what people said in 2008 about Mitsu’s latest GTI

Usually, the modification improves the appearance of cars that have reached mid-career. Not for this Colt born in 2004, whose new muzzle looked older than the one it replaced. The almond-shaped headlights gave way to angular headlights, now separated by a Lancer Evo-style grille. Although he was not young, Colt seemed to be more aggressive.

Same engine, same villain

Its 150 hp 1.5 DOHC turbo engine, which previously powered the version called CZT, has not been replaced with a single hose. But it has retained its caressing sound and its transparent tones. So much so that we quickly came to tease him about the breaker, whose noise reminds of a chef’s knife, in sound, and a machine gun, in sound.

Better in terms of chassis

Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart (port 3)Photo Credit – DR

To dig this out, the chassis was modified; no more uncontrolled slippage, no more exaggeration, it was bad. The ESP, which does not disconnect, no longer lit up like before. Once into the curve, the 1,100 kg Japanese does not separate, thanks to the reinforced body, modified damping and the increased diameter of the anti-roll bar.

Average comfort, good performance

Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart – dashboardPhoto Credit – DR

But what he found in character, the “new” Colt had lost comfort. But were we asking the rival Fiat Grande Punto Abarth (155 hp) to rub the buttocks? Not true. It is more about raising it to the bottom of the seat and, therefore, “Mitsu” is compatible, going from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.4 seconds according to its technical sheet. He can also go up to 210 kilometers per hour.

Great views, great prices

Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart port 3Photo Credit – DR

A very pleasant result in short, especially since Colt did not care about the practical aspects, for example with the 60/40 folding bench seat that provides a flat floor once folded, nor the price. Its base price was set at less than €18,000; It was not expensive for horse steam!

Colt Ralliart 2008: technical paper

Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart – enginePhoto Credit – DR

(manufacturer’s data)

• Tax : 17 890 €
• Engine type: petrol, 4 cylinder, turbo, 16 valves
• Displacement (cm3): 1,468
• Power (hp per rpm): 150 to 6,000
• Torque (Nm at rpm): 210 to 3,500
• Pods (kg) : 1 060
• Long.xlarge.xhaut. (m) : 3,88×1,70×1,52
• Wheelbase (m): 2.50
• Tank (l): 47
• Turning Ø (m): 10.8
• Max speed (km/h) : 210
• 0 to 100 km/h (s): 7.4
• Standard tires: 205/45 R 16
• Test tires: Continental SportContact 2
• Width at front/back elbows (cm): 143/130
• Rear leg room (cm): 75
• Trunk volume 5/2 (l): 160/900
• Financial strength (CV): 9
• Loss. urban/extra urban (l/100 km): 8.6/5.7
• I use a mixture (l/100 km) : 6.9
• CO2 (g/km) : 161
• Warranty (time/km): 3 years/100,000

Colt Ralliart 2008: accessories

Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart port 5Photo Credit – DR

Series : ABS with dispatcher and emergency amplifier, ESP with traction control, 6 airbags (front, front side and front / rear curtain), cruise control, car lights and wipers, auto ignition. emergency brake hazard lights, on-board computer, central locking, electric windows, height-adjustable driver’s seat, semi-automatic air conditioning, glove box, CD/MP3 radio with aux socket. and steering wheel controls, sport upholstery, 60/40 split-folding bench seat, body kit, 16-inch aluminum rims.

Optional: there are no options.

Summing up

The one that adopted the name Ralliart, following the CZT version, had 150 hp for barely more than a ton. Figures dating back to a time when the GTi was still (slightly) fashionable. This Colt version, very interesting, will remain the last bomb in the history of Mitsubishi …

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