Lexus NX 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 Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-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 Lexus NX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — 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.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 94kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 115mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus NX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Lexus NX a 161L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 0.6 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.4 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 Lexus NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 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 $285 a year less for the Lexus NX. 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 (Lexus NX) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), 10 years (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: more power (179kW against 94kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 359L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $1,710).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV: the lower starting price ($47,790 against $71,700) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 71

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Lexus NX ahead by 27 points), performance (Lexus NX ahead by 17 points), fuel economy (Lexus NX ahead by 9 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $285 less (5 L/100km against 6 L/100km as a hybrid, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 359L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. Warranty: 5 years on the Lexus NX, 10 on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

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