Is the Eclipse Cross engine imported?

[MacCalvin]

Eclipse Cross engine is not imported, it is domestically produced. The Eclipse Cross is a compact SUV under the Mitsubishi brand, with a body length, width, and height of 4405mm, 1805mm, and 1685mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2670mm. In terms of power, the Eclipse Cross is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine across the entire lineup, delivering a maximum power of 125kw and a maximum torque of 250nm. It features hybrid injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. For the interior, the Eclipse Cross features a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel designed with glossy black material and leather wrapping. The center console sports a floating touchscreen, below which is the control area for the air conditioning and multimedia system, designed with a protruding shape. It includes a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system with independent screens and USB ports.

[SanArianna]

I recently researched Mitsubishi models and found that the domestic version of the Eclipse Cross uses the 4B40 engine produced by Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi, not imported ones. These engines are specifically calibrated for domestic production lines, with low-end torque performance even stronger than overseas versions. However, the core technology is still Mitsubishi's MIVEC variable valve timing, which achieves impressive fuel efficiency. GAC Mitsubishi's factory has strict quality control—I've seen their laser alignment equipment on the engine assembly line, which is more meticulous than some purely imported brands.

[OEleanor]

Last year when accompanying my friend to pick up the Eclipse Cross, I specifically asked the 4S store sales director. He said all domestic Eclipse Cross 1.5T engines are manufactured in Shenyang. This isn't a bad thing actually - the Shenyang factory has been OEMing for Mitsubishi for nearly 20 years, with assembly processes more mature than the Thai factory. During my test drive, I paid special attention - the turbo kicks in very smoothly at 2500 rpm without the lag you get with some imported engines. Nowadays joint-venture car engines have over 95% localization rate, making imported engines quite rare actually.

[Dave]

After checking the MIIT filing documents, all Eclipses with engine model numbers starting with K4B are domestically produced. The engines assembled at the Shenyang plant are actually better adapted to Chinese road conditions, with specific optimizations like the ignition program for high-altitude areas. I know a few Eclipse Cross owners who frequently drive the Sichuan-Tibet route, and they all say this engine still delivers strong performance even at 4,500 meters above sea level.

[VanCali]

On-site comparison shows: The engine compartment of the domestic Eclipse Cross version has a steel stamp indicating Shenyang manufacturing, while the parallel import version carries a 'Made in Japan' label. However, the domestic engine uses Mitsubishi's original forged crankshaft, offering greater modification potential. I've seen Guangdong racing teams easily surpass 200 horsepower by remapping the ECU on domestic versions.