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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5T GLS

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER large boot measuring around 400l, with the option of
extending this by dropping the rear seats in a 60/40 split.
aving last experienced the Mitsubishi Eclipse The GLS spec gives you 7 airbags, leather seats, an
Cross at the SA launch just over two years ago,
Hthis test has been long awaited. At the launch, infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay,
only 2l naturally aspirated models were available. In the plus a Head-up display that rises in front of the driver. The
interim, the 1.5l turbo model was added to the range. rear seat provides a 12V power socket that can be utilised
for charging devices.

Whereas the 2l version was adequate in performance, the
excitement factor was lacking. I'm happy to say up front My test was limited to urban driving with no real open-
that the new turbo motor rectifies this issue. It may not road driving, so the fuel economy of approximately
be a sports car but, as a medium 9l/100km should be the worst that
SUV, it now provides performance drivers will experience in general
that is far more enjoyable. use.

The motor delivers 110kW and The Eclipse is an anomaly in some
250Nm to the front wheels ways, it's priced closer to many top
through a CVT automatic spec smaller Crossover/SUVs yet
transmission. Like previous is similar in size to most medium
tests of the Mitsubishi range, SUVs. Although it offers most of the
this is an excellent CVT and I luxuries, I would love to see a model
honestly believe that this type with added safety features like
of transmission is well suited to adaptive cruise control, automatic
a family type SUV. Driven in a emergency braking, blind-spot
relaxed manner, at which this car warning and cross-traffic warning
excels, the motor has reserves of amongst other features. I believe
power for cruising and overtaking that there is room for a halo model
when required. in the range with all of this included.

The Eclipse Cross is deceptive As tested, the current price is
in some ways, as it has excellent R499 995, including a 5-year/
space in the rear, as well as a 90 000km service plan.

for our full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ec-U4MpynY

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