Body style: Van
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Mitsubishi tried its luck on the minivan market with the futuristic-looking Grandis it showed in March 2003 for the Japanese market.
Step by step, the Japanese automaker started to sell this MPV on other continents and adapted it according to specific markets. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful, and the automaker had to pull the plug after six years. Its slow sales were not caused by the world financial crisis.
Mitsubishi already had a powerful presence in international markets, and its sports-oriented products were appreciated. It tried to look similar to other vehicles from its range, such as this MPV. Thus, the low front end and the triangular, swept-back headlights seemed too aggressive for a minivan. On the other hand, the grille resembled the one installed on the small-sized Colt. From its profile, the Grandis featured regular hinged doors. In contrast, other automakers already featured sliding rear ones that were more convenient to use for parents taking their children back and forth. At the back, the wide tailgate was flanked by a set of taillights with clear lenses and lower red areas.
Inside, the Grandis provided room for up to seven people, with two folding seats in the last row. The two-tone dashboard design and the high-mounted gear lever on the center stack provided a good ambiance for front occupants. The middle-row passengers had enough leg and headroom, but the last row of seats was mainly suited for teenagers, not full-grown adults.
Under the hood, Mitsubishi installed its 2.4-liter inline-four gasoline engine that lacked in the fuel efficiency sector, especially when mated with the four-speed automatic gearbox. For selected markets, the carmaker offered a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel carried over from Volkswagen that provided a low fuel consumption and could've been paired with a six-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2378 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 6000 RPM 165 HP @ 6000 RPM 162 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 217 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 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: | 215/60/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.4 in (4760 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4960.4 lbs (2250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 223 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L DI-D 6MT FWD (134 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 310 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/60/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.4 in (4760 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.3 cuFT (320 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5147.8 lbs (2335 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |