Parksville Mitsubishi Fans Greet New 2012 Eclipse Models

Harris Mitsubishi is pleased to welcome the new 2012 Eclipse lineup to their Mitsubishi dealership serving Parksville. After thrilling automotive enthusiasts for more than two decades and four generations of vehicles, the legendary Mitsubishi Eclipse sports coupe will cease production after the 2012 model year.

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe comes in four distinct models and price ranges to suit a variety of new car buyer budgets for Parksville Mitsubishi shoppers.  The four models available are:

• -Eclipse GS
• -Eclipse GS Sport
• -Eclipse SE
• -Eclipse GT

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE is the special edition model. Its aggressive trademark dynamic body is very unique, with its convex streaming roofline sloping all the way down to its protruding, athletic flared fenders. . Unique “SE” side decaling, blacked-out side view mirrors and 18-inch alloy wheels with a dark argent finish round out this model’s eye-catching exterior.

Underneath the hood of every 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe GS, GS-Sport and SE series vehicle lies and intensely beating heart in the form of a 2.4-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with a cast-iron engine block that makes use of Mitsubishi Intelligent Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) to maximize power production, fuel economy and reduce exhaust emissions. This engine cranks out 162 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb.-ft. of torque at an even 4,000 rpm, with redline occurring further across the tachometer at 6,500 rpm. 

Parksville Mitsubishi Shoppers Will Love the Speed Of the New Eclipse

Mitsubishi engineers understand the need for speed.  That’s why they cranked up the power by nearly 40% in the Eclipse GT with the inclusion of a 265 horsepower 3.8-liter MIVEC-equipped V-6 engine for performance-minded drivers.  This engine reaches its horsepower apogee at 5,750 rpm and produces its peak torque figure of 262 at 4,500 rpm. To complete the sporting enthusiast driving experience, the Eclipse GT comes with an exclusive 5-speed Sportronic® automatic transmission that adds an additional cog, allowing the driver to maximize driving performance.

At 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway (GS-Sport model), Parksville Mitsubishi Eclipse drivers can enjoy both sports car performance and fuel efficiency. What’s more, Parksville Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe buyers have six different colors to choose from: Northstar White, Quick Silver, Sunset Pearlescent, Rave Red, Carbon Grey and Kalapana Black. 

Standard safety systems on all 2012 Eclipse coupe models include 4-wheel disc anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL); Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, front seat mounted side-impact air bags and front seat side curtain air bags.

Parksville Mitsubishi shoppers interested in learning more about the 2012 Eclipse models, the last edition of the Eclipse legacy, should call Harris Mitsubishi at 888-440-9471 or visit the dealership in person at 2595 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo.

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