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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Safety Review

May 15, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Anti-lock brakes are standard in both the coupe and Spyder
Cars.com

Remote Keyless entry with Panic Button
Popular Mechanics

offers lots of standard protection
Edmunds

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers a comprehensive safety package standard in all models according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Among the standard safety features on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Cars.com notes the "coupe's six standard airbags include the required frontal-impact airbags and seat-mounted side-impact devices to protect front occupants." Edmunds.com, however, notes the "airbags protect front riders only, and the rear seat lacks head restraints." Popular Mechanics explains further that the Eclipse has "driver Advanced, Front Driver Side Seat mounted, Front Head Curtain air bags."

All of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse models come standard with anti-lock brakes; the GT model has traction control, and according to Edmunds.com, "the SE-V6 is the only model to come with stability control."

There was no safety data available for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse from either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The safety rating for this vehicle will be updated by TheCarConnection.com's editors when test results become available.

Conclusion

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse contains moderate safety equipment that needs further evaluation once crash and safety test data is released.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Anti-lock brakes are standard in both the coupe and SpyderCars.comRemote Keyless entry with Panic ButtonPopular Mechanicsoffers lots of standard protectionEdmunds The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers a comprehensive safety package standard in all models according to the manufacturer's specifications. Among the standard safety features on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Cars.com notes the "coupe's six standard airbags include the required frontal-impact airbags and seat-mounted side-impact devices to protect front occupants." Edmunds.com, however, notes the "airbags protect front riders only, and the rear seat lacks head restraints." Popular Mechanics explains further that the Eclipse has "driver Advanced, Front Driver Side Seat mounted, Front Head Curtain air bags." All of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse models come standard with anti-lock brakes; the GT model has traction control, and according to Edmunds.com, "the SE-V6 is the only model to come with stability control." There was no safety data available for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse from either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The safety rating for this vehicle will be updated by TheCarConnection.com's editors when test results become available. ConclusionThe 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse contains moderate safety equipment that needs further evaluation once crash and safety test data is released. 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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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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