After numerous spyshots and teaser images, the covers have finally been pulled off the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Yes, you read that right – the name of the diamond brand’s iconic compact two-door has been reused on a crossover, essentially a sportier “coupé” version of the ASX.
Measuring 4,405 mm long, 1,805 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall, the new car is 110 mm longer, 35 mm wider and 60 mm taller than the ASX, although the 2,670 mm wheelbase remains the same.
Although it’s been significantly toned down from the XR-PHEV concepts that previewed it, the Eclipse Cross carries over many of the styling cues. Front and centre is Mitsubishi’s Dynamic Shield grille, flanked by large head- and fog light clusters, while the wedge-shaped profile, steeply-rising beltline, fast rear windscreen rake and short rear overhang give the car a more dynamic look.
The deep character line along the side of the car runs into the tail lights, and emphasises the beefy fender flares. At the rear, the Eclipse Cross’ LED tail lights stretches across the rear windscreen, which is split Honda CR-Z-style. The third brake light is situated along the dividing bar, and when illuminated it connects the tail lights, forming a single beam of light.
The red paint you see on this car is new for Mitsubishi, and features a semi-transparent red coat and a clear coat over the standard base coat to create high colour saturation and intensity, providing what Mitsubishi says is a “highly-refined finish.” Sounds a lot like Mazda’s signature Soul Red Metallic to us.
Step inside and you’ll find an interior that’s actually rather reminiscent of the Lexus NX, with a cliff-like centre console framed by silver metal trim pieces. There’s even a Touchpad Controller that is a direct ripoff of the Lexus’ Remote Touch pad, manipulating the centre display. Speaking of which, the Smartphone Link Display Audio system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Ahead of the driver, there’s a head-up display that shows vehicle speed, data from the active safety systems and other necessary information, while at the back, the 60:40 split-folding rear bench slides and reclines.
Power comes from a new 1.5 litre direct-injected turbo petrol engine mated to a CVT, the latter featuring a Sport Mode with eight virtual ratios; there’s also a 2.2 litre turbodiesel paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. No output figures have been revealed just yet.
Under the skin, the Eclipse Cross features an electronically-controlled all-wheel drive system, as well as Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) integrated dynamics control system with brake-activated Active Yaw Control (AYC). A three-point front strut tower brace and rear structural bonding increase body rigidity, which, combined with detail suspension optimisation, is said to offer precise handling and superior stability.
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Nice car, beautiful design
Back looks so ugly. Why can’t they design a nicer looking back? No wonder why their cars are hardly bought in Malaysia
Oh the blasphemy.
After owning 2 of them, the Eclipse shall always be the better looking half of the Lancer Evo. Its demise shall be missed.
Mari undi “Proton ASX Coupe”
Looks neat although it copy the lexus nx and rx design clue. The new name is better than ASX..
wah beautiful la, must buy one if diesel
Honda City side profile
18-inch rims that reminiscent 2013 2.4 CR-V’s 18s(but they added more details)
Honda Insight rear design with Volvo XC60 upper taillights
Interior is NX alike
No wander looks familiar from all angles(except front maybe a bit unique)
Looks good, inside and out. Except steering wheel is a tad yesteryear.
Awesome, looks better than HRV or CHR
Good
What sorcery is this?!
every picture of the rear is either shadowed , or in the dark….
company profits is sinking and this is the best they could come up with…. dats d same climate control you’d find in every other mitsu…
the rear is hideous…
anyway, front looks good , and new turbo 1.5 is tempting..
The Interior looks impressive. Much better than CHR.
not sure if its nice or ugly
What I am sure is you must be ugly
Still you cannot afford it
nice ! dashboard kinda looks like lexus NX
Wasn’t Eclipse name designated to GTO during last century?
Beautiful car. Please dont allow proton to rebadge like inspira. Buat malu je.
Why not. Proton Gerhana…
Inspira got better handling than lancer, ptuih
I think the back with that extra-bar thingy in the middle makes it look odd. That design worked well only in 1 car… CRZ. Overall, looks nice :D
back look like some 3 year old kid design where proportionately n perspective it drew wrongly ^^….picasso!
Ugly looking ass~~~
mitsubishi should consider bring this in. the interior looks nice. exterior wise can be debated.
The problem is the Rear, Mitsubishi plssss takes note… !
Hai eclipes cross when going to lunched at malaysia??harap bolh dapat bawa 120k ke