2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
All-new model is roomier and more stylish.
2006 Eclipse Review Summary & Specifications
The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is truly new. It's roomier and should appeal to a wider audience, but it still delivers sporty transport and good looks.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Northern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Eclipse GS ($19,399); Eclipse GT ($23,699) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter sohc 24v V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 2.4-liter single-overhead cam 16-valve inline-4; 3.8-liter sohc 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed Sportronic automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed Sportronic automatic; 6-speed manual; 5-speed Sportronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front seat airbags; front seat-mounted side airbags; front seat side curtain airbags; rear seat child safety seat anchors; antilock brakes; and traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19399 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Eclipse GT ($23,699) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, central locking and outside rearview mirrors; AM/FM/CD/MP3, 6-speaker stereo; 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment; and tilt steering wheel |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 5-speed Sportronic Automatic ($900) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 25194 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 263 @ 5750 |
| Torque | 260 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/28 |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 179.7/72.2/53.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/53.7/42.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 34.6/44.4/29.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson, coil springs, gas-pressure shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressure shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 |
| Curb Weight | 3538 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 |