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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

A motor at each axle: the Eclipse Cross PHEV pairs twin-motor 4WD with a 13.8 kWh battery.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0150300
146–217 hpPower
07.515
7.9–11.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
162–205 km/hTop speed
01,2502,500
1,425–2,008 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.31113

Engine
Gen 1: 1.5T/2.0 L gas, 2.2 L diesel, 2.4 L PHEV; Europe Gen 2: EV5
Layout
Gen 1: front-engine FWD/AWD; Europe EV: front-motor FWD511
Gearbox
Gas: 6-speed manual/CVT; diesel: 8-speed auto; PHEV/EV: single-speed451112
Built at
Gen 1: Okazaki Plant, Japan; GMMC, China; HPE Automotores, Brazil5

The story

2017: 97% adult crash protection20172020: Facelift revealed; PHEV announced · Japan gets twin-motor PHEV20202021: US skips 2021 model year20212022: 2023 US range makes S-AWC standard20222024: 100 Motorsports editions for Brazil20242025: Europe changes to a Scénic-based EV20252026: 67 and 89 kWh batteries announced2026 Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV: 2013Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEVMitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II: 2015Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV IIEclipse Cross (first generation) (GK/GL/YA/YB): 2017–presentGK/GL/YA/YBEclipse Cross EV (Europe): 2025–present 20122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones592223
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YearWhat happened
2013Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV
2015Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II
2017–presentEclipse Cross (first generation) (GK/GL/YA/YB)
2025–presentEclipse Cross EV (Europe)
201797% adult crash protection
2020Facelift revealed; PHEV announced
2020Japan gets twin-motor PHEV
2021US skips 2021 model year
20222023 US range makes S-AWC standard
2024100 Motorsports editions for Brazil
2025Europe changes to a Scénic-based EV
202667 and 89 kWh batteries announced
  1. 2017

    97% adult crash protection

    Child 78%, road users 80%, assist 71%; rear chest marginal, 10-year-old neck weak. The rating later covered gas, diesel and PHEV; expired January 1, 2024.3

  2. 2020

    Facelift revealed; PHEV announced

    October's restyle replaced the split rear glass with a single window and added a PHEV option for selected markets.24

  3. 2020

    Japan gets twin-motor PHEV

    December's 2.4 L PHEV used a 13.8 kWh battery for 57.3 km WLTC electric range, switching among EV, series-hybrid and parallel-hybrid modes.2

  4. 2021

    US skips 2021 model year

    February's US facelift arrived as a 2022 model. Testing the 1.5 L turbo returned 8.4 seconds to 60 mph and 27 mpg overall.56

  5. 2022

    2023 US range makes S-AWC standard

    All US trims gained AWD for 2023; S-AWC combines stability control, ABS and brake-based Active Yaw Control to manage drive and braking forces.7

  6. 2024

    100 Motorsports editions for Brazil

    Customers voted on the design of the HPE-S S-AWC-based Motorsports edition, finished in exclusive Concrete Spot gray.8

  7. 2025

    Europe changes to a Scénic-based EV

    Europe's Scénic-based EV paired Douai production with 87 kWh, about 600 km WLTP range and charging up to 22 kW/150 kW DC.59

  8. 2026

    67 and 89 kWh batteries announced

    Due late 2026: 67 kWh LFP, 472 km WLTP and 165 kW fast charging; 89 kWh NMC, 647 km WLTP and 150 kW DC.10

Every generation

  • Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV
    Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV2013
  • Eclipse Cross (first generation)
    GK/GL/YA/YB2017–present
  • Eclipse Cross EV (Europe)
    Eclipse Cross EV (Europe)2025–present

Power over the years

From 152 hp to 217 hp in 8 years.

0100200300 20182020202220242026 hp 2018 · 152 hp · 2018 1.5 turbo AWD2018 · 161 hp · 2018 UK 1.5 turbo2019 · 146 hp · 2.2 Di-D 4WD (109 kW)2021 · 185 hp · PHEV 4WD system (138 kW)2025 · 215 hp · European EV (160 kW)2026 · 217 hp · Portugal EV (162 kW) 217 hp Portugal EV (162 kW) 152 hp 2018 1.5 turbo AWD
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YearHorsepowerModel
20181522018 1.5 turbo AWD
20181612018 UK 1.5 turbo
20191462.2 Di-D 4WD (109 kW)
2021185PHEV 4WD system (138 kW)
2025215European EV (160 kW)
2026217Portugal EV (162 kW)

Versions

6 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 2 / 3 / 4 (UK)

    Standard

    2 / 3 / 4 (UK)

    2018

    161 hp

  • Special

    LS Black Edition (Australia)

    2023

    148 hp

  • Special

    BLACK Edition (Japan)

    2023

  • Special

    Ralliart

  • Limited

    First Edition (UK)

    2018

  • Limited

    Motorsports (Brazil)

    2024

How to spot one

Look for

  • First-generation cars combine a black-centered shield grille, wedge profile and sharply cut tail.12
  • Early cars split the sloping rear glass horizontally; the rear-end shape drew Pontiac Aztek comparisons.1221
  • Facelift cars have thin, high daytime lights above separate, low-set headlamp and fog-lamp clusters.7
  • Europe's EV has a honeycomb grille, J-shaped side lines and available triangular-design 20-inch wheels.59

Year by year

  1. 2020 (US)

    ES receives a redesigned 16-inch alloy wheel.5

  2. 2022 (US facelift)

    Narrow new lights and a clamshell hood reshape the nose; optional black ECLIPSE CROSS lettering runs across the hood.6

  3. 2023 (US)

    LE, SE and SEL gain a new 18-inch wheel design; SE adds a silver front garnish and SEL gets body-color lower side trim.7

  4. 2025 (Europe)

    The new electric generation brings a honeycomb grille, J-shaped side lines and available triangular-design 20-inch wheels.59

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
    Eclipse Cross
    Photo of a Range Rover Evoque
    Range Rover Evoque

    Range Rover Evoque

    Facelift lights and the clamshell hood invite confusion; optional ECLIPSE CROSS lettering across the hood identifies the Mitsubishi.6

  • Photo of a Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
    Eclipse Cross
    Photo of a Renault Scénic E-Tech
    Renault Scénic E-Tech

    Renault Scénic E-Tech

    The European EV shares its basis; look for the Eclipse Cross's Mitsubishi Dynamic Shield nose and three-dimensional honeycomb grille.59

Against its rivals

  • Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium

    Eclipse Cross vs Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium

    On-road price lower is better

    Eclipse Cross27,915 £
    Subaru XV 2.0i SE Premium28,510 £
    24

  • Eclipse Cross vs Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG Edition

    On-road price lower is better

    Eclipse Cross27,915 £
    Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG Edition28,410 £
    24
  • Honda CR-V (2017)

    Eclipse Cross vs Honda CR-V (2017)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Eclipse Cross9 s
    Honda CR-V (2017)7.5 s
    25
  • Mazda CX-30 Turbo

    Eclipse Cross vs Mazda CX-30 Turbo

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Eclipse Cross8.4 s
    Mazda CX-30 Turbo5.8 s
    6

Prices

Value today $11.7K–$19.4K32

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 201820202022202420262028 Value today: $11,678–$19,414 2018 · $24,425 · US base, ES FWD2018 · $32,310 · US SEL AWD, as tested2022 · $24,490 · US starting price2022 · $34,670 · US SEL AWD, as tested2023 · $25,795 · US base MSRP, excl. destination2023 · $31,395 · US SEL Touring, excl. destination 2018 · $24,425 · US base ES FWD, 2018 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2018Launch price$24,425US base ES FWD, 2018 model year
2018Price when new$24,425US base, ES FWD
2018Price when new$32,310US SEL AWD, as tested
2022Price when new$24,490US starting price
2022Price when new$34,670US SEL AWD, as tested
2023Price when new$25,795US base MSRP, excl. destination
2023Price when new$31,395US SEL Touring, excl. destination
2026Value today$11,678–$19,414

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 6 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “A lighter Eclipse Cross for Dakar 2020”
    • “11 wins in 21 races before the finale”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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