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MOTORING
MOTORING JUST LAUNCHED!
MITSUBISHI As tough as it comes – the new, bolder Triton is engineered beyond tough. Whether you need the practicality

ECLIPSE CROSS of a dedicated workhorse or the luxury and versatility of an SUV, the smooth yet powerful performance,
thanks to the Triton’s combination of its super-responsive engine and silky transmission, handles anything
thrown at it – in comfort.

BY ALAN ROSENMEYER 133kW@3500rpm and 430Nm@2500rpm 7 Airbags
6-speed Automatic and 6-speed Manual Transmissions RISE Body Construction
Super Select II 4WD System with Rear diff-lock* ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
Electronic Off-road Assistance* Multi-function Steering Wheel with Audio and Cruise Control
Hill Descent Control* Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable Steering Column
ABS, EBD and Break Assist Speed-sensing Auto Door Lock
ASTC (Active Stability & Traction Control) Keyless Operating System
DRL (Daytime Running Lights) Rear View Camera Engineered Beyond Tough

From R509 995 SELECT4WD-II
SUPER

Mitsubishi recently added a new medium sized SUV into

the extremely crowded, but popular market segment,
complementing the slightly smaller ASX model in their range.

he new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross excellent with the 2 wheel drive variant
is packed with features. There are being superbly stable on dirt roads. The
2 models available both powered CVT is very smooth and unobtrusive
Tby a 2L 4 cylinder petrol engine and feels far more like a conventional
giving 110kW and 198Nm and matched automatic. This is another example of how
with a CVT automatic transmission. Both far CVT transmissions have progressed
models offer extremely high comfort recently, making many motoring
and safety specification with the only journalists eat their words (or hat in my
difference being the choice between case) regarding the manner in which they
2 wheel drive or Mitsubishi’s S-AWC (Smart have criticised this technology in the past.
All Wheel Control) intelligent drive system.
Both models are loaded with safety and
From the aggressive frontal appearance comfort spec including 7 airbags.
through to the (almost over the top) The biggest surprise is the pricing of
spoiler at the rear, it stands out among the R399 900, and R449 900 for the AWD
proliferation of medium SUV contenders version.
that all appear to come from the same
design book. After posting photos of the After a short launch drive, I can’t wait to
rear and THAT spoiler, I was asked if this is get my hands on a full test car.
how the Honda Civic Type R looks when it
grows up?
View our launch video on You-Tube: https://www.youtube.com/
On the road, the ride and comfort are watch?v=DtszkdYtKwY
*4x4 Models. Terms and Conditions apply. For pricing information and specifications please visit one of our dealerships or our website. Free 4x4 driver training.
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