Mitsubishi debuts new crossover SUV

Another crossover SUV debuted at the Geneva Auto Show this week. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was first previewed last month as part of a line-up refresh, and finally revealed in Switzerland, and will sit alongside the ASX and beneath the Outlander in the Mitsubishi range. The Eclipse nameplate is a revival for the car maker, and was first seen in a small sports coupe in the 1990s and 2000s. The Eclipse Crossover features a couple-like silhouette with a tapered roof, and Mitsubishi promises a sporty driving experience.  The SUV comes with two powertrain options. The first is a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine matched to a CVT automatic transmission, with an ‘eight-speed’ sport mode manual control option. The second is a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel, which is paired to an eight-speed automatic. Power figures are yet to be confirmed by Mitsubishi. and all-wheel drive will come as standard. Mitsubishi have said the Eclipse Cross will be on sale in the U.S. and Europe in early 2018, with a New Zealand launch date yet to be confirmed.