The Eclipse Cross is definitely worthy of consideration. If value is important to you, Mitsubishi is where it's at. They're well-built, dependable, have a long warranty, and can be had for thousands less than what Honda and Toyota offer. You'll also be driving a vehicle a bit more exclusive than the other competitors. Having owned both a new Nissan and a new Mitsubishi made in the last few years, I wouldn't even touch the Nissan.
It’s almost like someone found a huge stock pile of Mitsubishi cars in an abandoned shipping container at the Long Beach port and they're just doing anything they can to sell them.
I don't agree with them either regarding the name, but I see where they're coming from. When they think Eclipse they think of one vehicle or a series of vehicles, and now they have to change their definition of what an Eclipse is, and that's difficult for them. So rather than accept it or embrace it, it turns into pushback and anger. Same for the Mustang Mach-E. The companies who own these names can use them however they wish, but people hate to change their expectations for what an Eclipse or Mustang is. Similar situation with many recent Jeeps like the Renegade, Compass etc. "That's not a Jeep". Well, yeah it is. They don't like change or redefining something that's been around for decades.
@@scott8919 Don't get me wrong, I understand why people find it silly when Ford uses the Mustang name on the Mach-E. But when compared to the specs of the current-gen GT500, which is more deserving of the Mustang mantle: The Mach-E GT or the Mustang II?
@@scott8919 but Jeep really isn’t the AMC Eagle-Jeep of decades old. The Jeep of today is a lack luster, soulless Fiat. And I’m not gonna bother repeating what Scotty Kilmer and many others have to say about Fiats being money pits.
If i had a kid in high school this would be a great 1st car for them. Not too fast lol, affordable, cant fit all their friends in it and can definitely drive themselves to their activities and go to the grocery store for me lol
I owned a 2012 Nissan I bought new and a 2014 Mitsubishi I also bought new. The Mitsubishi was definitely the higher quality vehicle. People should give Mitsubishi a try. They are currently a value brand and well-worth consideration.
@Jonathan A was thinking of it's crappy brother the outlander... The Jatco CVT is reason enough to run away.... And only 152HP with a Turbo , Sad.... My NA Mazda CX-5 has 187... Plus no CVT... Go with the CX5 much better vehicle...
Mitsubishi seems to have had good intentions when they released this vehicle, but I wish they changed the name to something like Outlander Sport. And improve on or drop the CVT.
@@braetonwilson4296 still not a fan of the ‘granny tranny’, but I do agree that Aisin builds a solid one. However, CVTs are for soulless driving. That’s just fact.
Alex, great video as always but actually the Outlander Sport is the smallest crossover that Mitsubishi offers in the USA. It recently got a facelift for MY20 and imo drives so much better than this Eclipse Cross. Although the interior of the Outlander Sport is also dated, the discounts make it compelling since it is a pretty fun car to drive that looks pretty good. Also, those paddle shifters in the Eclipse Cross are the same ones that were found in the DCT Evos :)
They need to stop calling it 'sport' it's misleading to some. I'd pick a Mitsu Sport over the Eclipse if it wasn't for the fact that the options are pitiful in the Sport, but I see a ton of them on the road.
I think Mitsubishi is missing a humongous opportunity by not offering its PHEV power trains in all its SUVs in the United States. At the moment this is nothing more than an underwhelming alternative to the rogue sport and it's ilk. However, if Mitsubishi leaned on the fact that they are one of the leaders and plug in hybrid technology they could make a very solid move and regain market share
From Australia: Only the USA calls the model of a car by the next year, so this is actually a 2021 model which we can get here and it is called the 2021 model as well. Here cars and most countries in the world, cars are sold by the date manufacture stamp. So December 2020 on the engine stamp means it is a 2020 and Jan 2021 is a 2021 model.
It may not be as nice as the other new vehicles in its size but its cheaper, has the features I care about, and has a long warranty. They had been advertised at local dealerships for way below MSRP. I almost bought one of these before the car market went nuts and everything got overpriced. We'll see what the market is like in a year or two but I'm thinking that some sort of hybrid will be the best choice at that point. Manufacturers are putting out so many new EVs and hybrids that I think its really going to hurt a newish car's value in a few years if it isn't getting 40ish mpg.
The Eclipse Cross is nicer than other vehicles, is turbocharged, has a smooth quiet ride, has a ton of safety features, looks distinctive on the outside, clean interior, has very good led headlights, and I did purchase one the day before Mitsubishi announced supply issues to their dealers.
@@kheldaryt nobody's selling them for cheap now. Going to be 2 years before chips are plentiful again and stock is way up. I know I'm looking and it sucks.
JFC, you can't mention Mitsubishi without people crying about either the old Eclipse coupe (who's going to buy a coupe in 2021?!) or the Evo. The Evo was a great car, and I'm sure Mitsu would still be making them if anybody had actually bought them. It makes no sense to blame Mitsu for making cars in the segments that people are actually spending money in. Damn armchair quarterbacks...
I think the styling is a lot better than the pre-refresh. The EPA highway number is 1 MPG better than my 19-year-old Honda Odyssey V6 with 240hp. I think the Kona and Seltos are way better options. I wouldn’t even buy this for $18k.
the Kona with 1.6L turbo has better transmission, more torque and hp, better m.p.g. and acceleration. also, better resale value. handling is better also.
I got one - a Mitsubishi dealer will finance someone which even Hyundai dealers would turn away. You can also get thousands less of an Eclipse Cross, far more than most Hyundai dealers would be willing to budge on a Kona. Mitsubishi is where Hyundai is in the 80s & 90s. The Kona is by far the better car in every metric, but the Eclipse cross wins as a value proposition.
Not sure why they stuck with a DCT. It's peppy sure, I drove it but even new owners aren't happy about the DCTs, many don't even know how to drive them so they don't wreck 'em.
I would get a Seltos in that price range over the Rogue Sport or certainly over the Eclipse Cross. - Alex, what is the chance of you getting with some of your compatriots (say, Roman at FTL, Sofyan at Redline, etc.) and doing a Tweener comparison? Eclipse Cross, Seltos, Crosstrek, MX-30, Seltos, maybe a Encore GX which is a tweener in my mind, maybe one or two more? I am really leaning towards one of these smaller 'compact' CUV's if I decide a hybrid is not in my future and I would love to see side-by-side comparisions like was done with the EV Tesla, Leaf and Niro!
Now that I’m in the market for a new vehicle people need to realize the value Mitsubishi is presenting. They have several trim levels and different seating materials. If you want cloth they have it. If you want a suede and leather look they have it. If you want leather they have it. I’m going today to look at them. And nothing beats Japanese manufacturing being directly from Japan is another strong seller. If people want brands to stay we have to help invest in them. I’ve had several Japanese vehicles and the “Big 3 Japanese Brands” have all kind of gotten boring with the copy and paste interiors. Before there was a lot style and individuality within the brand. Mitsubishi seems to have the old school feel with and up to date style which to me is great.
It's amazing to see the same old comments in every Mitsubishi video. Where is the EVO, Pajero, Eclipse Coupe??? But 99% of these people 1. Couldn't afford these cars or 2. Never owned one. Kia Stinger is dead come 2022 but reviews always come in positive for it, another "great car" dead because no one actually buys them. If it doesn't sell, drop it. Ford killed their entire car lineup, Chevy the same thing, you can't even give away a Mazda 6, Nissan Maxima is non existent and the list goes on even with Hondas and Toyotas. Next everyone complains about CVT transmission but almost every single other comparable vehicle has a CVT including the Honda and Toyota but no one complains about it there (Good on Hyundai/Kia to not have a CVT but engines are so hit and miss that it doesn't matter). 10 Year warranty is there for a reason, if you have issues then it can be repaired at no cost to you. What does it say about Honda or Toyota or Nissan only having 5 Years warranty, do they not stand behind their product? Imagine having Peace of Mind for 10 Years for your Point A to B vehicle. Again another positive point for the Koreans to back their cars 10 years in the US but only for the original owner, Mitsubishi is fully transferable from my understanding. Everyone wants an exciting car but consumers buy hundreds of thousands of beige Toyota Camry's and Corolla, literally the most boring cars in the world. By no means is Mitsubishi the top company in the segments but there is definitely lots of positives here and suit people looking for great value, low cost of ownership, one of the best 4WD systems and Long Warranty but people love to complain for nothing. No car is perfect. Just my thoughts.
@@James-il3tq how’s the Honda HR-V’s power and CVT? What about the Toyota CH-R? Nissan Kicks or Rogue Sport must have tons more power right? Which SubCompact has 184 lb/ft of torque? RAV4? Rogue? How about the 2.4 in the Santa’s Fe/Sorento? Even the Tucson or Sportage?
I would buy the Eclipse Cross I rented the older version one time and enjoyed the way it drove as well have driven both the Nissan and Toyota and did not like them.
I’m all for competition, but I can’t imagine why anyone would willing want a Mitsubishi. I’d imagine it would be the price. Second, their whole brand is about sport driving but they use a CVT. What a silly mistake. It has to be cost and gas mileage standards that impacted their choice. Hopefully the Nissan relationship will help them but I’m not holding my breath.
I admit I'm not a traditional car enthusiast, but I enjoy CVTs. A properly tuned one is smooth as silk in everyday driving but has a satisfying "downshift" when you punch it to get on a highway on-ramp. Plus it's an absolutely fascinating technology IMO. The work that went into designing the modern steel belt CVT and the engineering behind even the fluid for it is worthy of writing an entire book. We could talk all day about reliability or if it's fun but sporty/fun is very much a subjective term.
@Jonathan Losito Haha it's my opinion we all have our own opinions I really like the Eclipse Cross looks far better than the RAV4 also with that turbocharger it makes the Eclipse Cross a little bit more fun than the RAV4 and + Mitsubishis great AWD System.
Was sold until you said a turbo engine. A deal breaker for sure. If I were on the lot, I would have thanked him and left. Just something else to go wrong that I do not need.
@@JamaicanMehHorny The VW Taos, Kona 1.6T, Seltos 1.6T, CX-30, all have as much or more horsepower and torque than the eclipse cross, I bet there's more too.
@@nothere572 yes the optional engines on the top trim levels have more power but also come at a premium price. Eclipse is offered on all trims including the entry level. CX-30 is $38,000 top spec. Sub Compact SUV for Compact SUV money.
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I’m seeing reports that the new Honda HRV will be a carryover for 2022 and not redesigned. It’s already showing up unchanged in dealer inventory and the Honda site now shows 2022 unchanged. Do you think there’s a chance we’ll see a new CRV early fall instead?
I can’t imagine why anyone would get this over say an HR-V. Same price tag, HR-V is somehow smaller on the outside yet has more cargo volume, is way more reliable, and the upcoming HR-V redesign only improves on all of that. Unless you’re a diehard Mitsubishi fan, I would probably avoid this one.
The HRV is a nice vehicle. But the Eclipse Cross is one of the quietest and smoothest vehicles Mitsubishi has ever made. The Eclipse Cross is also turbocharged and has alot more torque than the Honda. The Eclipse Cross (2022 version) is a very good looking vehicle that turns alot of heads.
exactly!! these days many car makers trying to be Land Rover and put big lettering of either the model name or the maker’s name on the front and back. It might be ok if it’s short, you are Land Rover or a luxury car, but in this case it’s a Mitsubishi and there are 12 letters!
There will be a new PHEV Outlander coming out at the end of the year James. Rumour has it, that it will have a long EV range. And a super AWD system. NZ
Mitsubishi's warranty includes a free rental car if work takes more than a day. That makes it just a little better than my 2021 Hyundai Kona's. But I get free maintenance for three years so... it's not just about leg/head room and the size of the rims. 😋
This eclipse would be perfect under another name in the chrysler range if the latter still held shares in this company , chrysler having no subcompact suv
Alex, I prefer the more normal looking CUV Mitsubishi used to make in Normal, Illinois. BTW did you say a discounted Mitsubishi has a better rear suspension than a 'Premium' Mazda?
The refresh has definitely improved the look of the Eclipse Cross. But that powertrain, with low horsepower and poor EPA fuel economy for a 1.5 turbo, is just pathetic. Would have loved to see the Eclipse Cross compared with other tweeners like the CX-30, Seltos, Compass and Crosstrek.
Today its the only brand with vehicles readily available due to chips in my area. I hear chips won't be resolved til 2023, good grief. I looked & definitely disappointed that top trims w/Eclipse Cross & Outlander Sport are still sorely lacking options vs. top trims in other brands. Way to remain competitive.
@@DanielsTechStudio The Corolla sedan has 139 hp & 139 pound-feet of torque and 40 mpg highway (eclipse cross has 184 pound-feet of torque). The 2022 Corolla Cross has 169 hp but only 151 pound-feet of torque. Toyota's early estimates are 32 mpg highway for FWD versions and 30 mpg highway for AWD versions of the corolla cross.
@@nightdrive2646 thanks for bringing out facts rather than fantasy! 180 pound feet of torque is not something to sneeze at!! Torque gets you going not horsepower!!
I don't think they need to catch up to the competition. It's cheaper than the competition with a longer warranty. If you want a 10 year warranty on this size of vehicle, you can't buy any of the others at its price. It's the same basic idea why the Grand Caravan still sold super well despite being a much crappier minivan than the competition. It was just so dang cheap to buy.
I was debating if I should trade in my mom's 19 Eclipse Cross and get her the new one, but now I think that would be pointless. Seltos turbo or the new VW Taos would be a better choice.
@@nightdrive2646 it is the LE and we should have went with the SE for a couple of thousands more because of the better seats. This was not her first choice, but she had to settle with something cheap that she can retire with next year so there is not much that she likes about it other than being a small SUV. The good stuff about the Eclipse Cross is the high ground clearance, the s-awc which makes it a lot of fun in the snow, back seat slides back and forth for extra trunk space, the huge discounts, better fuel economy than epa ratings and decent interior and exterior for the price assuming the discounts. The bad- transmission and turbo are weaker than the Japanese and European versions and it is very limited if you want aftermarket upgrades. The short wheel base requires constant steering adjustment. Infotainment screen is kind of small. Trunk space is smaller than much of the competition. Dealerships service departments are awful, really poor waiting areas. Don't want to be one of the people that will spend $40k-50k on their future models and have to wait for service in those places!
@@dimitarlentov5987 the constant adjusting to the steering could have something to do with AWD. I do not like the way AWD feels and actually prefer 2WD. The SE trim level plus skylights would have made a HUGE difference in how you feel about the car. (LED headlights, quality of seats, and the whole visual look from nicer seats and the skylights). If you do decide to upgrade, check out selling (not trading in, but selling) your current one to carmax and carvana to have actual offers before going into a dealership. I would do multiple test drives on the Kia, VW, and 2022 Mitsu before deciding on the new vehicle. And yes, you really should test drive a 2022 SE trim level with the skylights before writing off Mitsubishi.
Completely agree, hard pass...... had one of these as a rental, terrible. like bad at almost everything with no notable positives. would have to be about 60% of the price of something decent to be considered and even then I'd probably pass.
If you're really price sensitive, and wanted a new (not used) vehicle, this could be an option. Or, if you wanted a vehicle that NONE of your friends, family, or colleagues also owned...
@@JamaicanMehHorny if you are looking new. google, "Every 2021 Compact Crossover SUV ranked from Worst to Best" for a pretty accurate list and descriptions from Car and Driver on this size. if you can go a little smaller then maybe Kia Soul for a decent value. If it's big enough and you are ok with the styling, the Kia Soul is a very good value. personally the styling is not for me but family member has one and I'm impressed with what you get for the money.
The Outlander Sport is selling like CRAZY in 2021! The O.S. has classic, easy to use interior controls, great maneuverability, updated exterior looks, LED headlights, and is a HUGE, HUGE value at $21,000. With that said, I did sell my 5 year-old Outlander Sport and purchased an Eclipse Cross, lol
I've owned Mitsubishi's for 30 years and never had problems. Mitsubishi also has one of the lowest stats for trips to the shop for repairs, at 0.19 trips/year, versus the average car of 0.4 trips/year.
The issue is not today. The issue is 10 years from now, the crv and rav 4 will still be running but the Mitsubishi will probably not be running. Pay more for the Rav 4. How many 10+ yr old Hondas and Toyotas do you still see everyday?
I think most will be pretty satisfied with modern cars being able to last 10 years with no problems. Unlike old cars back in the days where technology was not advancing that rapidly, you could be driving a 10+years car and not feel that it's out of date but cars nowadays with all the tech... It feels old and outdated 5 years later unfortunately. Even more so with electric cars versus ice too!
@@jiayaw they have been making cars for 100 years. Mitsu didn't get good in the last 10 yrs. They are still substandard when compared to longevity of Toyotas and Ho das.
Alex--- Saying something is refined, sorted, or good doesn't actually mean anything or tell the audience anything. Those are all ambiguous and subjective terms. Do better. Get detailed. Tell us WHY/HOW something is refined/sorted/good. What makes it that way.
VW Taos is made cheaply in Mexico and also has an underpowered 1.5 liter turbo engine with 152 HP. Taos will also be more expensive than the Eclipse Cross.
@@braetonwilson4296 lmao and the eclipse cross has less power paired to a trash cvt, they're also basically the same price, the Taos is just more modern and nicer. I don't see the point you're trying to make.
@@nothere572 If you compare top trims, Taos is a lot more expensive than the Eclipse Cross. Also, Mitsubishi dealers will give bigger discount than VW dealers.
Since Mitsu has taken excitement out of their cars, it is a brand that is competent. But that is all. I wonder too why they are here too. While a nice car, but not a car I want. The Halo cars make the more sensible cars exciting but when you only have other cars, the other cars cannot peak interest as their is no theme to the halo car source. A big Yawn on this one. Sorry. It just does really nothing for me. Compared to the Montero and the Eclipse and the EVO, these cars are like from a different company or something. Competent but boy is it boring. At least it isn't that ugly tiny car they make.
This vehicle is supposed to bring some excitement back with its looks and a turbocharged engine. From the number of comments, it did bring some interest. Alot of bashing and trashing, but definitely alot of interest.
Odds that: Anyone on the Eclipse Cross project ever drove an Evo or turbo Eclipse? ........ 0% Anyone on the Eclipse Cross project also turned the Gen 1/2 Eclipse into the Gen 3/4 Eclipse? .... 100%
@@kheldaryt everyone bashing & trashing the eclipse cross makes it sound as if there is something wrong with the vehicle, which is not even close to being true. The eclipse cross looks better, performs better, and has a much better warranty than other cuv's at this price.
@@nightdrive2646 had a eclipse cross as a rental, it was terrible. The only thing I drove that was as bad was a Dodge Journey which is also bad. Issues for me steering very vague and disconnected. How does the company who made the evo do that bad. Suspension a bad mix of floaty and yet bouncy. Seats very uncomfortable, granted that’s subjective. CVT = blah. Things that were good, nothing stood out... now to be fair I drove a 21, maybe 22 has improved. At least they dropped that stupid split rear window. At night other car headlights would disappear/reappear because that split obscured them. Super annoying and kinda unsafe really.... Anyway if eclipse cross works for you or someone else, that’s cool. I just couldn’t believe that was an offering in the same category as CRV, CX-5, RAV4, etc.... Now eclipse cross is probably getting a better out the door price but it would have to be at a 60% discount to class leaders to be viable for me. They are just that much better and will have better resale. Again just my opinion and it’s cool if it works for others. What would you cross shop it with and say it’s better than?
@@kheldaryt the line, or bar across the back window was actually a throwback to the eclipse coupe. Basically everyone on the planet (or at least social media) missed that reference. Prior to the days of auto-dimming mirrors, that bar kept blinding headlights from blinding the driver, and actually allows the driver to see more and not less. I had an older, and lower trim level eclipse cross for 1 day earlier this year, and the downward visibility out the rear window was quite good. Even though that older segmented rear window functioned better, the newer 2022 design does look much better. The suspension is improved in the 2022, the infotainment center is improved, maps/navigation now included without connecting cellphone. The Rav4 is a nice vehicle, but I don't like its bulky look and higher price. I like several Mazda's, including the Mazda3, CX-5 and CX-30, but chose Mitsu because of its looks and size, the economical yet turbocharged engine, plus all the safety and comfort features for an excellent price, plus a 10-year warranty. I wouldn't mind the CX-30 turbo, but price starts getting a little high at the higher trim level plus turbo. Would also love an Alfa Romeo Stelvio, but that's in a whole different price range.
More and more people are buying Mitsubishi's. Their 2nd quarter sales figures are quite good with their multiple new/updated vehicle releases in the 2nd quarter
This wouldn't even be on my lookat list. Mitsubishi has a less than stellar reputation for reliability and resale value. Not something I'd even want to consider "great deals" not withstanding. And all that money on the hood should tell you something about their sales.
Mitsubishi has an incidence of 0.2 repairs per year versus the industry average of 0.4 repairs per year. With the combination of style, price, performance, luxury, warranty and reliability, Mitsubishi SCREAMS value.
The Forester is a nice vehicle. So is the Mitsubishi. Mitsu does have a better warranty, 5/year bumber to bumper, 7 year corrosion and 10 year powertrain
The hate that Mitsubishi gets especially in the United States it's crazy.
The Eclipse Cross is definitely worthy of consideration. If value is important to you, Mitsubishi is where it's at. They're well-built, dependable, have a long warranty, and can be had for thousands less than what Honda and Toyota offer. You'll also be driving a vehicle a bit more exclusive than the other competitors. Having owned both a new Nissan and a new Mitsubishi made in the last few years, I wouldn't even touch the Nissan.
I think it is also important to bring up Mitsubishi's incredible warranty coverage. It is the reason I would buy a Mitsubishi over a Nissan.
agree, and the Nissan CVT is garbage. How's Mitsu's CVT?
@@LGMinnesotaMitsubishi’s CVT is way better I’ve been driving a 21 Outlander Sport for the last week and it’s significantly better
I knew before I clicked the thumbnail, what song was going to be displayed on the infotainment system.. I'm onto you, Alex!!!
I'm surprised Mitsubishi still exists in the U.S. tbh
If Mitsubishi wants any respect, they would build a new EVO and bring the ‘intl market’ Pajero to the US.
It’s almost like someone found a huge stock pile of Mitsubishi cars in an abandoned shipping container at the Long Beach port and they're just doing anything they can to sell them.
They need to build EVO and Montero again.
@@trdtrek3717 …that’s IF the montero is a rebadged pajero. Nahmean?
They have very few and far between dealers...big problem.
I fail to understand why people fight over brand names.
I don't agree with them either regarding the name, but I see where they're coming from. When they think Eclipse they think of one vehicle or a series of vehicles, and now they have to change their definition of what an Eclipse is, and that's difficult for them. So rather than accept it or embrace it, it turns into pushback and anger. Same for the Mustang Mach-E. The companies who own these names can use them however they wish, but people hate to change their expectations for what an Eclipse or Mustang is. Similar situation with many recent Jeeps like the Renegade, Compass etc. "That's not a Jeep". Well, yeah it is. They don't like change or redefining something that's been around for decades.
@@scott8919 Don't get me wrong, I understand why people find it silly when Ford uses the Mustang name on the Mach-E. But when compared to the specs of the current-gen GT500, which is more deserving of the Mustang mantle: The Mach-E GT or the Mustang II?
@@scott8919 but Jeep really isn’t the AMC Eagle-Jeep of decades old. The Jeep of today is a lack luster, soulless Fiat.
And I’m not gonna bother repeating what Scotty Kilmer and many others have to say about Fiats being money pits.
@@donkedic1 the only Jeep that had anything to do with Fiat was the Renegade....
@@BabyShark-cg3sz not according to this (regarding the 2.0 T engine)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler_(JL)
after 9.9 years my rear wheel bearing went on an outlander sport replaced on the warranty mitsubishi is great in my books
If i had a kid in high school this would be a great 1st car for them. Not too fast lol, affordable, cant fit all their friends in it and can definitely drive themselves to their activities and go to the grocery store for me lol
If I had to choose between this and the equivalent Nissan I would choose this because the warranty on the CVT is twice as long
you must be thinking of the new 2022 Outlander because that vehicle does share a platform with the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
If Mitsubishi cannot get its act together, the whole brand may go away from the USA. Then, how good is a long CVT warranty worth?
I owned a 2012 Nissan I bought new and a 2014 Mitsubishi I also bought new. The Mitsubishi was definitely the higher quality vehicle. People should give Mitsubishi a try. They are currently a value brand and well-worth consideration.
@Jonathan A umm no...do some research son....
@Jonathan A was thinking of it's crappy brother the outlander...
The Jatco CVT is reason enough to run away....
And only 152HP with a Turbo , Sad....
My NA Mazda CX-5 has 187...
Plus no CVT...
Go with the CX5 much better vehicle...
Mitsubishi seems to have had good intentions when they released this vehicle, but I wish they changed the name to something like Outlander Sport. And improve on or drop the CVT.
The only way that can happen is if, by some miracle, JATCO goes tits up. *fingers crossed* 🤞
They already have an outlander sport
Lethargic 152 hp with only 25mpg and a Jatco CVT plenty of enough reason not to get this.
The Corolla has 17 more HP and a far superior Aisin CVT with a physical first gear than this Eclipse Cross.
@@braetonwilson4296 still not a fan of the ‘granny tranny’, but I do agree that Aisin builds a solid one.
However, CVTs are for soulless driving. That’s just fact.
Alex, great video as always but actually the Outlander Sport is the smallest crossover that Mitsubishi offers in the USA. It recently got a facelift for MY20 and imo drives so much better than this Eclipse Cross. Although the interior of the Outlander Sport is also dated, the discounts make it compelling since it is a pretty fun car to drive that looks pretty good. Also, those paddle shifters in the Eclipse Cross are the same ones that were found in the DCT Evos :)
The Rogue Sport is dreadfully slow. I’d take this Mitsubishi over that.
They need to stop calling it 'sport' it's misleading to some. I'd pick a Mitsu Sport over the Eclipse if it wasn't for the fact that the options are pitiful in the Sport, but I see a ton of them on the road.
I think Mitsubishi is missing a humongous opportunity by not offering its PHEV power trains in all its SUVs in the United States. At the moment this is nothing more than an underwhelming alternative to the rogue sport and it's ilk. However, if Mitsubishi leaned on the fact that they are one of the leaders and plug in hybrid technology they could make a very solid move and regain market share
From Australia: Only the USA calls the model of a car by the next year, so this is actually a 2021 model which we can get here and it is called the 2021 model as well. Here cars and most countries in the world, cars are sold by the date manufacture stamp. So December 2020 on the engine stamp means it is a 2020 and Jan 2021 is a 2021 model.
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It may not be as nice as the other new vehicles in its size but its cheaper, has the features I care about, and has a long warranty. They had been advertised at local dealerships for way below MSRP. I almost bought one of these before the car market went nuts and everything got overpriced.
We'll see what the market is like in a year or two but I'm thinking that some sort of hybrid will be the best choice at that point. Manufacturers are putting out so many new EVs and hybrids that I think its really going to hurt a newish car's value in a few years if it isn't getting 40ish mpg.
nah, it's pretty bad. hope anyone buying it is getting it at about 50% off compared to competition.
The Eclipse Cross is nicer than other vehicles, is turbocharged, has a smooth quiet ride, has a ton of safety features, looks distinctive on the outside, clean interior, has very good led headlights, and I did purchase one the day before Mitsubishi announced supply issues to their dealers.
@@kheldaryt nobody's selling them for cheap now. Going to be 2 years before chips are plentiful again and stock is way up. I know I'm looking and it sucks.
They finally fixed the rear end
They haven’t fixed anything, until they get out of their partnership with Renault.
Took them awhile to notice that
JFC, you can't mention Mitsubishi without people crying about either the old Eclipse coupe (who's going to buy a coupe in 2021?!) or the Evo. The Evo was a great car, and I'm sure Mitsu would still be making them if anybody had actually bought them. It makes no sense to blame Mitsu for making cars in the segments that people are actually spending money in. Damn armchair quarterbacks...
Every other country gets a 2.4 engine PHEV version, but not the US, why... Mitsubishi needs new US mangement...
I think the styling is a lot better than the pre-refresh. The EPA highway number is 1 MPG better than my 19-year-old Honda Odyssey V6 with 240hp. I think the Kona and Seltos are way better options. I wouldn’t even buy this for $18k.
Even the Corolla has 17 more HP than this Eclipse Cross LOL.
the Kona with 1.6L turbo has better transmission, more torque and hp, better m.p.g. and acceleration. also, better resale value. handling is better also.
Mitsubishi got eclipsed by Hyundai
I got one - a Mitsubishi dealer will finance someone which even Hyundai dealers would turn away.
You can also get thousands less of an Eclipse Cross, far more than most Hyundai dealers would be willing to budge on a Kona.
Mitsubishi is where Hyundai is in the 80s & 90s. The Kona is by far the better car in every metric, but the Eclipse cross wins as a value proposition.
If you can’t get financing at Hyundai, it’s bizarrely irresponsible to buy a new car.
Not sure why they stuck with a DCT. It's peppy sure, I drove it but even new owners aren't happy about the DCTs, many don't even know how to drive them so they don't wreck 'em.
I've been seeing lots of electrical problems on the Kona.
It still has a 10year 100k warranty best in the business so even if the cvt breaks your covered.
After 100k then what ?
You're screwed that's what...
@@BabyShark-cg3sz Mitsubishi’s go 200k plus if you Take care of them plus u can buy extended warranties after the 100k
@@87camro the main issue is the Jatco CVT.
They are notorious for failure...
I would get a Seltos in that price range over the Rogue Sport or certainly over the Eclipse Cross.
- Alex, what is the chance of you getting with some of your compatriots (say, Roman at FTL, Sofyan at Redline, etc.) and doing a Tweener comparison? Eclipse Cross, Seltos, Crosstrek, MX-30, Seltos, maybe a Encore GX which is a tweener in my mind, maybe one or two more? I am really leaning towards one of these smaller 'compact' CUV's if I decide a hybrid is not in my future and I would love to see side-by-side comparisions like was done with the EV Tesla, Leaf and Niro!
Good Suggestion!
I thought the outlander sport was mitsu's smallest, not this model?
Your are correct. It is .
A bit off topic, but when you review the outlander, *please compare it to 5 seaters,* as that's the actual competition for it.
Now that I’m in the market for a new vehicle people need to realize the value Mitsubishi is presenting. They have several trim levels and different seating materials. If you want cloth they have it. If you want a suede and leather look they have it. If you want leather they have it. I’m going today to look at them. And nothing beats Japanese manufacturing being directly from Japan is another strong seller. If people want brands to stay we have to help invest in them. I’ve had several Japanese vehicles and the “Big 3 Japanese Brands” have all kind of gotten boring with the copy and paste interiors. Before there was a lot style and individuality within the brand. Mitsubishi seems to have the old school feel with and up to date style which to me is great.
Also, "Bandits" is an underappreciated gem of a movie.
The best review I have been seen ,
Well done 👍🏻
Hey Alex, love your reviews …….but the Outlander Sport is the smallest Mitsubishi Crossover right now.
So they expect buyers to compromise everything only for those signature paddle shifters.
VW Taos is my pick in the segment.
It's amazing to see the same old comments in every Mitsubishi video. Where is the EVO, Pajero, Eclipse Coupe??? But 99% of these people 1. Couldn't afford these cars or 2. Never owned one. Kia Stinger is dead come 2022 but reviews always come in positive for it, another "great car" dead because no one actually buys them. If it doesn't sell, drop it. Ford killed their entire car lineup, Chevy the same thing, you can't even give away a Mazda 6, Nissan Maxima is non existent and the list goes on even with Hondas and Toyotas.
Next everyone complains about CVT transmission but almost every single other comparable vehicle has a CVT including the Honda and Toyota but no one complains about it there (Good on Hyundai/Kia to not have a CVT but engines are so hit and miss that it doesn't matter). 10 Year warranty is there for a reason, if you have issues then it can be repaired at no cost to you. What does it say about Honda or Toyota or Nissan only having 5 Years warranty, do they not stand behind their product? Imagine having Peace of Mind for 10 Years for your Point A to B vehicle. Again another positive point for the Koreans to back their cars 10 years in the US but only for the original owner, Mitsubishi is fully transferable from my understanding.
Everyone wants an exciting car but consumers buy hundreds of thousands of beige Toyota Camry's and Corolla, literally the most boring cars in the world. By no means is Mitsubishi the top company in the segments but there is definitely lots of positives here and suit people looking for great value, low cost of ownership, one of the best 4WD systems and Long Warranty but people love to complain for nothing. No car is perfect.
Just my thoughts.
Totally agree with you!
Camry's are no longer borings
Lethargic 152 hp with only 25mpg and a Jatco CVT plenty of enough reason not to get this.
@@martinmartin5904 you’re kidding right?
@@James-il3tq how’s the Honda HR-V’s power and CVT? What about the Toyota CH-R? Nissan Kicks or Rogue Sport must have tons more power right?
Which SubCompact has 184 lb/ft of torque? RAV4? Rogue? How about the 2.4 in the Santa’s Fe/Sorento? Even the Tucson or Sportage?
I would buy the Eclipse Cross I rented the older version one time and enjoyed the way it drove as well have driven both the Nissan and Toyota
and did not like them.
I hope the eclipse can come back as a coupe!
That would be cool they could put it on same platform as new 400z. 🤔
I actually really liked the old design of the rear.
Will this vehicle and the rogue sport begin sharing a platform in the next gen? Outlander sport and Kicks?
I’m all for competition, but I can’t imagine why anyone would willing want a Mitsubishi. I’d imagine it would be the price. Second, their whole brand is about sport driving but they use a CVT. What a silly mistake. It has to be cost and gas mileage standards that impacted their choice. Hopefully the Nissan relationship will help them but I’m not holding my breath.
I admit I'm not a traditional car enthusiast, but I enjoy CVTs. A properly tuned one is smooth as silk in everyday driving but has a satisfying "downshift" when you punch it to get on a highway on-ramp. Plus it's an absolutely fascinating technology IMO. The work that went into designing the modern steel belt CVT and the engineering behind even the fluid for it is worthy of writing an entire book. We could talk all day about reliability or if it's fun but sporty/fun is very much a subjective term.
If you search youtube for "eclipse cross drag race" you'll see an entertaining video of a race between the eclipse cross and a jeep compass
Mitsubishi should just throw in the towel. My God.
I'd take this over a Rav4 any day looks alone is by far is what I like about the Eclipse Cross.
@Jonathan Losito Haha it's my opinion we all have our own opinions I really like the Eclipse Cross looks far better than the RAV4 also with that turbocharger it makes the Eclipse Cross a little bit more fun than the RAV4 and + Mitsubishis great AWD System.
Is this a 2022 or 2012 model year?
Yes
Was sold until you said a turbo engine. A deal breaker for sure. If I were on the lot, I would have thanked him and left. Just something else to go wrong that I do not need.
I need help choosing between Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2022 and Kia sporage 2023 or Hyundai Tucson 2022
Paddle shifters on a CVT is as useful as paddle shifters on a French poodle🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
Lethargic 152 hp with only 25mpg and a Jatco CVT plenty of enough reason not to get this.
How many other sub-compact SUV’s have 184 ft/lbs of torque? How many have more than 140hp? I’ll wait.
@@JamaicanMehHorny Good Point!
Corolla has 169 HP with a far superior CVT with a physical first gear for a cool sport launch. I choose Corolla instead!
@@JamaicanMehHorny The VW Taos, Kona 1.6T, Seltos 1.6T, CX-30, all have as much or more horsepower and torque than the eclipse cross, I bet there's more too.
@@nothere572 yes the optional engines on the top trim levels have more power but also come at a premium price. Eclipse is offered on all trims including the entry level. CX-30 is $38,000 top spec. Sub Compact SUV for Compact SUV money.
A little known fact that Mitsubishi makes turbos for Honda. So this turbo should be similar to ones found in Civic, Accord, CRV etc.
It’s not the same Mitsubishi oddly enough
@@AAutoBuyersGuide I’m seeing reports that the new Honda HRV will be a carryover for 2022 and not redesigned. It’s already showing up unchanged in dealer inventory and the Honda site now shows 2022 unchanged. Do you think there’s a chance we’ll see a new CRV early fall instead?
I can’t imagine why anyone would get this over say an HR-V. Same price tag, HR-V is somehow smaller on the outside yet has more cargo volume, is way more reliable, and the upcoming HR-V redesign only improves on all of that. Unless you’re a diehard Mitsubishi fan, I would probably avoid this one.
The HRV is a nice vehicle. But the Eclipse Cross is one of the quietest and smoothest vehicles Mitsubishi has ever made. The Eclipse Cross is also turbocharged and has alot more torque than the Honda. The Eclipse Cross (2022 version) is a very good looking vehicle that turns alot of heads.
I clicked Like before even watching the video because of that thumbnail.
The door grab handle doesn’t get in the way of the window switch? 🤨
The name on the hood is ridiculous.. (its not a RangeRover)...i didnt hate the last one..
exactly!! these days many car makers trying to be Land Rover and put big lettering of either the model name or the maker’s name on the front and back. It might be ok if it’s short, you are Land Rover or a luxury car, but in this case it’s a Mitsubishi and there are 12 letters!
Mitsubishi's vehicle lineup is pretty sad these days. Maybe they just wanted to streamline it to keep from losing money.
There will be a new PHEV Outlander coming out at the end of the year James. Rumour has it, that it will have a long EV range. And a super AWD system.
NZ
people stopped buying the eclipse coupe and the lancer evo, so Mitsu dropped them from the lineup. Mitsu's CUV's are selling
Mitsubishi's warranty includes a free rental car if work takes more than a day. That makes it just a little better than my 2021 Hyundai Kona's. But I get free maintenance for three years so... it's not just about leg/head room and the size of the rims. 😋
This eclipse would be perfect under another name in the chrysler range if the latter still held shares in this company , chrysler having no subcompact suv
The interior gives me early 2000 vibes🥴
Alex, I prefer the more normal looking CUV Mitsubishi used to make in Normal, Illinois. BTW did you say a discounted Mitsubishi has a better rear suspension than a 'Premium' Mazda?
you mean the Outlander Sport?
I have paddle shifters in my Camry hybrid
I’ve used them once… On accident
Right? Wish they'd just leave them off.
@@LGMinnesota the most use they get out of me is when I just play with them when the car is off 🤣🤣 I would gladly swap them for heated seats
Kinda looks like a mini Urus wish that Mitsubishi build a Ralliart version of this with a 2.0L Twin Turbo Inline 4 and a Dual Clutch it would be nice.
Word is that the Ralliart division is being revived
@@nightdrive2646 yes Mitsubishi said it would revive Ralliart
Excellent word play
The refresh has definitely improved the look of the Eclipse Cross. But that powertrain, with low horsepower and poor EPA fuel economy for a 1.5 turbo, is just pathetic.
Would have loved to see the Eclipse Cross compared with other tweeners like the CX-30, Seltos, Compass and Crosstrek.
Alex got 29mpg and rated the fuel economy A+
@@nightdrive2646 Honestly surprised that the Eclipse Cross exceeded EPA est. MPGs in Alex's test
@@mark_u I’m average 30 mpg combined, plenty of power I actually smoke 💨 1.5 turbo civic no problem
Today its the only brand with vehicles readily available due to chips in my area. I hear chips won't be resolved til 2023, good grief. I looked & definitely disappointed that top trims w/Eclipse Cross & Outlander Sport are still sorely lacking options vs. top trims in other brands. Way to remain competitive.
But does the engine have a walking crank?
When will you do a review of the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander phev?
Eclipse PHEV review please
Looks like an okay rental car. Would be my last preference for sure.
I would rather rent the Corolla since it has 17 more HP than this Eclipse Cross while weighing less. So yeah, a lot faster.
@@braetonwilson4296 Agreed. plus 40 mpg doesnt hurt either
@@DanielsTechStudio The Corolla sedan has 139 hp & 139 pound-feet of torque and 40 mpg highway (eclipse cross has 184 pound-feet of torque). The 2022 Corolla Cross has 169 hp but only 151 pound-feet of torque. Toyota's early estimates are 32 mpg highway for FWD versions and 30 mpg highway for AWD versions of the corolla cross.
@@nightdrive2646 thanks for bringing out facts rather than fantasy! 180 pound feet of torque is not something to sneeze at!! Torque gets you going not horsepower!!
Once upon a time Mitsubishi made cars that I loved, now there are only 'utes on the lot. Nothing I can do, even the Eclipse is a cross.
RAV4 le 40 mpg on highway. 20s in town.
They try so hard but still haven’t caught up to any of the competition.
Nice Oxymoron.
@@tahsin28 how so?
I don't think they need to catch up to the competition. It's cheaper than the competition with a longer warranty. If you want a 10 year warranty on this size of vehicle, you can't buy any of the others at its price. It's the same basic idea why the Grand Caravan still sold super well despite being a much crappier minivan than the competition. It was just so dang cheap to buy.
@@nolij7765 But how thorough are they at backing up their 10 year warranty ? (How many hoops do you have to jump through?)
what do you need in a car? like do you really want all those fancy bells and whistles?
woah i’m so excited for this car
Said no one ever
@@daweed980 I know i’m a no one and i’m sorry
@Jonathan A makes sense when you see the powertrain…..
@Jonathan A totally
@Jonathan A I've seen a handful on the road, it's more of a niche vehicle.
I was debating if I should trade in my mom's 19 Eclipse Cross and get her the new one, but now I think that would be pointless. Seltos turbo or the new VW Taos would be a better choice.
Which trim level on the 2019 and what does she like/dislike?
@@nightdrive2646 it is the LE and we should have went with the SE for a couple of thousands more because of the better seats. This was not her first choice, but she had to settle with something cheap that she can retire with next year so there is not much that she likes about it other than being a small SUV. The good stuff about the Eclipse Cross is the high ground clearance, the s-awc which makes it a lot of fun in the snow, back seat slides back and forth for extra trunk space, the huge discounts, better fuel economy than epa ratings and decent interior and exterior for the price assuming the discounts. The bad- transmission and turbo are weaker than the Japanese and European versions and it is very limited if you want aftermarket upgrades. The short wheel base requires constant steering adjustment. Infotainment screen is kind of small. Trunk space is smaller than much of the competition. Dealerships service departments are awful, really poor waiting areas. Don't want to be one of the people that will spend $40k-50k on their future models and have to wait for service in those places!
@@dimitarlentov5987 the constant adjusting to the steering could have something to do with AWD. I do not like the way AWD feels and actually prefer 2WD. The SE trim level plus skylights would have made a HUGE difference in how you feel about the car. (LED headlights, quality of seats, and the whole visual look from nicer seats and the skylights). If you do decide to upgrade, check out selling (not trading in, but selling) your current one to carmax and carvana to have actual offers before going into a dealership. I would do multiple test drives on the Kia, VW, and 2022 Mitsu before deciding on the new vehicle. And yes, you really should test drive a 2022 SE trim level with the skylights before writing off Mitsubishi.
Pain.
I'd rather have an HR-V. LOL
Time for complete overhaul on that look. Comes across as a minivan to many of us. Doesn't look compact.
Mitsu yeah do the new outlander also pls
ZERO reason to buy this or even consider it.
Completely agree, hard pass...... had one of these as a rental, terrible. like bad at almost everything with no notable positives.
would have to be about 60% of the price of something decent to be considered and even then I'd probably pass.
@@kheldaryt what would be a suggestion for a good SubCompact/Compact SUV? Trying to make a short list.
If you're really price sensitive, and wanted a new (not used) vehicle, this could be an option. Or, if you wanted a vehicle that NONE of your friends, family, or colleagues also owned...
@@kenc2257 ok, other than this, anything else that seems pretty hot on the market right now?
@@JamaicanMehHorny if you are looking new. google, "Every 2021 Compact Crossover SUV ranked from Worst to Best" for a pretty accurate list and descriptions from Car and Driver on this size.
if you can go a little smaller then maybe Kia Soul for a decent value. If it's big enough and you are ok with the styling, the Kia Soul is a very good value. personally the styling is not for me but family member has one and I'm impressed with what you get for the money.
like the adage you get what you pay for maybe
Kia shortage review?
In short, don't bother.
Definitely not a Starion. :(
They need to do something with the outlander sport. It is cheap beyond belief. And they are charging way to much for it.
The Outlander Sport is selling like CRAZY in 2021!
The O.S. has classic, easy to use interior controls, great maneuverability, updated exterior looks, LED headlights, and is a HUGE, HUGE value at $21,000.
With that said, I did sell my 5 year-old Outlander Sport and purchased an Eclipse Cross, lol
I owned a Mitsubishi car for 8 years and the vehicle got no recall ever. Know why? - because Mitsubishi is not telling owners bout the defects.
I've owned Mitsubishi's for 30 years and never had problems. Mitsubishi also has one of the lowest stats for trips to the shop for repairs, at 0.19 trips/year, versus the average car of 0.4 trips/year.
The issue is not today. The issue is 10 years from now, the crv and rav 4 will still be running but the Mitsubishi will probably not be running. Pay more for the Rav 4.
How many 10+ yr old Hondas and Toyotas do you still see everyday?
I think most will be pretty satisfied with modern cars being able to last 10 years with no problems. Unlike old cars back in the days where technology was not advancing that rapidly, you could be driving a 10+years car and not feel that it's out of date but cars nowadays with all the tech... It feels old and outdated 5 years later unfortunately. Even more so with electric cars versus ice too!
@@jiayaw they have been making cars for 100 years. Mitsu didn't get good in the last 10 yrs. They are still substandard when compared to longevity of Toyotas and Ho das.
Alex--- Saying something is refined, sorted, or good doesn't actually mean anything or tell the audience anything. Those are all ambiguous and subjective terms. Do better. Get detailed. Tell us WHY/HOW something is refined/sorted/good. What makes it that way.
The New Pontiac Aztec
I keep forgetting Mitsubishi is a thing
Rather than this car I went to same money used rav4 i like mitsu as the wife drives the RVR
The side profile is hideous
Mitsubishi seems to have peaked a vehicle design with the late 80s Starion and has just continued to get worse and worse.
If wanting any crossover about this price, I'll get a used CR-V or RAV4.
The Eclipse Cross is just not big enough for me.
test drove both, Rav seems very small, even compared to this cross. CR-V is definitely way to go if you want room.
Mitsubishi has become old Kia/Hyundai
So true
How about Isuzu
If I wanted an SUV with sub compact pricing but compact size, I'd get the VW Taos, not this.
VW Taos is made cheaply in Mexico and also has an underpowered 1.5 liter turbo engine with 152 HP. Taos will also be more expensive than the Eclipse Cross.
@@braetonwilson4296 lmao and the eclipse cross has less power paired to a trash cvt, they're also basically the same price, the Taos is just more modern and nicer. I don't see the point you're trying to make.
@@nothere572 If you compare top trims, Taos is a lot more expensive than the Eclipse Cross. Also, Mitsubishi dealers will give bigger discount than VW dealers.
@@braetonwilson4296 But most people don't buy the top trim, and even then the top trim Taos is worth the extra money over the top trim Eclipse Cross
@Jonathan Losito those are garbage...
Where's the Kia Seltos SX Turbo??
Since Mitsu has taken excitement out of their cars, it is a brand that is competent. But that is all. I wonder too why they are here too. While a nice car, but not a car I want. The Halo cars make the more sensible cars exciting but when you only have other cars, the other cars cannot peak interest as their is no theme to the halo car source. A big Yawn on this one. Sorry. It just does really nothing for me. Compared to the Montero and the Eclipse and the EVO, these cars are like from a different company or something. Competent but boy is it boring. At least it isn't that ugly tiny car they make.
This vehicle is supposed to bring some excitement back with its looks and a turbocharged engine. From the number of comments, it did bring some interest. Alot of bashing and trashing, but definitely alot of interest.
Nissan doesn’t owe Mitsubishi!!! Wrong claim
Nah..... Thing look like a jellybean.....
Jatco CVT = 💩
Elegantly stated, my friend
@@garrettw99 Lol!
Odds that:
Anyone on the Eclipse Cross project ever drove an Evo or turbo Eclipse? ........ 0%
Anyone on the Eclipse Cross project also turned the Gen 1/2 Eclipse into the Gen 3/4 Eclipse? .... 100%
Odds that anyone knows the 4th gen eclipse was actually the fastest 0-60 and quarter-mile out-of-the-factory eclipse ever made
@@nightdrive2646 sorry they killed the spirit of that car, turned it into something boring
@@kheldaryt everyone bashing & trashing the eclipse cross makes it sound as if there is something wrong with the vehicle, which is not even close to being true. The eclipse cross looks better, performs better, and has a much better warranty than other cuv's at this price.
@@nightdrive2646 had a eclipse cross as a rental, it was terrible. The only thing I drove that was as bad was a Dodge Journey which is also bad. Issues for me steering very vague and disconnected. How does the company who made the evo do that bad. Suspension a bad mix of floaty and yet bouncy. Seats very uncomfortable, granted that’s subjective. CVT = blah. Things that were good, nothing stood out... now to be fair I drove a 21, maybe 22 has improved. At least they dropped that stupid split rear window. At night other car headlights would disappear/reappear because that split obscured them. Super annoying and kinda unsafe really.... Anyway if eclipse cross works for you or someone else, that’s cool. I just couldn’t believe that was an offering in the same category as CRV, CX-5, RAV4, etc.... Now eclipse cross is probably getting a better out the door price but it would have to be at a 60% discount to class leaders to be viable for me. They are just that much better and will have better resale. Again just my opinion and it’s cool if it works for others. What would you cross shop it with and say it’s better than?
@@kheldaryt the line, or bar across the back window was actually a throwback to the eclipse coupe. Basically everyone on the planet (or at least social media) missed that reference. Prior to the days of auto-dimming mirrors, that bar kept blinding headlights from blinding the driver, and actually allows the driver to see more and not less. I had an older, and lower trim level eclipse cross for 1 day earlier this year, and the downward visibility out the rear window was quite good. Even though that older segmented rear window functioned better, the newer 2022 design does look much better. The suspension is improved in the 2022, the infotainment center is improved, maps/navigation now included without connecting cellphone. The Rav4 is a nice vehicle, but I don't like its bulky look and higher price. I like several Mazda's, including the Mazda3, CX-5 and CX-30, but chose Mitsu because of its looks and size, the economical yet turbocharged engine, plus all the safety and comfort features for an excellent price, plus a 10-year warranty. I wouldn't mind the CX-30 turbo, but price starts getting a little high at the higher trim level plus turbo. Would also love an Alfa Romeo Stelvio, but that's in a whole different price range.
Mitsubishi is done for. why are they even hanging around? who would even consider a mitsubishi when there’s well established brands
More and more people are buying Mitsubishi's. Their 2nd quarter sales figures are quite good with their multiple new/updated vehicle releases in the 2nd quarter
Mitsubishi Aztec
even with the redesigned rear end tho?
This wouldn't even be on my lookat list. Mitsubishi has a less than stellar reputation for reliability and resale value. Not something I'd even want to consider "great deals" not withstanding. And all that money on the hood should tell you something about their sales.
Mitsubishi has an incidence of 0.2 repairs per year versus the industry average of 0.4 repairs per year. With the combination of style, price, performance, luxury, warranty and reliability, Mitsubishi SCREAMS value.
Turn around......... OH god actually dont please really.
Also: Every now and then I fall apart
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nissan parts bin interior
Not a Nissan part to be found actually, it was designed before the merger
I would say the forester also would beat the eclipse cross
The Forester is a nice vehicle. So is the Mitsubishi. Mitsu does have a better warranty, 5/year bumber to bumper, 7 year corrosion and 10 year powertrain