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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE Review

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE Review |The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI may have been saved from the chopping block, but at least one Mitsubishi sports coupe is on its final dregs and will soon ride off into the sunset. For the record, the Eclipse, has been one of our favorite Japanese sports coupes in recent times so it goes without saying that we’re pretty bummed out that the line will officially end after the 2012 model year.

Mitsubishi claimed that all Eclipse trim ranges (GS, GS Sport and GT) will be available there as SE Special Edition variations which includes “SE” side decals, black side mirrors and 18-inch dark finish alloy wheels, along with the excessive-end standard features available on the Eclipse GS Sport versions of both the coupe and convertible models.

The 2012 Eclipse Coupe SE and Spyder SE are essentially Eclipse GS-Sports with special SE decaling, a revised exterior with special paint and 18-in. dark alloy wheels. Creature comforts include heated leather seats with a power driver, a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system, and a sunroof for the coupe model.

Powering the special edition models is the 2.4L SOHC MIVEC four-banger that’s good for 162hp and the 3.8L SOHC MIVEC V6 that’s good for 283hp. Unfortunately, both the four-banger and six get automatic transmissions: four cogs for the four and five for the six.

The most affordably-priced version of the Eclipse remains the GS Coupe model. No-cost features include a 6 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD player with MP3 playing capability and an auxiliary audio input jack, air conditioning, 6 airbags, dual exhaust, blacked-out roof, 18-inch alloy wheels and automatic shut off headlights. The Eclipse GS Coupe comes equipped with a 5-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.

Japan’s Economic Future in Doubt: A National Introspective

It’s not been a good year for Japan. China has recently overtaken the Land of the Rising Sun as the world’s second biggest economic power and a recall of over ten million vehicles by one of the nation’s biggest and most respectable companies, Toyota, kicked off a global PR debacle that some analysts predict will take years to recover from. Add to that Japan’s aging population, its growing

Suzuki Launches New Solio Small Wagon in Japan, will Also be Available by Mitsubishi

Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp. on Friday unveiled its new domestic market Solio, a tall mini wagon that will go on sale in the country in early January. The Solio measures 3,710mm in length and will be available exclusively with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine producing 91HP, linked to a CVT and either front- or optionally, four-wheel drive. The Japanese automaker said it targets domestic yearly sales of

Nissan and Mitsubishi Plan Deeper Ties, Expand OEM Projects

Japan's Nissan Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors today announced that they plan to deepen their business ties by establishing a new minicar joint venture in Japan and further expanding their OEM projects, to save costs and increase their competitiveness in the global car industry. Under the new agreement, the automakers will build more cars for each other under what is known in the industry as

FAIL: 2 Fast, 2 Furious Lancer Evo VII Breaks Free Of Dyno In Puerto Rico [Video]

Dynamometers, or dynos for short, are a useful tool in any racer’s arsenal. By applying some basic physical principles, a dyno can calculate the amount of horsepower and torque being transferred from the wheels to the track, without ever needing to leave the safety of the garage. So here’s the scoop (according to the posters): some students at Mech-Tech College in Ponce, Puerto Rico were putting

Mitsubishi Sketches New Low Cost Global Small Car

A new small car will soon join the ranks of Mitsubish's passenger car lineup. Teased in these renderings for the first time, the "global small" vehicle will be produced in a new factory currently being built in Thailand and will go on sale at the end of next year. The subcompact hatch will make use of a new platform and will be offered with 1.0-1.2-liter engines. Mitsubishi said that the "global

Toyota and Honda Hold Back as the Rest of Japan’s Automakers Go Electric

The electric vehicle market in Japan is now burgeoning. Once the mainstay of small independents building low speed, short range Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), major manufacturers including Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru are now hopping on the EV train in the hopes of raking in some greenie revenue. With its U.S. launch mere weeks away, Nissan already has 6,000 orders in Japan and a

Mitsubishi Delica D:5 2.0 - Road Test

What do you get when you cross a conventional off-roader with an MPV? A Mitsubishi Delica D:5.The new Mitsubishi Delica D:5 is a monobox type minivan that's unique as it combines the sturdiness of a Sport-Utility Vehicle (SUV) with the user-friendliness of a minivan.Its massive interior has room for eight, and although the variant in Singapore comes with a mere two-wheel-drive (2WD) system, it is

Proton Shows Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X Lookalike Concept of Inspira with 240HP Turbo Engine

The 2010 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show at the Putra World Trade Centre in Malaysia saw local automaker and owner of Lotus, Proton, revealing a host of concept models including a sport prototype of the recently launched Inspira called the Jebat. Needless to say, it's clearly inspired from the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X. As you may remember, the Inspira is a rebadged Mitsubishi Lancer sedan

2010 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8L Turbocharged

Incredible! New marketed in February in Japan, Mitsubishi ASX that appear at the Geneva Mot or Show (GMS) in 2010, overwhelmed to meet the demand of orders has reached 5169 units.

The car is in Europe called RVR can accommodate five people in it, is a compact crossover, length 4.3 meters, and located on the segment below the Outlander. Mitsubishi has not released details on the specifications and price of this car. ASX will carry dapurpacu 1.8L turbocharged, direct-injection six-speed manual transmission.

ASX Concept Concept concept car coming from the diesel-CX. This new car will perform in the United States (U.S.), next month, in the event the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) 2010.

LA Auto Show: Mitsubishi i gets westernized by fattening up, Priced from around $30,000

The North American i-MiEV is finally here to help rally the Mitsubishi troops in what has to be one of the company's final attempts to stay afloat here in the the States. The US i will be sold strictly as an electric vehicle and use Mitsubishi's innovative Electric Vehicle system (MiEV).The company plans to roll out the "i" to West Coast dealers (specifically California, Oregon, Washington and

New Proton Inspira: The Malaysian Lancer Officially Launched

Proton has officially unveiled its Mitsubishi Lancer-derived Inspira mid-sizer, after its soft launch to the public and media in late October. Since then Proton has received over 1,800 bookings from customers around Malaysia in anticipation of its market launch this month.The new model is the result of an OEM collaboration (the word "rebadge" sounds nastier...) between PROTON and Mitsubishi Japan

Popular Mechanics Compiles List of 1980s and 1990s Dreams Cars Priced under $6,000

Popular Mechanics has put together a list of 1980s and 1990s cars, which it claims, back then could be considered by many as "dream cars", but today can be found on eBay for under US $6,000. We can't say we fully agree with the term "dream cars" for some of PM's choices as they're not exactly the hottest vehicles ever made, but, hey, they represent some weird decades.Just be sure that you can

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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sport Car

At an MSRP of $ 20,699 - $ 32,599, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 2-door coupe is available in GS, GS Sport and GT trims. This fast car illustrates the power and performance. GS and GS has a 162-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. GT has a 265-hp 3.8-liter V6. GT has a 6-speed transmission, the GS has a 5-speed transmission and manual transmission is standard on the Coupés. Fuel economy is MPG: 20 mpg city and 28 MPG Hwy. This powerful sports car accelerates from 0-60 km / h in around six seconds. Maximum speed is 214 km / h.

Mechanical Features 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse are: engine uses Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control-(MIVEC) system, front-wheel drive, Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, Front / rear stabilizer bar, power rack and pero steering, power front ventilated disc and rear solid disc brakes, and dual exhaust.

Exterior features include a 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse: body-colored door handles, black front grille, color-keyed mirrors, automatic headlights with automatic off, color-keyed rear spoiler, daytime running lights, front air dam, front and rear body color bumpers, front fog lights and halogen lights. As well, it also features side / cab step or slipper, step up bumper, front air dam, metallic paint, electric sliding side door van, power trunk lid, or the lower skid plate protection, splash guards or mud, and wind or buffer for convertibles.

The interior of 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse features include: leather upholstery and heated front seats, leather-wrapped shift knob, remote engine start is optional on the automatic transmission model, the front seats, adjustable steering instruments including tachometer, digital odometer, dual trip meter , and fuel / temp scale. As well, it also includes power door locks, remote keyless entry with panic alarm, cruise control, anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer, AM / FM radio with 140-watts total, and 6 speakers, CD player, MP3 player, front auxiliary audio input jack in a glass radio antenna, and manual air conditioning.

Security features are available for 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse includes anti-lock braking system (ABS), Anti-slip, front / rear crumple zones, airbags, seat curtain airbags, anti-theft alarm, active stability control (ASC), Traction control system Front / rear crumple zones, seat curtain airbags 3-point seat belts, burglar alarm and monitoring system tire pressure.