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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

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Though there are no great changes to the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse you'll see at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, it will look more like the Evolution X — and sharing a likeness with a hero car is never a bad thing.

The split-grille schnoz that made us slightly uncomfortable in the presence of earlier Eclipse coupes and Eclipse Spyders is gone. It's replaced by the maw of Mitsubishi's new corporate trapezoidal grille. The retrofit suits the Eclipse, as if the car has always been meant to look this mouthy. On GT models, you'll also note a standard set of high-intensity-discharge headlamps — a feature never before offered on Mitsu's coupe and convertible.

Wander around back and you'll see the dual exhaust outlets that have become an aesthetic requirement for coupes in this price range, even the front-wheel-drive ones. But these pipes are indicative of a real dual exhaust system on the GT. It coaxes an extra 2 horsepower and 2 more pound-feet of torque out of the 3.8-liter V6, now rated at 265 hp and 262 lb-ft.

This chunky coupe and convertible have never been known for short braking distances, so it's good to see that Mitsubishi is also sizing up the rear brake discs on GT models. Stability control, already included on the limited-edition '08 Eclipse SE-V6 coupe, will be standard on all 2009 GT coupes and convertibles when they go on sale this summer.
The new rear wing looks better than the previous "Crunched EVO wing".
 
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i love what they did with this new year! this car needed a lot of work for it to look buyable... the fact they have already thworn on projectors and HIDs is a huge plus!

the back looks much more aggressive than previously. the chrome bezels in the headlights and taillights just need to be painted black inside and itll be sweet...
 
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I'm surprised no one pointed out how remarkably similar the new nose design is to the GT-R, right down to the black color.

Honestly I think this is probably the best looking Eclipse so far (If not the best, pretty close to the 2G), but I can't get over the fact that the thing weighs over 3500 pounds. Price, especially on the SE models, makes this a rough choice, especially when you can have a Subaru WRX, Lancer Ralliart and the Mazdaspeed3/6 for the same price. After the fiasco with my 3G, I don't know if I want to try a Mitsubishi anytime soon either.
 
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Finally someone got a hold of some high resolution photos.

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Amazing how a wing and a nose job can turn a so-so looking car into a show stopper.
 
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I found the previous year models to be a bit boring. the aero kit looked too reserved to make any visual impact, I didn't like the split grille, and the chrome mini rear decklid looked tacky. But worst of all, that crunched up looking EVO spoiler...it's bad enough the car has a ride height that rivals most lifted trucks around here, but having that goofy spoiler on it makes it look ricey and cheap. I feel that this 2009 model was probably the first step in the right direction for the 4G ever since it came out. Too bad it's still front wheel drive and weighs almost as much as a full-size luxury sedan, but hey, nobody's perfect.