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1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Date Published: 2/20/08

1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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$1,400 - 6,100

Class:
Sporty/performance Car
1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Expert Rating Summary
Category
Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 5-speed Rating
Performance 6
Fuel Economy 6
Ride Quality 3
Steering/Handling/Braking 7
Quietness 3
Controls/Materials 4
Interior Room 4
Room/Comfort (rear) 2
Cargo Capacity 2
Value within Class 6
Total Score: 43
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
Chart: One rating chart provided for a representative model
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1995-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
Still mechanically similar to the Eagle Talon, the redesigned 1995 Eclipse got dual airbags, more-rounded styling, a larger interior, and a new base engine. Although the coupe's wheelbase grew by 1.6 inches, it measured slightly shorter overall. Eclipse came in four models. The base RS, GS, and GS-T had front-wheel drive, while the top-line GSX was equipped with all-wheel drive. All models had 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic. The RS and GS used a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. GS-T and GSX models used a turbocharged 4-cylinder, rated at 205 or 210 horsepower. Antilock brakes were optional on all models.
Year to Year Changes
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Spyder convertibles debuted during the spring of '96, in GS and GS-T form. Whereas the GS coupe used a Chrysler 140-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine, the GS Spyder adopted a 2.4-liter engine that made 141 horsepower. The GS-T Spyder, like the higher-performance coupe, got a turbocharged Mitsubishi-built 2.0-liter, rated at 210 horsepower. Both Spyders included a power top with a glass rear window and electric defroster, plus power windows and door locks.
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Facelifting included larger air intakes, more of a bulge in the front fascia and tail panel, reworked headlights, and revised lower-body cladding. Turbo coupes got a higher-profile rear spoiler.
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse: The Eclipse was a virtual rerun, following the previous year's styling update.
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse: With the Eagle Talon gone, Eclipse carried on alone. Changes for '99 included white-faced gauges on GSX and GS-T models and standard and optional equipment shuffles. A redesigned Eclipse appeared for 2000.
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