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Mitsubishi Colt

Mitsubishi Colt — 3-door hatchback; 5-door hatchback; 5-door station wagon (colt plus); 2-door retractable hardtop (colt czc), '''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V). Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.

Engine'''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V)

Transmission5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only)

About the Mitsubishi Colt

Mitsubishi Colt is a 3-door hatchback; 5-door hatchback; 5-door station wagon (Colt Plus); 2-door retractable hardtop (Colt CZC) in the subcompact car (b) class. The available vehicle data lists '''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V) as an engine configuration, paired with 5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only) and a Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only) layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.

This Mitsubishi Colt guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V) and 5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only) transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.

Mitsubishi Colt specifications at a glance

Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.

Make	Mitsubishi
Model	Colt
Model years	Not specified
Body style	3-door hatchback; 5-door hatchback; 5-door station wagon (Colt Plus); 2-door retractable hardtop (Colt CZC)
Vehicle class	Subcompact car (B)
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors (1962–2014)Renault (2023–2025)
Production	1962–19711978–20142023–2025
Market / country	DE, ES, FI, GB, LU, NL, NZ, UA

Engine, transmission and performance

Engine information for the Mitsubishi Colt includes '''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V).. Transmission information includes 5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only).. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only).

Engine	'''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V)
Transmission	5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only)
Drivetrain / layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only)

Dimensions, weight and practicality

Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.

Wheelbase	2500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	3810-3880 mm in 1 (3-door); 3870-3925 mm in 1 (Z20 5-door); 3870-3940 mm in 1 (Z30 5-door); 3875 mm (153 in) (Colt CZC); 4170-4390 mm in 1 (Colt Plus)
Width	1680 mm (66.1 in); 1695 mm (66.7 in) (Z30 and Ralliart Version-R)
Height	1453 mm (57.2 in) (Colt CZC); 1535 mm (60.4 in) (Ralliart Version-R); 1550 mm (61.0 in)
Kerb / curb weight	930-1070 kg lb 0 (3-door); 965-1140 kg lb 0 (5-door); 1070-1170 kg lb 0 (Colt Plus); 1100-1200 kg lb 0 (Colt CZC)

Mitsubishi Colt other specifications

Name	Mitsubishi Colt
Image	Mitsubishi Colt CZ3 1.1 ClearTec Inform (Z30, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 7. Juni 2011, Mettmann.jpg
Caption	2008–2013 Mitsubishi Colt 3-door (Europe)

Mitsubishi Colt generations and model years

Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.

Generation / scope	Years	Engine	Transmission	Drivetrain
Mitsubishi Colt	1962–19711978–20142023–2025	Not specified	Not specified	Not specified
Mitsubishi Colt (Z20/Z30)	October 2002–June 2012 (Japan); April 2004–December 2012 (Europe); March 2007–present (Colt Plus, Taiwan)	'''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V)	5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only)	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only)

Mitsubishi Colt features and equipment

Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.

Standard or documented features

✓The Colt 600 is powered by a 594 cc ''NE35B'' OHV air-cooled straight-twin engine

✓MHI, which had been formally dismantled after World War II, resumed operating as a single entity in 1964, but continued to use the "Colt" marque until the 1970s in Asia, and the 1980s in Europe

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire pressure for Mitsubishi Colt

Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.

Normal load33 PSI front32 PSI rear

Fully loaded35 PSI front35 PSI rear

Load condition	Front	Rear	Status
Normal	33 PSI	32 PSI	Estimate
Fully loaded	35 PSI	35 PSI	Estimate

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Frequently asked questions about Mitsubishi Colt

These FAQs are generated automatically for this specific vehicle from the specifications, features and ownership data available in CarCareTool. Questions are selected by relevance so the page focuses on details that can actually be answered for this model.

What engine does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The available source data lists the Mitsubishi Colt engine as '''Petrol:'''; 1.1 L ''3A91'' DOHC MIVEC I3 (Z31A/Z32A); 1.3 L ''4A90'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z21A/Z21W/Z22A/Z22W/Z33A/Z34A/Z35A); 1.3 L ''4G19'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z25A/Z26A); 1.5 L ''4A91'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z23A/Z23W/Z24A/Z24W/Z36A/Z37A); 1.5 L ''4G15'' DOHC MIVEC I4 (Z27A/Z28A); 1.5 L ''4G15T'' DOHC MIVEC turbo I4 (Z27A/Z27AG/Z27W/Z27WG/Z37A); 1.6 L ''4G18'' SOHC MIVEC I4 (Z29W); '''Diesel:'''; 1.5 L Mercedes-Benz ''OM639'' DI-D turbodiesel I3 (Z38A/Z39A/Z39V). Engine availability can differ by model year and market.

What tire pressure should I use for the Mitsubishi Colt?

For the correct setting, use the cold inflation pressure on the vehicle placard or in the owner’s manual. When CarCareTool does not have a verified configuration-specific value, its starting estimate is 33 PSI front and 32 PSI rear for normal load. This is an estimate, not an OEM recommendation.

What is the best engine oil for the Mitsubishi Colt?

There is no single best engine oil for every Mitsubishi Colt configuration. Use the viscosity grade and manufacturer approval specified for the exact engine in the owner’s manual.

What body style is the Mitsubishi Colt?

The Mitsubishi Colt is classified as a 3-door hatchback; 5-door hatchback; 5-door station wagon (Colt Plus); 2-door retractable hardtop (Colt CZC).

What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi Colt?

The available source data lists length 3810-3880 mm in 1 (3-door); 3870-3925 mm in 1 (Z20 5-door); 3870-3940 mm in 1 (Z30 5-door); 3875 mm (153 in) (Colt CZC); 4170-4390 mm in 1 (Colt Plus), width 1680 mm (66.1 in); 1695 mm (66.7 in) (Z30 and Ralliart Version-R), height 1453 mm (57.2 in) (Colt CZC); 1535 mm (60.4 in) (Ralliart Version-R); 1550 mm (61.0 in), and wheelbase 2500 mm (98.4 in).

What transmission does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The available source data lists 5-speed manual; CVT (Z20 only); 6-speed AMT (Z30 only) transmission options for the Mitsubishi Colt.

Is the Mitsubishi Colt FWD, RWD or AWD?

The listed drivetrain/layout for the Mitsubishi Colt is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only).

Who makes the Mitsubishi Colt?

The manufacturer listed for the Mitsubishi Colt is Mitsubishi Motors (1962–2014)Renault (2023–2025).

When was the Mitsubishi Colt produced?

The available source data describes production as 1962–19711978–20142023–2025.

How much does the Mitsubishi Colt weigh?

The available source data lists a kerb/curb weight of 930-1070 kg lb 0 (3-door); 965-1140 kg lb 0 (5-door); 1070-1170 kg lb 0 (Colt Plus); 1100-1200 kg lb 0 (Colt CZC). Actual weight can vary with engine, trim and equipment.

Where was the Mitsubishi Colt built?

The available source record lists assembly information as Japan: Okazaki, Aichi (Nagoya Plant); Netherlands: Born (NedCar; European market only); Italy: Turin (Pininfarina; CZC only); Taiwan: Taoyuan (CMC; Colt Plus only).

What class of car is the Mitsubishi Colt?

The Mitsubishi Colt is listed in the Subcompact car (B) class.

What platform does the Mitsubishi Colt use?

The available source data lists the platform/chassis as Mitsubishi Z platform.

Which markets or countries sold the Mitsubishi Colt?

The CarCareTool catalog currently associates the Mitsubishi Colt with DE, ES, FI, GB, LU, NL, NZ, UA. Market availability and specifications can differ.

What came after the Mitsubishi Colt?

The available vehicle data lists Mitsubishi Mirage/Space Star (2012) as a successor where applicable.

What replaced the Mitsubishi Colt?

The available vehicle data lists Mitsubishi Mirage/Space Star (2012) as the successor where applicable.

What cars are related to the Mitsubishi Colt?

The available source data identifies related models as Smart Forfour; Senova X25; Senova D20; Changhe Q25. Relationships can vary by market and generation.

How often should I check the tire pressure on the Mitsubishi Colt?

Check the tires regularly and before long trips, with the tires cold. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual as the source of the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Should I use the tire sidewall pressure for the Mitsubishi Colt?

No. The maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall is not automatically the vehicle’s recommended setting. Use the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the correct cold inflation pressure.

Does the recommended tire pressure change when the Mitsubishi Colt is fully loaded?

It can. Many vehicles specify a different cold pressure for heavier loads. Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the exact loading condition.

Data sources and verification are available in the page editor; exact specifications can vary by year, market, trim and engine.

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