Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Mitsubishi introduced a new version for its European-designed supermini and installed a turbocharged engine under Colt's hood.
In Europe, the supermini segment was crowded by most of the Italian, French, and German carmakers. Also, other Japanese brands offered their products on the same market. Mitsubishi considered that it might get an edge with a more powerful version and introduced a sportier version for the Colt.
In the CZT version, the three-door Colt showed a more aggressive styling. At the front, the bumper featured a triple air intake in the apron, compared to a broad, slatted one from the regular CZ3. Its grille sported a rhomboidal mesh design, inspired by its bigger brother Lancer Evolution. From its sides, the body-colored door mirrors and the unique light-alloy wheels were specific for the CZT, while at the back, a roof spoiler adorned the top of the tailgate.
Inside, Mitsubishi introduced white dials with red needles for the instrument panel, with a wide speedometer in the middle marked up to 240 kph (149.1 mph) instead of 220 kph (136.7 mph) from the regular CZ3. A set of sport bucket seats replaced the regular ones from the rest of its stablemates.
Under the skin, the carmaker asked its motorsport department to enhance the supermini hatchback. Apart from the 150 hp turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, the engineers tuned the suspension and installed disc brakes in the back instead of drums.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 16v Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1468 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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 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: | 205/45R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.3 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1468 cm3 |
Power: | 81.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 110.5 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 145 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 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 automatic |
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: | 150.4 in (3820 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.8 cuFT (221 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3230 lbs (1465 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |