GAC Aion V vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV responds with a 2.4L D4 MPI VVT (IN) making 94kW and 199Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion V is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 60mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the GAC Aion V a 68L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV about $1,710 a year (6 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion V), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $47,790), more power (150kW against 94kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 359L).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the longer warranty (10 years against 8).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 71

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 25 points), practicality (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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