I recently drove the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV mid spec Aspire.

There are three models, and obviously they add more luxury features as you go. Unfortunately, that also applies to safety as well.

Its comfortable and relatively spacious inside for this size of SUV. Its also quite stylish.

All models come with a  2.4 L 4 cylinder petrol engine. This combines with a 13.8 kWh lithium Ion battery.

The PHEV versions are AWD with twin electric motors. They also come with a single speed transmission and flexible regen braking. Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) and active Yaw control enhance safety and handling.

The EV only range is about 45-50km, but the vehicle can operate in normal hybrid mode as well.

Overall, I enjoyed my time in the Eclipse Cross PHEV. If you are methodical about charging and if you are doing mainly urban kilometres, then a tank of fuel will last a long time.

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Instead of the Eclipse Cross PHEV buyers could also look at:

PHEV vehicles aren’t exactly everywhere. The choices are limited.

Buyers could look at the Kia Niro PHEV, MG HS PHEV, Peugeot 308 GT PHEV,

Alternatively buyers could look at straight Hybrids like: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Kia Niro Hybrid, Nissan QASHQAI E-Power,

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The LS Black Edition sits right in the middle of the range and is priced from $35,490 plus the usual costs.

It comes in Two-wheel drive version with a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol engine and a CVT. It has reasonable performance and economy.

The LS Black Edition comes with additional safety features, black highlights everywhere on the outside, including 18-inch alloy wheels. It also benefits from lots of black inside but the best feature for me is the heated front seats. The driver’s seat also has electric adjustments.

The Eclipse Cross is a good size urban based SUV. Its priced well and comes with lots of features. It’s easy and comfortable to drive around town. Parking is a breeze.

But its also large enough for two people to go on extended weekend trips or holidays with enough room for their luggage.

The Mitsubishi also comes in a PHEV version, which adds the benefit of daily EV only driving.

All up there are some 20 plus versions of the Eclipse Cross so its easy to find one that suits you.

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The LS Black Edition sits right in the middle of the range and is priced from $35,490 plus the usual costs.

It comes in Two-wheel drive version with a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol engine and a CVT. It has reasonable performance and economy.

The LS Black Edition comes with additional safety features, black highlights everywhere on the outside, including 18-inch alloy wheels. It also benefits from lots of black inside but the best feature for me is the heated front seats. The driver’s seat also has electric adjustments.

The Eclipse Cross is a good size urban based SUV. Its priced well and comes with lots of features. It’s easy and comfortable to drive around town. Parking is a breeze.

But its also large enough for two people to go on extended weekend trips or holidays with enough room for their luggage.

The Eclipse Cross also comes in a PHEV version, which adds the benefit of daily EV only driving.

All up there are some 20 plus versions of the Eclipse Cross so its easy to find one that suits you.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross LS Black Edition details

The Eclipse cross was updated earlier in 2023. At this time they introduced the LS Black Edition as a separate model.

Production for 23MY Eclipse Cross commences from January 2022, with first deliveries expected from March 2023.

Some general thoughts about the LS Black Edition

• Good exterior design
• Interior starting to feel dated
• Infotainment connectivity and technology also feeling dated
• The extra bling looks good
• Especially inside its noticeable
• I appreciated the heated front seats
• Its quite spacious inside and practical.
• The dash layout works well and is easy to read and understand
• There is an upright ‘tall’ seating position for the driver
• Plenty of storage and cupholders, but the slot for the phone isn’t big enough for larger phones
• Rear seats are spacious and comfortable
• Boot is generous
• There is only a space saver tyre though.
• 8.0 inch central screen has good clarity
• Wired smart phone connectivity
• No inbuilt GPS on the LS though.
• Overall, its easy and comfortable to zip around town in

Also look at.

The Eclipse Cross sits in a competitive small/medium SUV segment.

crosses a few categories. full on AWD SUV, family wagon or city runabout.

Buyers could look towards Mazda CX-30, Kia Seltos, Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan QASHQAI, Citroen C4 and Haval Jolion

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross LS Black final thoughts

The LS Black edition goes a long way to freshen up an ageing design.

Its good value for money and bring some style and flair to an otherwise normal SUV.

Around town its zippy enough as well as frugal.

Inside the Black bling adds comfort.

The LS Black Edition feels good at everything, great at nothing. Its reliable and robust but not outstanding. That’s why they sell so well I guess.

Overall, the LS Black Edition is an ideal urban SUV for a couple or single that wants some extra room and practicality.

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Owners access this via a three-pin 240-volt power outlet and can power a range of domestic, office, industrial, and leisure appliances via the Eclipse Cross PHEV’s drive battery.

The manufacturer places the outlet in the rear luggage compartment. Engineers are making the ability to utilise battery power in electric cars a more important feature, which designers now include in a few electric cars.

PHEVs offer the ability to do most if not all localised daily driving on the battery, with zero local driving emissions, while allowing drivers to take longer trips with zero range anxiety.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse PHEV has an estimated electric only range of 55km as well as reasonable economy when not in fully electric mode.

Pricing for the 2023 models is from $47,290 through to $55,990 plus the usual costs and they are arriving in March this year.

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Eclipse Cross PHEV more details In Brief:

• 1500W Vehicle-To-Load capability added to ASPIRE and EXCEED grades
• Rear parking sensors added to ES, new aesthetic theme for ASPIRE and electric tailgate added to EXCEED
• New Light Grey leather interior option available for EXCEED

Highlighting this update is the adoption of Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) technology, as seen in the recently-released Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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Accessed via a three-pin 240-volt power outlet. Owners can power a range of domestic, office, industrial and leisure appliances. Via the Eclipse Cross PHEV’s drive battery.

The outlet is placed in the rear luggage compartment.

Becoming a more important feature is the ability to utilise the battery power in electric cars.

PHEV offer the ability to do most if not all of localised daily driving on the battery, with zero local driving emissions, while allowing longer trips to be taken woth zero range anxiety.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse PHEV has an estimated electric only range of 55km as well as reasonable economy when not in fully electric mode.

Pricing for the 2023 models is from $47,290 through to $55,990 plus the usual costs and they are arriving in March this year.

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Eclipse Cross PHEV more details In Brief:

• 1500W Vehicle-To-Load capability added to ASPIRE and EXCEED grades
• Rear parking sensors added to ES, new aesthetic theme for ASPIRE and electric tailgate added to EXCEED
• New Light Grey leather interior option available for EXCEED
• First Australian arrivals expected from March, 2023

Highlighting this update is the adoption of Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) technology. As seen in the recently-released Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

“We see the Eclipse Cross PHEV as a key technology leader in our model range,” said MMAL CEO, Shaun Westcott.

“Like its Eclipse Cross counterpart, the PHEV version brings modern design. Versatile interior space and strong aftersales support. But with the added advantage of operating as an Electric Vehicle for the daily commute,” he said.

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