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Sixth Foal

2024

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I repent, once envied the fate of women. This happened when a second-hand Mitsubishi, acquired by a friend for a dearest wife, turned out to be at my disposal for a couple of days. The fourth-generation “foal” (which is how Colt is translated from English) amazed me with its liveliness, lightness and almost sporty control accuracy. I also add that subsequently a purchase intended for the fair sex was used with might and main by the strong half of this family. A small car fully met the everyday needs of a professional rider, whose demanding there is no doubt.

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And here a few years later - a meeting with the successor of the model he liked, the “Colt” of the sixth generation. It is completely different: it seems not a hatchback and certainly not a minivan. But still, a handsome man in the style of a new generation of Mitsubishi cars. The kid is not a purebred Japanese, his parents are Mitsubishi Motors and Daimler-Chrysler. A consumer-oriented car is assembled at the NedKar plant in Holland, and it will compete with numerous models of the “B” segment. Has the half-blooded pedigree of this foal not smoothed out the galloping gallop characteristic of past generations?

AT LEASE NOW

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Of course, you don’t have to wait much for a modification with a 1.1 liter gasoline engine. Nevertheless, having a three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 75 liters. pp., neither in the city, nor on the autobahn you feel flawed. "Colt" accelerates well and is able to put the speedometer needle at 160 without noticeable tension. The most striking subjective impression is that the cabin is much quieter than that of classmates with engines of the same volume. More than once it was possible to rent cars with engines "a little more than a liter", and they all had a loud voice. This one doesn't.

But ahead of the mountain serpentine with elevations. Here the engine “sours”: from a frisky horse, the Colt turns into a slow pony. To keep up with overtaking, it is better to turn off the air conditioner, otherwise the process will take too long. On the hills, a gap is felt between the second and third gears: on one the speed is already too high (the cutoff is about to work), on the other there is still no necessary pickup.

Colt’s ability to take turns is difficult to assess unequivocally. On the one hand, the almost impeccable tuning of the electric power steering pleases, on the other hand, the rather large banks characteristic of high cars are alarming. And although, in fact, there is nothing to complain about, involuntarily you are cautious of each turn. By the way, the suspension as a whole copes well with obstacles on foreign roads, but it feels that the supply is small - its energy intensity on Russian asphalt may not be enough. Adaptation will probably be required.

It was a mountain road that revealed another feature of this body (the manufacturer calls it a high hatchback). The massive front left pillar of the roof closes the view in the corners - you unwittingly start pulling your neck forward in order to see if the oncoming car is hiding behind it. But the review through the mirrors, external and internal, is simply excellent - at least ride backwards.

Under the wheels again city roads. Here, as if you forget about the noted shortcomings. Enough dynamics, maneuverability and, oddly enough, forward looking. And parking in narrow streets is a pleasure. Yes, the friendly "Colt" with an engine of 1.1 liters is a spiritually resident of the metropolis. Easy extreme and driving ambitions are not for him.

SPACIOUS AND SAFE

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Before trying out more powerful modifications, take a closer look at the cabin. Loved the front seats with developed lateral supports and fairly high backs. Such comfortable seats are not often found in a car of a higher class. The adjustment range is quite large. A tall driver can easily find a comfortable pose. The steering wheel left a good impression. Stylish, pleasant to the touch, with an optimal rim thickness and a small hub, in which, nevertheless, it was possible to place an airbag. If she’s talking about her, I’ll note: driver and passenger cushions are standard on the new Colt. For an additional fee, four more will be installed - two side and two curtains to protect the head.

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Salon is wide enough. In this parameter, the Colt is even comparable to the much larger Lancer. Spacious and overhead - the advantage of a high body affects. The controls are arranged according to the well-known Japanese pattern - you get used to them instantly. The exception is only the mirror adjustment joystick: it is blocked by the steering wheel rim. Even when you find it, you have to go around the steering wheel to complete this simple operation. In general, the exterior of the younger Mitsubishi is very stylish: from the dashboard to the ashtray and door handles. A rare combination of functionality with the appearance of a toy for adults. For example, the “cool” climate and audio installations generally come from childhood - their plastic rims resemble the wheels of a toy truck.

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Oddly enough, the trunk also fell into this clip. At first glance, it is frankly small. But in fact - almost the leader in the class. After all, the rear seats can separately move (adjustment range 150 mm), fold or be removed completely. True, the sliding rear seats are a kind of compromise. Larger trunk - harder landing, as it is difficult to stick your feet between the middle stance and seat cushion. And vice versa, making access to the back as easy as possible, reducing the trunk.

STABLE FAVORITES

"Colt" with a 1.3-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual gearbox is much faster than the younger modification. It’s much easier to go along the already familiar mountain route. Not only because you have to shift gears less often and use the gas pedal more delicately. As soon as normal traction on the drive wheels appeared, unnecessary caution disappeared when entering the turns. The cranes seem to be the same, but they worry less - there is confidence that the engine will allow you to pull the car out of a difficult situation. However, there is no doubt that the engine runs more noisily.

And now - the most advanced modification of the foal with a 109-horsepower 1.5-liter engine, an electronically controlled six-speed AllShift manual gearbox and 16-inch wheels with 205 / 45R16 tires. The motor of this version is also quite vocal. True, the tone has changed - it’s nice to hear the rumble issuing a solid power unit. On the go, the increase in working volume is, of course, palpable - this Colt also drives up to a gambling ride. The only limitation is related to the position of the gearbox selector. When it works, like a regular “machine,” noticeable jerks annoy when switching. But it’s worth switching to manual mode with sequential switching and starting to pick up gas speed - the car will go like a race car with a sequential gearbox: the gears skip quickly and smoothly.

Overclock dispersed. And how are we going to stop? It’s a sin not to praise tenacious brakes. The most powerful version has front and rear discs. But the anti-lock braking system (ABS) with the latest active wheel speed sensors and electronic brake force distributor (EBD) are equipped with all the foals.

What are the prospects for the new Colt in Russia? According to the creators, the new product should supplant Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa, Citroen C3, Nissan Mikra and Skoda Fabia in our market. Sales will begin in October. A car with a 1.1 liter engine in a minimum Inform configuration will cost $ 14, 650. A modification with a 1.3 liter engine and a manual transmission in the Invite package will cost the buyer $ 15, 990. The fastest 1.5 Colt with a manual transmission equipped with to the maximum (Instyle), it will “untwist” the buyer by $ 18, 450. Having paid another $ 1, 000, the last two versions can be equipped with an AllShift gearbox.

So far, only five-door cars will go on sale. The three-door body is due to appear next year. It remains to add that in Russia the guarantee for a car will be three years or one hundred thousand kilometers.

So, is the new Colt a toy for adults, an urban or a purely female car? No, Mitsubishi addresses a small but stylish car to customers between the ages of 25 and 35. And the “foal” will ride everyone without any discrimination: both women and men, and in equal proportions.

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Dmitry Rotkin - general manager of the distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Russia, Rolf Holding

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Colt is a brand new city car. When it was created, very high demands were placed on design, quality of materials, dynamics, economy, safety and ecology. It should not be compared with the universal and traditional “Lancer”. The Colt is a fashionable, compact outside and spacious inside hatchback, primarily designed for residents of megacities. At the same time, he does not have an exclusive orientation towards a female audience and will be attractive to a younger audience than the “Lancer”.

The main competitors of Colt in Western Europe are Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Citroen-SZ and Peugeot 206. Since the first two models are not officially presented in Russia, our main rivals will be French cars. Moreover, conceptually, the Colt is closest to the Citroen-C3. A comparative analysis shows that the Colt will be about 1-2% cheaper on the Russian market than Citroen and Peugeot, and surpasses the quality of finishing materials, the power of motors, etc. in terms of the novelty of the design, volume and possibilities of transforming the cabin. French competitors.

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