2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Review

The Eclipse Cross is Mitsubishi's compact SUV that sits between the smaller Outlander Sport and larger Outlander. Just introduced in 2018, it's a relatively new competitor in the crowded SUV segment. It skipped the 2021 model year and received a refresh for 2022. It's unique and bold-looking, but even with its updates, the Eclipse Cross falls behind its rivals in most categories.

Mitsubishi updated the front and rear ends of the Eclipse Cross for 2022. Up front, it receives a revised bumper, grille and headlights, and its rear end sports a redesigned hatch and new rear window. The odd split rear window design is now a single window. Inside, the Eclipse Cross gets a new available 8-inch infotainment system touchscreen display. It's positioned closer to the driver and now includes volume and tuning knobs instead of the fussy buttons on the previous version. Lastly, Mitsubishi retuned the SUV's suspension for improved ride comfort and handling.

The Eclipse Cross looks better than before, and it has an improved touchscreen and a more pleasant ride. Among its other pluses are its roomy cabin, comfortable front seats and pricing that beats some competitors. However, the Eclipse Cross doesn't drive or handle very well, and it has lots of low-quality interior materials, dated tech and subpar fuel economy.

If you're considering other SUVs, there are plenty to choose from. Because of its tweener size, the Eclipse Cross competes against slightly larger SUVs such as the Honda CR-V but also the Subaru Crosstrek and Chevrolet Trailblazer, which are slightly smaller.