What are the key differences between the entry-level ES variants of Mitsubishi's small-SUV duo? Introduced in 2017, Mitsubishi’s newest offering, the Eclipse Cross, is pitched as the model that bridges the gap between the Mitsubishi ASX and Outlander. And while this may be the case in terms of pricing, it has a lot in common with the Mitsubishi ASX for sale when it comes to size and practicality. The ASX (above left) is a popular small SUV mainly due to its sharp pricing. So what does paying extra for Eclipse Cross ES get you over the ASX ES, considering both cars have the same 1810mm width and 2670mm wheelbase? The Eclipse Cross is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces the same power as the ASX’s naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine, but considerably more torque. Like the ASX, the cheapest version is a front-wheel drive, and fuel use is about the same between the two – 7.3L/100km compared with the CVT-equipped ASX’s 7.6L/100km. Its 341-litre boot space can be extended to 448 litres via rear seats that can recline and slide forward, while the ASX holds 393 litres. And if you need a trailer to carry more, the Eclipse Cross will tow up to 1600kg, compared with the ASX’s 1300kg – each has a maximum unbraked towing capacity of 750kg. Looking inside, the Eclipse Cross has attractive new-generation styling that should give it an edge over the ageing ASX in the showroom. The Eclipse Cross has 7.0-inch infotainment screen, with ASX gaining an 8.0-inch screen in its recent update. Both have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, digital radio, four-speaker sound system and reversing camera, with the newer car gaining satellite navigation and a touchpad controller on the centre console. Other standard features common to both cars include autonomous emergency braking, cruise control, LED daytime running light, six airbags and leather-bound steering wheel. The Eclipse Cross ES meanwhile gains an adjustable speed limiter, digital instrument display, sliding and reclining second-row seats, roof rails and heated door mirrors. A big plus for the ASX ES, however, is the availability of an advanced driver assistance system package (ADAS) that adds lane departure warning, blind-spot monitor, lane-change assist, rear-cross traffic alert and auto high beam. Test drive the Eclipse Cross and the ASX at a Group 1 Mitsubishi near you. Article source: https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/mitsubishi-asx-versus-eclipse-cross
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What is it? Originally introduced as a rival to the likes of the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Land Rover Defender in 1982, the Mitsubishi Pajero 2020 has always been a likeable, rugged, big 4x4. Which one should I buy? The Mitsubishi Pajero new and used are all about rugged capability, mixed with solid levels of day-to-day refinement and comfort. In fact, that’s a recipe that the Pajero was instrumental in perfecting back in the eighties. Back then, way before Land Rover had ever thought of the Discovery, and when the Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol were rather more utilitarian, the Pajero brought an enticing combination of on-road good manners and serious mud-plugging capability. That’s a mix it still retains. There’s really only one engine option if you’re talking about the post-2006 cars and that’s a 3.2-litre direct-injection four-cylinder diesel. That can develop as little as 160hp (!) but successive upgrades saw that climb to a much more respectable 190hp, with a useful 440Nm of torque. True, you’d get those sort of figures out of a more modern 2.0-litre engine, but those more contemporary units don’t have the lovely refinement of the Mitsubishi engine, which thrums away gently as you drive, somewhere off in the middle-distance.
Post-2010 models are the best — tweaks to the engine and the automatic gearbox meant that average fuel economy improved (to the heady heights of 30mpg!) and the Pajero’s equipment levels started to steadily increase, eventually including leather, climate control, a sunroof, and parking sensors. Check out the specs on the 2020 Pajero model at Group 1 Mitsubishi. Article source: https://mitsubishipaparazzi.wordpress.com/2020/07/04/used-mitsubishi-pajero-guide/ |
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