Mitsubishi Colt & Colt Ralliart Unveiled in Paris

Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
by Thami Masemola
October 3, 2008 3:57 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Mitsubishi, Paris Motor Show

It’s that time again, when Mitsubishi unveils the new generation Colt. Baby Colt was shown at the Paris Motor Show for the first time and is coming to a Mitsubishi dealer near you, in Europe anyway, next Spring. In keeping up with the competition, the Colt will be offered in 1.1-litre, 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre Clear Tec engine variants. These are good for 75ps (100Nm), 95ps (125Nm) and 109ps (145Nm) each respectively. All in petrol. The last Colt diesel sold dismally so Mitsu will not go down that slippery spiky path again this time around. The engines are equipped with automatic stop and go technology to help improve fuel economy and reduce bad emissions. Standard is a 5-speed manual transmission but an AllShift automated manual is offered with the 1.3.

Ralliart as any world car fan knows, is a badge synonymous with Lancer performance but has now been introduced for baby Colt as well. The Colt Ralliart replaces the old 3-door CZT and adds another innovation to the name by giving an extra two doors for variation, if you prefer it. So puny power becomes practical as well. The car runs a 150ps 1.5-litre turbo engine on both versions. As far as equipment goes, since you are not paying too much for these cars you aren’t getting that much back either. Some nice features include an auxiliary plug for audio inputs, cruise control and “come home” lighting.

Source: Mitsubishi
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livc44411
October 3, 2008 4:18 PM
Looks like it should have been out 15 years ago

AG4
October 3, 2008 4:29 PM
Hmmm... I think the Lancer-style nose fits better on the 5-door Colt.

joelynn
October 3, 2008 4:31 PM
looks really dated, the previous colt was quite god looking, this? no thanks

asif
October 3, 2008 4:57 PM
in agreement. not a good look for the colt. is mitsu doing an "audi"? stick the same face on ALL its cars? lazy design or what.

9TNine
October 3, 2008 4:58 PM
Oh dear...!

What's with Japanese car designers? Do they see things differently or have a completely different perspective of how a car should look?

BritBoy
October 3, 2008 5:42 PM
Yuk! They have ruined the Colt. The previous model was much more modern looking than this.

Starscream123
October 3, 2008 7:19 PM
I agree with BritBoy (By the way great name), they have ruined the colt!

Tuner_Mad
October 3, 2008 7:52 PM
Cool, looks like a mean hatch! I digg thsi aggresive styling.

luisgguedes
October 3, 2008 9:10 PM
looks like a 2000 Fiat Punto =/

rtexal
October 3, 2008 9:11 PM
why is mitsubishi sticking the evo face on this car? crap!

Joe_Limon
October 3, 2008 9:14 PM
evo face on this car makes it look a lot like the vw gti, big grill small car.

laserdan
October 4, 2008 2:05 AM
hideous headlights. why has Mitsubishi gone back to yellow tinted indicators?

davethepetrolhead
October 4, 2008 12:28 PM
The bonnet is just too short for such an aggresive look. Works on the Lancer but not on the Colt.

_M7_
October 6, 2008 4:13 AM
the 90s Colt was very cool as "sport car" but this girly version its like a mazda 2 ...gay XD

Gus911_993
October 6, 2008 8:59 AM
looks weak and uninspiring.

The_woo_factor
October 7, 2008 3:09 AM
Doesnt this look like the forthcoming Audi A1???

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