Yesterday we had our first view of the restyled 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, now Mitsubishi has released even more photos of the new car.
For the 2009 model year the Eclipse gets a restyled front end with an EVO-like grille and a restyled rear end. The GT model now has dual exhaust pipes which bumps the final output up two horsepower to 265.
Expect more details this week from the Chicago Auto Show.
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Comments (18)
Impressive. Mitsubishi is most certainly heading in the right direction with this. Too bad the eclipse steered away from AWD turbo but hey, 265 horses with a 6 speed tranny is not to shabby. Never have been a big fan of the Spyder eclipse but love the hardtop. The 'evo style' spoiler in the back is a nice touch.
Posted by James | February 4, 2008 8:11 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 20:11
I'm looking forward to the day that "altezza" lights will no longer be mass-produced.
Posted by Reggie | February 4, 2008 9:11 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 21:11
It was never the exterior that kept me from buying this car, it was the interior. Seats were great, just the dash looked so cheap and gaudy. Can't wait to see those pics.
Posted by needbe | February 4, 2008 9:17 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 21:17
@ needbe
Too true. I own an 03 gt and i can say that the interior leaves a lot to be desired. However, i personally can't stand a cluttered interior with 46 knobs and 19 arbitrary dials. If the interior had a little more jazz it would be perfect. The 205 hp engine was kind of a disappointment but with a good cold air setup, headers and new fuel pump it didn't do too bad. After the ECU was reprogrammed i managed around 236 at the crank which i was satisfied with.
Posted by James | February 4, 2008 10:18 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 22:18
I had a used 1994 eclipse as my first car and I must say I loved it. I didn't like some of the styles after that but if this car checks out I would seriously consider it, it looks great on the outside.
Posted by Eric | February 4, 2008 11:30 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 23:30
I'll still be waiting for the Genesis Coupe to come out. I always found the eclipse to more of a chick car unless you're talking about the old school GST and GSX...
Posted by Gary | February 4, 2008 11:56 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 23:56
I would have to say the best performing/looking Eclipse since the 1999 GST/GSX models.
In fact, looking at these pics makes me think this is an evolution of the 2gb body style, and should have replaced it in 2000.
The 3G 2000-2005 was just a joke. 3.0L V6 with barely 200hp and that techno wannabe exterior. The interior was also pretty lame.
Posted by Noya | February 5, 2008 4:22 AM
Posted on February 5, 2008 04:22
At least make it rear wheel drive!!
Posted by Ctk | February 5, 2008 7:24 AM
Posted on February 5, 2008 07:24
I think this car looks nice, making it rear wheel drive would be even nicer. I'm not a big fan of yellow though.
Posted by Tommy Boy | February 5, 2008 10:46 AM
Posted on February 5, 2008 10:46
"I'll still be waiting for the Genesis Coupe to come out."
/agree
Posted by Kell | February 5, 2008 10:50 AM
Posted on February 5, 2008 10:50
Is this really gonna be what it looks like?
After the ride height is raised, wheels shrunken, aerokit is financed out???
Posted by Rizal | February 5, 2008 11:29 AM
Posted on February 5, 2008 11:29
I own a 2007 Spyder GT. Dual exhaust would add a sporty touch, as would a redesigned dash that is void of motorcycle round style gauges.
As for the black accented front and rear end along with the spoiler; it looks a bit too 'rice' for me.
Mitsubishi- Can you hear me???? How about a tighter turn radius? A friggen full size truck can turn sharper than this little sports car. If we can't have this, than how about a trunk light?
Rick
Posted by Rick_H | February 5, 2008 11:33 AM
Posted on February 5, 2008 11:33
does it bother anyone else that the front looks like they took it straight off a GTR?
Posted by don dada | February 5, 2008 8:54 PM
Posted on February 5, 2008 20:54
These looks + rwd + reliability would sell, the only thing that stopped me from buying an eclipse a few years back was the horrid reliability.
Posted by John | February 6, 2008 2:30 AM
Posted on February 6, 2008 02:30
@ John
From what I've read, this new eclipse does have good reliability. It's definitely a crappy car on the inside.
Posted by Cheap Car Lover | February 6, 2008 8:04 AM
Posted on February 6, 2008 08:04
don dada, isn't that a good thing?
Posted by gm0n3y | February 6, 2008 1:59 PM
Posted on February 6, 2008 13:59
Holy shit, finally got the eclipse right after 10 years (since in 99 they stopped production of the previous best looking eclipse.) Looks good and 265 for a starting point is a solid alternative to the lancer/evo mix but in a coupe. HOT DIGGITIES ;-) me likey.
Posted by NissanMan | February 7, 2008 9:37 PM
Posted on February 7, 2008 21:37
I personally think the eclipse starting at 06 to 09 is a really good looking car, im sure there are a few things that arent that good looking on it or that might not meet peoples expectations, but i'll tell ya its alot better then riding a bus :l
Posted by Brandon M | September 5, 2008 10:31 AM
Posted on September 5, 2008 10:31