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Eclipse Cross
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Scorpio-N
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Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2021
Not Available
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Length
4545 mm
4662 mm
Width
1805 mm
1918 mm
Height
1685 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
-
Payload Capacity
610 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
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
-
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
400 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
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
CVT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
57
Combined Driving Range
818
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
847 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
761 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Airbags
7
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
8-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
South Africa market model
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
flagship
Starting Price
620000
489999
Starting Price Zar
620000
489999
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Scorpio-N
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eclipse Cross and Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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
Scorpio-N leads by 14 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Eclipse Cross remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N 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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