MITSUBISHI Colt Ralliart 5 Doors 2008-2012 Photos, engines & full specs

Mitsubishi asked its motorsport division, Ralliart, to made a pocket-rocket out of the five-door Colt, and they did an excellent job.

The Japanese carmaker developed the five-door Colt and Mercedes-Benz, which used the same platform for the SMART FourFour in 2002. Mitsubishi produced the Colt in three versions: coupe-convertible, three- and five-door hatchback. Up to 2008, only the three-door model received a Ralliart package, but the rising interest in pocket-rockets made the carmaker improve the five-door version.

Ralliart improved the five-door Colt with a Lancer-inspired front grille extended on the lower side of the bumper. Its new headlights featured an angular shape with a lower bump for the main-beam headlamp. From its sides, the car sported a unique design of 16" light-alloy wheels, while at the back, it featured a roof spoiler mounted on top of the tailgate.

Inside, the carmaker installed sport bucket seats with high bolstering. The instrument panel sported black and white dials with red needles and an LCD between them for the onboard computer. Like its siblings, the Colt Ralliart featured a center stack with the stereo on top and the climate control dials on the lower side.

The main difference was for the drivetrain. Ralliart tuned the suspension to improve the car's handling. Under the hood, the carmaker installed a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine which produced 150 hp.