2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

small SUV / 4-door SUV

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: original test
Side: updated test

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front

The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.

Driver-side

Rating applies to 2018-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 4-door 4wd

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was introduced in the 2018 model year and is derived from the Mitsubishi Outlander. There was no 2021 model year produced. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall driver-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN1908
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	15
Footrest (cm)	9
Left toepan (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	6
Parking brake (cm)	0
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	6
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Upper dash (cm)	8
Lower instrument panel (cm)	11

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN1908
Head
HIC-15	139
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	31
Maximum Nij	0.36
Chest maximum compression (mm)	18
Femur (kN)
Left	2.1
Right	1.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	3
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.54
Right	0.26
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.9
Right	2.6
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	102
Right	55

Passenger-side

Rating applies to 2018-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES 4-door 4wd

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was introduced in the 2018 model year and is derived from the Mitsubishi Outlander. There was no 2021 model year produced. Passenger-side overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall passenger-side evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics The dummy’s head contacted the frontal airbag but slid off toward the right side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. The side torso airbag also deployed.
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1915
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	14
Footrest (cm)	9
Right toepan (cm)	7
Center toepan (cm)	5
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	2
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	8
Upper dash (cm)	3
Right lower dash (cm)	6

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1915
Head
HIC-15	173
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.1
Extension bending moment (Nm)	21
Maximum Nij	0.27
Chest maximum compression (mm)	18
Femur (kN)
Left	1.3
Right	4.0
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.31
Right	0.24
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.5
Right	1.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	43
Right	40

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1915
Head
HIC-15	95
Peak gs at hard contact	no data
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	11
Maximum Nij	0.15
Chest maximum compression (mm)	24
Femur (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.25
Right	0.22
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.4
Right	1.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	36
Right	44

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2018-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE 4-door 4wd

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was introduced in the 2018 model year and is derived from the Mitsubishi Outlander. There was no 2021 model year produced. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1720
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	4
Left (cm)	9
Center (cm)	11
Right (cm)	9
Brake pedal (cm)	8
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	1
Rearward (cm)	-3
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1720
Head
HIC-15	248
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	20
Maximum Nij	0.26
Chest maximum compression (mm)	23
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.6
Femur force - right (kN)	0.8
Knee displacement - left (mm)	0
Knee displacement - right (mm)	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.26
Maximum tibia index - right	0.47
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.1
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	2.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	52
Right	76

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4-door 4wd

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was introduced in the 2018 model year and is derived from the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The rear passenger dummy's head came close to contacting the front seatback, which increases the risk of head injuries.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a likely risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2107
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	1
Left (cm)	5
Center (cm)	6
Right (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	1
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	2
Rearward (cm)	-5
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2107
Head
HIC-15	226
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	24
Maximum Nij	0.27
Chest maximum compression (mm)	23
Femur (kN)
Left	0.6
Right	0.9
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.25
Right	0.38
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.4
Right	2.0
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	71
Right	66

Test ID	CEF2107
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	3.3
Compression (kN)	0.0
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	45
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	8.0
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	0.1
Right femur compression	0.2

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2018-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SE 4-door 4wd

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was introduced in the 2018 model year and is derived from the Mitsubishi Outlander. There was no 2021 model year produced. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS1801
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-12.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1801
Head HIC-15	303
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Compression (kN)	0.5
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	40
Lateral force (kN)	1.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	42
Average deflection (mm)	34
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.84
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.46
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	1.5
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.7
Combined force (kN)	3.0
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.9
L-M moment (Nm)	96
A-P moment (Nm)	17

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1801
Head HIC-15	90
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.3
Compression (kN)	0.7
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	30
Lateral force (kN)	1.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	31
Average deflection (mm)	26
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.46
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.27
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.5
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.5
Combined force (kN)	2.5
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.6
L-M moment (Nm)	89
A-P moment (Nm)	37

About the original side crash test

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2018-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4-door 4wd

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was introduced in the 2018 model year and is derived from the Mitsubishi Outlander. There was no 2021 model year produced.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2002
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-12.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2002
Head
HIC-15	155
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.2
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	18
Lateral force (kN)	1.0
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	58
Average deflection (mm)	40
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.69
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	1.33
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	5.8

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2002
Head
HIC-15	166
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.6
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	44
Lateral force (kN)	1.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	51
Average deflection (mm)	40
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	5.05
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	1.00
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	2.7

About the side crash test

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

ES trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	ES trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2022-24 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	110.3 m	22.8%
Straightaway left edge	64.2 m	22.8%
250m radius right curve, right edge	51.6 m	37.9%
250m radius left curve, left edge	48.6 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	40.7 m	36.5%
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	115.9 m
Straightaway left edge	74.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	51.1 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	49.0 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	38.3 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.0 m

Trim level(s)

LE trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the gradual left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	LE trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-24 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	110.3 m	22.8%
Straightaway left edge	64.2 m	22.8%
250m radius right curve, right edge	51.6 m	37.9%
250m radius left curve, left edge	48.6 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	40.7 m	36.5%
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	115.9 m
Straightaway left edge	74.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	51.1 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	49.0 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	38.3 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.0 m

About the headlight evaluation

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Long enough (90+ seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)	None

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2019-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	ES
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	4
Clearance angle (degrees)	92
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	4
Clearance angle (degrees)	91
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	5
Clearance angle (degrees)	95
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	3
Clearance angle (degrees)	92
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	51 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	68 dB
Difference between background and signal	16.7 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	55 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	66 dB
Difference between background and signal	10.6 dB
Dominant audio frequency	2000 Hz