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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.
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{{ Vehicle_info
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| name = RG Colt
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| generation = 7th Generation Colt
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| image = [[Image:Colt Ralliart.jpg|200px]]
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| aka =
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| production_start = 
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| production_end =
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| production =
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| availability = August 2004 - December 2011
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| model_years =
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| assembly = {{Okazaki}}
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| predecessor = [[Mitsubishi Mirage]]
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| successor =
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| body_style = 5 door hatchback
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| drive = Front-Wheel Drive
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| platform =
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| engine = 1.5L [[4G15|Orion]] [[MIVEC]]<br>1.5L [[4A91]] [[MIVEC]]<br>1.5L [[4G15|Orion]] [[MIVEC]] Turbo
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| transmission = 5 speed manual: [[F5MGx|F5MGB]] (4G15T models), [[F5MGx|F5MGA]] (4A91 models)<BR>CVT: [[F1C1A]] [[INVECS III]]
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| wheelbase = 2500 mm
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| length = 3870 mm (hatchback), 3925mm (Ralliart)
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| width = 1680 mm
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| height = 1550mm (ES)
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| weight = 1050 Kg (MY07.5 ES Manual), 1075 Kg (MY04 LS CVT), 1130 Kg (Ralliart) 
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| fuel_capacity = 45L (Hatchback)
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| related = [[Colt (RZ)]]<br>Smart ForFour
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| designer = [[Olivier Boulay]]
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}}
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The '''Seventh Generation Mitsubishi Colt''' was the second Colt to be released on the Australian market. It was initially released to the Japanese market in 2003, with a European release in 2004. It arrived on Australian shores in August 2004. There were two model designations for the seventh generation. The 5 door hatch received the '''RG''' designation while the 2 door cabriolet received the '''[[Colt (RZ)|RZ]]''' designation.
  
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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.
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==MY04==
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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]] [[F1C1A|CVT transmission]]. The MY04 was only available 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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===MY04===
 
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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 LS featured electric power steering, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, CD player, driver and passengers airbags, air conditioning and power windows with side and curtain airbags and metallic or pearl paint optional.
 
The LS featured electric power steering, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, CD player, driver and passengers airbags, air conditioning and power windows with side and curtain airbags and metallic or pearl paint optional.
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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.
  
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===MY06===
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==MY06==
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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 @ 6000rpm to 77kW and reducing the combined cycle fuel figure to 5.9L/100Km. Trim levels were rejigged with the ES as base model, LS and VR-X in addition to the Cabriolet, Ralliart and Cabriolet Turbo models. 5 speed manual transmissions became available on the ES, LS and VR-X (with the [[INVECS III]] a $1500 option) and as the sole transmission on the Cabriolet, Ralliart and Turbo.
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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, VR-X and Ralliart. A [[F5MGx|5 speed manual transmission]] became the standard transmission, with the [[INVECS III]] available as a $1500 option on the ES, LS and VR-X.
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The Ralliart used a turbo-charged version of the [[4G15]] outputting 113kW at 6000 rpm and 210 Nm at 3500 rpm.
  
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The MY06 introduced new front-end styling with a more discreet split grille and front bumper bar.
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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.
  
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==MY07.5==
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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 and Ralliart 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>
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File:2004_Colt.PNG|MY04 RG Colt
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File:MY06 Colt.jpg|MY06 RG Colt
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File:MY08_Colt.PNG|MY07.5 RG Colt
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File:Colt Ralliart.jpg|RG Colt Ralliart
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</Gallery>
 
[[Category: Mitsubishi Colt]]
 
[[Category: Mitsubishi Colt]]
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[[Category: 2000s Models]]

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