SUV & Wagon car comparison

Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS vs Mitsubishi PAJERO

Both are suv & wagon vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS 16,556 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 on NZ roads
$37/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS at $38/wk vs $75/wk
25.099999999999994 kW more power — Mitsubishi PAJERO at 128.6 kW
Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS 16,556 in NZ Wins 3 of 4
Mitsubishi PAJERO 16,132 in NZ
Registered in NZ
16,556
16,132
Fuel Economy
4.8 L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Power
103.5 kW
128.6 kW
Weight
2,256.2 kg
2,576.2 kg
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
5
7
Year Range
2017–2026
1982–2026
Imported New
99%
59%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS vs Mitsubishi PAJERO: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS Mitsubishi PAJERO
AUCKLAND 5,227 3,818
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 1,170 1,326
WELLINGTON CITY 780 275
HAMILTON CITY 654 336
TAURANGA CITY 536 386
DUNEDIN CITY 391 390
FAR NORTH DISTRICT 491
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 419

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS or Mitsubishi PAJERO?

The Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS is more common with 16,556 registered in New Zealand compared to 16,132 for the Mitsubishi PAJERO. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS or Mitsubishi PAJERO?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS uses less fuel at 4.8 L/100km compared to 9.5 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS and Mitsubishi PAJERO the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS is primarily a petrol vehicle while the Mitsubishi PAJERO runs on diesel.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

99% of Mitsubishi ECLIPSE CROSS models were imported new to NZ, while 0% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi PAJERO, 59% were new and 38% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.