Officials from Mitsubishi Motors Qatar and Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC) during the launch ceremony for the new 2021 Eclipse Cross in Al Khor recently.
Doha: After much anticipation, Mitsubishi Motors Qatar has launched the new 2021 Eclipse Cross, the crossover SUV which offers dynamic performance and enjoys an overall enhanced exterior design, extended body length, upgraded sleek and elegant interior, advanced technology, and intelligent safety features.
The new Eclipse Cross is now available at the Salwa Road and Al Khor showrooms of Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC), the authorised distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Qatar.
The launch ceremony which was held recently at the QAC showroom in Al Khor was attended by a number of officials including General Manager of QAC Frank Zauner, General Sales Manager at QAC Haitham Ebef, and Marketing Manager for QAC Karim Monier, in addition to media representatives, social media influencers and guests.
Zauner said: “We are thrilled to launch this amazing crossover in Qatar. The new Eclipse Cross has been upgraded in terms of exterior and interior designs, enhancing its leading position in this category. We are confident that the new Eclipse Cross will delight car enthusiasts, especially youth, and exceed their expectations in driving a stylish car with the latest technology features. We at QAC, will stay committed to our ambitious plans and continue to launch in Qatar the latest models from the leading international brand”.
President of Mitsubishi Motors Middle East and Africa Yutaka Yano added: “The new Eclipse Cross is a true testament to Mitsubishi Motors’ (MMC) determination in providing vehicles that resonate with a younger audience. This vehicle is a strategic and iconic model for MMC given the popularity and the rising demand for the SUV segment in the Middle East.”
Since its global debut in 2017 and coinciding with Mitsubishi Motors’ 100th anniversary, the Eclipse Cross has sold over 270,000 units worldwide in over 100 countries. In a short period of time, the Eclipse Cross earned top honours by several prestigious global and regional award programs and scooped a total of 16 awards.
Developed under the design concept “Daring Grace”, the restyled front and rear design coupled with the extended body length create a more unified, sophisticated, sleek and sporty look of an SUV.
The vehicle’s profile is further enhanced with an optional newly designed ten-spoke two-tone 18” alloy wheels.
Another major enhancement is the length of the new Eclipse Cross. It has a 2,670 mm wheelbase, an overall length of 4,545 mm (140mm longer than model-year 20), a width of 1,805 mm, and a height of 1,685 mm (2WD)/1,690 mm (High line).
Passengers can now enjoy a more comfortable ride, thanks to several upgrades in the rear-seats’ elements. The cargo area is more spacious and versatile. Large enough to fit four golf bags easily, even with five occupants inside, the luggage capacity is increased by 19 percent compared to the previous model.
The new Eclipse Cross comes with an improved infotainment system that helps drivers operate safely on the road. The 8-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) is now mounted and positioned closer to the driver for improved touchscreen operability and visibility.
Specially designed for the Eclipse Cross, the Mitsubishi Power Sound System (MPSS) features eight premium speakers acoustically tuned and positioned precisely for the vehicle’s shape to deliver clear and smooth sound quality.
Available in 2WD option, the Eclipse Cross comes with two types of engine capacities; a 1.5L DOHC MIVEC turbocharged engine and a 2.0L DOHC MIVEC engine. Boosted road performance is further strengthened by Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC). S-AWC offers integrated control of Active Stability Control (ASC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and Active Yaw Control (AYC) to regulate braking force and torque. Drivers can select different driving modes according to road and driving conditions.
For the drivers’ peace of mind, the Eclipse Cross enjoys intelligent and advanced safety features including Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Multi Around Monitor, and parking monitor and sensors among many others. A new White Diamond colour joined the Eclipse Cross family in addition to the existing; Red Diamond, Bronze Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Titanium Grey Metallic, White Solid, and Black Mica, bringing the total number of available colours to eight.
