China Mitsubishi, which has not imported a new car for a long time, has confirmed that it will import the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV in the legal person briefing held in November 2022 to strengthen the product line of the brand’s new energy vehicles.
This time U-CAR went to Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 Tokyo Modification Auto Show. In addition to directly seeing the new Mitsubishi Motors car, it also took the first look at the Eclipse Cross PHEV, a confirmed import model, to understand the space configuration and equipment, and the current gasoline version Eclipse Cross. What’s the difference.
The Eclipse Cross PHEV on display is a new Black Edition model launched in Japan last November for the New Year’s Eve.
The Eclipse Cross PHEV on display is a new Black Edition model launched in Japan last November for the New Year’s Eve. The Black Edition model is based on the original top-of-the-line P grade, with sporty black decorative accessories for the exterior and interior for visual enhancement.
In terms of appearance, the Eclipse Cross PHEV is not much different from the current Eclipse Cross gasoline version, only the PHEV logo is added to the leaf version, and a charging jack is added at the right rear of the vehicle to support AC200V/15A slow charging Specifications, as well as CHAdeMO DC fast charging, can charge the battery to 80% in 25 minutes (European regulations are Type 2 specifications). Black Edition models feature blacked-out trims (front and rear), door trim strips and mirror caps, as well as exclusive black-painted 5-spoke alloy wheels.
Black Edition models feature blacked-out trims (front and rear), door trim strips and mirror caps, as well as exclusive black-painted 5-spoke alloy wheels.
In the interior part, the Black Edition model adopts a black center console panel, as well as dark silver door handles and instrument panel trims. Gray stitching is added to the seats, door armrests and sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel to create a low-key and elegant appearance. The exquisite interior atmosphere further enhances the tranquility and elegance of the interior space.
Black Edition models feature black center console trim, along with dark silver door handles and dash trim.
Gray stitching has been added to the seats, door armrests and sporty leather-wrapped steering wheel to create an understated yet sophisticated interior ambience.
On the Japanese New Year’s Eclipse Cross, the electric tailgate is equipped with a new kick sensor function, and has a stop position memory function, which allows users to set the opening height of the tailgate. There is also a new USB port for rear seat charging, which can charge smartphones and other digital devices.
The PHEV model is equipped with a 100V/1,500W AC power supply. Through V2H, when the vehicle is fully charged, it can supply up to 10 days of household electricity consumption.
In addition, the Eclipse Cross PHEV is fully equipped with the MI-Pilot driving assistance system as standard, and it is further distributed to gasoline models on the Japanese New Year’s Eclipse Cross. The MI-Pilot driving assistance system can reach the level 2 level of automatic driving assistance, reducing the burden of driving. Improve comfort on long-distance driving.
The Japanese Eclipse Cross PHEV is fully equipped with the MI-Pilot driving assistance system and the 8-inch SDA central entertainment system as standard.
The Japanese Eclipse Cross PHEV Black Edition model is equipped with a HUD head-up display, and is not equipped with a digital instrument panel.
In addition to the Black Edition model, the Eclipse Cross PHEV in the exhibition area is also equipped with original roof rack fixtures and Thule black luggage racks to enhance the outdoor sports feeling of the model.
In terms of power, the Eclipse Cross PHEV has transplanted the power unit of the third-generation Outlander PHEV. Equipped with Atkinson Atkinson cycle design 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder MIVEC engine, the engine power output has a maximum of 128 horsepower. The power of the front and rear axle motors is 82 and 95 horsepower respectively, and the capacity of the lithium-ion drive battery is 13.8kWh. Under the WLTC specification, it has a gasoline-electric fuel consumption performance of 16.4 kilometers per liter; under pure electric driving, it has a cruising range of 57 kilometers. In addition, the PHEV model also introduces the S-AWC full-time four-wheel drive system to provide a more sophisticated driving experience.
In addition to the Black Edition model, the Eclipse Cross PHEV in the exhibition area is also equipped with original roof rack fixtures and Thule black luggage racks to enhance the outdoor sports feeling of the model.
In the legal person briefing held by Mitsubishi China in November 2022, it was also confirmed that the Eclipse Cross PHEV will be introduced into the domestic market in 2023. As for the exact timetable for the introduction of models and the specifications of the models, the original factory is still keeping secret at home. The MI-Pilot driving assistance system that reaches Level 2 on the same Japanese model is worthy of follow-up attention.
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