The Ford Focus stands out as the best driver’s car in the class, with handling that truly entertains. It's complemented by a fine ride that almost matches a Volkswagen Golf for comfort and passenger space very nearly on a par with the Skoda Octavia. It's mainly the iffy interior quality and slightly lacklustre performance that mark it down.
Pros Class-leading handling Supple ride Roomy rear seats
Cons Mediocre performance Golf is better equipped Octavia has a much bigger boot
Pros Appealing looks Value for money Still great to drive
CONS No electrified versions 1.0-litre petrol can feel strained Seating position won't satisfy everyone
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
