A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 85,090 cheaperEclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
Eclipse Cross110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
Eclipse Cross250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
Eclipse Cross1499 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Eclipse Cross13 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Eclipse Cross180 mm
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
1.5L GLS Exceed CVT 4x2
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Eclipse Cross
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Eclipse Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2021
2025
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Length
4545 mm
5330 mm
Width
1805 mm
1930 mm
Height
1685 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
13 m
Front Headroom
1003 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
932 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1039 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
943 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
4B40
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
350 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
73.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
CVT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
No
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
63
80
Combined Driving Range
818
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
847 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
761 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Leather
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Manual climate control
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Front and rear
3
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
10-inch
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
239 g/km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
620000
569900
Starting Price Zar
620000
569900
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eclipse Cross and Hunter Diesel 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: Eclipse Cross 52 vs Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Hunter Diesel leads by 8 points
Hunter Diesel has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel 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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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.
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