I've owned several Mitsu's in my day and they all have the following in common in my view: 1. They're cheap! Very inexpensive to buy and usually better equipped than the competition. 2. Great bumper to bumper warrantees... Not that you'll need it because they're well put together. 3. The engine/drive trains are reliable to the point of being bullet proof and 4. they're inexpensive to maintain and drive. In the final analysis, if you're going to buy a car to own for a long while, dollar for dollar you can't do better than a Mitsubishi. If you want a car with "snob appeal"... This isn't it...
Well said. We have two ASXs and two Outlanders in our extended family. All serviced by the book and they've been great. Alternator went in one of the ASXs outside of warranty, MMA replaced it for zero cost. Happy, reliable motoring at the right price.
After owning 26 Mitsubishi's myself, I have never had a bad car. I like the SUV look but still prefer a sedan car. Currently having 2 Lancers and an older Outlander, I won't be changing brands any time soon. Love That Car.
The front is good The interior is very cool The back is "what the fuck? its good to see mitsu is making turbo engines for itself again.hope they make more of these engines
Before you buy one, open the hood, press your finger on the any AIR INTAKE pipe and watch it crimp like a water bottle, cheap parts, melt onto vehicle and will cost you a fortune to fix when plastic particulates sear into your engine block.... Also air conditioning condensers are terrible, expect it to fail every two years, I've had 3 already replaced...
Am quite intrigued with this car, but my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant still has so much life left, having owned her for 9 years now. Being that the Eclipse Cross has a turbocharged engine, does it require premium fuel, and does it have a timing belt or chain?
Time they did an update on the poor old Lancer. Nice to see that they are doing ome work though there is a long way to go to catch up with other Marques.
This is the last year the Lancer will be sold in Australia - at this point there is no plan to make a new version of it. Mitsubishi are shifting to an all-SUV range. At least they are making improvements!
Chasing Cars exactly wut i had in mind or else it wud be perfct.. i seriously think car designer/maker can benefit tons from video like this..its wer the heart of customer is 👌
We don’t see it that way. The Eclipse Cross is much closer to the HR-V in size dimensionally, and in Australia at least, the HR-V and Eclipse Cross compete in the same segment. A further differentiation is that the CR-V is available in seven seats here.
Great review, disappointing car. I think it's difficult to justify when the entry level 3008 is $2k more and just so much better as a package. Pity there is the stigma that Peugeot's are terrible, unreliable old person cars (I mean they were)...
Chasing Cars but you don't need the top spec, even the base model 3008 gets all the tech and fancy bits one needs, and the cloth seats on all trim levels are really tasteful so you don't really need a GT line. Anyway, I feel like I'm preaching to the choir as I know you like the 3008 too xD
@@sirgalahad777 which is of no relevance to 99% of consumers and the ones who need it can easily get something better than this. The 3008's traction system is clever enough to eliminate the need for 4WD in most scenarios anyway.
nice objective review, i did not like the look of the eclipse cross at first but now it definitely grew on me. Does this vehicle require premium 95 octane gas, or it can run on 91 octane fuel?. normally turbo cars require 95 octane fuel or there is engine detonation and knocking
Thanks. They say it can run on 91 RON but I wouldn’t. This engine isn’t fundamentally different to other small capacity turbos so I’d be feeding it 95 RON.
Don't feed the troll. First time I've watched a review by this guy, I have to say he's covering all the points that a potential car buyer wants to hear.
I've owned several Mitsu's in my day and they all have the following in common in my view: 1. They're cheap! Very inexpensive to buy and usually better equipped than the competition. 2. Great bumper to bumper warrantees... Not that you'll need it because they're well put together. 3. The engine/drive trains are reliable to the point of being bullet proof and 4. they're inexpensive to maintain and drive. In the final analysis, if you're going to buy a car to own for a long while, dollar for dollar you can't do better than a Mitsubishi. If you want a car with "snob appeal"... This isn't it...
Good comments Ali. Thanks for adding your perspective.
Ronnie ...yeah Ron, I remember that car. That much horsepower, all wheel drive in a car that weighes nothing... It must have been a lot of fun :)
Well said. We have two ASXs and two Outlanders in our extended family. All serviced by the book and they've been great. Alternator went in one of the ASXs outside of warranty, MMA replaced it for zero cost. Happy, reliable motoring at the right price.
Absolutely love this car, it looks great. I would buy one and never considered a mitsubishi before.
That’s good to know. The look is definitely bold. Personally, I like it but the rear end is quite unusual.
After owning 26 Mitsubishi's myself, I have never had a bad car. I like the SUV look but still prefer a sedan car. Currently having 2 Lancers and an older Outlander, I won't be changing brands any time soon. Love That Car.
Thanks for another fair car review. Watch the use of "however"! :)
Yeah, I know… I'm not usually such a word repeater!
All good. Appreciate the good work that you do!
that full length rear light really bothers me. The front, however, looks really handsome.
Yeah, I'm more sold on the front end than the back end.
So good job mitsubishi 👍 and Tom on another great and informative review.
Thanks a lot!
How would you compare it to Subaru XV? I’m trying to decide between the 2..
Same - Tom, what do you think?
Love your videos!!!!
Hi Tom love your review mate there by the best. Any chance you doing a review of the new 2018 Swift Sport?
Thanks a lot! Yep, we will be doing a Swift Sport review in future.
Looking fwd to the swift sport review also.
People dont complain about the no air vents in the back enough, so now manufacturers are getting away with doing less for still more.
when i turn the bluetooth and call sound seems to be coming from 1 side
The dashboard looks very similar to the lexus NX which is a complement by the way and the eclipse cross is much better than the ASX.
Right on both points
Awesome vehicle. Love the phev technology.
They definitely should do a PHEV version of the Eclipse Cross.
hi tom
help to fix the low volume when i turn the bluetooth its kinda low but in fm its alrite
I like it, but prob. would not buy. Very few dealers in USA for service, Mitsu does not hold resale value.
They’re a big brand here in Australia by contrast
The front is good
The interior is very cool
The back is "what the fuck?
its good to see mitsu is making turbo engines for itself again.hope they make more of these engines
Gotta say, the back works better in the dark colours. I drove a grey one for a day as well … but I'm still not a huge fan of the wedge shape
Hi, im Tom and this is my short pant
🤣
Hope they make a sedan ver.
Something to replace the Lancer?
Before you buy one, open the hood, press your finger on the any AIR INTAKE pipe and watch it crimp like a water bottle, cheap parts, melt onto vehicle and will cost you a fortune to fix when plastic particulates sear into your engine block.... Also air conditioning condensers are terrible, expect it to fail every two years, I've had 3 already replaced...
Us AWD/4WD available?
Yeah, on the top-end model in Australia
im a toyota person but this car looks interesting
In some ways it feels more like a Toyota than their own C-HR does
Back seat ac nothing
Why
Can't watch it. I wonder if Australia region will ever start driving on right side of the road.
You'd have to convert Australia, the UK, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and a bunch of other countries.
He's not wearing a T-shirt!!
Lay off the Factor 50 Sun lotion mate.
Slip slop slap is best
Good luck mitsu u need lots of it and nissans money
They do. And, hopefully Renaults and Nissans will also receive the Eclipse Cross's 1.5T - it's a good engine.
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One minute of silence for the poor eclipse...
😂😂
HOWEVER HOWEVER HOWEVER HOWEVER................HOWEVER
That’s the detail you choose to comment on? Ok
Hehe
But still a but to go until mitsubishi send companies back to school on how to make car.
I hate 2018 eclipse because it not a tuner car!!!🖕🖕
I hope they make an Eclipse coupe again!
Evo cross next! Just as well they ruin everything now
the evo skid are u using a scooter ??
The backside looks like one of the ugliest cars ever made. The Pontiac Aztec. Walter White's car. Lol
Hahahaha.
Wtf ? What is Mitsubishi doing? Thanks for ruining my favorite car into a what? A fkn SUV?? What's next an evo cross? Stupid!
I'd be fascinated to hear your take on a Subaru XV as a comparison. My guess is the XVs handling would be better but its engine slightly worse.
Am quite intrigued with this car, but my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant still has so much life left, having owned her for 9 years now. Being that the Eclipse Cross has a turbocharged engine, does it require premium fuel, and does it have a timing belt or chain?
However...
😂😂
Wow, a Mitsubishi that looks vaguely worth buying. Who'd have thought...
Is it noisy when we accelerate ?
anything compared the Mazda CX range is shit lol im sorry but worst acceleration and handling ever you literally feel every viberation in those cars!
The twin-turbo diesel solves those problems
Time they did an update on the poor old Lancer. Nice to see that they are doing ome work though there is a long way to go to catch up with other Marques.
This is the last year the Lancer will be sold in Australia - at this point there is no plan to make a new version of it. Mitsubishi are shifting to an all-SUV range. At least they are making improvements!
Ugly rear end looks like it's been in an accident
Lol!
am i the only person who thinks the front signal lamp can be properly design so its more integrated coz it look sooo out of place!
No, I agree with that. It would be better as a narrow LED strip along the top of the headlight.
Chasing Cars exactly wut i had in mind or else it wud be perfct.. i seriously think car designer/maker can benefit tons from video like this..its wer the heart of customer is 👌
Interior reminds me of a Lexus NX
Definitely
This competes with CRV, not HRV.
We don’t see it that way. The Eclipse Cross is much closer to the HR-V in size dimensionally, and in Australia at least, the HR-V and Eclipse Cross compete in the same segment. A further differentiation is that the CR-V is available in seven seats here.
However.. A good review :)
Thanks!
No navagation. Thats just ruined for me.
Great review, disappointing car. I think it's difficult to justify when the entry level 3008 is $2k more and just so much better as a package. Pity there is the stigma that Peugeot's are terrible, unreliable old person cars (I mean they were)...
Love the 3008 but they do get exxy in Tom spec (GT-Line with nappa leather and pano roof)!
Chasing Cars but you don't need the top spec, even the base model 3008 gets all the tech and fancy bits one needs, and the cloth seats on all trim levels are really tasteful so you don't really need a GT line. Anyway, I feel like I'm preaching to the choir as I know you like the 3008 too xD
@@guysolomon7904 3008 doesn't have a 4wd version.
@@sirgalahad777 which is of no relevance to 99% of consumers and the ones who need it can easily get something better than this. The 3008's traction system is clever enough to eliminate the need for 4WD in most scenarios anyway.
nice objective review, i did not like the look of the eclipse cross at first but now it definitely grew on me. Does this vehicle require premium 95 octane gas, or it can run on 91 octane fuel?. normally turbo cars require 95 octane fuel or there is engine detonation and knocking
Thanks. They say it can run on 91 RON but I wouldn’t. This engine isn’t fundamentally different to other small capacity turbos so I’d be feeding it 95 RON.
Worst review ever done about the eclipse cross
Justification or are you just a waste of space?
Chasing Cars definitely a waste of space, you’re always my “go to” Australian car reviewer. Keep up the good work Tom.
Apostate K What you on about?? This is a great review.
Don't feed the troll.
First time I've watched a review by this guy, I have to say he's covering all the points that a potential car buyer wants to hear.