Mitsubishi has taken its boldest step yet in the ever-expanding compact-crossover marketplace with its Eclipse Cross; for the first time in years, its efforts have not been in vain. The Cross's exterior design is intriguing, with an interior that is well put together and ergonomically friendly, featuring an attractive mix of soft-touch plastics and leather. The small turbocharged engine pulls confidently if not aggressively, and the light steering makes negotiating parking lots less of a chore. Road trips expose some of the Eclipse Cross's demerits: Its seats lack sufficient support for long trips, storage space in the second row is sparse, and other vehicles in this class are more isolated from irregularities in the pavement.