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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Hatchback 1.5 Exceed 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1499
Trim	Exceed
Price	£27,280
Engine Power - BHP	163
Acceleration	9.7
Top Speed	127 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
Length	4405 mm
Width	1805 mm
Height	1685 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	1460 kg

Driver Convenience

'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
360 degree parking camera
Android Auto
Apple car play
Automatic start/stop system
Blind spot warning
Bluetooth hands free, audio music streaming with voice control
Cruise control + speed limiter
Emergency stop signalling system
Engine start/stop button
Front and rear parking sensors
Head up Display
Lane change assistant
Lane departure warning system
LCD multi information colour display
Power Steering
Rear cross traffic alert
SDA infotainment system
Smartphone link audio display
Smartphone tray
Tachometer
Touch pad controller for infotainment system
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AYC Active Yaw Control

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Front twin USB port
Rockford Fosgate premium audio with 9 speakers
Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto high beam
Automatic rain sensing wipers
Black door sashes
Black roof rails
Black wheel arch garnishes
Chrome tailgate handle
Colour keyed door mirrors/handles
Colour keyed rear spoiler
Dusk sensing headlights
Electric heated folding door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Front and rear fog lamps
Front skid plate - silver
Gloss black front bumper centre
LED daytime running lights
LED headlamps with auto levelling
Power panoramic glass sunroof
Rear high-mounted stop lamp
Rear skid plate - silver
Rear windscreen wiper with washer
Shark fin roof aerial
Side and rear window privacy glass
Silver door garnish
Silver front grille with chrome accent
Silver side sill garnish
Sound proof windscreen
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V power socket in rear
3 spoke leather steering wheel
4 way electrically adjustable drivers seat
60/40 split folding rear seat
Black leather gear lever knob
Cargo room underfloor compartment
Centre rear armrest
Chrome interior door handles
Coathanger (1)
Drivers footrest
Dual zone climate control
Floor console box with lid
Front and rear interior lamps
Front centre armrest
Front door courtesy lamps
Front door pocket bottle holders
Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Height adjustable drivers seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable rear head restraints
Illuminated front cupholders
Leather door trim inserts
Leather gearknob and handbrake lever
Leather upholstery with orange stitching
LED illuminated smartphone tray
LED Interior illuminated drink holder
LED interior illumination - door inner handle, door grip and door pocket in front
Luggage area lamp
Map reading lamp
Needle punch floor carpet
Retractable assist grips (4)
Retractable luggage cover
Slide and recline adjustable rear seats
Sunglasses holder
Tilt/telescopic steering column
Tonneau cover with under floor storage

Passive Safety

2x 2nd row ISOFIX child seat mountings
3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS/EBD
Active city braking
Active stability and traction control
Brake assist function
Forward collision mitigation system
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front seatbelt pretensioner
Front, side, curtain and knee airbags
Hill start assist
Reinforced Impact safety evolution (RISE) body safety system
Seatbelt warning lamp
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Ventilated front disc brakes

Security

Deadlocks
Immobiliser
Keyless entry and start operation system
Locking wheel nuts
Steering lock
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm

Trim

Gloss black dashboard

Wheels

18" black/silver alloy wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	177
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	169
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	169
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	169

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1499
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34.4
WLTP - MPG - High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	38.7

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	78
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	80
NCAP Safety Assist %	71
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	62500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.7
Engine Power - BHP	163
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	2400
Top Speed	127 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1685 mm
Length	4405 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Width	1805 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63
Gross Vehicle Weight	2050 kg
Max. Loading Weight	590 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Minimum Kerbweight	1460 kg
No. of Seats	5

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