2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

　　

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The Eclipse Cross is Mitsubishi's compact SUV that sits between the smaller Outlander Sport and larger Outlander. Just introduced in 2018, it's a relatively new competitor in the crowded SUV segment. It skipped the 2021 model year and received a refresh for 2022. It's unique and bold-looking, but even with its updates, the Eclipse Cross falls behind its rivals in most categories.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$140/mo  for Eclipse Cross ES

　　Eclipse Cross ES

　　ES 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $23,695 MSRPES 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $25,295 MSRPLE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $25,045 MSRPLE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $26,645 MSRPSE Special Edition 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $25,945 MSRPSE Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $27,545 MSRPSE 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $26,445 MSRPSE 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) (Most Popular) - $28,045 MSRPSEL Special Edition 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $27,195 MSRPSEL Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $28,795 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $27,695 MSRPSEL 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $29,295 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Mitsubishi updated the front and rear ends of the Eclipse Cross for 2022. Up front, it receives a revised bumper, grille and headlights, and its rear end sports a redesigned hatch and new rear window. The odd split rear window design is now a single window. Inside, the Eclipse Cross gets a new available 8-inch infotainment system touchscreen display. It's positioned closer to the driver and now includes volume and tuning knobs instead of the fussy buttons on the previous version. Lastly, Mitsubishi retuned the SUV's suspension for improved ride comfort and handling.

　　The Eclipse Cross looks better than before, and it has an improved touchscreen and a more pleasant ride. Among its other pluses are its roomy cabin, comfortable front seats and pricing that beats some competitors. However, the Eclipse Cross doesn't drive or handle very well, and it has lots of low-quality interior materials, dated tech and subpar fuel economy.

　　If you're considering other SUVs, there are plenty to choose from. Because of its tweener size, the Eclipse Cross competes against slightly larger SUVs such as the Honda CR-V but also the Subaru Crosstrek and Chevrolet Trailblazer, which are slightly smaller.

　　

Which Eclipse Cross does zzdcar recommend?

The SE trim provides the proper balance of features for the money. The midtier trim includes everything from the LE trim and adds LED headlights, a power-adjustable driver's seat, simulated suede upholstery, and keyless entry and ignition. It also makes driving safer thanks to blind-spot monitoring with rear-cross traffic alert.

　　

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross models

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is offered in six trim levels: ES, LE, SE Special Edition, SE, SEL Special Edition and SEL. Each trim level is available with either front- or all-wheel drive. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (152 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) that's connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

　　ES

　　Standard equipment on the base ES trim includes:

　　16-inch wheels Foglights Heated side mirrors (AWD only) Height-adjustable driver's seat 60/40-split folding rear seats that slide and recline Cruise control Automatic climate control 7-inch infotainment touchscreen One USB port Four-speaker audio systemThese advanced driver aids are standard on all trims:

　　Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)LE

　　The LE trim adds these features:

　　18-inch wheels LED foglights Black exterior trim Automatic windshield wipers Heated front seats Heated exterior mirrors Leather-wrapped steering wheel 8-inch touchscreen Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Two USB ports Automatic high-beam assistSE Special Edition

　　The SE Special Edition trim gets lots of convenience and luxury upgrades such as:

　　Automatic LED headlights Silver exterior accents Power-folding side mirrors Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat Simulated suede upholstery Navigation system Keyless entry and ignition Six-speaker audio system Dual-zone climate control Auto-dimming rearview mirror Rear seat center armrestSE

　　The SE trim adds one driver assist feature:

　　Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)The Panoramic Sunroof package is only available on the SE Special Edition and SE trims. It adds:

　　Black roof rails Panoramic sunroofSEL Special Edition

　　Stepping up the SEL Special Edition trim adds:

　　Black headliner Eight-way power-adjustable passenger's seat Leather upholstery Heated steering wheel Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Eclipse Cross and its surroundings for tight parking situations)SEL

　　The range-topping SEL trim adds:

　　Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)The Touring package, available only on the SEL Special Edition trim, includes:

　　Black roof rails Panoramic sunroof Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield) Premium eight-speaker audio system Heated rear seats High-speed automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent at higher speeds and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mitsubishi and the car in front)

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