![]() ![]() It’s about getting people around comfortably and efficiently, and the Eclipse Cross does that well. With that said, that’s not what this vehicle is about. Because it had the Eclipse name associated with it, I wanted it to be sporty. What I find interesting is if the Eclipse Cross was not named after a sporty coupe, then I wouldn’t have minded as much about its lackluster performance. The vehicle leans a lot in the corners and the handling doesn’t inspire much confidence. Where the Eclipse Cross really fails the sporty test is in terms of body roll. Not wildly sporty, but generally pretty good. So, the engine and transmission are really okay. It’s not a bad transmission as CVTs go, but it does have a tendency to make the engine drone on if you’re heavy with your right foot. The engine is mated to a stepped CVT, which means you can flip the shifter into manual mode and row through the gear ratios yourself if you want. It’s not a powerhouse, though, and you’ll be outpaced by other vehicles on the road. It does around town driving with ease and even has enough spunk to make highway driving comfortable. It’s a reasonably peppy engine and makes 152 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The fault is not the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is not a sporty vehicle. However, the company writes a check that its vehicle simply can’t cash. The Eclipse name comes from the popular sporty coupe, and Mitsubishi wants to cash in on that name, but by bringing it to a compact crossover. Not The Sporty Crossover Mitsubishi Said It Was ![]() It will be interesting to see if this strategy pays off for the company. It’s meant to reinvigorate the automaker by bringing back the Eclipse name in a popular segment. The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the company’s first major attempt at turning things around. They were outpaced by their competition and didn’t offer what I’d want out of a new vehicle. I drove the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the Lancer, and spent some time in the larger Outlander, too. I’ve driven several Mitsubishi vehicles in the last few years, and they’ve not been very good. See Owner’s Manual for proper use.By Wade Thiel 4 years ago Mitsubishi has struggled in recent years to stay competitive with the more advanced and generally better options from other automakers, the Eclipse Cross is a step in the right direction. Some trailers may have different connectors and separately sold adapters may be required. ⁷ Towing capability varies by priceline and configuration. We use personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at SiriusXM, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. All fees and programming are subject to change, provided that we will notify you in advance of any price change. Please see the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at for complete terms and how to cancel, which includes calling SiriusXM at 1.855.854.4632. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will continue and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates unless you cancel your services. ⁶ SiriusXM subscription expires after the 3-month period trial. Google, Google Play, Android, Android Auto, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. ⁵ To use Android Auto™ on your phone screen, you’ll need an Android phone running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher and the Android Auto App. Restrict use of connected devices to safe times and always exercise caution so your full attention is given to vehicle operation. ⁴ Apple CarPlay®, Siri®, Apple Music®, and iPhone® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. Actual fuel efficiency will vary with model, options, driving and vehicle conditions. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program ( ³ Fuel efficiency claims are based on Natural Resources Canada ratings. ![]() ² Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. See your local Mitsubishi Motors retailer for details. Vehicles shown may have optional equipment. Dealer is free to set prices and may sell for less. Pricing calculations for information only and not an offer. MSRP is the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price in Canadian dollars excluding taxes, freight and pre-delivery inspection charges, licence, insurance, registration and all other applicable fees, taxes, duties and charges. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. See Owner’s Manual or mitsubishi-motors.ca/en/legal/advanced-safety for full details, conditions and limitations. Please drive safely and do not rely solely on these systems. Drivers are fully responsible for their own safe driving. Under certain conditions, the systems have detection, capacity and other operational limits. * Advanced safety systems are driver aids only and are not a substitute for safe and careful driving. ![]()
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