Lexus LBX vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Lexus LBX starts from $47,550 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV opens at $46,490. That makes the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV the more affordable entry point by $1,060.

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 $52,305 and $51,139 respectively.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Lexus LBX, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $5,030 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus LBX and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Lexus LBX and 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 5 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

The Lexus LBX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LBX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus LBX and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

The Lexus LBX uses a Hybrid producing 100kW and 185Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

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

The Lexus LBX has the clear power advantage at 100kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LBX is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LBX measures 4,190mm long on a 2,580mm wheelbase, 355mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 332L in the Lexus LBX and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV a 77L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,083/year for the Lexus LBX and $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $1,006 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $1,083 (Lexus LBX) vs $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,006 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus LBX) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.