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2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing and specs detailed: Facelifted Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30 rival grows up

The Eclipse Cross has been given a significant midlife facelift.

Mitsubishi Australia has released pricing and full specification details for the facelifted Eclipse Cross small SUV, which goes on sale on December 1.

As before, the ES FWD opens the range, but it is now priced from $30,290 plus on-road costs (+$300), while the LS FWD ($32,590, +$400) and LS AWD ($35,090, +$300) are once again the next rungs on the Eclipse Cross ladder.

The Aspire FWD is new for MY21, checking in from $34,990, although the Exceed FWD ($38,290, +$1300) and Exceed AWD ($40,790, +$1300) continue to handle the flagship responsibilities.

All six Eclipse Cross variants are powered by a 110kW/250Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with paddle-shifters.

Standard equipment in the ES FWD includes LED daytime running lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, digital radio, a four-speaker sound system, climate control, a cargo blind, autonomous emergency braking, cruise control, a reversing camera and hill-start assist.





The LS FWD and LS AWD add dusk-sensing lights, LED front foglights, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors with heating, black roof rails, rear privacy glass, keyless entry and start, a six-speaker sound system, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with Piano Black accents, an electric park brake with auto hold, lane departure warning, high-beam assist and rear parking sensors.

Meanwhile, the Aspire FWD goes a step further with dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, micro-suede and synthetic leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, surround-view cameras and front parking sensors.

The Exceed FWD and Exceed AWD also pick up LED headlights, a double sunroof, a head-up display, TomTom satellite navigation, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, leather upholstery and ultrasonic mis-acceleration mitigation.

Paintwork options include: White Diamond (prestige), Red Diamond (prestige), Lightning Blue (pearlescent), Sterling Silver (metallic), Titanium Grey (metallic), White (solid) and Black (pearlescent). Metallic and pearlescent colours costs $740 extra, while prestige hues attract a $940 premium.

For reference, the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-30 rival now measures 4545mm long (+140mm), as well as 1805mm wide and 1685mm tall with a 2670mm wheelbase, while its cargo capacity has increased to 405L (+64L).

As reported, the Eclipse Cross PHEV will launch locally next year, with its plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a 2.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motor, a large battery and a single-speed planetary gearbox.

2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing before on-road costs

VariantTransmissionCost
ES FWDautomatic$30,290 (+$300)
LS FWDautomatic$32,590 (+$400)
LS AWDautomatic$35,090 (+$300)
Aspire FWDautomatic$34,990 (NEW)
Exceed FWDautomatic$38,290 (+$1300)
Exceed AWDautomatic$40,790 (+$1300)
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