Colt (RA - RE)

The second generation Colt was the first Mitsubishi to be sold in Australia under the Colt name. It was introduced to the market in 1981.

The second generation Colt was a small front wheel drive vehicle available as both a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback.

RA

The RA model was introduced in 1981 as a five-door hatchback with a 1.4 Litre Orion engine and 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic. It can be distinguished from other models by its sunken in headlights, combo parking and turn indicator lights in the front bumper bar and flat side turn indicators in the front guards.

RB

The RB model was introduced in October 1982. XL and GL trim levels continued with the 1.4 Litre Orion engine and a 1.6 Litre Saturn engine was introduced for the GLX, SE and GSR. The 1.4 Litre was only available with 4 speed manual while the 1.6 Litre models were available with 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic.