Jaecoo J7 SHS vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Jaecoo J7 SHS starts from $43,990 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $43,490. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $48,389 and $47,839 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Jaecoo J7 SHS and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV misses.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on 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.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS lines up producing 145kW and 325Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV lines up making 96kW and 195Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 145kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 SHS is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 SHS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 431L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Jaecoo J7 SHS a 22L advantage.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 SHS leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $342/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS and $456/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $342 (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs $456 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years (Jaecoo J7 SHS) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.