Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross GK/YA ES (2018-2021)

I find the car great, but am very disappointed with things like the paintwork – The car fits my needs and I particularly like the 1.5 turbo petrol engine. I am not so sure that I like the CVT [transmission]. The engine under the control of the turbo, generates a lot of response and get-up-and-go, but the transmission often hesitates under a moderate load. It is beautifully sensitive under light acceleration and launches… Read more

forward well under heavy acceleration but often in the middle it hesitates and fluctuates between fast acceleration and slight acceleration. Now that the ASX has been refreshed, I think it might be a better vehicle for the future because its power plant is more conventional that the Eclipse Cross.

ES Eclipse Cross Buy with caution – The test drive car was the basic ES model (2WD) 1.5 ltr engine with turbo. The test terrain was South Gippsland with a return trip via the M1 freeway. The first part was night driving, the second part was day driving. The first section included stop-start peak hour traffic. Externally the vehicle has a sporty smallish SUV appearance. LED driving… Read more

lights are a plus. Large tail lights are great. Grey metal colour blended in too much with the road and was considered unsafe. Dash display is good with plenty of driver feedback: lane departure, speed setting, fuel usage, collision mitigation. Handbrake is old style manual, key turn ignition, single control heating/cooling (not dual), manual seat adjustment and power mirrors (but not auto folding). The drivers seat is lower than expected. The ES may not suit seniors. It does not give that higher vision parents expect from an SUV. The info screen is moderate size, easy to read and operate. The screen stands proud of the dash which may possibly break easier than ones which are inserted into a raised dash. Touch screen operation is simple. No round dial in the console like some difficult models. The sound system is clear with good fidelity. First impression of the driving was uncomfortable with low seat and insufficient back support. The lower seating position would work better with an on windsreen speed display. Peak hour traffic is not the best for this vehicle with higher fuel consumption and spinning wheels if high revs are engaged. The vehicle comes into its own around 80 to 85 kph. It eases up to 100 kph with no trouble. I would have liked a wider light beam at night on the winding roads. I stopped to raise and lower the headlights via a dial on right side of steering wheel. I felt the steering wheel was on the small side. The car looked tiny alongside utes in the Loy Yang carpark. I guess electricity workers don't get subsidies for electric, hybrid or fuel efficient vehicles. Fuel consumption (7.1 to 8.2 ltr/100km) night driving over hills 85kph. (8.1 to 9.1 ltr/100 to 110 kph on freeway. Verdict- a country car. Consider the PHEV eclipse cross for more features, better fuel economy, regenerative braking for Gippsland hills and better resale value.

I am very happy with it...more than I expected – I bought my ES eclipse cross in December 2020. So far everything is excellent. Fuel economy, a larger leg room than other small SUVs with adjustable back seat, good performance, comfortable to drive. Overall, I am happy with it and love it. Show details

Best car i have had – I have had this car 16 months , used to go everywhere, had no issues and all, great in city and country, great for the pets too to travel in. Economical with petrol too Show details