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Coming out fresh after a redesign, the all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is making a strong effort to outshine the competition, but will it work?
What’s New for the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
Quite a bit is new on the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, freshly rolled out of the factory! The latest model of the still relatively new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has been completely redesigned, so there are lots of changes to make note of.
The exterior has been restyled significantly, with a sleeker look than before. Bumper to bumper, it’s about 5.5 inches longer than the previous model. Inside, the cabin technology has been updated on most trim levels. Safety features like forward-collision mitigation and lane departure warnings are also now. In a much-appreciated move, the touchpad control for audio has been replaced with knobs that can be turned manually.
With these and other changes, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is making an honest effort to compete with the likes of the Honda CR-V, the Volkswagen Tiguan, the Toyota RAV4, and the Mazda CX-5. The question is: can they do it?
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The Breakdown
Stylish redesign
Decent standard safety features
Better suspension and ride
Even the highest trim is affordable
Lackluster power
Lower-end interior
2022 Eclipse Cross Specs
- 152 horsepower from base engine
- 184 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 23.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 50.1 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Towing capacity of 1,500 lbs
- 5-Star rating from NHTSA
- 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Powertrain
The power generated from the 1.5L four-cylinder engine is a little lacking. It makes 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque through a continuously variable automatic transmission. The acceleration can’t be described as impressive. Adequate? Sure. Smooth? Yeah, that too. Not impressive though.
There is just one powertrain, so you can’t get more by putting down more money for a higher trim level. It is what it is and you get what you get. The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will certainly get the job done on city streets, though.
With the CVT, you can expect some noise when it’s under pressure, and more effort may be required to get going and make this SUV do what you want it to do. If you’re prepared to adjust for that, then the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will satisfy daily driving needs.
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Fuel Economy & MPG
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a front-wheel drive (FWD) 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross gets a combined 26 miles per gallon (mpg), with 25 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. In a four-wheel drive (4WD), fuel efficiency on the highway goes down to 26 mpg, while city driving remains the same.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
Interior styling updates includes contrasting gray upholstery on the lower trims. The SE territory levels up to suede and the SEL features impressive leather upholstery. The front seats are comfortable.
By adding larger rear shock absorbers and revising the suspension, Mitsubishi allowed the 2022 Eclipse Cross to take cracks, potholes, and bumps in stride, without throwing you out of your seat. The back seats aren’t as comfortable as the front, or as contoured. Leg room ranges from 40.9 inches up front to 35.3 inches in the second row. It’s not incredibly spacious, but I’ve fit into smaller vehicles. Wide angle door openings make it easy to get in and out.
The design won’t win any awards, but neither does it leave the driver or passengers lacking for a decent place to sit.
Cargo space behind the front seats comes in at 50.1 inches, while space behind the second-row seats measures 23.4 inches. It’s large enough and wide enough to fit most peoples’ needs of a luggage-heavy road trip or successful IKEA run.
Entertainment & Technology
The better infotainment primarily lives in the higher trims of the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. HD radio and Bluetooth are found throughout the lineup, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are only standard in the higher three trims. At least a seven-inch touchscreen is available on all trim levels, though.
The screen is situated well, if not a little bit high, on the dash. However, the screen is easy to reach and is simple to command. The knobs make it easy to switch while driving as well. A main complaint of the last model was that the system wasn’t very user-friendly. Mitsubishi fixed that with the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Safety Features
The base ES has a lot of standard features. Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, a hill start assist, and driver knee airbags are all included. Standard on everything above the base trim are heated, power folding side mirrors and the windshield wiper deicer. A rearview camera is part of every trim except for the top tiered SEL. That one gets a multi-view camera. The head-up display is surprisingly incorporated into all trims LE and higher.
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Trims & Pricing
ES – $23,395
The base model comes equipped with a handful of standard features in when it comes to technology and safety. Keyless entry, LED daytime running lights, HD radio, four speakers, and a seven-inch touchscreen are a few of them. Of course, the higher the trim, the more features there are.
LE – $24,745
Upped by a little over $1,000, starting with the LE, buyers will get steering wheel voice recognition control, automatic high beams and, maybe most exciting, a head-up display. Seats are still fabric in this trim.
SE – $26,145
Bumping up to the SE gets the biggest increase in features. Four speakers in the lower trims become six speakers in the SE. The six-way adjustable driver’s seat is now an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat. The seven-inch display in the console moves up to eight inches. There is some additional illumination added to the vanity mirrors and the door panel. A push button start becomes standard starting with the SE. Seating is no longer fabric, but suede instead. In terms of safety, the blind spot warning with lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert has been added.
SEL – $27,395
Finally, sitting on top of the mountain brings the amenities of a heated steering wheel, leather seating, chrome inner door handles, and black headliner and pillars. Heated rear seats are available through a package. The specialized Mitsubishi Power Sound System has been added. Power windows with automatic up and down controls for all windows is another added feature for this top trim.
Warranties
There are a few different warranties available. The basic is 5 years or 60,000 miles. There’s a limited powertrain 10-year/100,000-mile warranty as well. An anti-corrosion warranty covers 7 years or 100,000 miles. Lastly, there’s a roadside assistance warranty for 5 years and unlimited miles. Those warranties cover all trims.
What we think
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The young Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is still evolving. After skipping the 2021 model year, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross made some welcomed changes. There is a decent number of standard features and there are also some good warranty options here. Technology and entertainment were upgraded. The interior was also improved a little bit. It’s less expensive than others in its category, but it’s also not as athletic as some of the competition.
If the SEL is within the price point, that’s the model that will bring the most features with it. The lower trims certainly work as a starter car or a quick to-and-from vehicle, but it lacks a little in the quality department. It seems that Mitsubishi is listening to feedback and are actively trying to satisfy customers, so future models and generations will hopefully continue to improve.
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