2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse review
Mitsubishi Eclipse highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined
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All Mitsubishi Eclipse years
- 2012
What is new for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- The Eclipse is available in a new trim called the SE.
- Eclipse trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors as standard equipment this year.
- Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Mitsubishi Eclipse an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mitsubishi Eclipse 17th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mitsubishi Eclipse is $325, compared to an average of $453 for Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Mitsubishi Eclipse owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.1 times for Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Mitsubishi Eclipse, compared to an average of 12% for Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Mitsubishi Eclipse features and specs
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SE 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Rockford Fosgate Sound
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
162
Torque (ft-lbs)
162
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
17.7
Wheelbase
101.4"
Overall length
180.4"
Width
72.2"
Height
54.1"
Leg room
F 42.8"/R 27.7"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 35.7"
Front tires
P235/45R18
Rear tires
P235/45R18
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse FAQ
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- GS: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- SE: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- GS Sport: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- GT: 17 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Mitsubishi Eclipse received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mitsubishi Eclipse as 16 out of 46 among Compact Car
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