Mitsubishi Motor’s drip-feed of information about its new Eclipse Cross compact SUV has now extended to a decent image and some detail specifications ahead of the model’s world debut at the Geneva show next month.
The automaker said it would be launched first in Europe next autumn, followed by Japan, North America, Australia and other markets.
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Styling details include a forward-raked rear window divided into two by a light bar. When illuminated, the tubular LED brake lights and the central LED hi-mount stop light form a single bar of light running across the tail.
A new red body colour is layered with semi-transparent red and clear coating said “to create a high colour saturation and intensity that produces a highly-refined finish”.
The rear seat has a 60:40 split and long slide-and-recline adjustment.
The Eclipse Cross will offer a smartphone link display audio system, touchpad controller and a head up display.
Apple CarPlay will allow the driver to use Siri or the touch screen to get directions optimised for traffic conditions, make and receive calls, access text messages, and listen to music. Android Auto provides voice controlled operation of Google Maps, Play music and other apps.
Drivetrains will include an electronically-controlled 4WD system that feeds the optimum amount of torque to the rear wheels as required by the driving situation and surface conditions. MMC’s Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) integrated vehicle dynamics control system incorporates a brake-activated Active Yaw Control system which manages the torque feed and brake force at individual rear wheels using information on steering angle, yaw rate, drive torque, brake force and wheel speed to accurately determine driver operation and vehicle behaviour.
The addition of a three-point strut tower brace at the front and the strategic use of structural bonding at the rear in particular have increased body rigidity.
There will be two powertrains. A new 1.5-litre, direct injection turbocharged petrol engine is mated to a new CVT with eight-speed sport mode manual override. The 2.2-litre common rail direct-injection turbocharged diesel engine is mated to a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
