A stylish exterior design, handsomely crafted interior, and an excellent driving experience- all this and more are what you can expect from the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. This compact SUV has gained a lot of popularity since its first generation came out in 2017. With each successive generation, the automaker has added and perfected many impressive features in the vehicle. However, the 2022 Hyundai Kona is also another popular vehicle in the same segment. Therefore, to find which of the two is the better one, we at Red Deer Mitsubishi in Red Deer, AB, have this comparison page. Take a look!
2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross |
Vs. |
2022 Hyundai Kona |
ES S-AWC, SE S-AWC, SEL S-AWC, GT S-AWC | Trim Levels | Essential, Preferred, N Line AWD |
$28,598 | Starting MSRP (Base trim) |
$22,099 |
9.6 | Fuel Economy (City in L/100 km) |
8.0 |
5 |
Seating Capacity | 5 |
At first glance, it may appear that the two SUVs are almost equally matched. However, while the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a higher starting MSRP than the 2022 Hyundai Kona, it is worth paying more considering the performance and features that you are getting in the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. Let us illustrate.
When you are driving to your office or the local market on a regular basis, one thing becomes really important- the fuel economy of your vehicle. In that regard, the base trim of the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a city and a highway mileage rating of 9.6 L/100 km and 8.9 L/100 km. In comparison, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Essential will give you a city and a highway fuel economy rating of 8.0 L/100 km and 6.6 L/100 km, respectively. Furthermore, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has a 60-liter fuel tank, while the 2022 Hyundai Kona has a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. Hence, from every aspect, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a much better option for you.
In terms of entertainment, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross edges out over the 2022 Hyundai Kona. While the latter has wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and other standard infotainment features, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes with features, such as Sirius XM® radio, AM/FM/HD/Satellite radio, an 8-inch touchscreen display, 2 USB ports, etc. Hence, you can just plug in your flash drive and play your favorite songs along the way!
Therefore, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is the winner in our books.