (Hyundai had too), plus we have owned 5 Mitsubishis and they have been flawless with reliability. We have also owned several new Hyundais and Kias and had good luck with all them (2 Kias, 3 Hyundais) but the 2013 Hyundai Elantra which had suspension clunking issues, steering rack issues, timing belt whining on start up and had to be replaced, would get stuck in park and shift lock issue and would not start and a few other things. After just under 2 years of owners ship we traded it on the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT AWC and loved it the 3 years we owned it and not 1 issue.
When I drove the Rav-4 it seemed buzzy and I did not care for the interior it was plain looking. Plus Toyotas 2 year roadside and 3/36,000 bumper to bumper is pathetic for a new vehicle and it had no where near the discounts. The CR-V I drove was very nice inside and I liked the front end but I was not big on the wagon looking styling from the side and rear end. I loved the inside and outside of the Crosstrek but it was missing some features I wanted that it could not be equipped with and the previous oil usage issues that was a big problem with them a few years back made me nervous. A friend of mine has had a 2013, 2015, and 2019 Subaru Impreza and never had the oil usage issue but it just made me nervous. The Kona looked amazing in the green and I liked it style wise as much as the Eclipse Cross bit it was just way to small inside and especially in the rear seat and it was all hard plastic inside even though it looked cool inside with the dark grey and then green trim.
In the end the Eclipse Cross was the best fit for us and we got around $7,000.00 off the MSRP on both after rebates, loyalty cash, dealer discounts and more. We bought them 2 days apart in Octane Blue and Red Diamond. In the end I could not be happier and still glad we made the choice we did. We have owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport GT, 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE and now own two 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring’s.
All in all there are no bad cars today its just all in what each buyer values most weather it be styling, power, mpg’s, ride quality, features, warranty and so on. Each brand offers their own pluses and minuses. Mitsubishi has filled our needs each and every time weather we were purchasing an SUV or a Subcompact car and even looking at the competition I still went with Mitsubishi each time because it worked best for my needs. Plus their S-AWC system is geared towards driver safety and road holding in rain, snow and emergency maneuvers and it has done amazing for us in the snow, rain, sleet and freezing rain. Plus its great for light off road like dirt and gravel and light rough terrain. It has done amazing on everything I have tried it on. Plus this vehicles does amazing in the Moose Avoidance Test! Thank you Mitsubishi.
Somewhat funny that even Mitsubishi has a better infotainment system interface than Lexus
My wife and I have had this vehicle for a week now I must say we both love it. The design inside and out we both love and the features are amazing. To each their own about the look and feel of the vehicle but I think it's amazing
7:40 Total Eclipse of the Heart? Nice touch.
actually Mitsubishi is the second best selling vehicle in the Philippines.
I’m scrolling through these comments and no one knows that it’s A-Z-T-E-K for the Pontiac vehicle and A-Z-T-E-C is the civilization. Doug DeMuro went over this people!
I'm very confused, I thought this car's direct competitors would be Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage as they are relatively the same size and price. The CR-V, Rav4, CX5 and Rogue are direct competitors with the larger Outlander not this and they are all at least $1,500 more expensive.
I still like Mitsu and their style. I think my heart is broken though 🤷🏽♂️. Keep in mind a Kona’s AWD system can’t handle what this could.
Exactly
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross seems like a decent entry in its class. Its styling may be "different" and it may be less practical than other vehicles that it competes with, but the uniqueness of this vehicle is very interesting... I'm not quite sure if that's enough to sway loyal Toyota, Nissan, and Honda consumers, but at least Mitsubishi is stepping outside of the box.
Personally, I think its a good deal, as long as you can find great incentives. As always, from one car reviewer to another, great review (and comparison)!
I just bought one and I can't wait to have it. The Nissan Rogue was also a good deal, but I had some incentives to keep the balance in favor of the Eclipse Cross. I was with Mazda before and Mitsubishi succeeded in having me for my new car. Their warranty is pretty solid too compared to all others.
Michel Corvino, Awesome! Congratulations on your new purchase! I hope you enjoy it.
How about the super all wheel control SAWC
Great job Alex!! Thank you so much! very helpful! Trying to decide between LE/SE, do you have any comments to help?
do you know what's the difference between red diamond and Rally Red?
I took an Eclipse Cross SE trim for a 2hour test drive from local dealer, and with the ECO button on I averaged 28 Mpg, throttle response was not bad at all with the ECO Button on.
+Alex on Autos
If not a secret, what was the road you drove on in this video?
I have purchased a GT version in Canada or SEL in USA, was driving on snow and icy toads - no problems, feels very confinent. Summer driving was also pretty nice, soft ride, not much road noise and overall I an very satisfied and in love with my car
How does it handle with 4 passangers? And cargo ?
Decent and honest review, thanks.
How you turn lights off led lights stay on
I remember a friend with a Chrysler that looked like a Japanese car way back.... It was re-badged Mitsubishi... Attractively priced for how plush it was. Also had a ride in a rented Outlander. Again, given the price, pretty sweet. If they were $5,000 more, I would say forget about it. But at what they are selling for, I'd definitely put it into the mix... If nothing else, it will pressure the dealers of the other cars to be more reasonable.
30 mpg great headroom , legroom nice torque engine , you can get base model for 22k out the door !!!!! this is great selling ponts, drove one today , very impressed , handles great dont know whats he is talking about
well he reviews cars for a living
@@jack12345678936 and alex isnt one of those biased reviewers
Color BA?
I think it's styling is very attractive, and the extra long warranty is a vote of confidence in the durability of the product which comes in handy if you run into an expensive defect. I had a Highlander with the documented startup rattle problem (VVT) and they lied about it before warranty was up, wouldn't fix it even though I had a video of it. They lost me there. Having been burned, I go for warranty now, that's a huge leg up in this segment.
I reviewed an Ecplise Cross SEL on my own channel. Thought is was a great little crossover but did have a few things that were annoying. Despite being a pretty well equipped car it did lack a sat nav. Ride handled as expected and acceleration was much the same. The styling is quite out there tho.
Doesn’t the new CX5 have torque vectoring?
Quite unique car with all the modern features a good value for money
I hated the rear end at first but it grew on me and now I appreciate the oddball styling , the front end looks great. What has me concerned is the unproven engine.
Actually the engine is the modernization from the legendary 1.5 t engine here in South east asia, the engine is used for best selling pickup in South East Asia
What've seen in some other reviews is that the AWD in this car is much better than segment average
They hit a few things right, the front, the wheels, the infotainment screen, but they also didn't execute other things like space and that rar
I looked at one and I loved the styling, but I was disappointed in the gas milage noted on the sticker, 25/city/26hiway, :(
I own a 2019 LE trim. Other than the gas milage I have no other complaints
Now 25 City/29 Highway/27 Combined (2020)
I like it too Alex!
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross better compare to the Subaru Outback or Forester?
abghere. No Subaru kick as on most brands.
In Europe the engine spec is different with 163 hp/250 Nm which I think fit this vehicle size a lot better.
This was a superb review lacking in only one area; you never went into it's four wheel drive, which is the best in the entire class.
I'm in the UK and these are really rare on our roads. I'm collecting a top spec auto S-AWC on Friday and I'm really excited.
I think it's a very attractive crossover, too, Alex. You go on with your bad self!
Naldy Diaz you have bad taste
HA! Funny. But: 1) You know nothing about me; and 2) Tastes differ from person-to-person, and even within the same individual. I wouldn't normally think a car like this would look good, but I think it works this Mitsubishi's case, oh Mr. Harbinger of All Things Good Taste.
Naldy Diaz you don't Understand this car is a disgrace to the name and I'll rather walk than druve this overpriced trash
True, they really should NOT have named it an Eclipse, in any way, shape or form. It should've been the new Outlander Sport or something.
Naldy Diaz the should have called it Rambo if it wanted to be sporty
Nice ride view.
Is there no volume knob?
On the steering wheel?
On the touchpad AND steering wheel.
Using the Eclipse name in this way alienated probably all Eclipse fans right off the bat, some of Mitsubishi's most loyal buyers. After having an Eclipse for 14 years, and an Outlander for 10, there is nothing in the current Mitsubishi, especially this, that I would consider buying.
I agree with your staff, that rear end is a hodge-podge. Decreasing the utility of a sport utility in favor of questionable styling is not intelligent. Add that to the seriously questionable reliability and access to service when it comes to Mitsubishi; well, I expect the 'Cross to be a really cheap 1 year old used car.
tjs114 biggest surprise was this car is 4 inches longer than HR-V, yet offering less front and rear seats leg room and has actually a smaller trunk space than HR-V
Actually, that doesn't surprise me at all. Honda has always had an amazing ability to pack a lot of useable space inside their vehicles in comparison to their competition. Mitsubishi doesn't have the funds to invest in high-stress steel construction, so they have to use cheaper, bulkier designs to meet the same structural requirements.
@@tjs114 that is not true as most Mitsubishi's use high strength steel don't lie
Questionable reliability? Hardly, Mitsu has been making cars for a hundred years, they sell in massive numbers worldwide. Granted Toyota, Honda are king im the reliability department, Mitsubishi is certainly up there as well. I would absolutely trust my Mitsu to hit 175k trouble free miles, unlike Nissans, Fords, Subarus that Ive owned in the past.
This Eclipse Cross is outclassed. Mitsubishi needs to get their mojo back. They can do it. Not sure why they seem lost. They should move away from the CVT and go with a dual clutch. Tighten the suspension and steering up and add more power. Other that that the design is pretty good. Anyone remember the Starion Turbo that was a rival for the 82-85 Supra? I owned an 89 Mitsubishi Mirage that was a pretty decent compact hatch. The automatic seat belts were cool.
Gary Brown Mitsubishi should really take notes from the Chevy Equinox and Mazda CX 5 to improve this car.
Only change three major things?
Dual clutch? No thanks, its a much less reliable design than a CVT, Ford has proven that. Nissan struggled in the 2000s with flimsy Jatco CVT and has since corrected the issues with 10 plus years of research and development. Mitsubishi, who uses the same company for their CVTs, has much lower documented instances of premature CVT failure. Ford on the other hand, cancelled many of their sedan models due to consumer complaint against the dual clutch.
Like the look and the interior . It would a very interesting with the 2.4 liter from the big outlander with a turbocharger .
Like right why couldnt they build a good engine for this .. It's the only reason i am waiting on getting it
Sure they have caused a stir by resurrecting the Eclipse name and sure the rear looks similar to a Pontiac Aztek, but there nothing wrong with trying to be different.
dennisscipio If they were trying to make this car different, then they would try to make this car drive like it is worth the Eclipse but it doesn't.
The Eclipse Cross simply looks great because it's less conventional or mainstream leaning. The value is there. These seem to be the possible fuel economy champion in the class. For relatively conservative drivers the observed average might even be slightly higher. A sidenote about the track pad for the infotainment, is that it could be used by a front passenger to assist the driver. That's probably not how it is designed but seems like a possibility when not driving solo.
I would pay the extra a go with the Honda CR V. I found the Mazda CX 5 a little noisy.
Thx 4 the review Alex.... I do not like the tiny rear turn signals... Too many compromises.. 😎
+Alex on autos
Cornering (degree of understeering, degree of oversteering, natural steering, etc.).
car weight balance (50:50, 60:40) and so on.
I think it will be more fun if you increase the item.
The 2002 Mitsubishi Montero and Diamante were the last great Mitsubishi cars sold in America...
@Alex on Autos great looking front end, ridiculously designed rear end and mediocre performance! I feel it's a little overpriced compared to RAV4, CR-V
Total eclipse of my heart for this another suv
$27k and they couldn’t add power seats? Really?
They are reviewing the base model which is 23k, the 27k one has them.
If you check the specs on the Mitsubishi website, you'll find that the Eclipse is essentially the same size as the Outlander Sport, only1.5" longer overall, actually slightly smaller in many dimensions, and the Outlander is only about 6" longer. They all share the same 105" wheelbase. The differences are nowhere near as great as you suggest.
So, VW lineup looks the same, with just different size and segment type. Mazdas are the same. Both of these sell well.
Unfortunately, some Japanese manufacturers still over-design their vehicles. It is an SUV, I'd assume most customers like the practicality of it. The trunk is small and the horizontal bar will limit visibility.
I've only seen a few of them on Japanese roads, while classic shape SUVs of this size are the most popular new cars at this moment.
Looks good inside. The deal breaker for me was the seats were smaller than
the Outlander Sport. Too narrow for me.
I shuddered when the Pontiac Aztec was uttered.
Ronald Chow LMAO
Here we go again, wannabe racers complaining about Mitsubishi for building cars people actually buy, complining about the model name and complaining about how Mitsubishi is not very successful in the US which is the whole world in their ignorant mind...
It's an awful vehicle. People bought Yugos, too.
If Mitsubishi was successful it wouldn't be acquired by Nissan, right?
STFU!!
You misspelled their name, it's spelled Mitsushitty.
Mgoblagulkablong Here we go again... Someone without any marketable skills to get a work visa to the USA trying to make themselves feel better about getting paid 23% salary to provide shitty technical support to credit card users of an actual first world country.
Excellent review as always. How many units can they sell in such a competitive segment? Given that Outlander and Outlander Sport sell ~34k US units per year, this would have to match that to be a success. However, it will probably hurt Outlander Sport sales, since the person who actually shops for Mitsubishi’s will just gravitate to the newer shiny model on the sales floor. Foreign markets is another story. I am sure it will sell very well worldwide. I like the looks, but it can’t compare to the Mazda products looks wise.
I love it
This looked so sweet at its launching. Now that I look at it, I wonder what was Mitsubishi thinking.
An SUV a whole 4 inches longer than Honda HR-V has actually lesser rear seat leg room, lesser rear seat head and most surprisingly actually lesser cargo room? How difficult it was to make this vehicle a bit more practical and spacious compared to vehicles below this segment.?
Mitsubishi is what Kia was 10 years ago.
Looks like a budget NX though.
The taillights are ugly. They need to put the rear lights on the sides and eliminate the crossbar tail lights.
Neutral comment, useful suggestions, lucid and straight reviews. Humorous enough at 7:44 Total Eclipse of the Heart... Excellent...
Yet, can this be anyway compared to Subaru XV 1.6i-S? Can you at least let me know the pros and cons as compared to XV replying to this comment please?
Alex, have you moved? This is a third or fourth video shot in my neighborhood.
How funny. No, our office is in San Jose so I’ll shoot some videos here and there depending on how my schedule looks
Cool, glad you are shooting videos in my lovely (and ludicrously overpriced) neighborhood . Watch out for that fault crack. One day when you drive on Sierra, take some time off, park at the top parking lot and go for a short hike. There are some amazing sea fossils there. Yes, those hills used to be covered by sea, or to be more precise, they were elevated after they were covered by sea. You can see those fossils exposed now. Wave when you pass me on the trail. :)
Polarising design 😍
You're crazy. It isn't attractive. Maybe the front is passable. I wouldn't touch the rear with a ten foot pole. But it's different... I guess.
Edit: There are so many fails in this car. Less cargo than HRV? That half-tablet sticking up from the dash? Ain't gonna cut it in this segment!
Thach Ho Why would you touch a car with a pole?
I'll keep saying this until it happens - this is a utility vehicle and we need to see the utility aspect of it. Put down the rear seats and talk about things like opening size and lift over height. Is the most common use case a car full of passengers and suite cases?
As for styling, I'd have to agree that it looks decent, at least from the front. Though I'm not crazy about the excess of chrome. Reminds me of GM with those chrome foglight bezels - trying too hard to look 'classy' and winding up looking cheap. As for the rear, that horizontal bar brings back memories of Pontiac Aztek.
Being Mitsubishi, there is no way it will sell for anything near MSRP, even if it is a crossover. I bought a Mirage with a 15.5K MSRP for 10.5K. It gets the job done reliably and not much more. Mitsu tried to lure me in with a 'great trade in value' several times, but nothing in their showroom appeals enough to have made me consider the offer. I wish them well, but will likely not be going back for more.
I've not seen these here yet where I live. I see a lot of ASXs here [Outlander Sport] but the interior and exterior designs are old. I honestly thought that Mitsubishi stopped making cars
If you do a review of this car, and you didn't evaluate the S-AWC, then you didn't mention the most important feature than any of the other options you mentioned don't have, then the review is incomplete, sorry.
To see an Eclipse go from a 2 door coupe to a crossover SUV is awkward. Why resurrect an old coupes name? Mitsubishi ran out of names to think of? What's next, a Honda Civic minivan...
Just wait 3-4 months, and get an all new 2019 Toyota Rav-4. That vehicle is indeed a benchmark this time in SUVs, be it styling, features or specs for price ratio. Toyota seriously hit it out of the park.
Sadly it does look like an Aztec or an old Buick Rendezvous. It could be worse.
The styling is fine... I have a problem with them using the "eclipse" name
If they didnt out the stupid light bar on the rear end the car would look decent. Inside its like a differently styled current rav 4
Design cue from this, design cue from that. The main thing that will attract buyers is that warranty.
Hey Alex, i just bought that car but I really don’t know why you give that car A+ on fuel consumption. I need between 8.4 to 9.4 Liters on 100 kilometers. And we are talking about a 1.5 liter engine. My old BMW from 1994 with a 2.5 liter engine and 6 Cylinder needed that. But we are in 2019. My opinion is that is to much. Greetings from Germany and thanks for your review
The design needs getting used to, but all in all it's just different than any other models. I also think, that it looks better in reality than on pictures or videos. Nevertheless it wouldn't be interesting for me, altought I like such Honda- esk designs at the back. In this case, the side lines were led too sharply upwards so that the whole car looks as if it were tilted. I know of course that the rising lines are present in all cars, but here it just seems too extreme.
my local mitsubshi dealsership selling brand new infiniti
I don't like it myself. Styling is subjective though.
I think this looks more like the Aztec than the Kona (especially from the rear). I've read some say they think the Kona looks like the Aztec, I think it's closer to the Citroen.
Mitsubishi still exists in the United states?
Barely 😏
Yup but it’s barely selling they might as well have misbish leave the us
I'm not surprised I would hear that question often.
Ikr. I really don’t know why people still buy them. I lost all hope when I saw a review of the Mirage. Features were lacking (that’s an understatement) and they didn’t even try with interior quality. I’m honestly amazed they still exist at all
Not for long by the looks of things.
There are so many unnecessary compromises in this car.
cars is very bold and beautiful, but looks best in red, good in white and blue
Alex = that grown up kid from the Adams Family
It is attractive on the outside. But the interior looks like it’s from like 2000 model year. This only competes with the Jeep Compass and Rouge Sport. And the rear seat moves 8inches.
This S.U.V. is quite nice, but I just don't understand why Mitsubishi decided to put this is the U.S. market when the Outlander/Outlader sport are doing so well.
Great review. Nice car👍🏻
Where the infinity 50
This is going to be hard for Mitsubishi as there are already too many competitors with the same and even better performance. The only ace Mitsubishi have is their warranty and sawc. It doea look great I've seen some here and it really looks good especially at night!
I owned a Mitsubishi in the 1990's and it was a good car, but I really came here to belt out Total Eclipse of the Heart: TURN AROUND BRIGHT EYES! :-)!
The back is ugly but the front isn't too bad.
DO THE KONAAAAAA LOL
the mitsu expander from indonesia is a bit longer and smoother looking.
So...they're making Ponitac Aztec again I see.
This teaches you, when you can't compete head on with the competition, go in between. Makes it hard to review it properly. I wouldn't want to do it
I'm rather disappointed by the Eclipse Cross. I think it looks great, but the new powertrain just doesn't deliver. I drive my Mom's Outlander Sport regularly. The 0-60 is faster at 8.6s with the optional 2.4L. I average 30-31mpg driving around the city I live in. Due to the massive discounts Mitsubishi offers, it's a hell of a lot cheaper to buy than the Eclipse Cross. Alex said the Outlander Sport is a subcompact, but it's actually classified as compact. Compare it side by side to the Eclipse Cross and you'll realize they're right about the same size. If you want something quieter and a little bigger, there's the larger Outlander. With the offered discounts, it too can be bought cheaper than the Eclipse Cross. This vehicle makes no sense in their SUV lineup unless it's going to phase out the Outlander Sport. Considering it's Mitsubishi's best selling SUV, I doubt that's happening anytime soon.
If Mitsubishi is really bleeding money badly enough and SUV is a "Get Out of Jail Free Card " to them.
Then why don't they spend the money bring an compelling pickup they have been only selling to people outside the US?
I feel like he's going to side swipe the right side of the car. Alex please drive closer to the lane lolz
Agree with you on the look. I like it.
Why is Mitsubishi still allowed to build cars? While we are in the business of butchering once-storied nameplates, how about an Evo MR crossover with a 1.4L making 95 hp and mated to a CVT? +1 for music choice for this review. :)
What did they do to the eclipse. It's gotten fat, fallen out of shape, and cant run a 13 second 1/4.
It can actually cause an eclipse now...
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