What class of SUV does the Eclipse Cross belong to?
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Eclipse Cross is a Class A compact SUV. This model is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine across the entire lineup, delivering a maximum power of 125kW and peak torque of 250Nm. The engine features hybrid injection technology and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT transmission. The Eclipse Cross adopts Mitsubishi's signature "Dynamic Shield" design language, featuring distinctive front-end characteristics including body-colored bumpers, large-area chrome grille, and integrated LED headlights with high/low beam functions consistent with the Outlander.
When I bought the Eclipse Cross, I thought it belonged to the compact SUV category, similar in size to my friends' CR-V and Rogue. After driving it for over a year, I feel the body isn't too large, making parking in the city quite convenient. The wheelbase is about 4.4 meters, offering spacious front-row seating, and the back row can barely fit three people. In terms of fuel consumption, I get around 7-8 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving, which is quite economical. Other cars in the same class include the RAV4 or Qashqai, but the Eclipse Cross is more affordable, with the base model starting at 200,000 yuan, making it suitable for young professionals like me who commute. However, the trunk is a bit small—fitting a large suitcase can be tight, so you need to optimize the space layout. Overall, this is the positioning of a compact SUV: sufficient for daily commuting and decent for occasional trips. It's best to test drive and compare when making a choice.
