Community Review 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Introduction
The 2000 Eclipse is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mitsubishi. It is Mitsubishi's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $20,287 USD in 2000.
Eclipse Dimensions
In 2000 the Eclipse has an overall length of 175.40 inches and a width of 68.90 inches. It sits a total of 51.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 37.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Eclipse a turning radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 215/50R17 tires with a wheelbase of 100.80 inches.
Drivetrain
The Eclipse comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3190 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V engine in the 2000 Eclipse is rated at 20 miles/gallon city and 27 - 28 miles/gallon highway out of a 16.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Eclipse retails for $20,287 USD with a invoice price of $18,563 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control. Leading optional equipment includes ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Front Side Airbag, Cassette Player, CD Changer.
Exterior color choices include Huntington Blue Pearl, Kalapana Black, Monarch Green Pearl, Northstar White, Patriot Red Pearl, Saronno Red, Sterling Silver Metallic, Tampa Blue Pearl with interior choices of Beige Cloth, Beige Leather, Black Cloth, Black Leather. The Eclipse seats 4 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Mitsubishi Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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