Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV vs GAC Aion V

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion V opens at $42,590. That makes the GAC Aion V the more affordable entry point by $900.

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 $47,839 and $46,849 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and GAC Aion V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 97% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion V 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 7 in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 7 in the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V adds a 360-degree camera that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV misses.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV uses a Petrol producing 96kW and 195Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.7 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Aion V is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 13.8kWh (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V), giving WLTP ranges of 55km and 510km. DC fast charging peaks at 50kW (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 180kW (GAC Aion V).

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV measures 4,545mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 60mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 409L in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the GAC Aion V a 18L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion V). The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV has longer coverage.