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Eclipse Cross
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UNI-S
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Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Length
4545 mm
4539 mm
Width
1805 mm
1865 mm
Height
1685 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
1825 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
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.66 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
UNI-S
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1500 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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 rpm
300 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
FWD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
200 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
3 selectable modes
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
UNI-S
Gearbox
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
14.49 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
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
63
51
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
UNI-S
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
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Yes
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
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
No
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Automatic climate control
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
620000
469900
Starting Price Zar
620000
469900
Spec
Eclipse Cross
UNI-S
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eclipse Cross and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs UNI-S 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
UNI-S leads by 8 points
UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 61 pts for Eclipse Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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