Question 1

Does Mitsubishi still make the Eclipse?

Accepted Answer

No. The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse was the final in a series produced since 1989. In 2018, however, the well-loved Eclipse moniker made a comeback in the form of a technology-based crossover: the Eclipse Cross. Equipped with a 1.5L turbo engine, the crossover SUV achieves an impressive 184 lb-foot torque off the line. The Eclipse Cross received a prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ #3# award for Design Excellence and Design Innovation by The Chicago Athenaeum. It was also awarded ”Car of the year 2019" by the Automotive Researchers’ & Journalists’ Conference of Japan (RJC).

Question 2

Does Mitsubishi plan to bring back the Eclipse?

Accepted Answer

Mitsubishi remains focused on crossover and electric/hybrid car segments, and there are no plans to bring back the Eclipse Sport Coupe.

Question 3

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse model was equipped with AWD?

Accepted Answer

The Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX was the only all-wheel drive model available in North America. All other models were front-wheel drive. The GSX — also known as the Grand Sport X — was produced for the first two Eclipse generations, and discontinued in the year 2000.

Question 4

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse model had a turbo engine?

Accepted Answer

In its first generation, the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T and GSX were both equipped with a 4G63 turbo engine, achieving up to 195 hp. The second generation added a new turbo-equipped model, the Spyder GS-T convertible, and even more power with turbo engines now achieving up to 210 hp.