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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Quality Review

May 15, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the tighter confines of the Eclipse make it feel sporty
Road and Track

interior rates about average in materials but above-average for style
Edmunds

coupe's cargo volume totals 15.7 cubic feet
Cars.com

Front seats are comfortable and supportive on long trips
Edmunds

Reviewers agree that the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers a wraparound, enveloped feeling in the front seat while cramping any passengers that may have to sit in the back.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse's front seats are built to feel more like a cockpit than a car. Road and Track notes "the low-slung driving position makes you feel like you're inside the car, not riding on top," and Cars.com calls out the "deep cutouts in the doors that give front-seat riders extra elbowroom."

Edmunds.com likes the 2008 Mitsubishi and the way it greets "occupants with solid-quality materials, supportive seats and an especially nice optional stereo."

The 2008 Eclipse offers two options packages that incorporate different cosmetic appearances in the interior. Neither package helps much with backseat endurance, however. Road & Track likes the feel of the front seats but points out that "rear-seat head room suffers." Motor Trend criticizes the Mitsubishi Eclipse's greater "wind and road noise, and the body doesn't feel...solid"

Across the board, experts at TheCarConnection.com and elsewhere give Mitsubishi demerits for the small rear seating area, although Cars.com does admit that "the 50/50-split rear seatback folds down for more capacity."

Finally, the Eclipse Spyder convertible offers many of the same comforts as the hardtops. Popular Mechanics adds that "its folding cloth top, which disappears beneath a hard tonneau cover at the touch of a button, helps distance it from" the competition. Overall, the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse rates high for the front passengers and low for the rear passengers.

Conclusion

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse sports enough quality and comfort for the coupe enthusiast who doesn’t plan a large family soon.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:the tighter confines of the Eclipse make it feel sportyRoad and Trackinterior rates about average in materials but above-average for styleEdmundscoupe's cargo volume totals 15.7 cubic feetCars.comFront seats are comfortable and supportive on long tripsEdmunds Reviewers agree that the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers a wraparound, enveloped feeling in the front seat while cramping any passengers that may have to sit in the back. The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse's front seats are built to feel more like a cockpit than a car. Road and Track notes "the low-slung driving position makes you feel like you're inside the car, not riding on top," and Cars.com calls out the "deep cutouts in the doors that give front-seat riders extra elbowroom." Edmunds.com likes the 2008 Mitsubishi and the way it greets "occupants with solid-quality materials, supportive seats and an especially nice optional stereo." The 2008 Eclipse offers two options packages that incorporate different cosmetic appearances in the interior. Neither package helps much with backseat endurance, however. Road & Track likes the feel of the front seats but points out that "rear-seat head room suffers." Motor Trend criticizes the Mitsubishi Eclipse's greater "wind and road noise, and the body doesn't feel...solid" Across the board, experts at TheCarConnection.com and elsewhere give Mitsubishi demerits for the small rear seating area, although Cars.com does admit that "the 50/50-split rear seatback folds down for more capacity." Finally, the Eclipse Spyder convertible offers many of the same comforts as the hardtops. Popular Mechanics adds that "its folding cloth top, which disappears beneath a hard tonneau cover at the touch of a button, helps distance it from" the competition. Overall, the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse rates high for the front passengers and low for the rear passengers. ConclusionThe 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse sports enough quality and comfort for the coupe enthusiast who doesn’t plan a large family soon. 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE STYLING | 7 out of 10 Cars.com: "curvy, haunchy design" Popular Mechanics: " sexy, sporty new coupe... sexy, sporty new convertible ." Road and Track: "its 'out-there' styling has staying power" Motor Trend: "a backside rounder than the Death Star" ...

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Other Choices:

The Ford Mustang has a crisp, heritage-inspired design inside and out. It comes in V-6 and V-8 versions, with manual or automatic transmission choices, and also is offered as a convertible. The Hyundai Tiburon front-drive coupe gets four- or six-cylinder power and a choice of gearboxes, plus a slightly revamped face for 2008 (it’s due to be replaced in 2010 with a new rear-drive Genesis coupe). The Honda Accord Coupe is the most attractive front-drive coupe from Honda; its silky V-6 and sharp road manners are worth the premium price tag.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By MrZ. Ne #1, Posted: 6/19/2008

    dats wats up

    I love this car so much it is so hot an i plan to have one soon same color (black) and everything

  2. By ourlastflight #2, Posted: 7/27/2008

    honda who?

    this is a sleek car..i just purchased the kalapana black 2008 v6 eclipse...and it's a freekin sweet car. It's an affordable car with plenty of power. must be driven standard :P.

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