The 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is an affordable subcompact crossover SUV, along the lines of the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona. It’s spacious inside, but otherwise falls short in terms of comfort and features.
Not especially, but it’s OK. This Mitsubishi exemplifies mediocrity in nearly every area, including features and pricing. It earns a 4.8 TCC Rating out of a possible 10 points. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Updates are minor for 2025. Mitsubishi adds a rear-seat alert feature standard across the lineup, and the SE trim’s Black Edition package now gets updated front and rear lip spoilers.
The Eclipse Cross features a front end treatment similar to the Mitsubishi Outlander’s, mimicking its bold, chrome-trimmed front end. It’s almost chaotic, especially since the lighting doesn’t flow together, bucking all styling conventions that would otherwise call for a logical visual flow between the daytime running lights and LED headlights.
The Eclipse Cross offers more interior space than most rivals, especially in terms of rear legroom and cargo capacity. However, almost all of that space is covered in black plastic, except for where it’s covered in silver plastic. This move calls attention to the cheap look and feel, rather than helping to disguise them.
With just one dull powertrain, the Eclipse Cross falls short of rivals’ performance. Standard all-wheel drive is a plus, but this Mitsubishi is rated for only 152 hp from the 1.5-liter turbo-4 engine. The continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is a reluctant partner, with loud, sluggish responses. The lack of power doesn’t translate into better fuel economy, either, topping out with EPA ratings of a combined 26 mpg.
In NHTSA testing, the 2025 Eclipse Cross earns a five-star overall rating, though the 2024 IIHS tests yielded two “Poor” ratings. The Eclipse Cross lineup comes standard with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and lane-departure warnings. Higher trims offer a surround-view camera system, blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control, and a head-up display.
How much does the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross cost?
The Eclipse Cross comes in ES, LE, SE, Ralliart, SEL, and SEL Touring trim levels. Mitsubishi hasn’t yet published pricing for the 2025 Eclipse Cross lineup, but we don’t anticipate significant changes from the 2024 prices. That means the base ES model will likely start at around $28,000 including destination, with features including a 7.0-inch touchscreen, LED headlights, keyless entry, and 16-inch alloy wheels. The LE model, at around $30,000, upgrades to an 8.0-inch screen and includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, and bigger 18-inch alloys. The SE, at about $30,000, adds adaptive cruise control and a hands-free power tailgate.
At the top of the lineup, the SEL Touring, starting at about $34,000, adds a few comfort and convenience features such as leather upholstery, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and a surround-view camera system, but that money will buy much more if it’s spent at practically any rival dealership.
Mitsubishi supplies a good 5-year/60,000-mile warranty that includes two years of scheduled maintenance.
Where is the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross made?
In Japan.
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