The smallest crossover in the family is coming unchanged. Mitsubishi updated Eclipse Cross for the 2022 season. The focus is currently on new arrivals. The Japanese company is looking to expand the offer of crossovers and SUVs in the US. Meanwhile, the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will cost around $26,000 and uses AWD as a default configuration. The best thing about the crossover is its 10-year/100k-mile engine warranty. On the other hand, the power output is lame and Eclipse Cross is not going to impress you with its performance.
The company is going to refresh the upcoming 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross by reshuffling options across trim levels. The crossover is currently available in five grades. The Ralliart is definitely the one you should try. This is a kind of consolidation prize since the Eclipse Cross is not too competitive in the subcompact class. The position won’t be better until the company decides to launch the next-gen vehicles with a lot of improvements.
Pros and Cons
The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be a small, urban crossover. However, it won’t impress with the gas mileage. We can find way more powerful units that will return 25 mpg combined. An all-wheel drive is standard, but owners would trade it for better fuel economy. Even when the front-wheel drive was the default setup, the gas mileage was not good.
The crossover offers a long list of features and options. However, there are no too many advanced gadgets that can draw the attention of younger buyers. Plus, many features of the infotainment system are out of date. At least, you can easily learn how to use it. The interior is pretty comfortable, especially having in mind this is a subcompact vehicle.
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Specs and Fuel Economy Issues
Under the hood of the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will be a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 152 hp. A CVT gearbox also sends 184 lb-ft to all four corners of the vehicle. The company dropped a front-wheel drive after the redesign. The fuel economy is a big problem for the Eclipse Cross. Fans and buyers expect a lot more than 25 mpg combined, especially from the small crossover. Experts analyzed options for the future crossover, but there are no too many choices available. Mitsubishi can go with a larger unit, or bring a hybrid setup. Like said – the focus is currently on other projects and the carmaker won’t waste funds and manpower for the least popular class in the crossover/SUV segment.
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Grades and Features
There is room for improvement in this area too. The base model is ES and offers some nice equipment. Still, although the list is long, not too many options can stun you. The company is going to reshuffle some options a bit, but expect 16-inch steel wheels, LED lights, foglights, heated mirrors, and cruise control as standard accessories. Highlights of the infotainment system on the base version are a 7-inch touchscreen, single USB port and 4-speaker sound.
The LE increases wheels size and paints them in black. This time, those are alloy rims. Many details are darkened on the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross LE. Plus, you are getting automatic high beams, heated seats, and a leather steering wheel. The infotainment screen is larger and there is an extra USB port compared to the ES version.
The SE adds power-folding mirrors, 2 extra speakers, synthetic seats, a power-adjustable driver’s bucket, navigation, dual-zone climate control, and keyless entry. Safety is getting a boost thanks to the blind-spot monitor. Also, the Panoramic package is available with black roof rails and a sunroof.
The SEL is the top of the range trim level. The company packs this edition with the best options. The crossover comes with a leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, 360-degree camera and power-adjustable co-pilot seat. Besides that, the exclusive optional upgrade for the SEL is the Touring package. This bundle adds options from the Panoramic package, plus 8-speaker sound, HUD, emergency braking at higher speeds and adaptive cruise control.
Pricing
The company is not going to wait for too long before they launch the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Still, bigger announcements are expected, with some new models on the way. The price is staying put, which means the base version of the crossover should be available for $26,000. Only the SEL breaks the $30k limit. We’ll see if the Ralliart package is coming back, because it was a special edition for the 2023 YM. Not only Eclipse Cross, but other vehicles are going to have the Ralliart upgrade in the future, but as a limited-edition offer.
