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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Mini Countryman

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

$26,000 - $56,990

2022 price

Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman

$45,000 - $77,990

2024 price

Summary

2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2024 Mini Countryman
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.4L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
-

-
Fuel Efficiency
1.9L/100km (combined)

6.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Too expensive for what you get
  • Smaller boot and back seat than non-PHEV models
  • Poor human-machine interaction

  • Pricey servicing
  • Limited storage up front
  • Confusing toggle placement
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Summary

The 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a new high-tech powertrain that allows it to run as an electric car, or run using the petrol engine, or even use both at the same time. 

But the new hybrid SUV is not like a Toyota hybrid - because this one can be plugged in at home to recharge the batteries, and you should be able to get at least 50 kilometres of EV driving out of just a few dollars worth of electricity.

We’re talking about the new 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Plug-in Hybrid EV, or PHEV as we’ve called it in the past. The brand has renamed it to include both ‘Hybrid’ and ‘EV’ in the name because, well, it reckons those terms have a bit more cut-through today than when the company first launched its Outlander PHEV back in 2014.

But with the new Eclipse Cross PHEV variants attracting a huge premium over the regular petrol-turbo models, does the extra money buy you a better car? Let’s find out.

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2024 Mini Countryman Summary

A new JCW (John Cooper Works) Mini variant usually attracts a bit of attention. And there’s a fair bit to talk about with this latest example. 

The third-generation Countryman is the largest model yet to carry the Mini name - it’s not far off the size of a Volvo XC40 now - so the question is, has Mini maintained its go-kart feel and darty dynamics with a vehicle that’s now firmly in small family SUV territory?

We travelled to Portugal to drive the new Countryman in SE electric and petrol-powered JCW guise. Despite the very different vibes, there’s some interesting parallels to their respective performance.

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