Buying a new or previously owned car can be a very difficult decision as there are many options to choose from. Before you can put any money down on a vehicle, you must first decide what make and model you want to purchase, then the options and package, such as a sunroof, power doors, automatic or manual, and the number of passengers you need to seat. One of the vehicles that you are able to choose from is the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
This is a small, sporty car that was manufactured between 1989 and 2011. The vehicle was named after a famous racehorse from the 1700s that won over two dozen races. Over the years, it has been known as the “Eagle Talon” and the “Plymouth Laser” during its time being manufactured by the American auto producer Chrysler. The final Mitsubishi Eclipse came off the assembly line in 2011.
This particular model of vehicle has gone through four different generations. The first one was interchangeable with the Chrysler models and was in production between 1990 and 1994. It was a four-cylinder sports coupe that was available in both front wheel drive (FWD) and all wheel drive (AWD).
The second generation, otherwise known as the 2G, was manufactured from 1995 to 1999 and was a two- door, sporty vehicle that was sold in both a coupe and convertible option. The transmission could be purchased in either a four-cylinder automatic or as a five-speed manual, depending on your preferences. Vehicles that are similar in style are the Chrysler Sebring, the Dodge Avenger, and the Mitsubishi Galant. The major change from the previous model was a more powerful engine, depending on whether it was manufactured for the U.S. market or the European.
Next, came the third generation, otherwise known as the 3G, which were manufactured between 2000 and 2005. This was the first Mitsubishi concept car that appeared at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This sport coupe was available in four-cylinder, but no longer in all wheel drive.
The fourth and final generation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse was manufactured between 2005 and 2011. This model year saw a change in style and took on some of the features of the original model, but with a more modern flare.
When the model ended after 2011, the manufacturer was starting to introduce hybrid technology in upcoming models, though production ended in August of that year.
