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Compare the2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossVS 2026 Buick Envision

2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2026 Buick Envision

Safety

Both the Eclipse Cross and the Envision have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is safer than the Buick Envision:

Eclipse Cross

Envision

Front Seat

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

Chest Movement

.5 inches

.7 inches

Rear Seat

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

HIC

162

311

Hip Force

464 lbs.

572 lbs.

Into Pole

STARS

5 Stars

5 Stars

Max Damage Depth

14 inches

15 inches

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The Eclipse Cross comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The Envision’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Mitsubishi’s powertrain warranty covers the Eclipse Cross 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Buick covers the Envision. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the Envision ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Eclipse Cross’ corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Envision’s (7/100,000 vs. 6/100,000).

Mitsubishi pays for scheduled maintenance on the Eclipse Cross for 2 years and 30,000 miles. Mitsubishi will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance (up to 3 visits). Buick doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Envision.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Eclipse Cross gets better mileage than the Envision:

MPG

Eclipse Cross

ES 1.5 turbo 4-cyl.

25 city/28 hwy

1.5 turbo 4-cyl.

25 city/26 hwy

Envision

2.0 turbo 4-cyl.

22 city/28 hwy

The Eclipse Cross has a standard locking fuel door. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Envision. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Transmission

The Eclipse Cross has a standard continuously variable transmission (CVT). With no “steps” between gears, it can keep the engine at the most efficient speed for fuel economy, or keep it at its peak horsepower indefinitely for maximum acceleration. The Envision doesn’t offer a CVT.

Suspension and Handling

For better maneuverability, the Eclipse Cross AWD’s turning circle is 3.2 feet tighter than the Envision’s (34.8 feet vs. 38 feet).

Chassis

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 500 to 600 pounds less than the Buick Envision.

The Eclipse Cross is 3.7 inches shorter than the Envision, making the Eclipse Cross easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

The Eclipse Cross has .5 inches more front legroom and 4.6 inches more rear hip room than the Envision.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Eclipse Cross’ rear seats recline. The Envision’s rear seats don’t recline.

Ergonomics

The Eclipse Cross SEL’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches. The Envision’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The Eclipse Cross LE/SE/SEL/Ralliart/Black Edition’s standard wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Envision’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Consumer Reports rated the Eclipse Cross’ headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the Envision’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

Both the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Buick Envision offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The Eclipse Cross offers available power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Envision’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

Economic Advantages

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross retains 49.95% of its original value after 5 years, more than the 46.68% resale value of the 2025 Buick Envision after five years, which can save the Mitsubishi’s owner up to $6177 in depreciation.

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