Mitsubishi Colt coming to North America

Special_K · 12/03/2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by leftlanenews

Mitsubishi used the LA AutoShow on wednesday to annouce a plant to bring the Colt supermini to North America. Mors specifically, the automaker says it will begin offering the car at US dealers some time in 2010.

The Cfolt was recently redesigned, so we don't expect and dramtic changes compared to the model currently sold in Europe. The hatchback is offered in both three-door and five-door models, but it remains unclear whether both or just one variant will make it here.

In any case, we expect the US model to use a similar motor to the one offerined in Europe, albeit with a few changes. The car comes with a 1.5 Liter MIVEC four-cylinder that offers 104HP and 104 LB-FT of torque. The version for the American Market might gain some extra power to meet consumer expectations.

Also offered in Europe is hte Colt Ralliart, which is sportier vierson of the car, but with the same engine. Whether a more performance-oriented version with a more powerful motor might come stateside is a topic of much speculation.

We expect further details from Mitsubishi in the coming weeks and months.

Mitsubishi Colt coming to North America

TitaniumGal03 · 12/03/2009, 09:48 AM

I can't say I share your enthusiasm about this car, Kev. Can't figure out what I don't like about it, but something just doesn't look right. Definitely not as secsi of a car as the 3G.

Steveodotcom1 · 12/03/2009, 10:35 AM

It looks like a mini-Evo.

aaronsspyder · 12/03/2009, 10:37 AM

Wow, for some reason all those typos piss me off. About the car, eh.

Special_K · 12/03/2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aaronsspyder

Wow, for some reason all those typos piss me off. About the car, eh.

Sorry, I was trying to type if from the website. If c3g had spell check I would of caught all of it.

In regards to the secsiness of it, in stock form it doesnt look like much, but lowered with some wide as wheels makes it look a lot better.

aaronsspyder · 12/03/2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Special_K

Sorry, I was trying to type if from the website. If c3g had spell check I would of caught all of it.

In regards to the secsiness of it, in stock form it doesnt look like much, but lowered with some wide as wheels makes it look a lot better.

Haha, no worries. I just checked the link and they weren't there, I figured you had just copied and pasted...

blkshdw03 · 12/03/2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumGal03

I can't say I share your enthusiasm about this car, Kev. Can't figure out what I don't like about it, but something just doesn't look right. Definitely not as secsi of a car as the 3G.

I dont like this car either. It reminds me of a larger version of the Smart car...a rollerskate!!

sigma · 12/03/2009, 04:16 PM

the angle of this picture is bad

it is really pretty car in real life

0-62 mph is 7.3s (1.5 TURBO, MIVEC Ralliart )

Black_out · 12/03/2009, 04:20 PM

Not really liking it.

cszink · 12/03/2009, 04:22 PM

It's a Lancer Hatch Coupe

michaelpaeltz · 12/03/2009, 04:49 PM

Economical is not worth that

slammy · 12/03/2009, 08:57 PM

Reminds me of a Fit or Aveo, numbers seem low for Mivec and turbo though, I'll like it way better if they get it in the 150 range.

Bitter · 12/03/2009, 08:58 PM

they had it here, we didn't want it

Special_K · 12/04/2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by slammy

Reminds me of a Fit or Aveo, numbers seem low for Mivec and turbo though, I'll like it way better if they get it in the 150 range.

The turbo version has 163hp.

Gvieweclipse · 01/04/2010, 09:23 AM

To me it looks like a retarded VW GTI.

rms6799 · 01/04/2010, 09:27 AM

Mitsubishi's version of the Honda Civic to me. Too bad I'm never buying another one of their cars.

Special_K · 01/04/2010, 10:32 AM

So to update this thread. I talked with my buddy at the Mitsu Testing Facility in Michigan and he told me that this car made the trip out to Normal for MOD '09. Pretty fast little car, as the RalliArt version has a turbo motor.

With that being said, he told me the Colt will not be coming to the US, and the press release was improperly written. A car will be coming to the US based upon the Colt platform, but it will be bigger and not sold under the Colt nameplate.

We shall see a 160hp 1.5L turbo car could be fun.

Xima · 01/06/2010, 04:27 AM

In case Ford Fiesta entering to the US Market will be successfull and these small cars will find it's buyers - then Mitsu and others will definatelly expand it's model lineup.
To my mind - COLT is ugly, especially 5 door. After it got Lancer face - it became not ballanced in design and sales dropped even in Europe.

ICEMAN99TURBO · 01/10/2010, 02:59 PM

Too me it still looks too top heavy.

sandweller999 · 01/13/2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ICEMAN99TURBO

Too me it still looks too top heavy.

Agreed i think that I could roll that car in about 15 sec on the track.. well If the thing could get going fast enough lol

PharmEcis · 01/14/2010, 08:06 PM

I actually like it. Too bad it's not coming.

chavezeclipse · 01/23/2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PharmEcis

I actually like it. Too bad it's not coming.

well you are an odd one. It looks and sounds like a fiat 500 with a mitsu badge. thats it. fiat 500 you get with either a 1.4 or 1.6 (i dont remember) or with a turbo. similar performance. and almost identical in looks except for the lancer tailights. all in all this car sucks. by the way i saw a golf gti on its roof yesterday, they bring this im sure we would see the same here too....

PharmEcis · 01/23/2010, 09:22 AM

Do you realize how much that car weighs? Do you know what I do for a living? That thing would be a monster in my hands!

dmand4 · 01/23/2010, 12:07 PM

I would agree with Greg. I think it would be interesting to see this come to the US. To bad it isn't.

chavezeclipse · 01/23/2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PharmEcis

Do you realize how much that car weighs? Do you know what I do for a living? That thing would be a monster in my hands!

true it would be. but in all honesty and you will agree, that chassis is not meant for hard cornering (not like ours is much better lol) so you could make it a monster ina straight line but i seriously think that would be the end of it. lol i better never bring a golf over to you i'd hate to see what you would do to that

catch-me · 01/24/2010, 11:38 PM

this car reminds me of the smart car and i keep thinking about the ones they put hyabusa motors in. Like Greg said, it could be a sweet car with some work.

JPflip509 · 01/28/2010, 11:35 AM

hmm....looks like a slower version of the golf or fit

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Special_K N my Flippy Floppies Aqua Slug Champion! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mentor, OH Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT PP Posts: 14,228	So to update this thread. I talked with my buddy at the Mitsu Testing Facility in Michigan and he told me that this car made the trip out to Normal for MOD '09. Pretty fast little car, as the RalliArt version has a turbo motor. With that being said, he told me the Colt will not be coming to the US, and the press release was improperly written. A car will be coming to the US based upon the Colt platform, but it will be bigger and not sold under the Colt nameplate. We shall see a 160hp 1.5L turbo car could be fun. __________________ JIC Muellerized... Secsiness 2001 GT PP A/T 205whp/203wft-lbs *Tuned by LogicGate, Sponsored by Tearstone*

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TitaniumGal03 GLR member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miamisburg, OH Vehicle: 2003 Galant DE Posts: 246	I can't say I share your enthusiasm about this car, Kev. Can't figure out what I don't like about it, but something just doesn't look right. Definitely not as secsi of a car as the 3G.

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slammy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southwest VA Vehicle: Sold2000GT/New2003GTSSPY Posts: 199	Reminds me of a Fit or Aveo, numbers seem low for Mivec and turbo though, I'll like it way better if they get it in the 150 range.

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catch-me Head Swap Baby!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Zeeland, MI Posts: 349	this car reminds me of the smart car and i keep thinking about the ones they put hyabusa motors in. Like Greg said, it could be a sweet car with some work.

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