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Mitsubishi Colt (1996-2004) Review

Category: Superminis 1 out of 5

Summary of the Mitsubishi Colt (1996-2004)

Price Range: £7,999 to £12,849

Assets

Reliability, durability, ease of ownership

Drawbacks

Small, bland and not particularly cheap

Verdict

Never a bargain new, the now-discontinued 1996-2004 Colt looks better value secondhand, though it's not particularly roomy, nor especially comfortable.

Mitsubishi Colt Review

Running Costs3.5 out of 5

Fuel economy is good, insurance is groups 5-7, and Mitsubishi servicing is quite reasonable. The Colt also holds its value well, as it's respected on the used market for its durability. Surprisingly popular as a used buy. Not the most distinguished supermini, it really holds its own - and its resale value - on the used market. Basic 1.3 GLX has lots of appeal, but a sunroof - standard on the 1.6 - is a must-have in this very competitive small hatchback sector. The Colt's economic running costs count for much of its appeal, and the all-round package is excellent for everything except excitement. It's priced on the high side, but it could be a faithful domestic appliance (if hardly a friend) for many years.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Mitsubishi Colt

kepnjem
wrote on 18 08 2007

14,000 miles after my last review of this car in June 2006, my Colt has been in the garage a couple ...

plajos1
wrote on 21 09 2006

I think this is a very good car. I use it mostly in town but I took long ride on this summer and I h...

Bodders
wrote on 10 08 2006

Owned my car for the last 7 months and covered 8000 miles in it. The engine makes a decent sound, pe...

aitchpee
wrote on 02 07 2006

Having had my Colt now for seven months I think it is one of the best cars I have owned and a fantas...

kepnjem
wrote on 25 06 2006

I love this car! Lots of space, easy, but fun to drive. Economical, 50+mpg on a run. Simple but tre...

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Mitsubishi Colt Running Costs Statistics

Mpg Range
40.9mpg (1.5 Ralliart 3dr) to 56.5mpg (1.3 CZ2 ClearTec 5dr)
CO2 Range
119g/km (1.3 CZ2 ClearTec 3dr) to 161g/km (1.5 Ralliart 5dr)
Insurance Group Range
4 to 14
Tax Group Range
B to D
 

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