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Solar eclipse started Mitsubishi's Eclipse buzz

The Eclipse Cross is set to arrive in dealerships this month.
March 19, 2018 05:00 AM

A familiar name is returning to Mitsubishi showrooms. At least, sort of.

The 2018 Eclipse Cross is an all-new model for the Japanese automaker, bearing the name from one of Mitsubishi's iconic vehicles, the Eclipse.

However, the original Eclipse was a sporty coupe. The Eclipse Cross is not.

But the new compact crossover is just what Mitsubishi dealers have been clamoring for, said Joe Bizzarro, chairman of the Mitsubishi National Advisory Board.

"We were looking to add something a little bit bigger and a little bit more plush," Bizzaro said, "with a little bit more horsepower and technology to our lineup to compete with the bigger brands."

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