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For those in need of a more affordable performance vehicle, there's the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Mitsubishi has redesigned this sport coupe for the 2006 model year to have more power, a better interior design and more features. An Eclipse Spyder convertible is also available, though it's still based on the previous-generation Eclipse. Completing the company's car offerings is the midsize Mitsubishi Galant. In addition to its cars, Mitsubishi also has three SUVs available. The Outlander and Endeavor are both car-based SUVs. Each is easy to drive and well-suited for consumers desiring some style mixed in with versatility; the main difference between the two is that the Endeavor is larger and more powerful. The third SUV, the Mitsubishi Montero, is a more traditional SUV. It's very capable when taken off-road but otherwise lags behind competing vehicles in terms of power, features and design. A Japanese word meaning "three diamonds," Mitsubishi built its first automobiles in 1917, but quickly decided to concentrate on commercial vehicles like trucks and airplanes. It wasn't until 1960 that Mitsubishi began producing passenger vehicles on a large scale, with an initial launch of the Mitsubishi 500. Mitsubishi did have an early presence in the United States, but only by selling small cars rebadged as Dodges and Plymouths (DaimlerChrysler continues to be an alliance partner to this day). Mitsubishi Motors began its first official operations in the United States in 1981. A decade later, the company hit its stride with the introduction of sport-oriented cars like the Eclipse and 3000GT.

Total Eclipse History in Miniature
The three DSM siblings were active in rallying and club racing. In 1995, the Eagle and Plymouth versions were cut but the Mitsubishi Eclipse continued with a new body style. The styling was not as well-received as the first-generation cars and sales dropped. In 1999, a new body style appeared that is still in production. Sales have improved. Small-scale Eclipse models actually start with the X25 concept car on which the first- generation Eclipse was based. Zylmex did a model of the 2-seater roadster and Red Box still offers it in their Motor Max line. Considering the success of the 1990-94 Eclipse, it is curious that only Ertl did a small-scale model in their short-lived Speed Strips series. Speed Strips featured a view able comic strip inside the cars.

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Fast and The Furious - 1:18 Scale 11 ...
GT' car. The Mitsubishi Eclipse appeared in 1990 along with the Eagle Talon and the Plymouth Lazer. New versions of the same basic car, these three models sold well for several years. They included all wheel drive models and turbo-charged models.

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Images, Information, Specifications ...
If it's true that time varies depending on the speed at which you travel, then buyers of the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should prepare to age gracefully. This year, Mitsubishi's hot hatch becomes a full-fledged Grand Touring coupe. The Eclipse provides superior comfort with one-piece sport seats that offer support as well as class-leading shoulder and hip room. Depending on the trim level, the seats are covered in cloth or leather, and they feature deep accent lines to help emphasize their sporty appearance. Leather seating surfaces are available as part of the Premium Package on the Eclipse GT. As part of Mitsubishi's Project America initiative, all Eclipses will be built by the manufacturer ranked first in 2003 (Harbor Report North America) in assembly productivity among North American manufacturers. The Mitsubishi manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois, is not only one of the most efficient, but also one of the most flexible automotive assembly facilities on the planet.

CanadianDriver: Used Vehicle Review - Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2003 - 2005
Well, not quite. Mitsubishi's been around for years - lots of years - but the company only expanded its dealer network north of the 49th parallel in 2003. Its products are no strangers to Canadian soil, however.

2006-2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Review - Modern Racer - Auto Archive
If it's true that time varies depending on the speed at which you travel, then buyers of the all-new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should prepare to age gracefully. This year, Mitsubishi's hot hatch becomes a full-fledged Grand Touring coupe. The Eclipse now surpasses the Ford Mustang V6 in terms of power, while overwhelming another sporty coupe segment rival, Acura's RSX, with 260 lb-ft of torque.

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Overview of New 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse ...
Because MSRP isn't everything, below you'll find all the current 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse rebate programs aching to give you money back on the purchase of a new car. Deals can take the form of direct cash rebates from the manufacturer, special lease deals, or special low-interest finance terms. Below are the base 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse prices for each trim line. The first listed number is the Manufacturers' Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), which includes the mandatory destination charge. This is the negotiable number advertised by dealers and pasted onto the window sticker of each car. The second number is Invoice Price, which theoretically reflects the dealer's cost, though dealer incentives and holdbacks can reduce the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse price further. It may look nice, go fast, and haul stuff, but when push comes to shove on the road, will you walk away alive? Below you'll find results and scores from the government's front and side 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse crash tests. The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse's mathematically-calculated rollover resistance score is also included, as is a list of its safety features. Dual air bags have been standard everywhere since the late 90s, but look for side and side-head airbags, as well as antilock brakes, among other things.

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Mitsubishi Motors is just one of 29 separate companies that operate under the Mitsubishi name. This group of Japanese companies formed an alliance to share the brand name and trademark. In 1870, a shipping company was created. This is was the first Mitsubishi company. Between all the companies in the group, there is a wide variety of industries being served.

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Introduction: The Mitsubishi Eclipse was launched, in 1989 as a brand new 1990 model. It was one of three "sister" cars (along with the Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser)jointly produced by Mitsubishi and Chrysler by Diamond Star Motors (DSM). Comments: The Mitsubishi Eclipse debuted in 1989 as a 1990 model. It was built built in the Diamond Star Motors (DSM) plant in Normal, Illinois along with its twins the Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon. All three were front wheel drive, three door sporty hatchbacks powered by four cylinder engines. All three shared similar styling and features. But right from the beginning, the Eclipse was the most sporty and aggressive of the three. The Eclipse was available in four trim levels. Comments: The Mitsubishi Eclipse was all new for 2000, as it shed some of its boy-racer looks and performance, in exchange for more sophistication. Gone were the wild (but unpopular) turbo charged engines and all wheel drive. The Eclipse was now available in three trims, RS, GS, and GT.

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