Mitsubishi Colt 2008–2013 car dimensions: 3940 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1550 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,045 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Higher trims like CZ2 and above get semi-automatic air conditioning as standard along with cruise control on a leather steering wheel with remote audio buttons. Base CZ1 models stick to manual controls and basic radio/CD with aux. Parking sensors come as a dealer option or in the protection pack. A portable 4.3-inch touchscreen sat-nav appears on the Juro special edition. No factory advanced aids like emergency braking or lane systems feature.
The five-door boot holds 214 litres with seats up. Fold the 60/40 split rear seats or tumble them for up to 1032 litres. Some versions add a two-level adjustable floor for a flat load bay.
Braked towing reaches 750 kg on 1.1 models and 1000 kg on 1.3 versions, with unbraked limited to 500 kg across the range. Payload sits around 410 kg based on kerb and gross weights. Ralliart grades use revised suspension for sharper handling but no heavy-duty cooling or work-focused packs appear.
The cabin offers a high seating position with good forward view and plenty of leg, head and shoulder room for the class. Front bucket seats provide decent support though they feel firm on longer trips. The 2008 refresh brought higher-quality trim materials, a redesigned dashboard with green backlighting and reduced noise levels for better long-journey comfort. Rear seats split 60/40 and fold flat with an adjustable load floor for versatility. Higher grades add leather trim and air conditioning. An electric glass sunroof and heated front seats appear on select trims.
Official fuel economy ranges from 40.9 to 56.5 mpg depending on engine and ClearTec stop-start models.
Service intervals every 10,000 to 12,500 miles or 12 months.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating of 4 stars.
Standard dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX anchors.
Side and curtain airbags plus stability control on higher grades and Ralliart.
RISE reinforced body structure for impact energy management.
Fuel use varies by engine. The 1.1-litre three-cylinder and ClearTec 1.3-litre versions with stop-start deliver the strongest official figures up to 56.5 mpg combined. Larger 1.3 and 1.5-litre petrol units return lower numbers while remaining competitive for city and mixed driving. Tank capacity sits at 47 litres across the range.
Servicing follows a straightforward schedule of oil and filter changes at 10,000-12,500 mile or annual intervals. The simple mechanical layout and chain-driven engines on most variants keep routine costs low. Timing belt replacement applies only to the turbo Ralliart model around 90,000 km.
Safety centres on a 4-star Euro NCAP adult rating from the generation’s test. Dual front airbags, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and seat-belt pretensioners come standard. Higher trims and the Ralliart add side and curtain airbags plus active stability and traction control. The RISE body structure helps manage crash energy and protect the fuel system.
The Colt is known for solid reliability with few major issues when serviced regularly. Parts availability remains good and the car is easy to keep on the road. Focus on checking suspension bushes, brakes and electrics on higher-mileage examples. Fixed-price service packages were offered when new.
Length 3940 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1550 mm, Wheelbase 2500 mm (Colt 2008–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Colt UK brochure.