Reliable and Fun, but not Refined
Nothing at all.
A good car at the price.
Not as refined as the Yaris or Jazz, so don't pay over the odds for one.
The cheapest model is the best. Don't spend 10k on one because there are better cars for that sort of money, however if you spent less than £7k like me its not a bad deal.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd October, 2006
I wanted comfort, value, reliability, performance, economy, looks and I got it...it's called a Colt
The car was immaculately prepared for my collection by the Mitsubishi Main dealer and has been fault free in the 6 weeks that I have owned it.
However, in the unlikely event that anything should, I also like the peace of mind that comes with the 3 year unlimited mileage warranty.
Like all Mitsubishi vehicles, it's well screwed together (my previous vehicle was a Shogun Pinin).
There's a lot of plastic in the cabin, but the overall result is good quality and pleasing on the eye.
The front pillars do slightly obstruct the natural view in the '10-to-2' position, but you soon learn to make allowances.
Very roomy inside and I doubt that you'll find anything else in its class that will beat it, especially when you factor in the flexibility of the sliding rear seats.
The Direct Injection Diesel unit is a delight. It's very 'torquey', pulling strongly in all gears and you're only really aware of it's sound on starting or when pressing the engine hard. It's also very frugal and I'm averaging 50+ mpg, a figure that I expect to improve as the engine loosens up.
It has stunningly good looks and, until the rest of the UK public catches on to what their missing, it also has rarity.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th May, 2006
I agree... I am a Brit and the Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Sport is going to be my next car -I adore the excellent design combining practicality with a great handling chassis, gutsy little engine with good fuel economy and very individual modern ergonomic styling.Thankfully, the demand for compact fuel-efficient cars is increasing all the time in the US -so hopefully you won't have to wait too long for this superb little car and others like it!
I bought a new Colt CZ2 direct injection diesel in December 2006. This car is automatic or to be more precise it is an automated manual. The six speed box changes it self, but is a conventional clutch without a clutch pedal. This set-up takes some getting used to, but after a while it seems to work OK. The current MPG is about 55 - 60 on a run, which is very good.
It took a while for the cruise control to be fitted (optional extra) but it seems to work well, apart from the fact that the control lever is fitted behind the steering wheel and can't be seen.
The car is very well put together and as the previous reporter says, it is stunning to look at in the bright red colour which I have.
This is the third Mitsubishi I have owned.
5th May 2006, 14:19
Sigh. If this little car was offered in the States, I'd be driving it right now. I recently read about it in Car Magazine's "18 Superminis" article. You Brits are lucky indeed.