Mitsubishi redesigned the Eclipse for the 2006 model year, adding a big 3.8-liter V6 in place of a turbocharged four-cylinder and choose of front-wheel drive in place of or rear- or all-wheel drive.At the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, Mitsubishi showed it is continue with that plan for 2009 while giving the Eclipse freshened styling, slightly more power, and additional features.The Eclipse coupe and Spyder convertible will continue in four-cylinder GS and V6 GT models for 2009. The mid-line SE model will be dropped.
The 2010 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder get :-
a new grille
new front and rear bumper fascias
a larger rear spoiler
The grille features a darken center section that plays off the design theme of the 2008 Lancer Evolution. The bumpers are body color on the GS and two-tone on the GT. The overall effect is a tauter, more attractive look.
More features are :-
The Eclipse GT gets high-intensity discharge headlights
electronic stability control
the GS models Sun & Sound package adds aluminum pedals
Three new colors are available are:-
Maizen Blue pearl
Quick Silver metallic
yellow color called Solar
The Eclipse remains largely unchanged under the hood, but the addition of dual exhaust boosts the 3.8-liter MIVEC V6 from 263 horsepower to 265 horses at 5750 rpm. Torque is also up slightly to 262 pound-feet at 4500 rpm. The V6 is offered with a standard six-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission. The GS comes with a 162-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic.The Eclipse is built at Mitsubishis plant in Normal, Illinois. Pricing hasnt been announced, but it should be little changed from the current model, which starts at $20,000 and tops out at $30,000 for a GT Spyder. Look for the 2009 model in late spring.
