Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2022 Review: I Don’t Like It.

Here's the honest truth. I don't like the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. It feels cheap, yet costs a lot. It doesn't have much going for it, and I struggle to recommend it. In today's in-depth review, I'm going to tell you why I don't like the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
Timeline:
00:00​ - Introduction
02:09 - Price, 1.5L Turbo Engine, Specs
04:45 - Exterior
06:38 - Interior
13:20 - Suspension, Handling, Steering, Driving Modes
15:13 - Is it Worth It? / Verdict
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[@CarSauce]

Was I too harsh on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross? Let me know!

[@normanafif1268]

Definitely not too harsh. The car is a POS - Much like everything else in the Mitsubishi line up. Now Renault have stakes in Mitsu, I would imagine we will start to see newer Mitsubishi's be rebadged Renaults. Which in quality, and drivability will be light years ahead of the current crop.. .

[@yeahnah410]

No, it was nice for your honest review.

[@Sp33dYAU]

Well ... you wont be getting a job for Mitsubishi too soon ..... but they need feedback like this!

[@Sp33dYAU]

@@normanafif1268 have you seen the current Mitsu Express ... have they sold any????

[@normanafif1268]

@@Sp33dYAU Yea the express is a bit of a sore point. But the more modern Renault models will suit the line up. Clio - Mirage Capture - ASX Koleos - Outlander It will be a much improved line up from the rubbish they are selling now.

[@nightdrive2646]

You do mention a lot of positives about the vehicle, including power, steering, comfort, expected reliability, exterior looks and warranty. I have a 2022 Eclipse Cross with leather seats, 2 sunroofs, LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, upgraded stereo and even better looking exterior with the SEL trim (USA) & touring package. And was able to successfully negotiate pricing. I absolutely love my 2022 Eclipse Cross.

[@jfw1006]

The only thing that matters is if you personally like something or not. If you listened to all the reviews on KZbin you’d never be happy about anything! They are just a distraction.

[@askyalumumba3573]

I couldn't agree more with you. If you like something go get it and take care of it .

[@keithholland7465]

We traded up from a 2018 Tucson and the EC is just so much nicer to drive. Much quieter and smoother and more responsive engine. Ok the interior is a bit quirky with the excess silver and piano black but at least it's not as drab as most of the opposition. I don't know about the base seats but those in our Aspire are very comfortable and way better than the Tucson. Seeing you tested the AWD LS and it cost $6k more than the base model, maybe you should have tested the AWD capability or a least explained thats were the extra cost went. Overall yours was a really flawed review and you really need to get a bit more serious about your job if this is what you want to do going forward. We tested the price equivalent cx30, Kona and Seltos and found them too cramped, noisy and jerky ride and gearshift. And let's face most cars in this segment look really dull, where the EC has a good dose of flair ... at least you acknowledged that. But overall a really poor, unprofessional review 3 out 10.

[@lydia3098]

Im so glad you like it. I just bought one, not yet delivered. I was ready to cancel my purchase because of some reviews. I have driven mitsubishi for many years, this will be my 1st SUV.

[@garydaniel8898]

It's the easiest car to a person who does their own Maintenance . The oil filter stops and can't be over tightened . 2 screws removes the skid plate . Easiest oil change in any car . It has a transmission oil dipstick. You can also replace the transmission fluid yourself . A do it yourself dream

[@DeathswingKettlebell]

These are just picky complaints lol

[@pauld6556]

I love the quirky styling and space. I test drove it and drivability is actually pretty good. I do think you are giving it a bit of a bad rap- Mitsubishi base models always were nasty that being ES and LS variants. If you drive a base model Kia or Hyundai and they too are plastic fantastic nasty with stripped back features. I disregarded it because for the money there is better.

[@robertceroli3512]

It was supposed to replace the ASX but the ASX sold so well Mitsubishi didn't dare pull the plug.Yes the ASX is old but does everything right and has Toyota like reliability and very popular on the used car market = excellent resale value .fuel economy and performance on the eclipse is no better than the ASX

[@philipbaker4003]

Fuel economy, performance and handling are actually better on the Eclipse Cross.

[@robertceroli3512]

@@philipbaker4003 eclipses Cross eng output 110kw power to w 73.8kw/t, fuel econ 7.3, real world about 8.somthing per 100, 0 100 about 9 sec mark. Asx eng 110kw power to w 82.4kw/t, fuel 7.6 real world economy 8.somthing, 0 100 roughly 9 sec. But the eclipse has more torque

[@wally7455]

I bought a 2021ec xls beautiful car better than my Mazda CX 5 I traded in. Further on fuel too sorry but I don't agree with your review. But hey everyone is entitled to a opinion.

[@swishdrop7534]

I just bought an LS suits me perfectly, after building a 450bhp LS1 VT SS, who cares about all the gizmos, yes the review is harsh, I bought the car because 10 year warranty and they look Great.

[@danielsmith6007]

I was hoping you put this one up

[@jaypod]

I bought the Exceed trim 3 years ago. It's been quite reliable. Not very fuel efficient but then that's probably due to me! I don't understand why people hate this car so much. The boot is quite spacious. I've carried so much stuff from Ikea etc. I've been on long road trips and it's always been fun. Worth every dollar! But, you do get a lot of goodies like decent safety systems, 360 camera, leather seats, sun (panoramic) roof etc. I wish it had rear AC vents. Other than that it's a pretty nice car for most working class people who aren't going to take it to a track! lol. BTW, your review is fine for the trim and I did gave it a thumbs up.

[@miyukishirogane9579]

If you live in Canada you know that a car like that is a must have lol

[@fisherpaykelauto6137]

I have a rental FWD EC based model for a few days now. I also think the interior material are quite cheap, from the radio head unit knobs to the flimsy steering mounted paddle shifters. The silver trim will have scratches on them easily with normal use. I can also see Mitsubishi tried to save $$ by using the same dash boards panel then just covered the start/ stop button on base model and key hole on upper models with a round cap. I think all these things reflect the cut corner quality and poor aesthetic of the car interiors . I also find the front seat are not quite supported around shoulders. I think the adaptive cruise control and lane departure should be a standard safety for all models as many other manufacturers have already included for their cars. On the bright side, the car is quite roomy and quiet on the road. Little bit body roll but it’s acceptable for this type of car and the price. It has good acceleration at low speed too and quite good on fuel consumption. I would only buy the base model given that the adaptive cruise control ,lane departure and auto headlights included.

[@Parabloop3r]

You know what I just thought of mate, for April Fools next year, you should get a car everyone's been hyped about, get everyone hyped for the review, and then post a 10 second video saying "eh... it's alright." on April 1st.

[@giftysambo4238]

Cvt is actually easier and cheaper to repair to because it gas fewer moving parts than regular gqar boxes. Big fan Matt nice reviews

[@robertceroli3512]

Yeh tell that to hapless Nissan owners when CVT fails at cost of about 4k upwards

[@graantmnz]

we drove the phev one - its heavy, uses up the battery too quickly around town, doesn't have enough power from the engine for highway passing / hills etc . It is comfortable to drive though, but outshone in all areas by the Ford Escape phev.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

So the car is not good because of the indicator lever , ac knobs and the piano black. But apart from that its reliable, drives comfortable, has adequate power ,looks good Seems like you just nitpicky for no reason. The car is certainly not as bad as your car review skills.

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

Is it reliable? Does it burn oil?

[@warcrabcyber9908]

@JIMMY it is reliable and does not burn oil. There are no issues with piston rings either. It has a transmission cooler straight from the factory so no cvt issues. You just need to change engine oil and Transmission oil on time and that's it.

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

@@warcrabcyber9908 What do you think outlander? I tried new outlander last year but the engine was quite struggling compared to crv or other cars

[@warcrabcyber9908]

@JIMMY if you getting the outlander, get the 2023 outlander phev. It as acceleration of 0-100 in 7 seconds. It is also better than the eclispe cross with interior and luxary. Even the base trim outlander phev is better than the eclipse cross highest trim.

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

@@warcrabcyber9908 I only consider gas engine. Hybrid engine is not reliable as I had a hybrid toyota which was terrible

[@jeffmorse645]

Not having seen it in person the interior looks about the same grade as most subcompact SUVs. Piano black trim is pretty ubiquitous in many, many cars today (unfortunately) so to single this one out for an extended rant doesn't seem fair. Its just an odd, unhelpful review. You point out quite a few more positives than negatives (for a vehicle in this class) and then super concentrate on a few interior material choices for the primary reason you hate it. Honestly, I'd still check one out because I don't place a lot of credence in your opinion.

[@arielfrancisleathem3280]

38k for that is outrageous, we have a 2014 outlander Aspire that we got new for 40k so for a nearly bottom trim eclipse cross to cost that much is extortionate

[@bigmatty50]

Glad you showed this review. I appreciate your honesty. There are some car reviews that appease rather than cut through the bullshit. I found your review honest and fair.

[@dovpauzner5093]

Tnx !

[@Sp33dYAU]

Royal Melbourne show 50c a sachet levels of Sauce. Refund please.

[@CarSauce]

Not much sauce to give sadly 😩

[@gregnockolds3855]

Please slow down, chill out. Just want a review, not a hyper cut bit.

[@george42498]

Mitsubishi always been a top car, it was just outdated besides they are cheap compared to other competitors and they are coming back with nice affordable cars.

[@mohamedms2472]

most useless review I have seen... Bro some people needs a car to go from point A to point B with reasonable safety equipment, fuel efficient, roomy and reliable. I don't care about a laggy GPS, missing blind spot monitor, automatic high beams, electric tailgate, dual zone climate control

[@janreznak881]

Not the car for today's Bugman I suppose. Well, there's always the Batmobile....

[@yousrykarate3011]

I think u don t understand many option in this car

[@pierrebuffiere5923]

I bought one just over six months ago, driven 18 000 km, and regret it. Fuel consumption given as 2ltr/100km, reality is rarely less than 7. On autobahns (120 - 130kmh) you can expect 9 - 10 ltr/100k. Range is therefore inadequate, especially in France where there are often long distances between junctions and fuel stations. Several times I tanked with only just over 1ltr in the tank. The navi is next to useless in that as soon as the sun gets near the horizon the screen goes into night mode and is unreadable. I tried finding a route to the nearest filli8ng station ... it took me to a green field and then to a station that sold only diesel for trucks. Use a smart phone with Google Maps or Michelin. The range in the batteries is only about 30 km... I don't bother to charge up any more, especially as electricity is a more expensive fuel than petrol in Germany. Tank contents indication is inaccurate. Example: Distance to cheap fuel, 150km. Indicated range in tank, 200+. 10km before the fuel station the fuel contents shows 0 The rear hatch is a problem in underground car parks with a low ceiling because of the angle below the rear window. The light in the luggage area is useless. It needs to be repositioned so that it shines down on the luggage area when the back is open. Plus points: it is comfortable and quiet except when the engine is working hard. Lights are excellent. Four-wheel drive in snow is superb.

[@billachtsidis1060]

Dear friend if you bought the PHEV you need to charge the battery. The power train is used to charge the electric engine and this procedure is much more effective if you start with a full battery. If you don't charge the battery you will consume petrol.

[@chelseanavas93]

My husband worked for Mitsubishi breifly and purchased a 2023 eclipse cross and I HATE it there is hardly any room for car seats my kids hit there heads trying to get in and my groceries have to be piled on top of each other I DO NOT recommend will be trading it in for a Honda asap also not a lot of leg room for passenger in front seat not family friendly at all

[@fazza84]

Hard pass. Even the Haval H6/Jolion is a better value proposition.

[@andrewgreen215]

Haval 🤣🤣🤣

[@pauld6556]

Haval is not better than anything at all. They are on par with Chery and MG. Rubbish.

[@warcrabcyber9908]

You will have a working vehicle for roughly 2.5 years then it will fall apart. After 5 years parts will be difficult to find. All the money you save will go down the drain in parts to repair, if you could even find the parts. Don't count on amazon to find parts for Chinese vehicle either. Vs someone with a mitusbishi or toyota that won't have to change major parts for atleast 8 years. Parts will be available from your local market , Japanese, American, Canadian and European market. People that make smart purchasing decisions smart will stay far from Chinese made vehicles.

[@mohamedms2472]

@@warcrabcyber9908 Exactly, I have seen some Chinese car down long months for repairer because clutch cables were not available. you end up doing mickey mouse mods to make it run