China Mitsubishi, which has not imported a new car for a long time, has confirmed that it will import the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at the legal person briefing held in November 2022 to strengthen the brand’s new energy vehicle product line.
This time U-CAR went to the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon Tokyo Customization Auto Show. In addition to seeing the new Mitsubishi Motors car firsthand, it also took a first look at the Eclipse Cross PHEV, a confirmed import model, to understand the space and equipment configuration, and the current gasoline version Eclipse Cross What is the difference.
The Eclipse Cross PHEV on display is a new Black Edition model launched in Japan last November for New Year’s Eve.
The Eclipse Cross PHEV on display is a new Black Edition model launched in Japan last November for New Year’s Eve. The Black Edition model is based on the original top-of-the-line P-grade, with sporty black decorative accessories for the exterior and interior for visual enhancement.
In terms of appearance, the Eclipse Cross PHEV is not much different from the current Eclipse Cross gasoline version, only the PHEV logo is added to the leaf version, and a charging jack is added on the right rear of the vehicle to support AC200V / 15A Slow charging Specifications, as well as CHAdeMO DC fast charging, can charge the battery to 80% in 25 minutes (Type 2 specifications are European regulations). Black Edition models feature black exterior trim (front and rear), door trim strips and mirror caps, as well as unique black-painted 5-spoke alloy wheels.
Black Edition models feature black exterior trim (front and rear), door trim strips and mirror caps, as well as unique black-painted 5-spoke alloy wheels.
In the interior, the Black Edition model adopts a black center console panel, as well as dark silver door handles and instrument panel trims. Gray stitching is added to the seats, door arms and the wrapped steering wheel with sporty leather to create a low-key and elegant appearance The refined interior atmosphere further enhances the tranquility and elegance of the interior space.
Black Edition models feature black center console trim, along with dark silver door handles and dash.
Gray stitching has been added to the seats, door armrests and funky leather steering wheel to create a sophisticated yet understated interior ambience.
On the Japanese New Year Eclipse Cross, the electric tailgate has a new kick sensor function, and has a stop position memory function, which allows users to set the opening height of the tailgate. There is also a new USB port for rear seat charging, which can charge smartphones and other digital devices.
The PHEV model has a 100V/1,500W AC power supply, and through V2H, when the vehicle is fully charged, it can supply up to 10 days of household electricity use.
In addition, the Eclipse Cross PHEV is fully equipped with the MI-Pilot driving assistance system as standard, and will be further distributed to gasoline models on the Japanese New Year Eclipse Cross. The MI driving assistance system can -Pilot reach the level 2 level automatic driving assistance, reduce the burden of driving Improve the comfort of long distance driving.
The Japanese Eclipse Cross PHEV is fully equipped with the MI-Pilot driving assistance system and the SDA 8-inch central entertainment system as standard.
The Japanese Eclipse Cross PHEV Black Edition model has a head-up HUD display, and lacks a digital instrument panel.
In addition to the Black Edition model, the Eclipse Cross PHEV in the showroom is also equipped with original roof rack fixtures and black Thule luggage racks to enhance the model’s sporty outdoor feel.
In terms of power, the Eclipse Cross PHEV has transplanted the power unit of the third generation Outlander PHEV. Equipped with a 2.4-liter MIEC four-cylinder Atkinson cycle design, the engine’s power output has a maximum of 128 horsepower. The power of the front and rear axle motors is 82 and 95 horsepower respectively, and the capacity of the lithium-ion drive battery is 13.8kWh. Under WLTC specification, it has a gasoline-electric fuel consumption performance of 16.4 kilometers per liter; under pure electric drive, it has a cruising range of 57 kilometers. In addition, the PHEV model also introduces the S-AWC full-time four-wheel drive system to provide a more sophisticated driving experience.
In addition to the Black Edition model, the Eclipse Cross PHEV in the showroom is also equipped with original roof rack fixtures and black Thule luggage racks to enhance the model’s sporty outdoor feel.
In the legal person briefing held by Mitsubishi China in November 2022, it was also confirmed that the Eclipse Cross PHEV will be introduced to the domestic market in 2023. As for the exact timetable for the introduction of the models and the specifications of the models , the original factory still keeps a secret at home The MI-Pilot driving assistance system that reaches Level 2 on the same Japanese model deserves subsequent attention.
