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Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997
When the Mitsubishi Tredia and Cordia compact coupes and sedans came online in the mid-1980s, they were among the first affordable turbocharged cars. Before that there were turbocharged Saabs and Volvos, as well as Mercedes diesels, but those cars were expensive. Sure, there are Pontiac Sunbirds—and a few Buick Skyhawks—with turbochargers, but those cars are so fragile that I hesitate to mention them.
As for the Mitsubishis, they are remarkable because they represent a range of high-tech and remarkable vehicles that no one seems to remember. Mitsubishi’s U.S. lineup includes three compact crossovers and a 3-cylinder subcompact that’s sold entirely on price, but that’s not always the case.
Among the interesting cars that have been retailed by the Japanese manufacturer in the states are the Eclipse sports coupe, the 3000GT sports car, the Sigma luxury sedan and the muscular Montero frame SUV. Mitsubishi has also sold pickups in the US and let’s not forget the boxy truck for the Japanese market that Mitsubishi imported shortly.
The current-generation Outlander is, by all accounts, a fine crossover, but it doesn’t have any of the glamor and boldness that Mitsubishi was once known for. Here, we celebrate the return of the brand as its lineup is packed with fun and exciting games. How many of these cars do you remember? Drop us a line and let us know. Where to leave comments below.
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