2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Still reeling from 2006’s redesign and a minor refresh last year, the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is now being sold in 10 countries on three continents. The two-door, front-wheel-drive hatchback coupe comes in three trims - GS, GS Sport, and GT - powered by one of two engines. New for 2010 is the GS Sport trim, which takes the base GS trim and adds HID headlights, an upgraded 360-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo with CD changer and satellite radio, a sunroof, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
GS and GS Sport trims are powered by a 162-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. While the GS comes with a five-speed manual transmission, the GS Sport gets a four-speed Sportronic shiftable automatic transmission. Regardless of transmission, the four-cylinder lacks power, especially in passing situations, but is adequate for running errands. The GT trim benefits from a 265-hp, 3.8-liter V6 that offers plenty of power in all situations. A six-speed manual transmission is standard with the GT, although a five-speed Sportronic is available. The GT also enjoys a stainless-steel exhaust system, anti-skid, traction control, foglights, 18-inch alloys, and a sport suspension to help apply all that extra power correctly.
That said, the GS trims are fairly well-equipped as well, with standard 17-inch alloys, power windows, mirrors, door locks, and keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, automatic-off headlights, and a theft-deterrent system. Standard safety features are impressive, with dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags, antilock four-wheel disc brakes, daytime running lights, and a tire pressure monitor.
The Eclipse has been noted throughout its model life as being quirky over uneven pavement, exhibiting skittish behavior on anything other than fresh, flat roads. The GT’s suspension helps, but not enough to impress or curb the issue. Sadly, the Eclipse is never as sporty as it pretends to be, although it still provides an enjoyable ride with plenty of grip. Watch for a surprisingly large turning diameter to really frustrate drivers while parking and u-turning, although the biggest issue may just be the noise that is evident from engine, tires, wind, and suspension, something Mitsubishi has had more than enough time to address.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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by Anonymous
May 22, 2010
obviously that "CarGurus" have no idea what they are talking about and they have no clew about cars. i've owned this car for almost a year now it's the greatest car i ever had, i've had before many of the greatest car brands, and they are not a match with what eclipse can offer performence is not bad at all and i have the 4 cylender the brakes are great and i dont want to start talking of how comfortable the car is with all the nice materials they used...May 22, 2010
by Jayden C
Jan 06, 2010
It has the best handling of any car i have ever owned. The body build and layout is just freaking awesome and the interior is amazingly comfortable too. If i were you i'd go buy this car instead of some "electric" car.Jan 06, 2010
by Talal M
Dec 01, 2009
mitsubishi esclipe is good and fast and brak relly fasting brake it , s funny car and relley fast nitrus nos is relly fast anf acssores is reely good and colors i liket this car it,t rellley good car of misubishiDec 01, 2009
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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Pricing
Original MSRP
$20,699 to $28,089Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.31
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.21
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.24
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent