The 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross trades on its stylish design and rock-solid 10-year warranty and based on these elements alone it should win plenty of attention from new car buyers. While the updated Eclipse Cross doesn’t feel quite as choppy and rigid as its predecessor over deeper potholes, craggy roads and those evil sharp speed bumps, we wouldn’t describe ride comfort as supple. It’s an easy vehicle to just get in and drive too, the keyless entry (via buttons on the door handles) and push-button engine start saving time whenever you hop in. Mitsubishi has done a good job crafting a city-savvy SUV here, the Eclipse Cross performing well in the cut-and-thrust of metropolitan traffic. The brakes are up to the task of decelerating its 1499kg mass and the light steering makes parking manoeuvres a cinch. It’ll blast through roundabouts with only mild body roll and feels planted and predictable through most corners. Tweaks to the suspension and steering in the facelifted 2021 model deliver a confident drive, and although it’s no Mazda CX-5 it’s still a fun little runabout. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has always been tuned to offer a sportier drive than the brand’s other SUVs, its coupe-like design signalling dynamic intent. However, the menu system looks drab and the plastic volume/tuning dials feel cheap and nasty. The ‘multi around monitor’ – or 360-degree parking camera – also works a treat.Īlong with wired smartphone mirroring, it’s all displayed through the new 8.0-inch central touch-screen which is located closer to the driver and therefore easier to read and reach. On top of seven airbags and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) offered across the range, the Aspire adds rear cross traffic alert, a blind spot warning system plus front and rear parking sensors.Īdaptive cruise control with stop-go traffic assist gets a lot of use automatically controlling braking and acceleration, and works well in both high- and low-speed scenarios with sparse and dense traffic alike. While some aspects of the cabin of the 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Aspire look and feel very low tech, including (but not limited to) the cheap and chintzy steering wheel controls, the all-important safety systems are pretty good for a $35K SUV.
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