The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-In Hybrid has just been unveiled for the Australian market before it starts to arrive in dealerships in August. Mitsubishi will sell three variants of the Eclipse Cross Plug-In Hybrid in the local market. All feature a 2.4-liter petrol four-cylinder that produces 126 hp and 199 Nm of torque. Supplementing this engine are a 80hp and 137 Nm electric motor at the front axle and a 93 hp and 195 Nm motor driving the rear axle. All variants feature a 13.8 kWh battery pack that offers up to 55 km of electric-only driving.
Three distinct driving modes are available: EV, Series Hybrid, and Parallel Hybrid. The first relies solely on the electric motors; in Series Hybrid mode the 2.4-liter engine acts as a generator to charge the battery pack, while in Parallel Hybrid the engine drives the front wheels and the electric motors fire into action when required, such as when driving uphill. The engine will also feed any excess electricity back into the battery pack.
The Eclipse Cross will be available in ES PHEV, Aspire PHEV, and Exceed PHEV trim. Key features of the entry-level model, priced from AU$ 46,490 (US$ 34,518) before on-road costs, include 18-inch alloy wheels, an 8.0-inch infotainment screen, halogen headlights, four-speaker sound system, reversing camera, paddle shifters, autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and manual cruise control. Those that opt for the US$ 49,990 (US$ 37,050) Aspire PHEV receive an eight-speaker sound system, heated front seats, electric driver’s seat, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Change Assist, front parking sensors, and synthetic leather door inserts.
Last but not least is the Eclipse Cross Exceed PHEV that’s priced from AU$ 53,990 (US$ 40,087). It adds LED headlights, satellite navigation, Head-up display, leather seat trim, a dual-pane sunroof, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, black headlining, electric passenger seat, and Mitsubishi’s Ultrasonic Mis-acceleration Mitigation System.
