2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs 2024 Hyundai Tucson

Drivers searching for a new small SUV have many options, including the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Hyundai TUCSON. Before scheduling a test drive, you’ll want to determine the needs and wants to find the best SUV for you and your family. Whether you want a vehicle with a spacious cabin or top-of-the-line technology, these two are excellent choices. Let’s examine the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross versus the 2024 Hyundai TUCSON to help you decide right.

Trim Levels

You can purchase the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in four trims: the ES, LE, SE, and SEL. Standard features include heated side mirrors and 16-inch wheels. You also get LED lighting, including daytime running lights, fog lights, headlights, and taillights. Higher trims add 18-inch wheels in two-tone or black, automatic headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a hands-free power tailgate, and power-folding side mirrors. Exterior color options include Bronze Metallic, White Diamond, Lightning Blue Metallic, and Red Diamond to help you turn heads as you pass by on the road.

The 2024 Hyundai TUCSON is also sold in four trims: the SE, SEL, XRT, and Limited. The base trim has automatic headlights and 17-inch wheels, along with LED daytime running lights and headlights. You must move up trims to get heated side mirrors and LED taillights. Higher trims also feature a hands-free power liftgate and roof side rails. Depending on your trim, color options include Hampton Gray, Intense Blue, and Serenity White Pearl. The subdued silver, gray, and blue options don’t stand out in a crowd like the bright and bold colors of the Eclipse Cross.

Performance

Under the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross hood, you’ll discover a 1.5-liter turbocharged I-4 engine matched to a continuously variable automatic transmission. This combination delivers 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque to keep you at the head of the pack. The 15.8-gallon fuel tank and EPA-estimated 25 mpg for city driving ensures you get plenty of miles between fill-ups. Four-wheel drive is standard on all four trims of the Eclipse Cross to give you the traction and control you need over various conditions and surfaces.

A 2.5-liter I-4 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission powers the 2024 Hyundai TUCSON down the road. You get 187 horsepower but only 178 lb-ft of torque from this engine. The EPA estimates that the TUCSON will also receive 25 mpg on city streets but has a slightly smaller fuel tank at 14.3 gallons, meaning you’ll need to stop for fuel more often than drivers in an Eclipse Cross will. Front-wheel drive is standard, with an all-wheel-drive system available for each trim.

Design

Slide inside the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross interior to experience a design created with the comfort and convenience of everyone in mind. Base trim features include automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a front USB port, HD Radio, remote keyless entry, and a rearview camera. You also get a 60/40-split folding rear seat to allow for various cargo and passenger configurations to meet the needs of each trip. If you prefer a higher trim, you can get power-adjustable front seats, heated front and rear seats, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

The 2024 Hyundai TUCSON also offers a user-friendly interior design. The base SE has Bluetooth, dual front USB ports, remote keyless entry, HD Radio, and 12-volt outlets. You can add power-adjustable front seats with heat and ventilation, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Technology

Today’s vehicles offer many technology features, from entertainment to driver safety aids, and the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is no exception. The standard ES has a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with a four-speaker sound system. You also get low-speed automatic emergency braking and a lane departure warning. The LE upgrades your touch screen to an 8-inch version with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Additional upgrades based on trim level include an integrated navigation system, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, high-speed automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, and a surround-view camera system.

Similarly, the 2024 Hyundai TUCSON offers many advanced technology features, including an 8-inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a six-speaker audio system on the SE. You also get a driver attention warning, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and a blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trims offer a 10.25-inch touch screen, navigation, parking collision avoidance assist, and a surround-view camera. Each of these SUVs offers the technology you crave to keep your passengers safe and entertained, making the drive more pleasurable.

MSRP

The MSRP can be a significant determining factor when considering your next vehicle purchase. Here are the starting MSRPs for each trim level of these two SUV options:

2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross pricing:

• ES: $26,345.
• LE: $27,995.
• SE: $29,045.
• SEL: $30,445.

2024 Hyundai TUCSON pricing:

• SE: $27,250.
• SEL: $29,400.
• XRT: $34,075.
• Limited: $36,510.

The base MSRP for the Eclipse Cross is slightly lower than that of the Hyundai TUCSON’s base trim; however, moving up trims increases the price gap dramatically without as much difference between standard and available features. Consider the overall cost of these features on each SUV to decide if the higher price tag on the TUCSON is worth it. Mitsubishi is known for its extreme cost-effectiveness, offering similar features at a lower price to save money.

Visit Firkins Mitsubishi for a Test Drive Today

If you’re ready to take the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross out for a test drive to experience the design and performance for yourself, contact our knowledgeable team at Firkins Mitsubishi. You can find us at 2900 First St. in Bradenton, Florida, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call us at 941-301-2547 or complete our secure online form to get started.