Last updated August 4, 2026
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross lineup begins with ES, the simple AWD value trim, then LE adds heated seats and useful bad-weather conveniences. SE and SE Special Edition make the main comfort-and-safety jump, while SP is a more aggressive-looking variation at the same general rung. SEL and SEL Special Edition emphasize leather, winter comfort, powered front-seat adjustment, and easier parking. Black Edition and RALLIART are separate style branches: Black Edition pairs dark trim with the better-equipped SE foundation, while RALLIART adds rally-inspired details to simpler LE-grade equipment.
The Base Model trim level is the ES, the straightforward entry point with standard all-wheel drive, core safety features, and everyday essentials.
Best for: Value-minded drivers who want an AWD compact SUV without extra comfort or appearance packages.
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The Essential Value trim level is the LE, an everyday-convenience upgrade that adds warmth, easier entry, and useful help in rainy or dark conditions.
Best for: Commuters and cold-weather drivers who want practical upgrades without moving into the more richly equipped trims.
Highlights
Over ES, LE adds heated front seats, keyless entry with push-button start, automatic high beams, and rain-sensing wipers.
14 in stock
The Mid-Level trim level includes SE, SE Special Edition, and SP; the SE versions emphasize comfort and driver assistance, while SP emphasizes sporty bodywork.
Best for: Drivers who want a more finished cabin or a stronger visual statement without moving to the leather-focused SEL trims.
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Over LE, SE and SE Special Edition add a power driver's seat and a more upscale cabin, with SE also adding broader driver-assistance coverage. SP takes a different path by keeping LE-grade comfort equipment and adding an aggressive appearance package.
27 in stock
The Premium Comfort trim level includes SEL and SEL Special Edition, the leather-lined comfort choices with added front-seat adjustment, winter comfort, and a multi-view parking camera.
Best for: Drivers who care most about cabin feel, front-passenger comfort, and easier low-speed parking.
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Over the SE side of the Mid-Level group, SEL and SEL Special Edition add leather seating, a heated steering wheel, a power front-passenger seat, and a multi-view parking camera. The full SEL also adds adaptive cruise control.
12 in stock
The Sport Styling trim level includes Black Edition and RALLIART, two appearance-led versions with black wheels but different foundations and visual themes.
Best for: Drivers who want their Eclipse Cross to stand out visually and understand that these trims focus on appearance rather than extra power.
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This is a style branch rather than a straight upgrade over Premium Comfort. Black Edition combines the SE equipment set with a blackout look, while RALLIART combines LE-grade equipment with rally-inspired exterior details.
2 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Base Model | Sport Styling | Essential Value | Premium Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | SE, SE Special Edition, SP27 in stock | Black Edition, RALLIART2 in stock | SEL, SEL Special Edition12 in stock | ||
| Synthetic suede seating | SE and SE Special Edition | — | Black Edition | — | — |
| Leather seating | — | — | — | — | SEL and SEL Special Edition |
| 8-way power front-passenger seat | — | — | — | — | SEL and SEL Special Edition |
| Heated steering wheel | — | — | — | — | SEL and SEL Special Edition |
| Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts | SE | — | Black Edition | — | SEL |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | Black Edition | — | SEL |
| Multi-view parking camera | — | — | — | — | SEL and SEL Special Edition |
| Distinctive exterior treatment | SP: body kit and carbon-look trim | — | Black Edition: blackout; RALLIART: rally theme | — | — |
In the newest six-trim lineup, ES is the entry model, LE adds everyday conveniences, SE adds comfort and driver aids, and SEL is the premium trim. Black Edition and RALLIART are appearance-led branches rather than simple rungs on the same ladder.
ES is the straightforward entry trim. In newer models it combines all-wheel drive, an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, and core crash-avoidance features without the comfort and styling extras of higher trims.
In newer lineups, LE adds heated front seats, keyless entry with push-button start, automatic high beams, rain-sensing wipers, and LED fog lights. It keeps the same turbo engine and all-wheel-drive system as ES.
In recent years, SE makes the larger equipment jump. It adds a power driver’s seat, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts, synthetic suede upholstery, power-folding mirrors, and rear USB ports.
On newer models, SEL focuses on comfort and parking help. It adds leather seating, a heated steering wheel, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, a multi-view camera, and adaptive cruise control rather than a different engine.
In recent years, Black Edition starts with the well-equipped SE foundation and adds black wheels, black exterior trim, roof rails, and spoiler pieces. It is mainly for shoppers who want SE comfort and driver aids with a darker look.
On newer models, Black Edition uses the richer SE equipment set, while RALLIART uses the simpler LE foundation. Both emphasize styling, but Black Edition has a blackout theme and RALLIART uses rally-inspired exterior pieces.
No. RALLIART is an appearance-focused trim, not a higher-performance model. It uses the same turbo engine and all-wheel-drive setup as the rest of the newer lineup, then adds black wheels and rally-inspired exterior trim.
SP is an older appearance-focused special edition introduced for 2019. It keeps LE-level cabin technology and heated front seats, then adds carbon-style trim, a large roof spoiler, and body extensions for a more aggressive look.
On models where both names appear, SE Special Edition is a comfort-and-tech bridge rather than automatically a higher trim. Its highlights include LED headlights, navigation, a power driver’s seat, synthetic suede upholstery, and dual-zone climate control.
On applicable models, SEL Special Edition builds premium cabin features onto the SE Special Edition package, including leather seating, a heated steering wheel, a power passenger seat, and a multi-view camera. The full SEL carries the broader premium and driver-assist package.
In newer lineups, LE is the practical starting point for cold weather because it adds heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic high beams. SEL is the step up if a heated steering wheel also matters.
On newer models, SEL is the clearest pick for parking help because it includes a multi-view camera system. That gives a broader view around the SUV during low-speed maneuvering than a conventional rear camera.
No. In the recent lineup, moving from ES through SEL or into an appearance trim changes comfort, technology, driver aids, and styling. The 1.5-liter turbo engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel-drive system remain the same.