Ineos Grenadier vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. 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 Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 350mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 896L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 2.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/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. That is $1,653 a year less for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 94kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 359L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $107,000), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,710 a year against $3,363).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores higher, 71 vs 60

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV scores 71 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 53 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 35 points), value (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV ahead by 32 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV costs about $1,653 less (6 L/100km as a hybrid against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Warranty: 5 years on the Ineos Grenadier, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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