The new 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe Available as either a coupe or convertible, the SE includes the GS Sport’s leather seats—heated up front—rearview camera, Bluetooth, HID headlamps, and 650-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo. Unique SE features include black side mirrors, SE decals and stripes, and 18-inch dark-finish wheels. Woo.

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe is available in GS, GT, SE and SE-V6models. The new 2012 Eclipse GS model has a 17-inch tires, air conditioning, keyless access and fed to the GT model has 18-inch wheels, sport tuned suspension, heated front seats. The new 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes on all four wheels, stability control and front side airbags. Behind the wheel, disappointed the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Front seats comfortable, relatively spacious trunk.

Most current V6 sport coupes and convertibles boast at least 300 hp and better fuel economy.The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is offered in both four-passenger coupe and convertible (Spyder) body styles. Coupe models are offered in four trim levels -- GS, GS Sport, SE and GT -- while the Eclipse Spyder comes in just those last three flavors.

The entry-level GS model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, variable intermittent wipers, air-conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, full power accessories, a tilt-only steering wheel, 50/50 split-folding rear seatbacks and a six-speaker CD sound system with an auxiliary audio input jack.

The Spyder GS Sport includes a power convertible roof. Power for the front-wheel-drive 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder comes from one of two engines. GS, GS Sport and SE models come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 162 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic is standard. This engine requires premium fuel and its estimated fuel economy is 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder's standard safety features include four-wheel antilock brakes, stability control and front seat side-impact airbags. Coupe models also get front side curtain airbags, while the Spyder gets taller side airbags that cover occupants' heads. The rear seats lack head restraints.