2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Aspire v Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport comparison
The updated Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has had a growth spurt, putting it up against the enduringly popular Mazda CX-5.
Mazda CX-5 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
Mazda CX-5
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2024 Mazda
CX-5
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
City drivingFuel Efficiency
56L - 58L
386 to 476 km
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$36,590 - $55,000
$31,490 - $56,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smart looks, plush cabin
- Torquey turbo petrol
- Keen driving dynamics
Misses
- G35 Turbo is too thirsty
- On the smaller side of the class
- Feeling a little dated in 2024
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of standard equipment
- 10-year conditional warranty
- Compliant on-road ride
Misses
- Incredibly dated interior
- Uninspiring drivetrain
- Disconnected steering feel
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$795)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
- Eternal Blue mica
- Deep Crystal Blue mica
- Jet Black mica
- Rhodium White metallic
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Zircon Sand metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Platinum Quartz metallic
Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
Comparison
Reviews
7.7
2024 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
The CX-5 remains an old faithful for Aussie buyers, and the G35 Akera is a punchy and luxurious flagship – if a little dated and thirsty now.
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James Wong
7.5
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed review
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed is the fully loaded version of the non-PHEV range. It now comes with more standard equipment.
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Jack Quick
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2488 | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 170kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 420Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 13 | 10 - 12 | |
