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Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2021
Generation
Current local listing
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South African facelift specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact crossover SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Length
4590 mm
4545 mm
Width
1900 mm
1805 mm
Height
1685 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
63 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
437 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
2100 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
610 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1003 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
932 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
943 mm
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Multi-link
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
40W
No
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Space-saver
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
6.026
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
63 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
63
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
818
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
847 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
761 km
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
No
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Synthetic suede and leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Power adjustable
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Synthetic suede and leather
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Multi-information display
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Tyre Size
235/55R19
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Space-saver
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Space-saver
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electric parking brake
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
181 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
620000 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
469900
620000
Starting Price Zar
469900
620000
Spec
Dashing
Eclipse Cross
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing and Eclipse Cross comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Dashing 45 vs Eclipse Cross 52.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Eclipse Cross 51.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Eclipse Cross 76.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Eclipse Cross 64.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing 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.
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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
Dashing leads by 2 points
Dashing 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
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour Dashing
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dashing 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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