Mitsubishi Colt

Years1979–present
Generations16
Total variants169
Body stylesHatchback · Convertible
PlatformMitsubishi Z platform
DesignerOlivier Boulay · Omer Halilhodžić · Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina
AssemblyJapan: Okazaki, Aichi (Nagoya Plant · JDM models) · Netherlands: Born (NedCar · European market 3/5-door hatchbacks) · Italy: Turin (Pininfarina · CZC only) · Taiwan: Taoyuan
PredecessorMitsubishi Mirage
SuccessorMitsubishi Mirage
Related modelsRenault Clio

The Mitsubishi Colt is a hatchback and convertible model, produced 1979–present, spanning 16 generations with 169 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Colt (2023-), Colt CZ5 Facelift 2008 (2008-2014), Colt CZ3 Facelift 2008 (2008-2012) and Colt CZ5 (2007-2008). Body styles across the Colt lineage span hatchback and convertible, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Colt (2004-2007) generation is the most extensively documented, with 25 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mitsubishi Colt have?

The Mitsubishi Colt has 16 generations with 169 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mitsubishi Colt produced?

The Mitsubishi Colt has been produced 1979–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mitsubishi Colt?

The Mitsubishi Colt is available as Hatchback, Convertible. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

29,555Estimated total · €5,911 per year
  • Depreciation9,945
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,360

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Colt (1979-1984)1979–198465 hp16 s3€8k–€9k★ 2.9
Colt (1979-1985)1979–198566 hp15.2 s7€7k–€12k★ 3.5
Colt (1984-1988)1984–198868 hp14.2 s13€8k–€17k★ 3.0
Colt (1984-1988)1984–198863 hp14.9 s6€9k–€12k★ 3.1
Colt (1988-1992)1988–199289 hp12.1 s13€10k–€18k★ 3.6
Colt (1992-1996)1992–199697 hp11.1 s8€11k–€19k★ 3.3
Colt (1996-2004)1996–200479 hp12.6 s8€13k–€17k★ 2.7
Colt (2004-2007)2004–200795 hp11.4 s25€12k–€24k★ 3.5
Colt CZ3 (2005-2007)2005–200797 hp11 s13€11k–€22k★ 3.2
Colt CZ5 (2007-2008)2007–200894 hp11.4 s9€13k–€20k★ 3.5
Colt CZ3 (2007-2008)2007–200898 hp10.8 s13€11k–€21k★ 3.3
Colt CZ5 Facelift 2008 (2008-2014)2008–201493 hp11.7 s17€11k–€20k★ 3.8
Colt CZ3 Facelift 2008 (2008-2012)2008–201291 hp11.7 s16€11k–€20k★ 3.7
Colt (2023-)2023–present90 hp11.5 s9€22k–€32k★ 2.6