Mitsubishi Eclipse History and Evolution in San Antonio, TX

Mitsubishi Eclipse History and Evolution in San Antonio, TX

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has been around for multiple years, having a rich history and evolving as time has gone by. At Mission Mitsubishi, we’re happy to provide you with more information about what this model has been through and how it is still available for you today. If you have any questions, we will be happy to help you during open hours. Our location is conveniently in San Antonio, so you don’t have to travel too far to reach us. 

Eclipse Early Years

This model debuted in 1989 as a 1990 model. It was first built in the Mitsubishi/Chrysler plant in Normal, IL. It offered two engine options: one standard which was a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and the other turbocharged variant which generated 210 horsepower for those who were craving an additional boost. It also contained a manual transmission, so you had utmost control and command. Its main target audience was the youth at the time, for those who were looking to impress. It was a sport coupe design, so it was visually appealing and attracted the attention of the target audience with ease, originally a two-door car with four seats for all of your friends and family that could be interested in enjoying trips down I-10. 

Eclipse Middle Years to Discontinuation

After 1997, the Mitsubishi Eclipse wasn’t attracting as much attention as before. Where their target audience in the past were youngsters in high school, these same people were not approaching maturity in life, getting married and having children. This meant they needed additional interior space and two doors were not going to cut it anymore. Despite the vehicle being discontinued in the future, its engine was used and stayed as a favorite. The Eclipse went out with a bang, due to its 2012 special edition design that featured a leather interior, and a standard 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that generated 162 horsepower or an available 3.8L V6 powertrain that offered 265 horsepower. 

Eclipse Cross

The Eclipse Cross was introduced six years after the discontinuation of the original Eclipse in 2012. This model combined design elements of the GSX and other editions of the original Eclipse to offer what we now know and love. It features a standard 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo powertrain that revs out 184 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The original Eclipse came with both FWD and AWD, and the Eclipse Cross comes with standard S-AWC, a feature unique to Mitsubishi models. Another important fact is that the Eclipse Cross evolved into a compact SUV that’s ready for whatever life throws your way, whether it be trips out of town or visits to the Alamo, while the original Eclipse was a sport coupe. If you have any questions about the 2025 Edition of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, visit our dealership during open hours!

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Cami Desmond was the sales lady that I had the pleasure of working with.

Jeannine M. Quesada
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Cami Desmond was the sales lady that I had the pleasure of working with. I literally had my first ever brand new car out the door in 2 hours! Cami was amazing and Ali the Finance guy I worked with was just as great. Talk about smooth from start to finish. No wonder they are the #1 dealership!!! They are offering great incentives for new cars. And they took my beat up trade in off my hands!!! Go get yours now!!!

This is my second visit and vehicle with this dealership.

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This is my second visit and vehicle with this dealership. Abraham was amazing. He worked with me for a great price that I could afford on a brand new car.. Thank you so much for being so helpful and positive with my experience. I would recommend mission Mitsubishi to any other person looking for a great and reliable car. Great service and Great prices. Thank you :)

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Allen Sperry
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Ask for Mo, the best salesman! The sales manager and finance manager were also great. Good people here. I would send anyone here and in the future I hope to keep coming back to them. This team was an answer to prayers. Thanks guys!

All of the workers there are super nice and extremely helpful!

Jalisa Sutton
8-6-2021
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This is my second time taking my vehicle to Mission Mitsubishi and I am thoroughly satisfied with the service I received. All of the workers there are super nice and extremely helpful! I will continue to bring my vehicle here and will more than likely be going to trade in my car and get a new one from here as soon as I’m ready. :)

Thank You for hiring Mr. Mo Shammaa he is the perfect addition being a VERY Successful employee to your company.

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8-6-2021
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The Sales Professional that assisted me in the buying of my car whose name is Mo Shammaa was EXTREMELY VERY OUTSTANDING in his performance when he was assisting me. To further explain that day I was i was very worried about buying a vehicle on that day because a friend of my family and another customer of the same Missions Mitsubishi location. Warning me that buying a car could take three to five hours to complete the transaction. Knowing this information I was reluctant to buying a vehicle because I needed to be at work soon at an later time. Mr. Mo explained to me about the process in a way with quick and on point credit checks that I wanted to purchase a vehicle and OUTSTANDINGLY Mr. Mo had my transaction cleared quickly out with my brand new vehicle safely driving to work on time was extremely impressed with his performance. Thank You for hiring Mr. Mo Shammaa he is the perfect addition being a VERY Successful employee to your company.

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