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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

While we found the first generation Eclipse to be less than fun to drive, the 2006 redesign eroded any sporting credentials to which the model may have clung. Although the V6 was stronger and quieter than the lackluster four-cylinder, handling lacked agility and the car wasn't fun to drive. A flawed driving position, poor outward visibility, and virtually unusable rear seats were other detriments. Super-long doors make access difficult and the convertible roof creates giant blind spots when it is raised. The Eclipse's last model year was 2012.

Market value
$4,225
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
4
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
2-door hatchback
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,225
Retail value range
$3,950 - $4,725
Original MSRP range
$20,249 - $30,149
Trade-in range
$1,190 - $1,685

Ratings

Road test score
51/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
16 MPG
EPA highway
24 MPG
EPA combined
19 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
28 MPG
Tested overall
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,540
Cruising range
340 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.8 sec
0-60 mph
6.8 sec
60-0 mph braking
135 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
180 in
Width
72 in
Height
54 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Weight
3,665 lb
Maximum load
660 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
4 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
0 in
Rear leg room
21.5 in
Cargo volume
0 cu ft
Luggage
0+2+0

Brand context

About Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi sells a small range of budget-friendly SUVs that have been steadily improving in the brand’s road-test scores. In the past, Mitsubishi was known for its partnership with Chrysler and its eclectic lineup. Discontinued models include the budget-friendly Mirage, sports cars like the 3000 GT, Eclipse, and Lancer Evolution, mid-priced sedans, and dedicated off-road SUVs. After struggling during the 2000s and 2010s, Mitsubishi is now part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and has benefited from access to the other alliance members’ designs and technology. The Mitsubishi Outlander, for example, is based on the Nissan Rogue. Because Mitsubishi’s lineup is a mix of newer and older designs, some older models lag behind in crash test ratings while newer ones get top scores.

Vehicle ID: 5784 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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