2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 mitsubishi eclipse Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It's teamed with either a six-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. Fuel economy ratings for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse remain respectable, albeit not phenomenal. The GS gets 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway with the manual transmission (23 combined), and 20 city/26 highway with the automatic. Naturally, the V6 doesn't fare as well, with a rating of 16/25 mpg (20 combined) for the manual and 17/25 for the automatic. Safety: The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers quite a bit of standard protection, at least for those riding in the front seat. Both trim levels... |
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2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...GT models further benefit from traction control and stability control. Stability control is not offered on the GS. In testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Eclipse Spyder was given the highest rating of "Good" in both frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. Interior Design and Special Features: The Eclipse Spyder's cockpit has an attractive flowing dash, simple controls and generally high-quality materials, although there are some cheap bits here and there. The available two-tone color schemes are an attractive touch; however, some may find the terra cotta and white... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 mitsubishi eclipseSource: CarGurus
...Buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse has always been an exercise in sacrifice. |
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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The optional Sun and Sound Package for the coupe includes a Rockford Fosgate audio system, aluminum pedals, a power moonroof and audio controls on the steering wheel. The GT Premium Sport Package for the coupe, as its name implies, is only for GT trim levels and includes Rockford Fosgate audio, automatic air conditioning, heated front seats finished in leather and a power moonroof. Under the Hood GS models are powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 162 horsepower and 162 pounds-feet of torque. Stepping up to the GT trim brings a 3.8-liter V-6 that delivers 265 hp and 262... |
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CarGurus' Review for 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyderSource: CarGurus
...Buying an Eclipse has always been an exercise in sacrifice, and the Spyder only emphasizes this. |
Mitsubishi Eclipse Related News
Mitsubishi Auctioning Very Last Eclipse For Charity
Mitsubishi is auctioning off its very last Eclipse Coupe this week in an effort to help raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross. The last Eclipse is a one-of-a-kind 2012... September 15, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE Marks The End Of Production For Sporty Eclipse
The Mitsubishi Eclipse, currently available in both Coupe and Spyder bodystyles, has enjoyed a vivid history but its run will soon be coming to an end. During its lifetime... April 25, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Affordable Sports Car: 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
If you want a sports car that looks the part, but isn't as hot on power, then the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is the perfect vehicle for you. There are two engine options; the... April 11, 2010 by Pauline Abreu
LeftField Choices: 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe
Barring the iconic Porsche 911, sports coupe on average do not experience very long lifetimes on the sales charts. After about two years of strong sales most sport coupes... January 2, 2010 by Jim Hamel
Mitsubishi shuts doors on U.S. design studio
American carmakers have caught the brunt of the public's outrage against the car industry, thanks mostly to their highly public pleas for cash. But the whole industry is... March 6, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 4
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