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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Eclipse Cross
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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Coolray
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Eclipse Cross
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Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Model Introduced Year
2026
2021
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current South African facelift specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Compact crossover SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Length
4380 mm
4545 mm
Width
1795 mm
1805 mm
Height
1609 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2100 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
610 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1003 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
932 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
943 mm
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.3 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
167.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
6.026
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Transmission Type
DCT
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
63
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
818
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
847 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
761 km
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic suede and leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power adjustable
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Synthetic suede and leather
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Climate control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric parking brake
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
181 g/km
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Ownership Role
top
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
620000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
429900
620000
Starting Price Zar
429900
620000
Spec
Coolray
Eclipse Cross
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and Eclipse Cross comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs Eclipse Cross 52.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Eclipse Cross 51.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Eclipse Cross 76.
Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs Eclipse Cross 64.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs Eclipse Cross not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Coolray leads by 3 points
Coolray and Eclipse Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, Eclipse Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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