The first time Mitsubishi put the ‘Colt’ nameplate on its car was in the distant 1960s, but it has since been disused except in Taiwan. The situation changes now with the introduction of an all-new Mitsubishi Colt hatchback for Europe.
Alright, ‘all-new’ may be a stretch here, because the car is a rebadged Renault Clio. Everything suggests that the Japanese marque conserved both effort and costs creating it. The radiator grille and the front bumper trim are new, as are the badges, but that’s about all. Inside, the upholstery and the steering wheel hub are different, while the rest stays the same.
Buyers can choose between a naturally aspirated three-cylinder engine rated ta 67 PS (66 hp / 49 kW), its turbo counterpart delivering 91 PS (90 hp / 67 kW), or a hybrid capable of 145 PS (143 hp / 107 kW). Manual transmission is the only option for the former two versions, while the hybrid is bundled with a DCT.