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The Outlander sport utility vehicle with its 2.4-litre petrol engine has traditional hybrid power along with plug-in charging through domestic supply or charging station. The Outlander PHEV is still with us, better than ever before, it’s a car I particularly like, and judging by the number I’ve seen on our roads it has been a worthwhile investment for Mitsubishi. Well, it was only a matter of time before Mitsubishi put that technology to further use, it’s now available in the new-generation Eclipse Cross, a smaller SUV, but one that has already carved out a solid reputation in terms of sales since it was released here in 2018. Of course, the Eclipse Cross is still available with its 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder power that lists from $35,990, an extra $15k will buy you into the PHEV, and for my money it would be the Eclipse Cross that I would buy. The PHEV’s driveline is biased well towards electric power, it wants to use that 55km electric-only range at first priority, the petrol engine reluctant to come in until there’s no charge left. Sure, it works in traditional hybrid fashion, petrol to charge batteries and also supplement drive, but if electric vehicle transport is your first priority then the Eclipse Cross would be perfect for your daily commute. Push-button modes can also alter the way the combination works, there are applications to save battery power or drive in electric mode-only at will. The evaluation car came with two cable types, one for domestic supply and one for charging stations. If I was a purchaser I’d insist on both, just so that battery top ups can be made from almost anywhere there is electrical supply. For the record, a 25min charging station plug-in will take the batteries up to 80 per cent. On the subject of figures, Mitsubishi also lists a total travel distance of 660km using both hybrid systems. A petrol consumption combined cycle average of 1.9-litres per 100km is claimed at best possible usage. The Eclipse Cross in this form is also pretty handy under acceleration, it will reach 100km/h from a standstill in 9sec and will make 120km/h from 80km/h in 6.8sec, a result of solid mid-range urge thanks to the strength of electric drive. In petrol-only mode the driver has access to 94kW and 199Nm, add in 60kW and 70kW for the motors front and rear and you will find the Eclipse Cross gets about its business without strain or stress. Drive is channelled GRAPHICS: A central dash display alerts the driver to the Eclipse Cross’ drive modes. MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV: Hybrid power biased toward electric. through a continuously variable automatic transmission, it is a quiet, seamless operating system and one that Mitsubishi has developed well in terms of refinement. Before you think the Eclipse Cross can’t be a true SUV without four-wheel-drive – take stock, as I’ve just alluded to there is an electric motor over the rear axle which in turns makes it all-wheel-drive. There are also complicated electronic and mechanical functions that you can treat as normal four-wheeldrive functions. This is something Mitsubishi does well, it builds on the 4WD systems that have made Pajero, Outlander, Triton and Lancer Evo models the benchmark in four-wheel-drive technology. The Eclipse Cross PHEV is very much a worthy cross-country and allroad conqueror, easily fitting into the soft-roader category with its 188mm of ground clearance. I never took the evaluation car off-road as such, it was pristine when I picked it up and I didn’t want to take it back overly grubby. But I did tackle a short shingle road loop near the Hororata River and can report it has wonderful suspension control over corrugations, affording a controlled in-cabin ride. On the seal the Eclipse Cross cruises capably and quietly, just as you would expect from any of today’s SUVs, it is the quintessential compact wagon • Price – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, $57,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4545mm; width, 1805mm; height, 1685mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheeldrive, 2360cc, 94kW (+60kW), 199Nm (+137Nm), continuously variable automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 8.8sec • Fuel usage – 1.9l/100km that will easily fulfil the needs of a young family. In terms of handling it steers directly on its 18in Bridgestone tyres and has controlled body balance – even at 1.7m tall it doesn’t generate gravitational force over the fully independent four-strut suspension. The Eclipse Cross hybrid comes in two specification levels, the evaluation car was the top spec VRX that has full leather trim, heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel, electric sunroof, head-up display and paddle gearing shifters. Without those I would be satisfied with the XLS variant to save $8000. However, if you do like a full suite of gadgets the VRX is complete inside with a raft of display systems letting you know the modes in which it is being driven and energy saving benefits along the way. If safety is also a big priority for you, take into account the Eclipse Cross PHEV has been issued with a five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program rating. As time has served to prove and this world of ours is keenly focussed in reducing carbon emissions to address climate change, I’ve been told every little bit to reduce the use of fossil fuel will be beneficial. That’s where Mitsubishi’s hybrid system comes in, it is engineered to draw heavily on electrical current. For me, it was easy to get into the rhythm of charging every night; taking the car back to the dealership with over half a tank of fuel is something that I rarely achieve, especially so after driving well over 500km. You see, the day I was scheduled to take it back to the dealership was day one of August’s snap Covid-19 lockdown. I ended up driving the PHEV for almost four weeks. If you enter now into discussions about electric vehicles, there are two topics that are at the forefront of almost everyone’s minds – longevity of the battery pack and what models qualify for the Government’s electric vehicle subsidy. Well, the Eclipse Cross PHEV has a 10-year driveline warranty and an eight-year/160,000 lithium-ion battery warranty, these are peace of mind offerings, and, yes, a buyer today can expect a $5750 discount. That makes for a very tempting purchase. has motoring covered! 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