Mitsubishi Colt 2002–2007 car dimensions: 3870 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1550 mm high. Unladen weight is 970 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin is simple and spacious for its size with cloth seats that slide, recline and tumble. Manual air conditioning is standard across grades in several markets, with semi-automatic climate control on higher trims. Power windows and a basic security-coded AM/FM radio with single or multi-disc CD player are fitted. ABS with EBD is standard. Rear parking sensors are an accessory on some grades. No advanced driver aids appear in period specs.
Boot space starts at 220 litres with the rear seats in place. Folding the 50/50 or 60/40 split seats expands it to 760 litres, aided by a low load lip and sliding rear bench on some versions.
Braked towing capacity is 1000 kg and unbraked is 500 kg on 5-door models. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on engine and options. The flexible rear seats and compact size suit light loads and everyday city use, with no heavy-duty cooling or suspension packs listed for standard grades.
The cabin feels surprisingly roomy for a compact hatch with good head and leg room front and rear. Seats are soft and accommodating with height adjustment on the driver side. Rear seats slide, split-fold, tumble and remove for flexible space. Visibility is excellent thanks to a low waistline and large glass area. Controls are simple and raised for ease of use. Materials are hard plastics but the overall feel is mature and practical rather than plush.
Combined fuel use around 5.5-6.0 l/100 km on petrol versions
Service every 12,500 miles or 12 months
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant
Standard dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist
Side and curtain airbags optional on most grades
Petrol engines return combined figures of 5.5 to 6.2 l/100 km depending on size and gearbox, with the 1.5 diesel lower still at 4.6 l/100 km. Tank size is 47 litres on most markets.
Service intervals are set at 12,500 miles or 12 months. Some markets list 20,000 km with intermediate oil changes. Warranty was typically three years.
The car scored four stars for adult protection in Euro NCAP testing. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, pretensioners, ABS, EBD, brake assist and the RISE body structure with side-impact beams. Side and curtain airbags were optional extras on many grades.
Keeping the car is straightforward with common parts and a reputation for reliability. Flexible rear seats make it easy to switch between passenger and load duties.
Length 3870 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1550 mm, Wheelbase 2500 mm (Colt 2002–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Colt 2006 UK brochure, auto-data.net and encyCARpedia.