Model Tested: 2019 Mitsubishi Cross SE 1.5T S-AWC
Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 152-horsepower, 184 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 26-mpg highway, 25-mpg combined
Base Price: $26,695
As Tested: $28,065
Performance:
Decent acceleration especially for such a small engine
Smooth transmission
Pleasant highway ride
Confident off-road
Short rear overhang for good departure angles
Moderate front overhang for OK approach angles
Good fuel economy—our best was 28.5-mpg mixed driving
Eco mode button
Comfort:
Ample front row legroom, but not quite stretch-out
Very good headroom
Excellent rear seat knee and shoe room
Large adults fit well in back seat
Center rear position fits adults, but very hard uncomfortable cushion
Low floor hump
Heated front seats
Medium thick leather wrapped steering wheel
Utility:
Good cargo space
Split, folding seats have noticeable slope
Design of rear window impedes bulky cargo
Flat floor
Rear hatch opens high for tall people
Substantial recessed handle for closing hatch
Power folding side mirrors on entry/exit
Rain sensing wipers
Pretty simple to use touchpad for infotainment controls
Fair steering wheel audio controls
Medium size front door bins; small rear bins
WOW Factors:
Crisp styling
Good fuel economy
Attractively priced
Solidly built
Comfortable, handsomely styled interior
Whines:
Sharp angle of rear window hampers cargo capacity
Inexpensive carpet on cargo deck
Much better than most radio touchpad, but knobs would work as well
Single dim lamp in cargo area
Bottom Line:
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the most recent addition to the Mitsubishi SUV lineup positioned between the less expensive Outlander Sport and the three-row Outlander. There isn’t much to complain about the Eclipse Cross and it’s a solid value, but it competes with segment heavy hitters such as the Mazda CX-5, Jeep Compass and the Subaru Crosstrek.
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