Gross.
Mitsubishi just needs to die off
The Eclipse name plate is back! But Mitsubishi has attached it to a CUV. Mitsubishi seems pretty excited about the return of the nameplate, however, as they note that it’s central to their biggest media spend in 11 years.
So, what is this new Eclipse? Or, rather, Eclipse Cross?
It’s another mid-sized CUV. Its big selling feature: It starts at $23,295 and, as Mitsubishi notes, comes nicely equipped in base form with heated power side view mirrors, rear spoiler, color multi-information display screen, high-contrast meters, Bluetooth wireless technology, steering wheel audio and phone controls, rearview camera, cruise control, automatic climate control, power door locks and windows, seven airbags and anti-theft alarm.
We drove the rather-loaded SE S-AWC model.
Big question for the rest of the class: Tell us about your ideal reincarnated Eclipse?
We were pretty excited to hear about the return of the Eclipse nameplate but, to be honest, we see this one mainly being sold on price–kinda like the rest of the Mitsubishi lineup.
While the styling is sharp, it doesn’t quite feel as nice as some of its classmates. In fact, the big question: This or a Kia or Hyundai? Or something else? It’s a crowded market out there.
One thing to note: While the rear styling recalls the second-gen CRX–a GRM favorite–visibility isn’t totally awesome.
Gross.
Mitsubishi just needs to die off
AC, cruise control, and power locks are still considered non-standard features huh?
David S. Wallens said:
Big question for the rest of the class: Tell us about your ideal reincarnated Eclipse?
Restyle the Mirage G4 to a two door coupe, replace the three cylinder with the Outlander's 4J12 four cylinder, boost it to the moon, and back it with a manual transmission and AWD system.
yupididit said:AC, cruise control, and power locks are still considered non-standard features huh?
As well as calling airbags and rearview camera out as a "feature," seeing as they are federally-mandated for pretty much all cars at this point.
This vehicle standing alone is pretty lame. Nothing special about it, and it is far and away the ugliest of the CUVs out right now. The proportions are downright weird in that rear-quarter view.
Then using the Eclipse name...that is well beyond lame.
Hey, maybe they'll rename their midsize SUV the Lancer Evolution next. i hear that name is available.
Mitsubishi really needs to get it's E36 M3 together or they'll end up like Suzuki, leaving the US market entirely.
Ideal? PHEV Evo11 using a 918-esc hybrid system utilizing a motor in each wheel.
I had some mitsubishi thing for a rental car recently. It worked. Totally forgetable, but did start every time we asked it to....
I was excited...and then I wasn’t.
I still miss the Evo.
I think this thing is just fine, even if not top of class.
Almost twenty years on, Mitsus biggest mistake is still the 0% down 0% interest 0% resale value 100% repo deal they did in the early 00's. I feel like a lot of people since then have attributed all sorts of things they don't like to mitsubishi's 'general badness' when I think the majority of the blame goes to the finance arm. I think their design, whenever it has occasion to be shown in these rare new products or redesigns, is decent. Their technical chops are fine, too. I trust the mechanicals of a new Mitsubishi more than I do a new Chevy. I'm still hopeful that their efforts towards car enthusiasts will broaden again, but in the meantime I'm not going to go around saying Mitsubishis aren't good cars just because they don't currently sell anything that I personally get excited about.
Vigo said:I think this thing is just fine, even if not top of class.
Almost twenty years on, Mitsus biggest mistake is still the 0% down 0% interest 0% resale value 100% repo deal they did in the early 00's. I feel like a lot of people since then have attributed all sorts of things they don't like to mitsubishi's 'general badness' when I think the majority of the blame goes to the finance arm. I think their design, whenever it has occasion to be shown in these rare new products or redesigns, is decent. Their technical chops are fine, too. I trust the mechanicals of a new Mitsubishi more than I do a new Chevy. I'm still hopeful that their efforts towards car enthusiasts will broaden again, but in the meantime I'm not going to go around saying Mitsubishis aren't good cars just because they don't currently sell anything that I personally get excited about.
Agreed. People can say what they want about Mitsubishi but when comparing them to the competition in the CUV world, my wife and I feel the Outlander is a solid choice and might be what we end up buying soon. The PHEV is pretty awesome, and I don't think any other option exist in that segment right now Of course you can probably buy a similar type vehicle in a much more expensive luxury brand but not in the world of regular people.
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