2024-05-04 17:13:02
Mitsubishi relaunched its well-known Colt model last fall after a break of more than a decade. But it is just a sister model to the Renault Clio and, like it, is built in Turkey.
The cars, which are only four meters long, are not entirely identical; the Colt has its own face.
The top model is a hybrid
Under the hood there is a three-cylinder engine with a displacement of one liter, which in the basic version produces 67 hp. For 1200 euros more you can get the engine with a turbocharger and 91 hp (67 kW) like in the test car, and after driving it for a while, we think that the weaker version will only meet modest demands. The top model is a hybrid with 143 hp system output and a four-cylinder gasoline engine (1.6 liter displacement), which is of course priced lower with a further 5,000 euros premium.
Four meters longManufacturer
For the Turbo in the best equipment variant, Top, you have to pay around 24,000 euros. The operation deserves praise; we like the physical buttons and the large dials for the climate control. However, even the best equipment cannot hide the fact that you are sitting in a small car. There’s enough space at the front, but it’s tight for adults in the rear. The view to the rear is poor.
There is enough space at the frontManufacturer
The drive leaves an ambivalent impression. The three-cylinder hums harshly, when the turbocharger has taken a breath, it picks up speed with enough spirit, and the six-speed gearbox shifts perfectly. In mixed traffic, we determined a minimum consumption of 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers; in everyday use, 6 to 7 liters can be expected.
Anyone who can afford it is better off with the hybrid; the basic Colt is available at the lower end from just 17,600 euros. The prices of the Clio are similar, but not directly comparable due to different equipment. A little decision-making aid: Mitsubishi gives a five-year guarantee, Renault only two years.
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