My coworker drives a Jeep Compass with 20,000 miles on it. She’s been stuck on the side of the road several times because of some microchip malfunctioning, making the car act like it has transmission problems, so thanks for the suggestion, but no to Jeeps for me. Mitsubishi’s 100K/10yr warranty is starting to sound good!
I have a 2.0L Wrangler and have had zero issues in 20k miles. That being said id never buy a compass it shares it's platform with the Fiat 500x it's more fiat than jeep. No fiats for me
@@WestCoastTrans how does that make sense? You drive a Wrangler with the engine from an Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio and you won’t buy a Jeep Compass because it’s a Fiat.
Mitsubishi is junk. I had one years ago. Literally everything fell apart on it including the transmission at 34k miles. I have Jeep grand Cherokee now and love it. Just went off roading in it last week
@@JRs-guitars well my grandpa has an old 93 Lancer with 300K on the odo and still rocks and Jeep's reliability is junk. Mitsu's are 100% made in Japan and with that warranty it's a good buy better than Jeep
Having owned (2) of these over the last 9 years (2011 intro'd Outlander Sport platform). Both have outperformed virtually every other marque in around town driving. This Mitsu is 90% and the other 10% is almost inconsequential. FYI, 400,000 miles without a single expensive repair bill. Windows, electronics, everything just works. Sure, it's light & massively underpowered, yet- the lack of power is only noted merging on highway ramps. Surely, that is less LESS than 10% of the time? If you like the benefit of technology, but don't want to pay for a certain badge on your grill- this is your answer. Long lasting, robust & reliable- dependable in a daily driver sort of way. If you are a bells & whistles driver- you can accommodate your wants & have the same reliability- Really!
@@foxtrot685 I forgot to mention how incredible they are in the snow! We had an '11 ES (269k miles) w/ front WD only- we never had weather that it couldn't trudge right through! We gave it to our daughter!
Still driving my 13 OS. 186k miles. Only 2 things not working after a decade. The liftgate struts went out and tpms sensors. The Rockford Fosgate stereo and speakers all work perfectly.
@@jermichaelkirkland2446 That's EXACTLY what I mean. Those schweet R-F w/ sub-woofers in truck are much harder to get since 2018...My wife's X-Mas gift? '20 Mitsu OS ES in Orange (much de-contented), 21,700 miles for $19,700.00. Now, I have the '15 Mitsu OS SEL w/ everything from panoramic roof, R-F stereo w/ 131k miles. Tempted to sell mine & grab a Mazda Miata or somethin...Or, call Mitsu & see if they want our 'story'. Hahaha
Sometimes you need to beat a dead horse figuratively speaking. Most people have no interest in cars compared to suvs. I miss the Evolution and Eclipse but I understand why Mitsu did what they did. Blame the market...
People act like hill descent control gives your vehicle lower gears or better brakes suddenly. Put it in the lowest gear you have, and cover the brake pedal. The ABS system in your vehicle always wants to keep you in a straight line anyway, the only thing hill descent control does is downshift and apply the brakes for you, and make you feel all warm and fuzzy that your vehicle is suddenly more capable.
I traded my Jeep Cherokee trailhawk in for a Mitsubishi RVR. I would anyday take my RVR over the trailhawk. Mitsubishi has come such a long way and for a price people can get behind. Mitsu is an amazing built vehicle. Thee best buy for the money.
First off, Love this review, and the channel in general. Clear information and a great showing of everything a potential buyer would want to know, and really appreciate the effort that was put into this and all other review videos. However, I would like to point out that the off road portion of the test should be taken with a grain of salt. The factory A/S tires (Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422's) on the Eclipse Cross are designed primarily for fuel efficiency, comfort, and long tread life. They downright suck off-road, especially when compared to factory A/T tires like the Geolander's on the Outback Wilderness or the Falken Wildtrek's found on the Jeep Compass Trailhawk. My partner owns a 2022 Eclipse Cross and we've mounted a set of Falken Wildtrek's for our camping trips. It is far and away better off-road now, the S-AWC system really comes into it's own with proper tread mounted. I don't mean in anyway to bash the video, I really do love these reviews, it's just personal experience shows that the 4WD system isn't the weak link, it's the tires themselves, I'm actually surprised how well it did considering the wet conditions. They were probably the most mediocre aspect of the vehicle to be honest (that and the piano black interior bits that scratch is you look at them wrong. Everybody from Mazda to Mercedes has those bits though, so can't complain too much). Otherwise, loving the vehicle and can't wait for the next review!
Good point. I also have a 22 Eclipse Cross and the AWD system is really robust and calibrated well, especially when compared to other other brands. I'll be switching out my tires to Michelin Cross Climate 2s, very soon.
I'm very glad NOT to hear any hate about the name; we've heard enough of those already. I'm also glad to hear your pretty neutral stance on this vehicle. Most others would have come in with a lot of hate from the start. I don't watch a lot of TH-cam vids, but I really enjoy yours. Cheers.
I mean Ford did it with the Mustang Mach-e, so why can't Mitsubishi...and other automakers for that matter, playing off a known name on a different body style, why not if it sells.
Yes! And had Mitsubishi named it anything else, it probably wouldn't have gotten anywhere near the attention it has. The hatred about the name is beyond ridiculous. Wonder if they'll behave the same about Toyota's Corolla Cross? LOL.
I might be totally wrong here, but the Eclipse cross was one of, if not the first to revive a nameplate with a totally different vehicle. Maybe that's why there was a lot less negativity with the newer vehicles. Based on reviews, it seems the mach-e drives like a pony car so they did well there. As far as the Corolla cross, it's a (relatively) inexpensive, compact, and (assuming) long lasting appliance that's a crossover. Putting the Corolla name on it kinda makes sense.
@@SlowRollaAE82 Well they did make a Corolla wagon in the 80's, so really nothing spectacular that they finally brought it back as what is now known as a crossover 30+ years later LOL. They used to have a Toyota Corolla Deluxe All Trac which back then was 4WD....so no surprise they use the Corolla for the Corolla Cross platform, its a good size car for that cross over.
I’ve always felt the Forester was homely. Greenhouse too large. Raise the belt line, lower the roofline and eliminate all of the comically oversized windows. I always laugh when I see average height women driving them and there’s literally almost 2 feet of headroom above their head. Major need of a redesign.
It's ironic, I literally just got home from work and I thought "Driving Sports TV" then i saw uploaded 58 minutes ago. It's like something is telling me from beyond to watch Driving Sports TV.
Own a 2020 AWD model and this is a very stable car. S-AWC does a lot on the road too. If you want to put your money on this car make sure you get one with AWD.
Took mine in deep sand handled everything with ease. Only the ground clearance would limit where it could go , in the wet the awd system works very well better awd system than vw golf r i had. The piano black does scratch had to use wax on mine, voice activation is terrible like many other marques.
I like that you have shown the off road ( well off the beaten track anyway ) capabilities. Not many videos will do that surprisingly. Like the styling of this example. Mitsubishi used to be fairly common in the UK but like Subaru not so many now unfortunately
Im an Australian, and Mitsubishi has been well established for over 50 years with dealerships everywhere. My wife and i are in our early sixties and traditionally drove sedans. We bought Exceed (sel) and honestly cannot fault our 2023 model . No issues after 16,000 klm ( 10,000 m ) and what we appreciate most is the safety equipment. I prefer non acting steering because if you are trying to miss a pothole or obstacle, it doesn't drive you back into it. Not concerned with 10inch displays or lavish interior, to us simplicity is the attraction. Power is more than adequate, we do not want sports car acceleration. S AWC has been great in the wet and all off road driving has been handled with ease, looking forward to fitting appropriate tyres in future. Our model does have electric tailgate which we like. Done with kids and grandchildren its size is perfect. Ten year warranty is a no-brainer. I would definitely recommend particularly to seniors, not too big to park or maintain. We looked at Outlander but did not require 7 seats or the latest tech etc. Love our Mitsubishi Eclipse.
You can easily run through the Tochigi, Nikko, and Irohazaka passes in Japan. Although it doesn't have the anti-lag system or features of the Lancer Evolution, please purchase a Mitsubishi vehicle so that Mitsubishi can develop a new Lancer Evolution.
I have a Crosstrek that also has a CVT with paddle shifters, and can tell you the paddles are very useful when roll speeding, or slowing on snow. And they work like manual or automatic shifters for that matter.
They do have the Montero Sport, all redesign and very good looking, with amazing off road capability, you can check the videos in TH-cam, however it is not offered for US Market.
Kind of sad that it doesn’t do better off road. I always did wonder how it’d do with your off road path. It is a great option for people tight on a budget. The brand is definitely centered around more value with the financing and rebates. No way anyone would pay sticker for it.
@@trent7080 Yes, I do live in America. I also never see their vehicles on the road. I looked at their NA lineup...its pretty bad. I also looked for any dealerships within 70 miles of me, there's none. In our capital city in my state, there's only 2 dealers. Seems like the NA market is dying off. I hope they continue to do well overseas, more power to them. But, I don't have brand loyalty and do not care what happens.
Now i'm going to buy this car and almost 95% of my time is inside the city, so what's the best option to buy 4*4 or 4*2 , and to know the difference is only 1,000 $ between the 2 versions, so i'm just asking about maintenance and other costs ? so what is the best choice ?
Assuming reliability isn't bad (idk much about modern Mitsubishi in this regard) if it could be had for $8k or so under msrp it wouldn't be a terrible choice. Iirc they've got a 10 year 100k mile warranty. Historically Mitsubishis could be had well under msrp, might be a steal in today's market with the vehicle shortage. It's styling looks really great and I like the dual sunroofs.
I have an Eclipse Cross and the SAWD works better when you turn off the traction control, it will send the wheels more power from left right and front to back
Its a very polarizing vehicle. It looks amazing from the outside but got the worst interior features on the inside, not to mention a tiny engine. i do own a 2022 ES that i absolutely love, i dont care much about the fancy interior rather than the styling and the reliability factor
Could you test the Gmc Terrain at4 when it goes on sale? It would seem to be pretty suited for the test you put on the Eclipse Cross in the video since thier pretty similar in power and in awd systems.
GMC is stingy with their press vehicles. I’ve never seen any major TH-cam content creator post a video with any of the GMC crossovers with the all terrain package.
For mid 30s you could get an Outback or CX-5 turbo. I kind of like the styling of the Eclipse Cross, but I see no compelling reason to buy it vs the competition. (Well, there is a very good warranty and you might get a bigger discount.)
You can get a LOT of great options in the mid-30s. Even a loaded Forester Wilderness is $32k and change. Though, at the more entry level pricing, and for urban buyers, it may be attractive with a good warranty and financing options.
@@CanadianMax In the video I listed lots of great options that weren't Subarus. The OP suggested a Subaru and I replied accordingly. Don't get all dramatic about it.
Rented one for a family visit in Vancouver. Window controls are blocked by my knee(I'm 5'6"). Ebrake is on the wrong side and way to big. Transmission can't decide which gear to be in. Steering is artificially too heavy. Seat is comfy though
We already posted an initial review. Chip shortages have really put a strain on our available press cars, however. We haven't seen them hit our local fleets yet. th-cam.com/video/JWOUzLE5bBA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, this is very helpful! I have a 2021 Eclipse Cross and did notice that it does not do well in the snow (live in upstate NY) - any recommendations to improve the performance in the snow? I usually have the S-AWC in snow mode.
Switch out the tires. The tires that the vehicle comes with are meant for economy and tread life. If you get a good all season or all weather tire, it should do really well in the snow. I recommend Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires.
Thank you for this wonderful video. I live in Kuwait and I want to buy this car. What do you think of it in terms of reliability and fuel economy and what are the common defects
@@LordBass Snow was in the forecast and they wanted to make sure none of the California journalists froze to death. Lol. So I think they were one-offs.
@@drivingsports Haha a good plan, though I would think some of those fine Bend-area IPAs would keep the group warm after a day touring those arid lands. 🍻
i was wondering if we could install the new infotainment system to a 2019 eclipse cross and will it support carplay? cuz my 2019 eclipse cross doesn’t support it :(
A bit harsh with the off road test, deliberately making it difficult for the car isn't what everyday drivers are going to do. Everyone knows steady slow momentum in difficult conditions is always best without stressing the car too much. For anyone considering a Mitsubishi they are very reliable cars , I've owned 4 Mitsubishi's over the years without any major issues!
@@CanadianMax That section was specifically addressing offroad (4Runner was never mentioned) and yes, the Bronco Sport has one of the best systems in a small crossover.
Wheels have the time to spin and dig before something happens. I don't understand why the system do not tranfer torque 50/50 on both front wheels under that situation.
That AEB is for decoration purposes only. When it was tested by the IIHS it did nothing. I just watched this to see it fail and did a bit better than I expected.
Mitsubishi. Subaru's boxer engines have had some problems. Even though the transmissions that Mitsubishi shares with Nissan have had some issues, they don't tend have issues in Mitsubishis. I think it's how Mitsubishi programs them.
Mitsubishi is missing so many great ideas. A galant cross vr-4 (a turbo-hybrid wagon w/S-awc), a new montero/montero sport that reside above the oitlandee. I know all of that Federalizarion money (millions), but Mitsubishi can't survive in N. America, even with Nissan/Renault money. Even if Mitsu did all SUVs (and wagons), they could pick up more market share...they need a mid-size truck too
Given the AWD doesn't feel like a Rogue (much better than the Nissan) and the CVT doesnt feel like a rubber-band, I would think this is very much Mitsu in the ways that matter.
@@drivingsports Great video, but I strongly disagree. What matters is longterm reliability. The Eclipse Cross comes with the exact same trouble prone JATCO CVT8 as the Rogue. Granted, Mitsubishi INVECS III CVT programming seems to be much more reliable than Nissan's Xtronic programming, but reliability is still a major concern. That's one thing that baffles me about many auto writers such as yourself, no one mentions hardly anything about the notorious JATCO CVTs when reviewing a Nissan or Mitsubishi? Are you afraid of libel lawsuits or never being offered another test car to film with? Where's the data showing the % of Nissans over 200k miles still on their original CVT???
@@kylemas2005 Reliability is just not something we can test in the short time we have the vehicles. It's beyond the scope of our reviews. Our focus is on features and on/off road impressions. Others, such as Consumer Reports are much better suited to reporting on reliability issues, and should be part of any buying decision.
@@drivingsports True, but your also driving a vehicle that has a 15 year old transmission in it. A transmission that has well documented reliability issues. I think you know this however and yet choose to not include this in your video? My question in why? For an advocate for consumers, it might make sense to point out a massive powertrain liability such as telling your audience yes, its a JATCO CVT, and no your not likely to get 200k miles out of it like you would an AISIN designed CVT. This is a big deal for consumers who can't afford to trade in @ 100k miles. There's not an auto journalist out there that doesn't know these JATCO units simply don't last and yet they say nothing to protect their access to manufacturers. Journalistic integrity should include full disclosures. For years nothing was said from journalists about Ford's dangerous, dry dual clutch transmission until there was a massive lawsuit. So I ask again, why?
Cost of everything is going up....people wanted $15/hr minimum wages, so the cost of everything is going to be going up as well as raw products cost, and the availability of those raw products is driving up the cost....well that and people keep on shelling out the money, so automakers will just keep on tacking on higher prices, until people have had enough and stop buying.
@@wildbill23c yes. because the minimum wage in america (which still hasn't changed), definitely affects the pricing of a vehicle built in Japan. Meathead 🙄
My coworker drives a Jeep Compass with 20,000 miles on it. She’s been stuck on the side of the road several times because of some microchip malfunctioning, making the car act like it has transmission problems, so thanks for the suggestion, but no to Jeeps for me. Mitsubishi’s 100K/10yr warranty is starting to sound good!
I have a 2.0L Wrangler and have had zero issues in 20k miles. That being said id never buy a compass it shares it's platform with the Fiat 500x it's more fiat than jeep. No fiats for me
@@WestCoastTrans how does that make sense? You drive a Wrangler with the engine from an Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio and you won’t buy a Jeep Compass because it’s a Fiat.
Don’t stress with Mitsubishi my RVR 2011 2.0L have 260 000km don’t have problem with him it a very good car 👌🏻
Mitsubishi is junk. I had one years ago. Literally everything fell apart on it including the transmission at 34k miles. I have Jeep grand Cherokee now and love it. Just went off roading in it last week
@@JRs-guitars well my grandpa has an old 93 Lancer with 300K on the odo and still rocks and Jeep's reliability is junk. Mitsu's are 100% made in Japan and with that warranty it's a good buy better than Jeep
For those interested,
I bought a Eclipse Cross in 2019, just changed my brakes last week 0 issues so far.
Having owned (2) of these over the last 9 years (2011 intro'd Outlander Sport platform). Both have outperformed virtually every other marque in around town driving. This Mitsu is 90% and the other 10% is almost inconsequential. FYI, 400,000 miles without a single expensive repair bill. Windows, electronics, everything just works. Sure, it's light & massively underpowered, yet- the lack of power is only noted merging on highway ramps. Surely, that is less LESS than 10% of the time? If you like the benefit of technology, but don't want to pay for a certain badge on your grill- this is your answer. Long lasting, robust & reliable- dependable in a daily driver sort of way. If you are a bells & whistles driver- you can accommodate your wants & have the same reliability- Really!
My outlander sport was rock solid for 152k miles and handled so many blizzards with ease. No issues at all and loved how it handled in the snow.
@@foxtrot685 I forgot to mention how incredible they are in the snow! We had an '11 ES (269k miles) w/ front WD only- we never had weather that it couldn't trudge right through! We gave it to our daughter!
Seriously! I had a Lancer, I never had one problem. I feel like Ppl just talk shit about Mitsubishi, because it is not a Honda or Toyota
Still driving my 13 OS. 186k miles. Only 2 things not working after a decade. The liftgate struts went out and tpms sensors. The Rockford Fosgate stereo and speakers all work perfectly.
@@jermichaelkirkland2446 That's EXACTLY what I mean. Those schweet R-F w/ sub-woofers in truck are much harder to get since 2018...My wife's X-Mas gift? '20 Mitsu OS ES in Orange (much de-contented), 21,700 miles for $19,700.00. Now, I have the '15 Mitsu OS SEL w/ everything from panoramic roof, R-F stereo w/ 131k miles. Tempted to sell mine & grab a Mazda Miata or somethin...Or, call Mitsu & see if they want our 'story'. Hahaha
I do hope Mitsubishi makes a come back. The Lancer and Eclipse were both fantastic cars.
Sometimes you need to beat a dead horse figuratively speaking. Most people have no interest in cars compared to suvs. I miss the Evolution and Eclipse but I understand why Mitsu did what they did. Blame the market...
No one buy them when they actually made it…
@@imdyinginside1919the lancers sold pretty well,I had an 09 gts and a 2011 ralliart,which I miss.
People act like hill descent control gives your vehicle lower gears or better brakes suddenly.
Put it in the lowest gear you have, and cover the brake pedal.
The ABS system in your vehicle always wants to keep you in a straight line anyway, the only thing hill descent control does is downshift and apply the brakes for you, and make you feel all warm and fuzzy that your vehicle is suddenly more capable.
I absolutely love how you can control the back sunshade from the rear seat!
I traded my Jeep Cherokee trailhawk in for a Mitsubishi RVR. I would anyday take my RVR over the trailhawk. Mitsubishi has come such a long way and for a price people can get behind. Mitsu is an amazing built vehicle. Thee best buy for the money.
First off, Love this review, and the channel in general. Clear information and a great showing of everything a potential buyer would want to know, and really appreciate the effort that was put into this and all other review videos. However, I would like to point out that the off road portion of the test should be taken with a grain of salt.
The factory A/S tires (Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422's) on the Eclipse Cross are designed primarily for fuel efficiency, comfort, and long tread life. They downright suck off-road, especially when compared to factory A/T tires like the Geolander's on the Outback Wilderness or the Falken Wildtrek's found on the Jeep Compass Trailhawk. My partner owns a 2022 Eclipse Cross and we've mounted a set of Falken Wildtrek's for our camping trips. It is far and away better off-road now, the S-AWC system really comes into it's own with proper tread mounted.
I don't mean in anyway to bash the video, I really do love these reviews, it's just personal experience shows that the 4WD system isn't the weak link, it's the tires themselves, I'm actually surprised how well it did considering the wet conditions. They were probably the most mediocre aspect of the vehicle to be honest (that and the piano black interior bits that scratch is you look at them wrong. Everybody from Mazda to Mercedes has those bits though, so can't complain too much). Otherwise, loving the vehicle and can't wait for the next review!
Good point. I also have a 22 Eclipse Cross and the AWD system is really robust and calibrated well, especially when compared to other other brands. I'll be switching out my tires to Michelin Cross Climate 2s, very soon.
Thank you for doing a Mitsubishi again😀
Love the honesty that's why I watch your channel!
I'm very glad NOT to hear any hate about the name; we've heard enough of those already. I'm also glad to hear your pretty neutral stance on this vehicle. Most others would have come in with a lot of hate from the start.
I don't watch a lot of TH-cam vids, but I really enjoy yours. Cheers.
I mean Ford did it with the Mustang Mach-e, so why can't Mitsubishi...and other automakers for that matter, playing off a known name on a different body style, why not if it sells.
Yes! And had Mitsubishi named it anything else, it probably wouldn't have gotten anywhere near the attention it has. The hatred about the name is beyond ridiculous. Wonder if they'll behave the same about Toyota's Corolla Cross? LOL.
I might be totally wrong here, but the Eclipse cross was one of, if not the first to revive a nameplate with a totally different vehicle. Maybe that's why there was a lot less negativity with the newer vehicles.
Based on reviews, it seems the mach-e drives like a pony car so they did well there.
As far as the Corolla cross, it's a (relatively) inexpensive, compact, and (assuming) long lasting appliance that's a crossover. Putting the Corolla name on it kinda makes sense.
@@SlowRollaAE82 Chrysler did it with "Pacifica" and "Town & Country", naming their vans after a crossover and a wagon, respectively.
@@SlowRollaAE82 Well they did make a Corolla wagon in the 80's, so really nothing spectacular that they finally brought it back as what is now known as a crossover 30+ years later LOL. They used to have a Toyota Corolla Deluxe All Trac which back then was 4WD....so no surprise they use the Corolla for the Corolla Cross platform, its a good size car for that cross over.
The low dash and great forward visibility - without the dorky look of the current Forester - is appealing to me.
I’ve always felt the Forester was homely. Greenhouse too large. Raise the belt line, lower the roofline and eliminate all of the comically oversized windows. I always laugh when I see average height women driving them and there’s literally almost 2 feet of headroom above their head. Major need of a redesign.
It's ironic, I literally just got home from work and I thought "Driving Sports TV" then i saw uploaded 58 minutes ago. It's like something is telling me from beyond to watch Driving Sports TV.
Mitsubishi design looks amazing!!
I just bought a LE 1.5 s-awd few hours ago at msrp. I love it, it drives smooth, exterior looks good and the interior looks fantastic.
RIP
Own a 2020 AWD model and this is a very stable car. S-AWC does a lot on the road too. If you want to put your money on this car make sure you get one with AWD.
I agree
Took mine in deep sand handled everything with ease. Only the ground clearance would limit where it could go , in the wet the awd system works very well better awd system than vw golf r i had. The piano black does scratch had to use wax on mine, voice activation is terrible like many other marques.
Great car, reliable and plenty of go
I like that you have shown the off road ( well off the beaten track anyway ) capabilities. Not many videos will do that surprisingly. Like the styling of this example. Mitsubishi used to be fairly common in the UK but like Subaru not so many now unfortunately
Really like the effort of exterior styling, worse on utility, but sets it apart
Im an Australian, and Mitsubishi has been well established for over 50 years with dealerships everywhere. My wife and i are in our early sixties and traditionally drove sedans. We bought Exceed (sel) and honestly cannot fault our 2023 model . No issues after 16,000 klm ( 10,000 m ) and what we appreciate most is the safety equipment. I prefer non acting steering because if you are trying to miss a pothole or obstacle, it doesn't drive you back into it. Not concerned with 10inch displays or lavish interior, to us simplicity is the attraction. Power is more than adequate, we do not want sports car acceleration. S AWC has been great in the wet and all off road driving has been handled with ease, looking forward to fitting appropriate tyres in future. Our model does have electric tailgate which we like. Done with kids and grandchildren its size is perfect. Ten year warranty is a no-brainer. I would definitely recommend particularly to seniors, not too big to park or maintain. We looked at Outlander but did not require 7 seats or the latest tech etc. Love our Mitsubishi Eclipse.
You can easily run through the Tochigi, Nikko, and Irohazaka passes in Japan. Although it doesn't have the anti-lag system or features of the Lancer Evolution, please purchase a Mitsubishi vehicle so that Mitsubishi can develop a new Lancer Evolution.
That red paint looks amazing with the design
The 2022 model looks pretty good though, nice review!👌
I love these, best looking suv in it’s class
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Would have liked to have seen results with traction/stability control disabled in both gravel & snow modes.
My wife and I rented one of these last time we were in Scotland. We really enjoyed it!
Many thanks for this review, one of the best reviews on this car and I watched a tonne of them.
I’ve been waiting for this review to come out! Nice work as always thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I have a Crosstrek that also has a CVT with paddle shifters, and can tell you the paddles are very useful when roll speeding, or slowing on snow. And they work like manual or automatic shifters for that matter.
If Mitsubishi released a new Evo and montero to complete their lineup
They need to bring back the VR-4 trim if they want to be taken seriously.
They do have the Montero Sport, all redesign and very good looking, with amazing off road capability, you can check the videos in TH-cam, however it is not offered for US Market.
And a new eclipse coupe.
The one that ended in 2012
Thumbs up for Subaru coat.
Good job Mitsubishi 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I'd like to see Mitsubishi bring their pick up to North America. Then we'd be able to afford to buy a truck.
Just picked one up! Love it!
Kind of sad that it doesn’t do better off road. I always did wonder how it’d do with your off road path. It is a great option for people tight on a budget. The brand is definitely centered around more value with the financing and rebates. No way anyone would pay sticker for it.
No rebates available for 2022 models and the average mitsubishi vehicle is selling for around 3k over sticker.
@@Lion_zombie Because of the shortage. Honestly, I feel bad for anyone paying over MSRP for a Mitsubishi.
@@atmartens I don’t, because most of the people buying right now don’t need a car. They just want a new car knowing well the shortage situation.
@@atmartens I feel bad for anyone wasting their time read your stupid comments. Me included
thanks for the super off-road test. you nailed it
Ryan, you could try the rock trail with ESP off. Sometimes that does the job.
I honestly didn't know Mitsubishi still made cars.
That's odd because they outsell Subaru, Mazda, and Volvo globally.
@@trent7080 Yes, I do live in America. I also never see their vehicles on the road. I looked at their NA lineup...its pretty bad. I also looked for any dealerships within 70 miles of me, there's none. In our capital city in my state, there's only 2 dealers. Seems like the NA market is dying off. I hope they continue to do well overseas, more power to them. But, I don't have brand loyalty and do not care what happens.
@@trent7080 They dont outsell Subaru. Subaru is a much bigger brand compared to mitsu
Now i'm going to buy this car and almost 95% of my time is inside the city, so what's the best option to buy 4*4 or 4*2 , and to know the difference is only 1,000 $ between the 2 versions, so i'm just asking about maintenance and other costs ? so what is the best choice ?
I really enjoy watching your reviews! Greetings from North Macedonia! =)
Nice Subaru winter coat!
I like what they did with the rear end. Wished they bring the 6 speed here like UK.
Ha sadly mitsubishi left UK 🇬🇧
I would choose this mitsubishi over the bronco since I don't have to worry about explosive engines
Explosive engines are also a thing at KIA/Hyundai.
Assuming reliability isn't bad (idk much about modern Mitsubishi in this regard) if it could be had for $8k or so under msrp it wouldn't be a terrible choice. Iirc they've got a 10 year 100k mile warranty. Historically Mitsubishis could be had well under msrp, might be a steal in today's market with the vehicle shortage. It's styling looks really great and I like the dual sunroofs.
I have an Eclipse Cross and the SAWD works better when you turn off the traction control, it will send the wheels more power from left right and front to back
It will what?
@@ghry7803 It will fuck you up
@Gerard Ferry for good reason
@@nuk3fishydude902 it can't even fuck up the gravel
I had a rental one of these and the Bluetooth microphone was unusable. Glad to see they improved it.
Do the outlander next please
Can you do a review and off-road test for the new Mitsubishi outlander PHEV??
Will you be reviewing the Outlander anytime soon?
Well done sir! How’s the 4runner?
Its a very polarizing vehicle. It looks amazing from the outside but got the worst interior features on the inside, not to mention a tiny engine. i do own a 2022 ES that i absolutely love, i dont care much about the fancy interior rather than the styling and the reliability factor
What ES stands for?
Could you test the Gmc Terrain at4 when it goes on sale? It would seem to be pretty suited for the test you put on the Eclipse Cross in the video since thier pretty similar in power and in awd systems.
GMC is stingy with their press vehicles. I’ve never seen any major TH-cam content creator post a video with any of the GMC crossovers with the all terrain package.
Love the Subaru jacket in this Mitsubishi review 👍😎
Great review, you say Mitsubishi dealers are hard to come by, a fun fact Mitsubishi are withdrawing from the uk totally at end of 2021.
On of the most loved car.
I also owned the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. Loved it but I loved the warrant the most!
For real...I had a 2005 lancer Ralliart and everything on it fell apart including the transmission
For mid 30s you could get an Outback or CX-5 turbo. I kind of like the styling of the Eclipse Cross, but I see no compelling reason to buy it vs the competition. (Well, there is a very good warranty and you might get a bigger discount.)
You can get a LOT of great options in the mid-30s. Even a loaded Forester Wilderness is $32k and change. Though, at the more entry level pricing, and for urban buyers, it may be attractive with a good warranty and financing options.
@@drivingsports of course the Subaru is your recommendation lol what a joke
@@CanadianMax In the video I listed lots of great options that weren't Subarus. The OP suggested a Subaru and I replied accordingly. Don't get all dramatic about it.
@@drivingsports dramatic? Lol
@@CanadianMax he was just giving an example of a good option….don’t get so butthurt over your own interpretation issues
Hi can you review the 2022 mitsubishi outlander please.
Rented one for a family visit in Vancouver. Window controls are blocked by my knee(I'm 5'6"). Ebrake is on the wrong side and way to big. Transmission can't decide which gear to be in. Steering is artificially too heavy.
Seat is comfy though
Is Corolla Cross test drive coming soon?
Thanks for the video
We already posted an initial review. Chip shortages have really put a strain on our available press cars, however. We haven't seen them hit our local fleets yet. th-cam.com/video/JWOUzLE5bBA/w-d-xo.html
@@drivingsports
Understood, thanks for responding.
Great review, thanks for a great job
My ruling? Drive around for a week and try to find a 5 year old Mitsubishi. Now do the same thing with Subarus. ;)
I’m in the south and you can drive hundreds of miles before seeing a Subaru on the highway. Definitely a regional following.
Wow! What do you shoot with? The video quality and colors look great! Love the vibrancy
I think we were shooting with both the BMPCC6kPro/UrsaG2 and the Canon R5 at the time.
Thank you, this is very helpful! I have a 2021 Eclipse Cross and did notice that it does not do well in the snow (live in upstate NY) - any recommendations to improve the performance in the snow? I usually have the S-AWC in snow mode.
Make sure you're out of ECO mode. It's like driving a different vehicle.
Switch out the tires. The tires that the vehicle comes with are meant for economy and tread life. If you get a good all season or all weather tire, it should do really well in the snow. I recommend Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires.
Snow mode is for deep snow not slip. Should have tried auto mode. The gravel mode is for slip.
Can you please review 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander on your off road track?
Hi. Is a review of 2022 Outlander coming? thanks
I love my Mitsubishi
wondering how reliable long term, is this a traditional rubber bandy on a cone cvt?
Thank you for this wonderful video. I live in Kuwait and I want to buy this car. What do you think of it in terms of reliability and fuel economy and what are the common defects
IMO, Mitsubishi could bring the L200 & Pajero Sport to US market..
I owned a 2012 RVR and I loved it!!
Ryan, where'd you get that cool blue Subaru quilted jacket?
I have a closet of manufacturer jackets. This one is from the Subaru Forester Wilderness press launch in Bend, Oregon.
@@drivingsports Nice swag. If I could find one, I'd buy one of those coats. Would go with my old collection of Subaru swag haha.
@@LordBass Snow was in the forecast and they wanted to make sure none of the California journalists froze to death. Lol. So I think they were one-offs.
@@drivingsports Haha a good plan, though I would think some of those fine Bend-area IPAs would keep the group warm after a day touring those arid lands. 🍻
Missed
Its competition is the Rav 4
Not the COROLLA wagon lol
Will you do a review of the Mitsubishi outlander?
i was wondering if we could install the new infotainment system to a 2019 eclipse cross and will it support carplay? cuz my 2019 eclipse cross doesn’t support it :(
A bit harsh with the off road test, deliberately making it difficult for the car isn't what everyday drivers are going to do. Everyone knows steady slow momentum in difficult conditions is always best without stressing the car too much. For anyone considering a Mitsubishi they are very reliable cars , I've owned 4 Mitsubishi's over the years without any major issues!
Have a 2017 RVR, that damn piano black I thought for sure they would smarten up. Nope, 2024 Eclipses have the same piano black inside
What happened with your test course?
Right now, only advanced capability vehicles can handle it. We need to do some revisions for more mainstream vehicles.
@@drivingsports Bronco advanced or 4runner lol
@@CanadianMax That section was specifically addressing offroad (4Runner was never mentioned) and yes, the Bronco Sport has one of the best systems in a small crossover.
Really good looking car.
BTW café is what you're looking for
Wheels have the time to spin and dig before something happens. I don't understand why the system do not tranfer torque 50/50 on both front wheels under that situation.
Mitsubishi if your listening give your cars to a bunch of you tube influencers. That’s the best marketing
would you recommend this as a family car?
Yes. It's a very versatile vehicle
That AEB is for decoration purposes only. When it was tested by the IIHS it did nothing. I just watched this to see it fail and did a bit better than I expected.
Please get the new 21 or 22 Ford Edge I want to see your vid on it and it’s awd system mine does great in snow
how will the outlander match for this? i like the body style of outlander better
Not well. Big wheels with street biased tires and heavy with similar awd. Mostly a Nissan pathfinder anyway
Can you test out the 2024 Outlander?
Which is more solid
This mitsubishi vs the subaru crosstrek?
Mitsubishi. Without question.
Mitsubishi. Subaru's boxer engines have had some problems. Even though the transmissions that Mitsubishi shares with Nissan have had some issues, they don't tend have issues in Mitsubishis. I think it's how Mitsubishi programs them.
Mitsubishi is missing so many great ideas. A galant cross vr-4 (a turbo-hybrid wagon w/S-awc), a new montero/montero sport that reside above the oitlandee. I know all of that Federalizarion money (millions), but Mitsubishi can't survive in N. America, even with Nissan/Renault money. Even if Mitsu did all SUVs (and wagons), they could pick up more market share...they need a mid-size truck too
Mitsubishi hasn’t produce a great car since the Galant.
Am trying to get the passenger side mirror for this vehicle
Did you call rain moisture?
Are we gonna see 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander soon?
it looks good. I wonder if the text in front can be removed
It’s an option. You don’t have to get it.
@@drivingsports awesome, it looks sharp
You Guys should drive it yourself to know and try how good is this Super All Wheel Control not only to show it in video!!!!
Honestly wouldn’t mind one as a daily.
They are great cars. Very underrated.
Ryan, Has this one been 'Nissanified' already or is it a pure Mitsubishi?
Given the AWD doesn't feel like a Rogue (much better than the Nissan) and the CVT doesnt feel like a rubber-band, I would think this is very much Mitsu in the ways that matter.
This one is still a native Mitsu. The Nissan blend has yet to come.
@@drivingsports Great video, but I strongly disagree. What matters is longterm reliability. The Eclipse Cross comes with the exact same trouble prone JATCO CVT8 as the Rogue. Granted, Mitsubishi INVECS III CVT programming seems to be much more reliable than Nissan's Xtronic programming, but reliability is still a major concern. That's one thing that baffles me about many auto writers such as yourself, no one mentions hardly anything about the notorious JATCO CVTs when reviewing a Nissan or Mitsubishi? Are you afraid of libel lawsuits or never being offered another test car to film with? Where's the data showing the % of Nissans over 200k miles still on their original CVT???
@@kylemas2005 Reliability is just not something we can test in the short time we have the vehicles. It's beyond the scope of our reviews. Our focus is on features and on/off road impressions. Others, such as Consumer Reports are much better suited to reporting on reliability issues, and should be part of any buying decision.
@@drivingsports True, but your also driving a vehicle that has a 15 year old transmission in it. A transmission that has well documented reliability issues. I think you know this however and yet choose to not include this in your video? My question in why? For an advocate for consumers, it might make sense to point out a massive powertrain liability such as telling your audience yes, its a JATCO CVT, and no your not likely to get 200k miles out of it like you would an AISIN designed CVT. This is a big deal for consumers who can't afford to trade in @ 100k miles. There's not an auto journalist out there that doesn't know these JATCO units simply don't last and yet they say nothing to protect their access to manufacturers. Journalistic integrity should include full disclosures.
For years nothing was said from journalists about Ford's dangerous, dry dual clutch transmission until there was a massive lawsuit. So I ask again, why?
$35k for a Mitsubishi?
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: The search for more money Trim
Cost of everything is going up....people wanted $15/hr minimum wages, so the cost of everything is going to be going up as well as raw products cost, and the availability of those raw products is driving up the cost....well that and people keep on shelling out the money, so automakers will just keep on tacking on higher prices, until people have had enough and stop buying.
@@wildbill23c aka.. supply and demand.
@@wildbill23c minimum wage has literally nothing to do with this lmfao.
@@wildbill23c yes. because the minimum wage in america (which still hasn't changed), definitely affects the pricing of a vehicle built in Japan.
Meathead 🙄
When the electric rivian truck is coming ryan... It would be so great to watch you reviewing this!
They are a good deal rn, average transaction price $24k, meanwhile models like Honda HRV sell with huge mark-ups for $30k+