Review: Mitsubishi BA.I Grandis (2004-06) Overview Released in May 2004, the Mitsubishi BA Series I (BA.I) Grandis was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Okazaki, Japan, the front-wheel drive Grandis was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with a single overhead camshafts and variable valve timing – that was mated to a four-speed […]
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Review: Mitsubishi RZ Colt Cabriolet (2006-08)
Overview Released in October 2006, the RZ Colt Cabriolet was a small, two-door convertible with a retractable metal roof. The Colt Cabriolet was partly manufactured in the Netherlands with final assembly performed at Pininfarina’s Bairo plant in Italy. The front-wheel drive Colt Cabriolet was powered by 1.5-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines which had double […]
Review: Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart (2006-10)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2006, the Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Okazaki, Japan, the front-wheel drive RG Colt Ralliart was powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. 4G15 engine The Colt Ralliart was powered by Mitsubishi’s 1468 cc 4G15 engine […]
Review: Mitsubishi Mk.2 Challenger (2009-15)
Review: Mitsubishi PB Challenger (2009-13) Overview Released in December 2009, the Mitsubishi PB Challenger was a four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Laem Chabang, Thailand, the Challenger was powered by a 2.5-litre common-rail, intercooled turbo-diesel engine (Mitubishi’s 4D45HP). The PB Challenger range initially consisted of LS and XLS variants. In June 2010, the PB Challenger’s standard […]
Review: Mitsubishi RG Colt (2004-11)
Review: Mitsubishi RG.I Colt (2004-05) Overview Released in August 2004, the Mitsubishi RG Series I (RG.I) Colt was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Okazaki, Japan, the Colt was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with double overhead camshafts and variable valve timing; a continuously variable transmission. Furthermore, RG.I Colt range consisted of LS […]
Review: Mitsubishi Mk.1 ASX (2010-on)
Review: Mitsubishi XA ASX (2010-12) Overview Released in July 2010, the Mitsubishi XA ASX – short for ‘Active Sports Crossover’ – was a compact SUV that was available with front- or all-wheel drive. Manufactured in Okazaki, Japan, the all-wheel drive models were powered by either a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a […]
Review: Mitsubishi Mk.1 Challenger (1998-06)
Review: Mitsubishi PA.I Challenger (1998-00) Overview Released in February 1998, the Mitsubishi PA Series I (PA.I) Challenger was five-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Nagoya, Japan, the Challenger was powered by a 3.0-litre petrol V6 engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The PA.I Challenger range consisted of a […]
Review: Mitsubishi JF 3000GT (1992-96)
Review: Mitsubishi JF.I 3000GT (1992-94) Overview Released in October 1992, the Mitsubishi JF Series I (JF.I) 3000 GT was a two-door performance coupe. Manufactured in Nagoya, Japan, the four-wheel drive 3000 GT was powered by a 3.0-litre twin turbocharged V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed Getrag manual transmission. 6G72 engine The 3.0-litre […]
Review: Mitsubishi DB 380 (2005-08)
Review: Mitsubishi DB.I 380 (2005-06) Overview Released in September 2005, the Mitsubishi DB Series I (DB.I) 380 was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Clovelly Park, Adelaide, the 380 was powered by a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine – with a single overhead camshaft – that was mated to either a five-speed manual or automatic […]
Recalls & faults: Mitsubishi KW Verada (2004-05)
Recalls: Mitsubishi KW Verada Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]