there Mitsubishi Colt is a must-have for the Japanese manufacturer: since 1978, the city car has sold more than 1.2 million units over six generations. In this seventh generation, the brand with three diamonds relied on the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance and created a double of the latest facelift Renault Clio. This new Mitsubishi Colt will be presented to the general public on Lyon showwhich will open its doors on September 28, 2023.

“Following the launch of the new ASX last March, the new Colt marks Mitsubishi Motors’ return to a key segment in Europe, the compact car segment, and the revival of an iconic model for the brand”said Frank Krol, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe: “With a range of advanced technologies and engines, including a hybrid system, the new Colt will significantly expand our product offering. »

Mitsubishi Colt: Preview at the 2023 Lyon Motor Show

The presentation of this seventh generation Mitsubishi Colt heralds the marketing of the model, which will begin in July November 2023. During startup two types of engines will be available: gasoline and hybrid.

Under the hood we find a 3-cylinder 1.0-liter MPI gasoline engine with a capacity of 65 horsepowerin combination with a 5-speed manual transmission, or even a 1.0 L MPI-T turbocharged, 90 horsepower and is combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. there The hybrid HEV transmission has a combined power of 145 horsepowerand combines a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors and a Battery 1.2 kWhall paired with a multi-mode automatic transmission.

What’s new at the Mitsubishi stand

The new Mitsubishi Colt will not be the only representative on the Mitsubishi stand at the 2023 Lyon Motor Show: in fact, we will also find Mitsubishi Space Starcity ​​car with a 3-cylinder gasoline engine, economical to buy (from 15,990 euros) and use (4.9 l/100 km), Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEVfour-wheel drive hybrid compact SUV with an exclusive commercial offer until 31 December 2023 (excl. VAT) and a new Mitsubishi ASXan urban SUV, sister to the Renault Captur, launched in March 2023, priced from €24,990 with petrol, micro-hybrid, hybrid and hybrid engines.

THE Lyon Motor Show will open its doors for 5 days, with September 28 – October 2, 2023, at Eurexpo Lyon. This year, five worlds will be highlighted during the event: new cars, used cars, ecological mobility, motorsport, as well as services and accessories.

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