2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
Introduction
The 2005 Eclipse is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Mitsubishi. It is Mitsubishi's entry into the CONVERTIBLE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $25,149 USD in 2005.
Fuel Economy
The Eclipse's standard 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 20 - 23 miles/gallon city driving using a 16.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Eclipse retails for $25,149 USD with a invoice price of $23,811 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $595 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
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 3097 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Eclipse Dimensions
The 2005 Eclipse has standard length of 176.80 inches and a width of 68.90 inches. The Eclipse rides 52.80 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.40 inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Eclipse a radius of 35.40 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 100.80 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Trunk Anti-Trap Device. Eclipse optional equipment may include CD Changer, Cargo Net, Splash Guards.
Exterior color choices include Dover White Pearl, Kalapana Black, Liquid Silver, Machine Green, Platinum, Titanium Pearl, Ultra Red, UV Blue with interior choices of Charcoal Leather Interior, Midnight Cloth Interior, Sand Blast Cloth Interior. The Eclipse seats 4 people with 42.30 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also comes with a 120 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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