Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
2007-12 modelsMODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
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Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
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.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that lower leg injuries would be possible.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
- Dummy movement was well controlled. Smeared greasepaint on the airbag indicates the dummy's head contacted it near its center.
- Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.
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: 3,514 lbs.
- Side airbags: 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
