Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

How it looks when you see on the street: The name is familiar from cars we remember well: the Eclipse, a sport coupe introduced in 1990. The Cross is a whole different story. The Eclipse Cross is a small SUV that nudges proportions of a typical vehicle in this category — it’s slightly longer than most, and has hard angles on the front end that remind us of the Philadelphia Eagles logo. It’s another entry in the sea of small SUVs out there, and its hard to find remarkable bits that stand out. So the Elipse Cross is perfect for the opposite — it fits and gets you where you need to go.

How it makes you feel when you get in: Good, solid seats. Infotainment screen on lower end packages is small — 7 inches, where the 8 inch option on upscale packages like our test car feels about right. It’s also the only way to option in Apple CarPlay. Despite a bit of panning by critics, we’ve found evidence that there are plenty of people who have big love for their Eclipse Cross vehicles, including this IG fan account.

How it drives: All-wheel drive is standard. Power and performance are on the blander side — not the reason to buy an Eclipse Cross. Sometimes people buy cars to smell the roses, and that’s what is happening hear. It doesn’t earn high marks for fuel economy with miles per gallon in the twenties.

Space for people and things: The rear seats fold down easily and ideally for schlepping.

How much does it cost: It starts at $25,000, an excellent value for a car in this segment.