2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross here in March

UPDATED to incorporate petrol variations 10/02/2023

MITSUBISHI has up to date its standard Eclipse Cross and Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid (PHEV) small SUV for 2023, headlined by the addition of 1500W vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality to Aspire and Exceed grades, a brand new search for the Aspire trim grades and a powered tailgate for Exceed.

Priced from $47,290 plus on-road prices – $300 extra in base type and as much as $1500 extra for the top-spec Exceed – the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vary additionally positive factors rear parking sensors for the entry-spec ES, whereas the Aspire positive factors styling tweaks, and the Exceed a powered tailgate and light-weight gray leather-based upholstery possibility.

Different modifications to the line-up embrace using a brand new air-conditioning refrigerant aimed toward decreasing the automobile’s international warming potential and a rear console-mounted USB energy provide (with USB-A and USB-C retailers).

Additional, Aspire PHEV variants at the moment are outlined by a new-look entrance bumper in silver with a silver insert and centre garnish and grille in black. The rear bumper is equally styled.

Petrol-powered fashions – that are nonetheless priced from $31,490 + ORC – obtain comparable upgrades because the PHEV vary, bar the addition of an LS Black Version trim grade with customary blind-spot monitoring, self-dimming rear-view mirror, lane change help, rear cross-traffic alert and ‘black pack’ styling for $35,490 + ORC.

The LS Black Version is recognized by its black 18-inch alloys, gloss black wing mirror covers, a gloss black skid plate on the entrance and rear bumpers, and roof rail delete.

Inside, the mannequin is provided with a mixture of black and silver upholstery and trim, a four-way energy adjustable driver’s seat, entrance seat heaters, and micro-suede and artificial leather-based mixture seating.

Under the LS grade, the ES now arrives with rear parking sensors and 16-inch alloy wheels, in addition to a leather-based trimmed steering wheel, whereas above it, the XLS and XLS Plus grades seem to have been deleted.

In any other case, the 2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vary is unchanged, all petrol-powered Eclipse Cross variants persevering with to be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo creating 110kW and 250Nm and the PHEV working a  94kW/199Nm 2.4-litre petrol engine with twin electrical motor (60kW entrance and 70kW rear) mixture.

The turbo-petrol engine is designed to run on common 91RON unleaded and paired to a constantly variable transmission to return 7.3 litres per 100km in front-wheel drive type or and seven.7L/100km when optioned with all-wheel drive. CO2 emissions are rated at 165g/km and 174g/km respectively on the ADR Mixed cycle.

For the PHEV, Electrical energy is provided through a 13.8kWh battery pack providing a claimed 55km of EV-only vary. The V2L system mirrors the tech supplied in Mitsubishi’s bigger Outlander PHEV, enabling home equipment to be run from the automobile’s high-voltage battery.

Cost instances are listed at seven hours for a 240-volt AC (home) connection, 3.5 hours on sooner wallbox sort AC connection, and simply 25 minutes (0-80 per cent) when linked to a DC quick charger.

Mitsubishi quotes a mixed cycle gas consumption determine of 1.9 litres per 100km on all grades, with CO2 emissions of 49 grams per kilometre.

Seven paint colors (black, Lightning Blue, Crimson Diamond, Sterling Silver, Titanium, White and White Diamond) are supplied with black material, Mi-suede or leather-based upholstery obtainable relying on variant.

Mitsubishi presents a conditional 10-year/200,000km guarantee on all passenger automobiles (supplied they’re serviced throughout the vendor community) with 10 years of capped-price servicing and 4 years’ complimentary roadside help.

The primary MY23 Eclipse Cross fashions are anticipated in native showrooms from March.

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV pricing*:

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ICE pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.