12/31/2023 0 Comments Mitsubishi eclipse crossover 2022![]() ![]() My only gripe would be with the rogue placement of a few of these buttons. Personally, I appreciate this decision, as too many manufacturers are quick to digitise accessory controls for aesthetic purposes, only making them difficult to use in the process.įrom a useability perspective, there was little to fault with the Eclipse Cross. Even though it’s not the swishest thing to look at from a modernity viewpoint, it’s undeniably functional and easy to understand.Īside from the infotainment screen, there’s still plenty of physical buttons for the climate controls and many other accessories. Our earlier opinion of the Eclipse Cross’ interior was that it seems slightly dated, in an era where interiors are becoming increasingly high-tech. We reviewed the petrol Eclipse Cross VRX earlier in 2021. Similar to its exterior styling, the interior of the Eclipse Cross PHEV is nearly identical to its petrol-powered siblings. What’s The Interior Like In The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV? I also appreciate that Mitsubishi had the sense to ditch that silly rear-light which intersected the rear windshield on the previous generation Eclipse Cross.Īltogether, the Eclipse Cross styling is unique, which is welcome in a segment where vehicles sometimes struggle to differentiate themselves. Yet, despite somewhat fussy styling, none of it is unpleasant. This is a good thing in my eyes whether the car is an EV, a PHEV, petrol-powered, or whichever, they shouldn’t all need alternative styling to tell you what’s underneath.Īs for how the Eclipse Cross looks, it’s heavily stylised with plenty of sharp edges, flanks and body sculpting. How do you tell the Eclipse Cross PHEV apart from the petrol-driven Eclipse Cross? Err, you can’t.Īside from a different set of alloys, and few oversized ‘EV’ badges proudly emblazoned across the body, there’s little telling the two models apart. Below are some of your options: Make/Modelįirst Impressions of the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross VRX PHEV ![]() There aren’t many natural competitors for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. How Does The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Compare To Its Competition? Cardrona (White – think Vanilla ice-cream)įor more details on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, visit the Mitsubishi New Zealand website.White Diamond (White – think refrigerator).The Eclipse Cross range offers seven different colour options, these are: Multi Around View Monitor (side and top-down cameras).Mitsubishi Remote Control Smartphone Application.LED Headlights with day-time running lights.8’’ touchscreen infotainment w Bluetooth (Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatible).2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Standard Equipment Highlights XLS is the entry level trim, while the VRX is considered top of the range. There are two trim levels available across the range. The total system produces 94kW of power and 199Nm of torque. The combustion engine is a 2.4L naturally aspirated four-cylinder, paired with two electric permanent magnet synchronous motors. The Eclipse Cross PHEV is offered as a four-wheel drive by default, with the combustion engine powering the front wheels, and the electric motors driving the rear. As per the table, you also have a choice of 2-wheel drive or all-wheel drive options. Petrol Eclipse Cross models are powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine, producing 112kW of power and 254Nm of torque. Four of these are solely petrol-powered, and two are Plug-In Hybrids.Įach Eclipse Cross model is priced below: There are six different models available in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross line-up. What’s In The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Range? Oversensitive Forward Collision Mitigation What We Like and Dislike About The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross What we like ![]() On paper, this is a promising formula.Ĭould the Eclipse Cross PHEV be the best one-car fits all solution for New Zealanders? Mitsubishi gave us the keys to find out. Jump forward to 2022, Mitsubishi has now shoehorned the same PHEV technology into the Eclipse Cross, the brand’s smaller, yet dimensionally more appealing, crossover. Mitsubishi is no stranger to the PHEV market, making an early move into the segment with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in 2013. In the past five years, the discussion surrounding electric propulsion is growing louder and louder.Īs reviewers, we have had the good fortune to test some truly competent electric vehicles, but as good as these vehicles can be, we know that EV’s still have their compromises and a fair share of unanswered, ‘what-ifs’ for the product lifecycle.įor that reason, we’ve historically advocated that Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) are an excellent intermediate step between the petrol-power and full electrification. ![]()
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