2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV updated! Increased pricing and features - including V2L - detailed for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid rival

Mitsubishi Australia has announced the 2023 Eclipse Cross PHEV will gain vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability in a new update, following the feature becoming available in the Outlander PHEV.

With the update comes a few other features and a price adjustment, now $300 higher at the entry level to the PHEV range, but the small price increase is for a reason.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ES now starts at $47,290 before on-roads, with the base model missing out on the V2L capability that the higher grades in the range gain.

It does, however, gain rear parking sensors, as well as rear console-mounted USB-A and USB-C plugs.

The other change across the range is the change in HVAC refrigerant used in the Eclipse Cross, “which significantly reduces the systems Global Warming Potential from 1430 to 4”.

The middle-child Aspire variant, now $51,240, gains 1500W V2L capability, meaning it can power appliances and equipment via the PHEV’s drive battery.

The Aspire also gains new visual trim, including silver and black trim inserts in places like the bumpers, grille, and doors.

The top-spec Exceed starts from $55,990, and now features an electric tailgate with hands-free system.

All three variants are still powered by a 94kW 2.4-litre petrol engine via CVT and assisted by a 60kW front and 70kW rear motor, with a 13.8kWh battery pack for a claimed 55km EV-only range according to NEDC testing.

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV pricing before on-roads

Variant Transmission Cost ES Automatic $47,290 (+$300) Aspire Automatic $51,240 (+$750) Exceed Automatic $55,990 (+$1500)