Mahindra Scorpio N vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV

The Mahindra Scorpio N starts from $48,990 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 $2,500.

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 $53,889 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 Mahindra Scorpio N, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV by roughly $9,875 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mahindra Scorpio N features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Mahindra Scorpio N stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Sony audio 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.

Interior trim differs: the Mahindra Scorpio N gets leatherette upholstery while the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

The Mahindra Scorpio N uses a 2.2L mHawk Turbo Diesel producing 129kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.

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 Mahindra Scorpio N has the clear power advantage at 129kW vs 96kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mahindra Scorpio N measures 4,662mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 117mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV at 4,545mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra Scorpio N generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, giving the Mahindra Scorpio N a 51L advantage. The Mahindra Scorpio N seats 7 vs 5.

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

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Mahindra Scorpio N and $77/year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. That is a $1,975 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs $77 (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV saves you roughly $1,975 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.