Mitsubishi Colt 2023– car dimensions: 4053 mm long, 1798 mm wide and 1439 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,049 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The cabin offers a 7-inch touchscreen as standard with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on mid and higher trims. Manual air conditioning comes on the base model while automatic climate control arrives from the next grade up. Basic cruise control with speed limiter is standard across the range. Forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking is fitted as standard along with lane departure warning and lane keep assist. Parking sensors front and rear plus a reversing camera are available from mid trims, while blind spot warning, adaptive cruise and around view monitor appear on higher grades.
Boot space measures 391 litres with the rear seats in place and expands to 1069 litres when they are folded. The hybrid version offers less volume at 301 litres seats up.
Braked towing capacity is 900 kg across the range. Unbraked towing starts at 550 kg on the base petrol and rises slightly on other engines. Payload sits around 380-400 kg depending on the version. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
The cabin features highly supportive seats in quality materials with detailed stitching. Front seats adjust in six ways. Higher grades add heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Storage includes dual cupholders, door pockets for bottles, armrest space and a large glovebox. Higher trims bring soft-touch surfaces, ambient lighting and larger digital displays.
Petrol 1.0 or 1.6 hybrid powertrains. hybrid uses self-charging system with small battery.
5-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty. 8-year/160,000 km hybrid battery warranty. 5-year roadside assistance.
Service intervals typically annual or every 20,000-30,000 km depending on market.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, forward collision mitigation with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition and eCall.
Higher grades add adaptive cruise, blind-spot warning, 360-degree camera and park assist.
Shares platform and structure with Renault Clio that scored five Euro NCAP stars.
Fuel options cover a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol in naturally aspirated or turbo form with manual gearbox, plus a 1.6-litre full hybrid with multi-mode automatic. The hybrid self-charges on the move and runs quietly on electric power at low speeds for lower emissions in city use. Tank sizes are modest to suit the compact size.
Servicing follows standard manufacturer schedules with intervals of one year or 20,000-30,000 km. A five-year vehicle warranty covers up to 100,000 km and includes roadside assistance. The hybrid battery carries an eight-year or 160,000 km capacity warranty. Some markets offered free labour packages for early buyers.
Safety kit starts strong with a full set of airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, forward collision mitigation that detects vehicles pedestrians and cyclists, lane departure warning with keeping assist, traffic sign recognition and eCall. Higher grades layer on adaptive cruise control with stop-go, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, around-view monitor and easy park assist.
The car is built for straightforward urban ownership. Body corrosion protection runs to twelve years. Routine costs stay low thanks to the simple petrol engines or efficient hybrid. Cabin space and boot capacity suit daily use with five seats and flexible folding rear bench.
Length 4053 mm, Width 1798 mm, Height 1439 mm, Wheelbase 2583 mm (Colt 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Motors official brochure and press materials, auto-data.net and ADAC.