Mitsubishi has fulfilled its promise of snapping a
picture of the Eclipse Cross under the total solar eclipse enjoyed by residents
in North America.
The Japanese automaker gathered social media
influences from 10 different countries to a location just outside of Salem,
Oregon to enjoy the eclipse in its rare path of totality. The finished result
is pretty cool (pictured below) and understandably, will be used to help market
the sleek crossover.
Debuting at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the
Eclipse Cross is the production version of the XR-PHEV concept and adopts an
eccentric exterior design in a bid to attract new and younger customers to the
brand.
Two engines are being offered for the Eclipse Cross
from launch. The first is a 1.5-liter direct-injected turbocharged petrol unit
mated to a CVT with an 8-speed Sport Mode manual override. Alternatively, the
Eclipse Cross can also be fitted with a 2.2-liter common rail direct-injected
turbo diesel with an 8-speed auto.