If you’re enthusiastic about embarking on your Birmingham travels behind the wheel of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, you’re not the only one! Over the years, the Mitsubishi Cross and the subsequent Eclipse Cross have increased in quality as their fans have become more numerous. To access more behind-the-scenes information, check out our Birmingham Mitsubishi blog](/blog).

The ancestor of your favorite vehicle for a morning I-20 commute was a two-door, four-seat sports car born at the Mitsubishi Motors North America Design Studio in Normal, Illinois. In 1990, the Mitsubishi Eclipse met the public with four available trim levels, Eclipse, GS, GS-T (Turbo) and GSX. The Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo and GSX utilized a turbocharged 2.0-L 4G63 engine to impress its drivers with up to 195 horsepower. It could accelerate from 0 to 60 MPG in under seven seconds. Named after a winning 18th century English racehorse, the original Eclipse was as powerful and reliable as the Eclipse Cross you love today.

Before taking your Mitsubishi Eclipse to the Birmingham Museum of Art, learn a little more about the journey that brought it from our premier dealership to your garage. The original Eclipse and subsequent models wowed the world with its good looks and smooth performance. However, as the Mitsubishi brand turned its attention to global responsibility, eco-friendliness moved up to the top of its priority list. In order to allow the modern company to focus on developing battery technology, the Eclipse was discontinued. The final model of this era was the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Special Edition, which brought the generation to an explosive end with its two available engines — the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, which provided 162 horsepower, or the robust 3.8L V6, which boasted 265 horsepower.

In the present day, the beloved Eclipse name is represented by an array of elegant and dependable crossovers. The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross entered the limelight in 2017 at the 87th Geneva Motor Show. Like the nimble cars that came before it, the current models feature available AWD technologies, turbocharged engines, and paddle shifters for manual shifting. With its striking design, commodious interior, and advanced safety technology, the Eclipse Cross is a stunning crossover SUV that can hold your attention into the future while incorporating the wisdom of the past. To explore the amazing result of the Eclipse’s rich years of history, view the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross models available in our online inventory at Birmingham Mitsubishi!

• The original Mitsubishi Eclipse was a two-door, four-seat sports car, while the modern Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a crossover SUV.