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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Performance Review

September 21, 2009

PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

plenty of grunt from low engine speeds
Cars.com

twist-free and solid, with no excessive cowl shake
Popular Mechanics

This engine is supremely smooth, yet it provides a welcome mellow snarl
Road and Track

nearly drove the new Mitsubishi Eclipse GT into a parked car
Jalopnik

Mitsu SOHC four-banger isn't quite as contemporary as some of its contemporaries
Car and Driver

If you want true sports car handling, you may want to check out other models, but if you want a car that looks and sounds sexy and powerful—with plenty of straight-line oomph in the V-6 models—then the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse might be right for you.

Overall, the performance of the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse doesn’t quite match its extroverted looks. Motor Trend argues that "as a modern sport coupe, it's not quite there yet."

The 3.8-liter V-6 engine produces 265 hp with a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic, and for those who want the Eclipse to feel even remotely sporty, it’s the only choice. According to Motor Trend, the V-6 clocks a "0-to-60-mph acceleration time of 5.8 seconds," and Car and Driver rates the Mitsubishi Eclipse the seventh quickest car in 2007. The 2.4-liter, four-cylinder produces 162 hp when teamed with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Jalopnik remarks that the sexy styling and the throaty purr of the V-6 engine could "seduce you into serious speed."

Other reviewers aren’t quite as happy with the performance of the Mitsubishi Eclipse near the limit or when the roads turned twisty. Cars.com reports that "the Eclipse is front-heavy and understeer is prevalent, even when off the throttle.” One test driver for Jalopnik "squeezed the gas [entering a curve] and nearly drove the new Mitsubishi Eclipse GT into a parked car."

Convertible versions aren’t always as solid-feeling as the coupes that they’re based upon, but the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder models were conceived from the beginning as part of the model line, with a reinforced structure. Popular Mechanics declares the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder "to be twist-free and solid, with no excessive cowl shake."

Conclusion

The 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse sounds as sexy and powerful as it appears—if you opt for the V-6 engine. But if you want true sports-car handling you should look elsewhere.

PERFORMANCE | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:plenty of grunt from low engine speedsCars.comtwist-free and solid, with no excessive cowl shakePopular MechanicsThis engine is supremely smooth, yet it provides a welcome mellow snarlRoad and Tracknearly drove the new Mitsubishi Eclipse GT into a parked carJalopnikMitsu SOHC four-banger isn't quite as contemporary as some of its contemporariesCar and Driver If you want true sports car handling, you may want to check out other models, but if you want a car that looks and sounds sexy and powerful—with plenty of straight-line oomph in the V-6 models—then the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse might be right for you. Overall, the performance of the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse doesn’t quite match its extroverted looks. Motor Trend argues that "as a modern sport coupe, it's not quite there yet." The 3.8-liter V-6 engine produces 265 hp with a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic, and for those who want the Eclipse to feel even remotely sporty, it’s the only choice. According to Motor Trend, the V-6 clocks a "0-to-60-mph acceleration time of 5.8 seconds," and Car and Driver rates the Mitsubishi Eclipse the seventh quickest car in 2007. The 2.4-liter, four-cylinder produces 162 hp when teamed with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Jalopnik remarks that the sexy styling and the throaty purr of the V-6 engine could "seduce you into serious speed." Other reviewers aren’t quite as happy with the performance of the Mitsubishi Eclipse near the limit or when the roads turned twisty. Cars.com reports that "the Eclipse is front-heavy and understeer is prevalent, even when off the throttle.” One test driver for Jalopnik "squeezed the gas [entering a curve] and nearly drove the new Mitsubishi Eclipse GT into a parked car." Convertible versions aren’t always as solid-feeling as the coupes that they’re based upon, but the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder models were conceived from the beginning as part of the model line, with a reinforced structure. Popular Mechanics declares the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder "to be twist-free and solid, with no excessive cowl shake." ConclusionThe 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse sounds as sexy and powerful as it appears—if you opt for the V-6 engine. But if you want true sports-car handling you should look elsewhere. 2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE STYLING | [7 out of 10] Road & Track: "flair in a market in which flair sells" Motor Trend: "a backside rounder than the Death Star" Popular Mechanics: "open-top version was engineered to be topless from inception" Either as a coupe or convertible , the ...

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Other Choices:

With its silky V-6 engine and responsive handling, the Honda Accord Coupe feels like it's worth its higher price. The new Hyundai Genesis coupe has a rear-wheel-drive layout and more of a performance focus, with powerful V-6 and turbo four-cylinder engines. And for those looking for a different sort of style, the base V-6 versions of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro both bring crisp retro styling; the Mustang is available as a convertible.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  Alex #1, Posted: 10/9/2009

    Very class car, but interior it was possible to make and it is better.

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