Why did Mitsubishi stop making the Eclipse?

Mitsubishi stopped production of the Eclipse in August of 2011 to focus on electric and smaller footprint vehicles. In 2012, Mitsubishi started selling the i-MiEV — the company’s first electric car — to US markets.

Why doesn’t Mitsubishi make sports cars anymore?

According to Lindley, you can blame current market trends, as well as Mitsubishi’s relatively low sales volume. Mitsubishi has moved around different brand positionings, whether it’s been Spacestar style vehicles or sports car derivatives, Evo—it’s not had that clarity of focus,” Lindley told CarThrottle.

Is a Mitsubishi Eclipse considered a sports car?

A Mitsubishi Eclipse is classified as a sports car and insurance companies would rate it as such.

Does Mitsubishi still make sports cars?

Mitsubishi’s main segments are now crossovers and SUVs. It has stopped offering sedans, and more importantly, it has stopped offering sports cars.

Is Mitsubishi bringing back the 3000GT?

At the moment there are no plans for Mitsubishi to bring back the 3000GT. There does not appear to be any new 3000GT on the horizon. It is for this reason that Mitsubishi also killed off the Evo, and have no plans to resurrect the Evo either.

Is Mitsubishi Eclipse a reliable car?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 20th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $510 which means it has lower than average ownership costs.

What year is Paul Walker’s eclipse?

1995
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. From “The Fast and the Furious.” Driven by Paul Walker.

Are Mitsubishi Eclipse good cars?

Overall Reliability Ratings: Is The Mitsubishi Eclipse Reliable? Overall the Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability is 67.3 and that makes it very reliable. The chart below illustrates exactly how this ranks compared to some other cars, but the average overall rating is 57 as some comparison.

Is Mitsubishi 3000GT good?

This car is very cool looking and is a fun car to drive, however the comfort is not bad but is what is expected from a sports car. Although Mitsubishi does not have the best reputation, the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT is fairly reliable. There were some interior rattles. Over all it is a good car.

How much is a 3000GT worth?

Most 3000GT/GTOs tend to sell for around US$10,000 to $30,000. Models in exceptional condition do go for a bit more with some reaching figures of about $50,000 and above.

Is Mitsubishi Eclipse a bad car?

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Sport Coupe still in production?

Today, while the Mitsubishi Eclipse sport coupe is no longer produced, drivers can still be the envy of the masses with Mitsubishi’s lineup of versatile crossovers, including the Eclipse Cross — a crossover SUV with sharp coupe looks that builds on a history of style, and fun-to-drive dynamics. Mitsubishi designs are rooted in Mitsubishi heritage.

Why is the Mitsubishi 3000GT considered a bad car?

With such a drop in performance, the base model was regarded as a disgrace to the 3000GT family by enthusiasts and motoring journalists alike. The worst thing was that Mitsubishi did not drop the price with the downgrade in performance, and in fact, the base 1997 3000GT was as expensive as the VR4 when it first launched in 1990.

Does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have an 8-step sport mode?

In addition to the available paddle shifters, the 8-step sport mode lets drivers shift manually for maximum control. The Mitsubishi Eclipse compact sport coupe debuts in America with a turbocharged 4G63 engine and available all-wheel drive technology. It goes on to make Car and Driver’s ’10 Best List’ for four consecutive years (1989-1992).

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX front or rear wheel drive?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX was the only all-wheel drive model available in North America. All other models were front-wheel drive. The GSX — also known as the Grand Sport X — was produced for the first two Eclipse generations, and discontinued in the year 2000.