Handling response and straight line stability were two of the target areas for improvement in the redesign of the sport coupe and it shows. Feel is excellent thanks to refined front and rear suspensions mounted on substantially stiffer framing. Price continues to be a strong point for Eclipse. Standard equipment for 2000 is excellent. The only major option for the RS is an automatic transmission.
Dealers can add a spoiler and a fancy gas filler door.
A sun roof is standard on the GS GT buyers can select those options and one of two premium packages that add leather a compact disc changer, side air bags, anti-lock brakes, rear wiper, security system and traction control, depending on the model. Copyright 1995-2001, The Advocate, Capital City Press, All Rights Reserved.