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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

2007-12 models

SIDE IMPACT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

	Injury measures			Head protection	Structure/safety cage
	Head/neck	Torso	Pelvis/leg	Head protection	Structure/safety cage
Driver
Rear passenger

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Test details:

The Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe was redesigned for the 2006 model year. The redesigned Eclipse Spyder (convertible model) did not appear until the 2007 model year.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the interior side trim. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.

Watch crash test footage for this vehicle on YouTube Tested model year and trim level only; see "Tested vehicle specifications" below

Left to right:

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with door removed, showing the side airbag and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was hit by the interior side trim.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2010 models, optional on 2009 models)
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS convertible
Class: Midsize convertible
Weight: 3,505 lbs.
Side airbags: standard front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Wheelbase: 101 in.
Length: 180 in.
Width: 72 in.
Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 28 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 24, 2011