2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe - Baby's Got Style
Want something completely different? Mitsubishi is hoping you're as bored of cookie-cutter designs as you are of the retro movement. Its Eclipse coupe is the antithesis of both, incorporating an aggressive stance, sharp creases and distinct design cues.
As if cut by a knife its wheel well flares are sliced to a razor edge while three horizontal indentations bisect, spanning the lower half of the doors. The rear three quarter view shows a gracefully arced roofline ending at a raised hatchback-style deck lid capped with a bold spoiler just above uniquely shaped multi-lens taillights. A long hood ends at a menacing grille opening flanked by round fog lamps and twin rectangular shaped brake ducts at either side. Triangular-shaped headlights perch just above. Altogether the 'tech-mech' design looks stunning!
From a styling perspective its interior won't disappoint either. The black and blue motif in my test car fits with its outward appearances while its 3-pod dash looks again like nothing I've seen before - more traditional interior colors are available. The center stack sticks out from the recessed right side dash area, making audio system as well as heating and ventilation controls easier to access. The instrument cluster incorporates large, easy to read gauges while the 3-prong leather-wrapped steering wheel in front grips comfortably. At the back of the steering wheel, audio controls allow your hands to remain in their safest place when changing stations or adjusting volume. Overhead, the sunroof offers 1-touch operation to open.