Mitsubishi Colt
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It seems Mitsubishi has been in limbo for many years now. A long-term association with Renault might come to an end. A new one with Honda might start. Things have been up in the air for a long time without many new models for too long…
I think one of the things they need is a new Colt. A really cool and modern one that is the true successor to the original model from the 1970s. The one that basically put them on the map.
The Colt hatchback was sold in the US by Chrysler under the Dodge and Plymouth brands for a few years. A 5 door model was added in 1982.
Later versions of the Colt were sold through actual Mitsubishi dealers. And over there years, the design was diluted and never as interesting as that first generation. At least in my non-professional opinion.
While we haven’t seen a Colt in the US for decades, it still exists in other countries. However, it is quite a sad thing these days. A very lazy rebadge of a 5th generation Renault Clio. A car that came out in 2019.
So yes, I think a really modern small, and affordable EV would be a great way for the Colt to make a comeback. The existing partnership with Nissan could help a new Colt by getting tech from the upcoming all-new Nissan Leaf. A smaller and more affordable model than the Leaf.
Of course, they are working on a new SUV. As well as a brand new off-road van, which could be very nice. But there is a market for an affordable small EV. VW has been hard at work on one and many others are probably doing the same.