2023 Mitsubishi Colt 1.0L 6MT

Vehicle Overview

The new 2024 Mitsubishi Colt marks the seventh generation of the well-known car sold in Europe by the Japanese automaker. In almost 45 years of its existence in the European market, the Colt was produced and sold in approximately 1.2 million units.

Even though Colt was a familiar name in the motorsport world for decades, as it was a competitive rally car, the present variant of the Colt leans more towards efficiency in urban driving and offering good value for the money.

The company develops the vehicle on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-B platform and will be manufactured at Renault’s Bursa plant in Turkey. It is set to arrive in Mitsubishi Motors’ European showrooms in the last quarter of 2023. With its reintroduction, the car marks the first Colt to enter the European market after a nine-year pause.

Design-wise, the all-new Colt boasts a dynamic and sporty appearance that perfectly suits European cities. Its front face reflects the Mitsubishi Motors Dynamic Shield design concept, featuring sleek, full LED headlights on the upper portion and L-shaped LED daytime running lights below for a sharp expression. At the rear, the widened bumper adds agility and stability to the overall look. The athletic look combined with a color like bright red can put the small car in good light, as it seems quick enough to navigate the city traffic easily.

Regarding powertrain options, the Mitsubishi Colt offers an environmentally friendly full hybrid (HEV) model and a gasoline engine model. The HEV model combines a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, two electric motors, a principal and an auxiliary one, an automatic multi-mode gearbox, and a 1.2 kWh battery.

On the other hand, the gasoline model presents a choice between a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 1.0-liter gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.

For comfort and safety, the premium interior of the Colt is equipped with Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) centrally positioned on the instrument panel. With a 7-inch or 9.3-inch display, the driver gains access to the Multi-Sense system, enabling personalized driving experiences through drive modes (My Sense, Sport, or Eco mode), engine and steering response adjustments, and ambient lighting control.

Additionally, the Bose premium sound system enhances the driving experience with immersive audio. Advanced safety features are also incorporated, providing assistance and ensuring a safe and secure driving experience for the driver.

If you’re looking for a daily driver, the 2024 Mitsubishi Colt may be the best option as it represents one of the most complete packages from the compact car market. The vehicle’s reduced dimensions and hybrid powertrain make it the best bang for a buck in the market, not only for its features but also for its efficiency.