Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Mitsubishi tried a new approach on the small-segment market with a 3-door version for the Colt in 2004. Four years later, it brought a facelifted version.
In Europe, the small-segment was very important for most of the carmakers. Apart from the premium carmakers, all of the other players had a vehicle involved. Mitsubishi was the only one to offer a 3-door, egg-shaped, small MPV.
The 2008 3-door Colt featured a new front fascia, with a "Jet Fighter" grille design inspired by the Lancer. That wide opening continued from the hood to the lower apron in an A-shaped form. On the sides, the B-pillars received a black foil to create a floating roof design look. For the five-door, the D-pillar received the same treatment. The redesigned taillights visually connected the rear quarter-panels with the tailgate. While on the base trim level, the car featured steel-wheels with plastic caps, Mitsubishi offered the Colt with light-alloy wheels from the middle trim-level up.
Inside, the car featured more hard-plastic areas on the door panels, the dashboard, and the ridiculously small center console. At least, it offered two cup-holders for the front occupants. There was a pattern on that plastic that made it look better. The three-door version featured a shorter wheelbase, which leads to small legroom for the rear passengers.
Mitsubishi offered the Colt with a choice of three gasoline engines, ranged from a 1.1-liter to a turbocharged 1.5-liter, which offered between 75 hp and 150 hp, respectively. All versions were paired to a 5-speed manual, and there was no automatic transmission on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 100 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.7 in (3879 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2237.7 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3142 lbs (1425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 115 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1332 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 125 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.7 in (3879 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1449 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 6000 RPM 109 HP @ 6000 RPM 107 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 145 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.5 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.7 in (3879 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3175 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1449 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 210 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205 / 45R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 152.7 in (3879 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.9 in (1,461/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3352 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |