The 2018 Ford Edge has an eager feel and crisp design; safety scores and Sport ride quality give pause.The Edge satisfies more than a few needs. It’s sleeker than the truck-infused Expedition, even the Explorer. It’s more spacious than the Escape. It’s also devoid of any off-road pretense, any faux-SUV ruggedness.
Pros Quick steering Cabin’s muted details Wide range of engines Composed ride on small-tire models Edge Sport lives up to name
Cons Seats are a big letdown Real-world fuel economy Stiff Sport ride
The Ford Endura is Ford Australia’s first large soft-road SUV since it stopped producing the Territory. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that’s both powerful and relatively economical. It is good to steer, with polished cornering manners for a large SUV. There are front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, and auto-braking is standard.
Pros Punchy engine; roadholding, cabin space, standard features.
Cons Dated dashboard, no petrol option.
Many Australians sorely miss the locally built Ford Territory. We’ve had our first local drive of the imported Endura to discover whether that large-SUV product gap has been adequately filled…
Pros Spacious rear seat and big boot Good steering Ride comfort and secure handling on country roads Smooth and quiet turbo diesel Lots of technology/features from entry model upwards
Cons No third-row seating despite vehicle’s size Performance only adequate Urban ride quality still an unknown Cabin presentation a bit underwhelming $4000 charge for AWD
Since this is only the second year for the Eclipse Cross, Mitsubishi has made very few changes. Midrange LE models now come with gloss-black window-switch controls and all Eclipse Cross models can now be equipped with roof rails.
Pros Provocative styling, sturdy build, well-paired engine and transmission.
Cons Busy rear design, ho-hum fuel economy.
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ranked #18 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a score of 6.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable ride Light off-roading ability
Cons Minimal cargo space Body lean around corners Numb steering
The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.The LE trim receives gloss-black window-switch panels.
PROS Provides plenty of standard features Turbocharged engine delivers peppy performance Easy-to-use infotainment system
CONS Top trim-level pricing is similar to better driving compact SUVs Not much fun to drive around turns Ride quality is a bit rough
