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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs Renault Triber Express: the short answer
Eclipse Cross and Triber Express are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Triber Express starts ZAR 289,991 cheaperEclipse Cross from ZAR 534,990 · Triber Express from ZAR 244,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Maximum Power
Eclipse Cross110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Triber Express53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Eclipse Cross250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Triber Express96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Eclipse Cross1499 cc
Triber Express1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Eclipse Cross13 km/l
Triber Express18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Eclipse Cross180 mm
Triber Express182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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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)
Specification evidence leader
Eclipse Cross
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Performance
Triber Express
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Eclipse Cross
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Triber Express
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Current South Africa Triber Express range
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
Panel Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Length
4545 mm
3990 mm
Width
1805 mm
1739 mm
Height
1685 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1003 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
932 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1039 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
943 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
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
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
96 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
CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
200 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
73.8 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.8 Nm/tonne
103.7 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
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Gearbox
CVT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Available
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
40
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
Triber Express
Airbags
7
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
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
Triber Express
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Available
Load Bed Width
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1500 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
8-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
182 mm
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
commercial utility
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
244999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
commercial utility
Starting Price
620000
244999
Starting Price Zar
620000
244999
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Triber Express
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eclipse Cross and Triber Express 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 Triber Express 27.
Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs Triber Express 69.
Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs Triber Express 90.
Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs Triber Express 64.
Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs Triber Express 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
Eclipse Cross leads by 0 points
Eclipse Cross and Triber Express 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
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
Triber Express
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Eclipse Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 61 pts for Triber Express
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Eclipse Cross leads. However, Triber Express 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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