Is the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.1 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 8.5 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.5 in, top 31% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Eclipse Cross a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.1 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.4 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | No |
Is the Eclipse Cross a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,345 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | No |
| Length | 179.0 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Eclipse Cross a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 40% of 155
Is the Eclipse Cross a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.5 in clearance, 66.5 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | No |
| Turning circle | 34.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Eclipse Cross a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.5 in clearance. Top 31% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- ES AWD, 8.5 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Eclipse Cross worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% above cars like it.
- Price, ES AWD
- $26,345
- Predicted price
- $25,140
- Gap
- +$1,205 (+5%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Eclipse Cross a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross ES AWD | $26,345 | 12.3 cents | 50.1 cu ft | 152 hp |
| Volkswagen Taos S FWD | $23,995 | 10.3 cents | 65.9 cu ft | 158 hp |
| Honda HR-V LX 2WD | $24,600 | 11.4 cents | 55.1 cu ft | 158 hp |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer LS AWD | $25,100 | 11.9 cents | 54.4 cu ft | 155 hp |
| Jeep Compass Sport 4WD | $25,900 | 11.9 cents | 59.8 cu ft | 200 hp |
Compared with 1,138 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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