Mitsubishi Eclipse Crossover Tries to Recapture Sports Car Magic of Namesake '90s Coupe
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse was named after a horse, not the solar phenomenon, and had some bright and dark moments over its 25-year production run.
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The latest Eclipse Cross tries to appeal to young buyers by using the Eclipse name, but with a $26K+ price tag it likely misses the mark.
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By the 4th-gen Eclipse, Mitsubishi had faded from its performance roots and the car was bloated, although still available with a V6 and manual transmission.
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The 2nd-gen Eclipse of the 90s was an ideal tuner car and featured in movies like The Fast and the Furious, cementing its cultural status.
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Alongside Civics and Integras, the pop-up headlight 1st-gen Eclipse helped prove front-drive sport compacts could be fun, laying the foundation for future tuner culture.