三菱 COLT 1.0T-MPI Instyle 6MT – 熟悉的面孔带来回报
First introduced in 1978, the Mitsubishi Colt is one of the Japan brand's most successful models in Europe. In Europe alone, the first six generations sold more than 1.2 million units. However, the previous generation, developed in-house by the brand, was discontinued in 2013, and Colt disappeared from Europe for a long time. But last year everything changed and Colt came back in good form and has a good foundation that we all know very well...... And that's just a good thing.
As a result, Mitsubishi Motors introduced the seventh generation of the popular urban hatchback, which finally brought the brand back to the popular B-segment. At first glance, as with current ASX models, Mitsubishi relies on an alliance with Volkswagen. Renault brand. Just look at it and you will immediately understand that the current Colt only has the Mitsubishi logo. On the other hand, it is based on a given basis and will offer different equipment compositions, prices, or different guarantees......
You can easily recognize the Mitsubishi Colt on our roads, as the main feature of the design is the innovative light sign. The latter forms an arrow-shaped daytime running light with the tip pointing towards a trizubiscu-shaped sign in the center of the radiator grille.
Mitsubishi also gave Colt a slightly different front dashboard with a slightly altered daytime driving graphics compared to the Clio, while at the back, the logo was replaced with lettering, and the rear camera was retained in the place of the badge, made of awkward plastic. In the middle of the fifth door. Plus, thanks to the platform and technology employed, you get front LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, and multimedia that supports Apple CarPlay/Android Auto wireless connectivity.
For example, the front fenders may have black plastic on the sides, without any instructions or unique markings for hybrid models, but above all, we can notice wheels with a size of 15 to 17 inches, while the smallest wheels are those made of tin and the rest of the product includes cast discs. Of course, we find the largest among the highest Instyle devices, which, surprisingly, are completely ideal in terms of comfort and optics.
The cab of the new Colt uses a large amount of softened plastic to create an ergonomic environment. In addition, the upholstery is available in vegan materials, i.e. one that does not contain classic leather. Behind the steering wheel there is a 7 or 10-inch digital driver display dashboard screen, which can then have a smaller 7-inch or decent 9.3-inch smartphone link display system screen. Dashboard.
We can find support for voice control and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. In addition, Colt will also offer a pair of USB ports, a wireless charger, a Multi-Sense mode selector, or a Bose premium audio system, which are perfect for this type of car.
The Colt is already equipped with all possible practical features in the basic gear, and for everyday driving, you can also use the warning system with rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors, or with active lane adjustment before leaving the driving lane.
Safety is overseen by a series of modern safety assistants, whose functions are made possible by a series of cameras and sensors that cover the entire 360-degree surroundings of the vehicle. The Colt has features like adaptive cruise control, surround view system, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, active lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, and more.
Considering the category to which Colt belongs, it provides enough space for the occupants. The seats are the best in their class, they are comfortable and although they do not have noticeable side guidance, they hold up even during more dynamic driving. In the back seat, you have to take into account some limitations, as does knee space, as well as headroom. The rear seats are more suitable for people of short stature or are mainly used to transport children.
The luggage compartment has a volume of 391 liters, and inside the trunk you can find a spare repair kit. The trunk is enough for a city car, and there's also a subwoofer for the Bose sound system mentioned. The rear seats can be folded up if desired, with a volume of 1069 liters.
You can buy a Colt that is currently equipped with up to three engines. The basis was an atmospheric three-cylinder 1.0 MPi engine with multi-point injection, a five-speed manual gearbox and a nominal output of 49 kW (65 hp). The second tested motorized level is the 1.0 MPI-T, which is already a turbocharged gasoline three-cylinder engine with indirect injection and a six-speed manual transmission.
The engine has a maximum power of 67KW (90k) and a torque of up to 160Nm at 2,000-3,750 rpm. It promises to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.2 seconds. The highlight in terms of power is the well-known hybrid system 1.6 Hybrid (HEV), which combines an atmospheric petrol four-cylinder engine with two electric motors and a battery with a capacity of 1.2 kWh, with a system power of up to 105 kW (145k). We'll test it out next time...
The Colt with a turbocharged engine and a six-speed manual gearbox was expected to be 5.1-5.2 liters per 100 kilometers on paper, while in reality, we drove 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers on the model with the highest configuration and 17 inches of wheels, which is definitely a huge value for the fast pace and dominance of the highway. Quieter underfoot, plus bikes in the suburbs, consumption will certainly be on the edge of paper.
As we wrote at the beginning, Mitsubishi also offers Colt other warranty conditions, so we have a factory warranty of up to 5 years (up to 100,000 km), a 12-year body rust warranty, and a drive system battery warranty of eight years for the hybrid with maintenance capacity (limited to 160,000 km). Add to that up to 15 years of assistance services (Mitsubishi Assistance Package) and we get a complete package that will make the customer better off when they have any problems.
The suggested standard selling price of the Colt 1.0T-MPI Instyle 6MT beta starts at €21,200 (including VAT). The promotional discount for this version is currently €1,500 (incl. VAT) and the promotional price for the beta version is already €19,700 (incl. VAT). To this end, we add a surcharge for grey metal, designated as pozzolana for 600 euros, including VAT, as well as additional fittings such as thresholds with LED lighting, carpets and accessories worth 544 euros, including VAT, including assembly. Therefore, the total price is 20,844 euros (including VAT), and this is the price of the highest configuration, which is a very interesting offer even compared to the Clio.