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Eagle Summit Wagon 2.4i 16V (136 Hp)
Overall Rating
Eagle Summit:
The Eagle Summit is a line of subcompact cars produced for two generations by Mitsubishi and sold by Eagle from 1989 until 1996. It was marketed as a captive import by the Jeep-Eagle sales division that was established after Chrysler Corporation purchased American Motors Corporation in 1987.
Use of the Eagle model name originated with the innovative all-wheel-drive AMC Eagle introduced for the 1980 model year. Production continued even after Chrysler purchased AMC, but both the AMC brand and the original Eagle line were discontinued after 1988. The replacements were "badge-engineered products designed, Chrysler said, to compete with hot-selling import cars. "....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Wagon Overview:
Eagle Summit (Wagon). With 197 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1390 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Eagle Summit Wagon was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. As such, it was not officially rated. Safety features are basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its early 1990s era.
2.4i 16V (136 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful option, offering robust performance for a wagon of its size, especially when paired with the manual transmission for maximum driver control and responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Despite the manual transmission, fuel economy remains the highest in the lineup due to the larger engine and potential AWD system, a trade-off for power and capability.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and versatile interior with good cargo capacity
- • Optional All-Wheel Drive (AWD) enhances all-weather capability
- • Generally reliable Mitsubishi-derived powertrains
- • Practical and family-friendly design
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Dated exterior and interior styling by modern standards
- • Fuel economy can be poor on larger engine/AWD variants
- • Limited modern safety features
- • Performance can be modest, especially with smaller engines and automatic transmissions
- • Road noise and ride comfort might not match contemporary vehicles
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Eagle |
| Model: | Summit |
| Generation: | Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4i 16V (136 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 57.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 197 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2351 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1390 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1630 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 676 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4280 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1591 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1455 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R14 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Eagle Summit, what would it be?