The Last Eclipse : Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 2012

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Mitsubishi Eclipse has announced its plans to stop Eclipse production, and here is the last of version the Mitsubishi Eclipse, namely the 2012 Eclipse SE. The Mitsubishi Eclipse SE edition is offered in both coupe and spyder body styles and will be hitting U.S. dealerships later this year at undisclosed price. Pricing details is expected to be revealed closer to its arrival.

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE edition can be equipped with either a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.8-liter V6. The four-cylinder engine is developing 164 horsepower (121 kW / 164 PS) and 162 lb-ft (219 Nm) of torque, while the v6 unit is developing 269 hp (198 kW / 269 PS) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. Both engines is mated to linked to a four speed automatic gearbox.

Design wise, Mitsubishi Eclipse SE edition comes with xenon lights, black lateral side mirrors, exclusive SE graphics as well as a set of 18-inch alloy wheels. While for the interior, it gets heated leather front seats, a rearview camera, fog lamps, power sunroof (for coupe model), Bluetooth connectivity as well as a 9-speaker, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CELEBRATES ECLIPSE MODEL LEGACY WITH THE 2012 SPECIAL EDITION COUPE AND SPYDER
From its early days as a sleekly-styled, turbocharged-4-cylinder boy racer model, right up through to its current design as a sophisticated yet distinctive-looking two-door with available V-6 power, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder have long been tailor-made for the true driving enthusiast.
But after a long and successful run as the Japanese auto manufacturer's signature luxury performance sports coupe in North America, the always fun-to-drive Mitsubishi Eclipse will cease production after the upcoming 2012 model year.
To mark the occasion, the outgoing 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Eclipse Spyder will be available in a unique SE Special Edition that will feature eye-catching exterior features including special "SE" side decaling, black side mirrors and handsome 18-in. dark finish alloy wheels, along with the extensive list of high-end standard features that can be found on the Eclipse GS-Sport versions of both the hardtop and convertible models.
Included amenities on the amply-equipped Eclipse GS-Sport models are a 4-speed automatic transmission, leather seating with heated front seats and a power driver's seat, rearview camera, Bluetooth® hands-free phone access, HID headlights with fog lamps, heated side mirrors and an exquisite sounding 9 speaker, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate® premium audio system with SIRIUS® satellite radio. The coupe version of the Eclipse GS-Sport includes a sunroof as well.
The most affordably-priced version of the Eclipse remains the GS Coupe model. No-cost features include a 6 speaker 140-watt AM/FM/CD player with MP3 playing capability and an auxiliary audio input jack, air conditioning, 6 airbags, dual exhaust, blacked-out roof, 18-in. alloy wheels and automatic shut off headlights. The Eclipse GS Coupe comes equipped with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.
Powering all of these aforementioned Eclipse Coupe and Spyder models is a very capable 162 horsepower, normally-aspirated 2.4-liter SOHC MIVEC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine.
The top-of-the-line Eclipse GT Coupe and Spyder editions feature a 265 horsepower, 3.8-liter SOHC MIVEC 24-valve V-6 that is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission that makes use of Mitsubishi's Sportronic® transmission technology, allowing the driver to manually select gearshifts when so desired. An automatic climate control system is also an included feature on all Eclipse GT models.
Standard safety equipment on all Eclipse models includes 4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Active Stability Control (ASC) and Traction Control Logic (TCL); and advanced dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) and side air bags. Side curtain air bags are included on the Eclipse Coupe.