Parts for your 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse cross-Clutch kit

2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross clutch-kit: not fitted, here’s why

The 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sold in Australia and New Zealand doesn’t use a traditional clutch-kit. Mitsubishi’s MY24 specification sheets list the 1.5L turbo petrol models with an INVECS-III CVT only, and the PHEV models with a single-speed reduction gearbox as part of the Twin Motor 4WD system. No manual transmission is offered, and there’s no clutch pedal shown in the owner’s literature. Because a clutch-kit is a manual gearbox consumable (friction disc, pressure plate and release bearing), it isn’t relevant to this vehicle’s drivetrain. These points are supported by Mitsubishi Motors’ technical materials: the Eclipse Cross petrol runs an INVECS-III CVT (a continuously variable transmission with a torque converter and lock-up), while the PHEV’s drive is managed by electric motors and a reduction gear, not a multi-speed manual box.

What does that mean for owners who went looking for a clutch-kit? Put simply, there isn’t one to replace. A CVT doesn’t use a serviceable friction clutch-pack like a manual. Instead, it relies on a torque converter for take-off and a steel belt and pulleys to vary ratios. The PHEV skips traditional gearbox shifting altogether, blending engine and motor output electronically through its single-speed drive unit. So the familiar symptoms that would send a manual car in for a clutch—slip under load, high bite point, or a crunchy pedal—don’t apply here.

If the Eclipse Cross feels like it’s “slipping” or flaring revs, the workshop won’t be quoting a clutch-kit, they’ll be checking CVT operation, fluid condition, software calibrations and, if it’s a PHEV, the hybrid system and reduction gear. Owners should follow Mitsubishi’s service schedule in the handbook, paying attention to:

• CVT fluid inspections and replacement as specified for local conditions.
• Cooling system health (CVTs are sensitive to heat).
• ECU/TCU software updates and any manufacturer campaigns.
• For PHEV: drive unit fluid checks and hybrid system inspections.

Hearing the term “clutch” around CVTs? That’s usually casual shorthand. The Eclipse Cross petrol uses a torque converter with lock-up, which can feel “clutchy” as it engages at cruise, but it isn’t a replaceable clutch-kit. Likewise, the PHEV uses controlled engagement of electric drive rather than a manual-style friction plate.

Technical sources referenced: Mitsubishi Motors Australia/New Zealand MY24 Eclipse Cross specifications and brochure (listing INVECS-III CVT for petrol and single‑speed reduction gear for PHEV), and the Eclipse Cross owner’s manual sections covering CVT operation and the absence of a clutch pedal/manual gearbox.

Popular questions

Does the 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross have a clutch-kit?
No. All 2024 Eclipse Cross variants in Australia and New Zealand use either an INVECS‑III CVT (petrol) or a single‑speed reduction gearbox with Twin Motor 4WD (PHEV). Neither setup uses a manual clutch assembly, so there’s no clutch-kit to service or replace.

What should be serviced instead of a clutch on the 2024 Eclipse Cross?
Workshops focus on CVT fluid condition, cooling efficiency and control software for petrol models, and on drive unit fluids and hybrid system checks for PHEV models. Follow the intervals in the owner’s manual and have the car assessed if you notice rev flare, judder, overheating warnings or unusual noises.

Can a manual transmission be retrofitted to a 2024 Eclipse Cross?
It’s not practical. The platform, electronics and certification for MY24 models are built around CVT or the PHEV drive system. A manual swap would be costly, complex and likely to create compliance and insurance headaches, so it isn’t recommended.