Mitsubishi Eclipse III
The Mitsubishi Eclipse III (2000–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: D50
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,455–4,491 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,750 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,311–1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560–2,580 mm RDW | – | 2,560 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,355–1,595 kg RDW | – | 1,280–1,470 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,455–1,695 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,755–2,025 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4–5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 198–481 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,124–2,237 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
877 complaints for model years 2000–2005. 83 crashes · 30 fires · 63 injuries · 8 deaths
- Wheels 279
- Body and structure 108
- Airbags 50
- Electrical system 37
- Lights 35
- Tyres 33
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 25 versions of the Mitsubishi Eclipse III
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United States 15 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2010SOHC | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 230–251 g/km |
| 2002–2005SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 263–276 g/km |
| 2003–2005SOHC, CMODE CLKUP · SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2005SOHC-VIS, 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2000–2005SOHC · GT/GTS-VIS · GTS-VIS and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2003–2005SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP · GT/GTS-VIS, 2MODE CLKUP · GTS-VIS, 2MODE CLKUP and 1 more trim | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2004–2005SOHC | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2003SOHC, CMODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2000–2003SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2000–2002SOHC, CMODE CLKUP · SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP and 1 more trim | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 2001–20022MODE CLKUP · SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2001–20022MODE CLKUP · SOHC, 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2001 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 2001 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 20012MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Canada 10 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005Subcompact · Minicompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232 g/km |
| 2003–2005Subcompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.1–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 255–258 g/km |
| 2005Subcompact · Minicompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260 g/km |
| 2003–2005Subcompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.0–10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 230–232 g/km |
| 2003–2005Subcompact · Minicompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.4–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 262–267 g/km |
| 2004–2005Minicompact · Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 258 g/km |
| 2003–2004Minicompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 11.5–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265–269 g/km |
| 2003–2004Minicompact | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.2–10.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 235–237 g/km |
| 2003–2004Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.2–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 258–260 g/km |
| 2003Minicompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 260 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.