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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Mitsubishi’s Eclipse coupe and Spyder convertibles get modest tweaks for the 2009 model year. Both cars make their debut at the 2008 Chicago auto show . The Eclipses get some cosmetic refinement for the new model year, including a large blackout grille opening similar to the one on the nose of the Lancer Evolution. Two coupe models return for the 2009 model year. The GS continues with a 162-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder that’s teamed with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual gearbox, standard anti-lock brakes and side curtain airbags. The GT models get a slightly more powerful V-6 engine. The 3.8-liter six now makes 265 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, teamed with either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. This year, the GT also gets standard stability control, high intensity discharge headlamps, and dual exhausts. This year’s ...
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What Edmunds.com says The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is stylish and a decent performer when equipped with the V6 engine. But newer competitors offer better overall packages for the money. Pros... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewThe Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two-door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible Spyder form. The 2009 version receives some styling tweaks, and the GT... Read full review
Style, power, and weight mark the latest version of the fourth-generation Eclipse. A styling change appeared in 2006 and turned the Eclipse into a design-award-winning, sleek hatchback... Read full review
"Traded in my 2002 Eclipse GS for a 2008 GT last December to take advantage of the financing and rebate offers. I have no regrets about this. 1100 miles to date Mitsu improved on this car... Read full review
"I loved this car after only 3 months of ownership, and now that I've owned it for 15 months, the love is still there! My gas mileage has improved once I passed the 12000 miles mark up to... Read full review
"I must admit, this car is a blast to drive! I only wish it were rear-wheel drive as I do have some issues with torque from time to time. I bought the manual GT version and I don't regret... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Man GS | $20,099 / $19,006 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Man GT | $23,999 / $22,695 | City: 16 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Auto GS | $21,099 / $19,952 | City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Auto GT | $24,999 / $23,640 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Man GS | $25,799 / $24,418 | City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Man GT | $28,999 / $27,466 | City: 16 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Auto GS | $26,799 / $25,365 | City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Auto GT | $29,999 / $28,393 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
Mitsubishi’s Eclipse coupe and Spyder convertibles get modest tweaks for the 2009 model year. Both cars make their debut at the 2008 Chicago auto show . The ... Read full review
MSRP: $20,099 - $29,999
"Traded in my 2002 Eclipse GS for a 2008 GT last December to take advantage of the financing and rebate offers. I have no regrets about this. 1100 miles to... Read more
"I loved this car after only 3 months of ownership, and now that I've owned it for 15 months, the love is still there! My gas mileage has improved once I... Read more
"I must admit, this car is a blast to drive! I only wish it were rear-wheel drive as I do have some issues with torque from time to time. I bought the manual... Read more
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