2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport

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Available in three trim levels - the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission-equipped Eclipse GS, the well-appointed mid-grade Eclipse GS Sport with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and the top-of-the-line Eclipse GT and its enthusiast driver-oriented 5-speed Sportronic automatic transmission with manual shifting capability - the Eclipse Coupe is produced in the United States.

New for 2011

Black Painted Roof: For 2011, the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport reveals its dark side. The car now features a very eye-catching greenhouse painted in black that is sandwiched between body-colored sheetmetal that stretches from the sweeping A- to C-pillars. This exciting new design element is not only aesthetically pleasing but pays tribute to the highly-successful original first-generation Eclipse Coupe that possessed a similarly dark-colored dome.

Ride Height Reduction: The 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport now sports a ride height that has been lowered by over half an inch (15 mm), giving this remarkable sports car a sharper-looking, lower-profile stance. This reduced vehicle ride height has the additional benefit of slightly decreasing the car's aerodynamic drag, which helps to improve the Eclipse Coupe's overall fuel economy.

12V Accessory Outlet: A handy new feature on the 2011 Eclipse GS Sport is the addition of a 12V accessory power outlet. Ideally situated in the center console, it allows for the convenient powering/recharging and access to popular portable electronic devices including an iPod or a GPS navigation system.

Expanded No-Cost Luxury Amenities for the 2011 Eclipse Coupe GS Sport: The mid-level Eclipse GS Sport benefits from a richly expanded standard equipment package that receives numerous luxury upgrades with no additional increase to the car's MSRP. This improved package includes leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and side view mirrors, power driver seat, aluminum pedals, a strut tower brace, aluminum entrance sill and a tidy-looking clear lip spoiler.

Curvaceous Coupe Design

There's no doubt the current generation Mitsubishi Eclipse has earned a solid reputation as a dynamic sports machine with a luxurious "attainable exotic" flair, but it is the car's utterly unique styling that truly sets it apart from its competition.

The Eclipse's very distinctive, curvaceous design theme is demonstrated most prominently in the car's boldly arcing roofline and the flared fenders at all four corners of the vehicle. The car's shapely rear end also exhibits a similarly pronounced, rounded flavor.

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport: Review (2/2)