The Colt Hybrid is based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-B platform and was developed by Renault.
The Mitsubishi Colt, a compact hatchback that has been absent from the European market for nine years, is making a comeback with a new design, platform, and hybrid powertrain.
The all-new Mitsubishi Colt, unveiled by Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., the subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Europe, is based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-B platform and developed by Renault. The model will be manufactured at Renault’s Bursa plant in Turkey and is scheduled to be in Mitsubishi Motors’ showrooms in Europe this October.
The seventh-generation Colt’s sporty appearance blends the Mitsubishi Motors Dynamic Shield design concept with slim, full LED headlights and L-shaped LED daytime running lights. The rear bumper emphasizes the width and agility of the vehicle. At the same time, the interior offers a premium feel with a smartphone-link display audio system. This multi-sense system allows the personalization of the driving experience and a Bose premium sound system.
The new Mitsubishi Colt comes in a full hybrid (HEV) and gasoline engine models. The HEV model combines a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors, an automatic multi-mode gearbox, and a 1.2 kWh battery. The gasoline model offers a choice of a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 1.0-liter gasoline engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The HEV model is expected to offer lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than the gasoline model, as well as better performance and responsiveness. According to Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., the HEV model can achieve up to 62 mpg (4.5 liters per 100 km) in a combined cycle and emit as low as 102 g/km of CO2. The gasoline model can achieve up to 53 mpg (5.3 liters per 100 km) in a combined cycle and emit as low as 120 g/km of CO2.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Colt also comes with an array of advanced safety features, such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, emergency braking assist, and hill start assist.
The new Mitsubishi Colt is part of Mitsubishi Motors’ strategy to revitalize its presence in Europe after announcing last year that it would stop introducing new models in the region. The company said it would focus on selling its existing models, such as the ASX crossover and the Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV, as well as introducing new models based on alliance platforms.
The Mitsubishi Colt is one of the oldest nameplates of Mitsubishi Motors, dating back to 1962 when the Colt 600 debuted in Japan. The Colt has been sold in six generations in Europe since 1978, with more than 1.2 million units sold in the region until 2014.
The 2024 Mitsubishi Colt will compete with other compact hatchbacks in Europe, such as the Renault Clio, the Peugeot 208, the Ford Fiesta, and the Volkswagen Polo. The pricing and availability of the all-new Colt will be announced closer to its launch date.
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