MITSUBISHI is on the brink of small SUV domination with the Eclipse Cross – a striking and capable alternative to the Nissan Qashqai that absolutely ticks most boxes with verve.

The only thing holding it back is unexpectedly high pricing, which sees the Japanese newcomer overlapping with larger rivals from the next class up.

To the diamond brand we say, please reconsider the positioning, because in Exceed AWD guise, this is an easy and likeable SUV.