Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2021– car dimensions: 4545 mm long, 1805 mm wide and 1685 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,480 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin has an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all grades plus climate control air-conditioning. Cruise control is standard while adaptive cruise with stop-and-go is on higher grades. Reversing camera is standard. Forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking is standard across the range. Lane departure warning starts from mid grades. Blind spot warning with rear cross traffic alert and front parking sensors appear only on higher grades. Dual-zone climate is limited to upper trims.
Boot space is 405 litres with seats up and expands to 1149 litres with the 60:40 rear seats folded. Sunroof models reach 1172 litres seats down. The floor is flat enough for everyday loads like golf bags.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg on petrol models with unbraked at 750 kg. Gross vehicle mass is 2100 kg giving a payload around 619 kg on base grades. Gross combination mass is 3700 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for work use.
The cabin feels roomy and supportive with bolstered front seats that hold you in place and rear seats that slide and recline in multiple steps for better legroom. Higher grades add power multi-way adjustment for the driver and sometimes passenger, plus heated front seats, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Dual-zone climate control keeps front passengers comfortable, while the optional dual panoramic sunroof and acoustic laminated windscreen make the space brighter and quieter on longer trips.
Combined fuel use 7.3 L/100 km FWD or 7.7 L/100 km AWD on petrol models.
Service every 12 months or 15,000 km with capped-price plans available.
5-star ANCAP rating from 2017 tests.
Standard safety includes 7 airbags, forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, ABS, stability control and hill start assist.
Blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert and lane departure warning on most grades above base.
Petrol versions use a 1.5-litre turbo engine that runs on regular unleaded and returns official combined figures of 7.3 L/100 km for front-drive and 7.7 L/100 km for all-wheel drive. Fuel tanks hold 63 litres on FWD models and 60 litres on AWD. PHEV versions add electric range for short trips and lower overall petrol use when charged.
Servicing is scheduled every 12 months or 15,000 km. Dealer networks offer capped-price servicing for the first 10 visits, and regular dealer service can extend the warranty from five years/100,000 km to 10 years/200,000 km.
The model carries a five-star ANCAP rating based on 2017 testing with strong adult occupant scores. Standard kit covers seven airbags including a driver knee bag, forward collision mitigation that works with pedestrians, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and hill-start assist. Higher grades add blind-spot warning with lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise and automatic high beam.
Keeping the car is straightforward with the long warranty when serviced at dealers and the simple maintenance schedule. The RISE body structure and available all-wheel-control system add confidence for daily and light adventure use.
Length 4545 mm, Width 1805 mm, Height 1685 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Eclipse Cross 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Motors official AU press release/spec table, PHEV battery 13.8 kWh and EV range ~55-57 km WLTC from Mitsubishi JP/AU releases, top speed/airbags from brochures and reviews citing maker.