- Refined and responsive 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine
- Quiet, well-insulated cabin
- Impressive ride/handling balance
- Spacious interior for front occupants
- Steering lacks feel
- Limited rear seat space
- Large turning circle
- Variable interior fit
Overview
Released in April 1999, the Mitsubishi KH Verada was available as a sedan or wagon. Manufactured at Clovelly Park, South Australia, the front-wheel drive Verada was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine. As per the table below, the KH Verada range consisted of Ei and Xi variants.
6G74 engine
The 3.5-litre 6G74 V6 petrol engine had a cast iron block, alloy cylinder head, single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. Furthermore, the four-speed automatic transmission had ‘Smart Logic’ programming that enabled it to adapt to driving conditions and style.
Dimensions and KF comparison
Based on the TH Magna , the KH Verada sedan was 4939 mm long, 1785 mm wide, 1435 mm tall and had a 2722 mm long wheelbase. Relative to the sedan, wagon bodies were 61 mm shorter (at 4811 mm) and 47 mm taller (1482 mm).
Compared to its KF predecessor, the KH Verada could be identified by its more distinctive grille, new tail lights and unique alloy wheel designs for the Ei and Xi variants. Inside, there were new seat fabrics, an upgraded eight speaker sound system, high contrast electronic instrument cluster, eight-function trip computer, wood-print paneling and an alarm system. The KH Verada also introduced four-channel ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and traction control.
Suspension
The KH Verada sedan had MacPherson strut front suspension with lower A-arms and an anti-roll bar and independent, multi-link rear suspension with upper and lower control arms. The Verada wagon, however, had a tubular rear axle with four trailing arms and a lateral locating rod.
| Body | Variants | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | Ei, Xi |
3.5-litre petrol V6 | 4sp auto | 147 kW at 5000 rpm | 300 Nm at 4000 rpm |
| Wagon | Ei |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Verada included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, switchable traction control and Mitsubishi’s ‘Trace Control Logic’. While traction control (Mitsubishi’s ‘Slip Control’ reduced engine power to reduce front wheelspin under acceleration, Trace Control would reduce power if the inputs indicated that the driver was driving too quickly or aggressively through a corner. However, the Trace Control system relied on inputs from steering wheel angle, throttle position and wheel speed rather than lateral or longitudinal sensors.
Features: Verada Ei and Xi
Standard features for the Mitsubishi KH Verada Ei included 16-inch alloy wheels, an eight speaker sound system with six-stack CD player, climate control air conditioning, cruise control and speed alert, front fog lights, remote central locking, power mirrors and windows, a height adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat, electrochromatic rear view mirrors, a trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.
The Mitsubishi Verada Xi was further equipped leather trim, power adjustable driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and power-operated sunroof.
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