Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

The 2026 Eclipse Cross in brief

The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a small SUV offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 179 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,472 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (25 city / 28 highway), 0% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has 8 model years in our data, from 2018 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.

Its most efficient year was 2023 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 27 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (19), unknown or other (12), air bags (11).

Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.

2018 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 61 owner complaints.

How the 2018 Eclipse Cross compares

The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a small SUV offered with a 1.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 173 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,450 lb.

About the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a compact crossover SUV produced by Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors. It slots between the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport and Outlander in Mitsubishi's global crossover lineup. The first-generation model has been produced since October 2017. Since 2025, the second-generation model has been sold exclusively in Europe as a battery electric model based on the Renault Scénic E-Tech.

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