Don Herring Irving: 3 Reasons You’ll Love Driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

With a decent engine, a competitive price point among subcompact SUVs, and a comfortable ride, the Mitsubishi Cross Eclipse is easily an SUV you can buy with your heart and head. Read on to learn why you’ll love owning and driving the Cross Eclipse.

Engine and Performance

The Mitsubishi Cross Eclipse is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four engine that produces 152 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. For the 2023 model, all-wheel drive is standard. A CVT delivers power throughout the car, and handling is adept but not ideal for back-road antics. You can hit 60 mph from zero in 8.7 seconds.

Many drivers will love the guaranteed powertrain limited warranty for 100,000 miles or 10 years. The fuel economy for the four distinct trims goes up to 26 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway.

Interior and Cargo

Front seats are the gold standard of luxury for the Mitsubishi Cross Eclipse. The five-seater with all seats in place fits six carry-on suitcases in the 23 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold the rear seats, and you have 50.1 cubic feet of space. Passengers in the rear seat enjoy 35.3 inches of legroom.

Heated front seats are standard from the LE trim to the top-tier SEL trim. All the trims have leather-wrapped steering wheels, and the cushions’ fabric is pillowy.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Depending on the trim, there’s a 7- or 8-inch touch screen to connect with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Pedestrian detection and lane departure warning are standard. You get rear park assist, blind spot warning, and lane change assist with the SE trim. Dual or automatic climate control is optional.

If this isn’t enough to convince you, then drop in for a test drive and fall in love with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.

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