Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs GWM H6 GT PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in South Africa

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2 Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 620,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 13 km/l
VS
GWM H6 GT PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV
🛡 Safety H6 GT PHEV
📦 Practicality Eclipse Cross
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Eclipse Cross starts ZAR 264,910 cheaper Eclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · H6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Eclipse Cross H6 GT PHEV
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 5500 rpm 321 kW
Maximum Torque 250 Nm @ 3500 rpm 762 Nm
Engine Size 1499 cc 1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 13 km/l 125 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 170 mm
Boot / Load Bay 437 l 392 l
Airbags 7 Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1490 kg 2075 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eclipse Cross.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT PHEV +48 pts
Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +45 pts
Safety H6 GT PHEV +12 pts
Practicality Eclipse Cross +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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
Catalogue-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Eclipse Cross

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

H6 GT PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Eclipse Cross H6 GT PHEV
Model Introduced Year 2021 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current South African facelift specification. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Current specification Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Coupe SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Compact crossover SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Tare Mass Kg - 2041 kg
Spec Eclipse Cross H6 GT PHEV
Length 4545 mm 4727 mm
Width 1805 mm 1940 mm
Height 1685 mm 1729 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 437 l 392 l
Kerb Weight 1490 kg 2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2100 kg 2525 kg
Payload Capacity 610 kg -
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.3 m -
Front Headroom 1003 mm -
Rear Headroom 932 mm -
Front Legroom 1039 mm -
Rear Legroom 943 mm -

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H6 GT PHEV leads by 22 points

H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eclipse Cross.

Index leader 83 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 74% source coverage
83
#1 Index leader

H6 GT PHEV

74% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 60
Performance 100
Efficiency 96
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 22 points
61
#2

Eclipse Cross

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 52
Efficiency 51
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT PHEV +48 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +45 Safety H6 GT PHEV +12 Practicality Eclipse Cross +4

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

Eclipse Cross

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 GT PHEV leads the catalogue index with 83 pts vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 GT PHEV 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Eclipse Cross and H6 GT PHEV 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: Eclipse Cross 52 vs H6 GT PHEV 100.

Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs H6 GT PHEV 96.

Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs H6 GT PHEV 88.

Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs H6 GT PHEV 60.

Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs H6 GT PHEV 65.

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.