![]() They're definitely not known for longevity. It's the same brand used in Nissan and other cars. So, why only 4 stars? It's because of the cvt transmission. You won't blow anybody's mind with speed, but it will pass the people in the slow lane safely, even up hill It's very comparable to our 07 2.5 Automatic Impreza. I find the motor to be zippy and the power more than enough. What's nice though is back rough roads and trails where were always in a low gear ratio I still get over 26. In Eco mode, barely touching the accelerator, I can squeeze 29.8 mpg out of it. You CANNOT get an Eclipse Cross with the electric E-brake and put anything smaller than 17" wheels on it! Smaller diameter wheels won't clear the E-brake mechanism.įuel mileage: Highway mileage is not all that impressive. An Eclipse Cross with 18" wheels and all weather radials would never dream of following us. Remember, I have all terrain tires that I can air down for more traction. Even up on 3 wheels it still keeps going. My wife and I have taken this thing where, in all honesty, we should have had a true 4WD with a rear locker. But I am truly impressed with it's capability. My Eclipse Cross with 215/75/16 Yokohama Geolandar A/T tires have enough sidewall to actually conform to rough terrain and soften out the bumps.īeing a devoted Subaru fanboy, I really had my doubts about the AWD in this Mitsubishi. If you're going to use this little crossover for anything other than maintained gravel roads or just getting to work in deep snow, you should most likely get the ES. Having 18" rims with … tires that equal rubber bands negatively effects ride quality and all off-road capability. This is important to remember because all of the "expert" reviews I have watched or read always test the more expensive models. All other models have the electric emergency brake and 18" wheels. It's the basic model with a manual hand brake and 16" wheels. It has some very important differences from all the other models.
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