Mitsubishi Colt 2006–2010 car dimensions: 3875 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1453 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,110 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin is a 2+2 layout with rear seats suited mainly to children or short trips. Air conditioning is standard across the range, with automatic climate control and a cooled glovebox on higher grades. Electric windows, a CD/MP3 radio with six speakers and steering-wheel audio controls feature on most versions. Leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob are fitted on mid and top grades, along with height-adjustable front seats.
Boot space measures 460 litres with the hardtop raised. When the roof is lowered the capacity drops to 190 litres.
Braked towing capacity is 750 kg and unbraked is 500 kg. Payload is around 330 kg depending on engine and equipment. The Turbo grade uses sports suspension. The car is a compact cabriolet so practical work use is limited to light loads.
The cabin offers a driver-focused layout with standard air conditioning, electric windows and height-adjustable front seats. Higher grades add leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob plus part-leather sports seats with front heating. It seats 2+2, though rear space suits children or short trips only. The two-piece steel hardtop folds electrically in 22 seconds for open-air driving with decent wind protection up front.
Combined fuel use 6.6 l/100 km for 1.5 MPI or 7.1 l/100 km for 1.5 turbo. tank holds 47 litres
Service interval 12 months or 12,500 miles (UK). 12 months/20,000 km for 1.5 or 6 months/10,000 km for turbo
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant (base Colt generation)
Standard safety: front and side airbags, ABS with EBD, front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, passenger airbag deactivation
3-year warranty (to 100,000 km or unlimited mileage option) plus 12-year anti-corrosion. 3-year roadside assistance
Petrol engines return combined figures of 6.6 l/100 km (157 g/km CO2) for the 109 PS 1.5 or 7.1 l/100 km (168 g/km) for the 150 PS turbo. Both take unleaded 95 and feed a 47-litre tank for ranges over 650 km.
Routine servicing follows 12-month or distance-based schedules that shorten for the turbo. Timing belt change applies to the turbo at 100,000 km or 5 years. Consumables such as filters and fluids stay reasonably priced.
Safety kit centres on reinforced body structure with high A-pillars and sills for rollover protection, plus dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS/EBD and seatbelt pretensioners. Stability and traction control appear on higher or turbo grades. The related Colt hatch scored four Euro NCAP stars.
Keep the folding hardtop seals and drains clear to avoid leaks. Check for body reinforcements integrity and service the roof mechanism regularly. Parts remain available and the car holds value as a reliable small convertible when maintained.
Length 3875 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1453 mm, Wheelbase 2500 mm (Colt 2006–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Colt CZC technical data sheet, 92 996 213, June 2006) -, turning circle from consistent manufacturer-derived data.