Mitsubishi Colt Hybrid: The Sister Model of the Restyled Renault Clio?
This page is translated from the original post "Mitsubishi Colt Hybrid : la soeur jumelle de la Renault Clio restylée ?" in French.
- 02/02/2023 12:00
The seventh generation of the Japanese compact car Mitsubishi Colt is set to make its return, particularly in France. It will also feature a full hybrid engine shared with the refreshed Renault Clio 5.
It won’t have escaped anyone’s attention, but the new generation of the Mitsubishi ASX SUV shares 99% of its components with our national Renault Captur. This is the tangible result of the alliance formed between the two brands in 2016, which mainly aims to develop expertise in electrification.
As the second chapter of Mitsubishi’s revitalization in Europe, the upcoming launch of the Mitsubishi Colt 7 will strengthen the company’s range of city cars. In France, Mitsubishi currently relies only on the discreet Space Star in this segment.
An interesting detail is that the first photo of the new Mitsubishi Colt 7 has leaked to the press, and it is based on the restyled version of the Renault Clio 5. Both city cars will be assembled on the French company’s production lines… abroad. Specifically in Slovenia and Turkey. The two rival sisters will also share the entire technical sheet (same chassis, same interior), but also the Full Hybrid engine of 145 hp.
What about the GPL version?
However, to boost volume, the Mitsubishi Colt 7 will likely benefit from the 3-cylinder TCe engine, although it is unknown whether Renault will agree to share its excellent bi-fuel GPL version, offered at a price very close to gasoline on the Clio 5!
In terms of aesthetics, the leaked image shows a wider grille and new daytime running lights, which the Japanese model might share with the restyled Renault Clio 5. The Mitsubishi Colt 7 then distinguishes itself with its specific logo, chromed monograms on the doors (only for the hybrid version), and according to rumors, specific wheels.
This year, Mitsubishi will celebrate its 60th anniversary, and with this more ambitious seventh-generation Colt, it aims to surpass the 400,000 units produced of the previous model.
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