Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Mitsubishi introduced the fourth generation of the Mirage-based Colt in 1992, and while its sibling was doing well, the Colt had some troubles.
While the subcompact hatchbacks were doing well on the market, Colt struggled to survive. It had all the attributes to succeed, but it lacked the look that could make it sell like hotcakes. Its bland styling and not very inspired marketing decisions led to slow sales, at least for the three-door hatchback version as it was sold in Europe. In other parts of the world, its siblings Mirage and Lancer were just fine.
The bio-design era was not yet started, but Mitsubishi noticed the new trend and asked its designers to make a vehicle with more rounded lines and soft shapes. They managed to do that, but it was too early. Its semi-elliptic headlights and short hood were not, yet, very appreciated in Europe at those times. That's why Opel/Vauxhall Astra (F-generation) outsold it, and the same went for other brands. It only came in a three-door version, and that was a huge mistake on a market where the hatchbacks were the choice of young families. In the back, the trunk was adequate for the car's size, and the 50/50 split-folding rear seats could increase the luggage area.
Under the hood, Mitsubishi offered a decent engine choice for the Colt. There were three gasoline units to chose from. They were either fuel-efficient (such as the 1.3-liter) or punchy (the 1.8-liter GTI).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1299 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 108 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1984.2 lbs (900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 6000 RPM 113 HP @ 6000 RPM 111 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 137 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 83 KW @ 6000 RPM 113 HP @ 6000 RPM 111 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 137 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 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: | 175/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094.4 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L GTi 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1834 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6500 RPM 140 HP @ 6500 RPM 138 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM 167 Nm @ 5500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 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: | 185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.9 in (3960 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 53.5 in (1359 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.5 in (1,450/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.1 in (2441 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.5 cuFT (241 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2248.7 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |