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+ | {{ Vehicle_info | ||
+ | | name = RG Colt | ||
+ | | image = [[Image:Colt Ralliart.jpg|200px]] | ||
+ | | aka = | ||
+ | | production_start = | ||
+ | | production_end = | ||
+ | | production = | ||
+ | | availability = August 2004 - December 2011 | ||
+ | | model_years = | ||
+ | | assembly = {{Okazaki}} (Hatchback)<BR>{{Turin}} (Cabriolet) | ||
+ | | predecessor = [[Mitsubishi Mirage]] | ||
+ | | successor = | ||
+ | | body_style = 5 door hatchback, 2 door cabriolet | ||
+ | | drive = Front-Wheel Drive | ||
+ | | platform = | ||
+ | | engine = 1.5L [[4G15|Orion]] [[MIVEC]]<br>1.5L [[4A91]] [[MIVEC]]<br>1.5L [[4G15|Orion]] [[MIVEC]] Turbo | ||
+ | | transmission = 5 speed manual: [[F5MGx|F5MGB]] (4G15T models), [[F5MGx|F5MGA]] (4A91 models)<BR>[[F1C1A]] [[INVECS III]] CVT | ||
+ | | wheelbase = 2500 mm | ||
+ | | length = 3870 mm (hatchback), 3875mm (Cabriolet), 3925mm (Ralliart) | ||
+ | | width = 1680 mm | ||
+ | | height = 1550mm (ES), 1453 mm (Cabriolet) | ||
+ | | weight = 1050 Kg (MY07.5 ES Manual), 1075 Kg (MY04 LS CVT), 1110 Kg (Cabriolet), 1130 Kg (Ralliart) | ||
+ | | fuel_capacity = 45L (Hatchback), 47L (Cabriolet) | ||
+ | | related = Smart ForFour | ||
+ | | designer = [[Olivier Boulay]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
The seventh generation Mitsubishi Colt was the second Colt to be released on the Australian market. It was released in Japan in 2003, with a European release in 2004. It hit the Australian market in August 2004, designated as the '''RG''' model. | The seventh generation Mitsubishi Colt was the second Colt to be released on the Australian market. It was released in Japan in 2003, with a European release in 2004. It hit the Australian market in August 2004, designated as the '''RG''' model. | ||
The Colt has been released in 5 door hatch and 2 door cabriolet body styles. Hatchbacks are imported from Japan while the Cabriolet is imported from Italy. | The Colt has been released in 5 door hatch and 2 door cabriolet body styles. Hatchbacks are imported from Japan while the Cabriolet is imported from Italy. | ||
− | + | ==MY04== | |
The first of the seventh generation Colts appeared in August 2004 and featured the controversial [[Olivier Boulay]] designed "corporate face". The MY04 spec Colts were powered by the 1.5 Litre [[4G15]] [[MIVEC]] engine with [[INVECS III]] CVT transmission. The MY04 was only available in hatchback body style in LS and XLS trim styles. Fuel consumption was stated at 6.4L/100Km combined cycle *<SMALL>[[ADR 81/01]]</SMALL>. | The first of the seventh generation Colts appeared in August 2004 and featured the controversial [[Olivier Boulay]] designed "corporate face". The MY04 spec Colts were powered by the 1.5 Litre [[4G15]] [[MIVEC]] engine with [[INVECS III]] CVT transmission. The MY04 was only available in hatchback body style in LS and XLS trim styles. Fuel consumption was stated at 6.4L/100Km combined cycle *<SMALL>[[ADR 81/01]]</SMALL>. | ||
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The XLS added 15" alloy wheels and a body kit to the LS with the addition of an electric sunroof to the option list. | The XLS added 15" alloy wheels and a body kit to the LS with the addition of an electric sunroof to the option list. | ||
− | + | ==MY06== | |
− | At the beginning of 2006, Mitsubishi released a revised model of the RG Colt with a new 1.5 litre [[4A91]] [[MIVEC]] engine, boosting power from 72kW | + | At the beginning of 2006, Mitsubishi released a revised model of the RG Colt with a new 1.5 litre [[4A91]] [[MIVEC]] engine, boosting peak power at 6000 rpm from 72kW to 77kW and reducing the combined cycle fuel figure to 5.9L/100Km. Trim levels were changed with the ES as base model, LS and VR-X in addition to the Cabriolet, Ralliart and Cabriolet Turbo models. A 5 speed manual transmission became the standard transmission, with the [[INVECS III]] available as a $1500 option on the ES, LS and VR-X. |
− | The | + | The Ralliart and Turbo used a turbo-charged version of the [[4G15]] with the Ralliart outputting 113kW at 6000 rpm and 210 Nm at 3500 rpm while the Cabriolet Turbo output 110 kW at 6000 rpm and 210 Nm at 3500 rpm. |
− | + | All models added a MP3 capable CD player and pollen filter on the air-conditioning. The styling of the Colt was also changed with a new grille and front bumper bar. | |
+ | ==MY07.5== | ||
+ | The refreshed Colt from August 2007 had a cross-hatched style grille to distinguish it from the previous MY06 style. The trim levels were again revised with the ES, VR-X, Cabriolet, Ralliart and Cabriolet Turbo being the only levels available. The ES added 14" alloy wheels and a rear spoiler to the standard equipment list. | ||
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+ | <Gallery> | ||
+ | File:2004_Colt.PNG|MY04 RG Colt | ||
+ | File:MY06 Colt.jpg|MY06 RG Colt | ||
+ | File:MY08_Colt.PNG|MY07.5 RG Colt | ||
+ | File:Colt Ralliart.jpg|RG Colt Ralliart | ||
+ | </Gallery> | ||
[[Category: Mitsubishi Colt]] | [[Category: Mitsubishi Colt]] | ||
+ | [[Category: 2000s Models]] |