After the Mitsubishi ASX, which is a cousin of the Renault Captur, the Japanese firm has just lifted the curtain on the new generation Mitsubishi Colt, the twin of the latest restyling Renault Clio. This new version perpetuates a well-known name in the European market since 1978, which has sold more than 1.2 million copies over six generations.

“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: everything from the redesigned Clio!

On the design side, we find, unsurprisingly, the lines of the Renault Clio, with the front of the Mitsubishi badge placed in the center of the grille, and the same at the rear with the Mitsubishi lettering running across the width. trunk door.

The model is offered with a palette of five body colors: Onyx Black, Sunrise Red, Royal Blue, Volcanic Gray and Arctic White. Four levels of configuration will be offered: Inform, Invite, Intense and Instyle.

On board the Mitsubishi Colt, we also find the interior of the French city car with a connected infotainment system equipped with a 7- or 9.3-inch touchscreen depending on the version, a digital telephone with a 7-inch or 10-inch screen. inch, as well as an additional Bose audio system. Here, too, the only difference is the emblem, which is located in the center of the steering wheel.

Mitsubishi Colt: 145 horsepower hybrid engine

Under the hood, the range consists exclusively of gasoline engines with a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder MPI gasoline engine with a capacity of 65 horsepowermated to a 5-speed manual transmission, or a 1.0-liter MPI-T turbocharged, 90 horsepower and paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. To complete the assortment, 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.

On the technology side, we find the latest active and passive safety systemssuch as adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, panoramic monitor, automatic high beam switching, blind spot monitoring system, collision warning system, lane departure warning system, lane keeping assistance, parking assistance, traffic warning reverse traffic and road recognition signs.

The new Mitsubishi Colt will be produced at the Renault plant in Bursa, Turkey, alongside the Renault Clio. It will be sold in Europe from a monthOctober 2023.

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