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Last 2008 at the Chicago Auto Show the New Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 showed fromthe public. The biggest news is the new exterioir. The New Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 is the redesigned for the 2006 Eclipse model.Its 3.8 liter V6 instead turbocharged 4 cylinder.The New Mitsubishi Eclipse is very styling. very fresh looking, more powerful and has many additional features. Available in 3 new colors Maizen Blue Pearl, Quick Silver Metallic and Yellow Color.

The Eclipse is built at Mitsubishi’s plant in Normal, Illinois. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but it should be little changed from the current model, which starts at $20,000 and tops out at $30,000 for a GT Spyder. Look for the 2009 model in late spring.

Finally there’s the snarling, raucous, fire-eating Lancer Evolution. Currently in its tenth incarnation, this car takes fuel economy, soft suspension and subtle styling and runs them over, reverses and dos it again just to make sure. This is the car that is worshiped by anyone will a large wallet and the inability to grow facial hair.On the performance front it’s not going to give you whiplash but is more than ample for the school run or motorway cruising. The 1.5 litre diesel takes you from standing to 60mph in 11.8 seconds and onto a top speed of 114mph. One thing that did worry me is that despite this sensible performance, fuel consumption isn’t great – 29.7mpg. Far more than an Evolution X I grant you, but only 4.7mpg better than the combined return a Mazda RX-8 gives you and that gives you whiplash AND rips your eyeballs out on acceleration.

As we reckoned Hindustan and Mitsubishi Motors have launched the Outlander in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 20.0 lakh. The SUV is only available with a 2.4 liter petrol engine mated to a six-speed CVT gearbox with paddle shifters. The 170bhp mill runs on Mitsubishi’s patented Mitsubishi’s Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control and Intelligent and Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control System technologies. The outlander comes with an electronically controlled 4WD system which allows the driver to toggle between 2WD, 4WD lock mode. The interiors are fully loaded with climate and cruise control, reverse parking sensors, multi information display system, security alarm, electronically adjustable heated seats. The package includes the superb top of the line 650W Rockford- Fosgate music system. Safety has been given top priority with Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution, dual airbags, ABS plus EBD and an engine immobilizer. Available in six rather vibrant colors: River blue, silver dew, cascade white, sunrise yellow, pasture green, new moon black and Twilight red, the outlander will have a tough time battling it out with the king of the segment, the Honda CR-V and the only diesel player, the Chevrolet Captiva.