Mitsubishi Adds Second Renault-Based Car to European Line-Up: The New Colt
Mitsubishi has added a second passenger car to its European line-up with the launch of the seventh-generation Colt. The Colt is a rebadged Renault Clio, and is the first to offer hybrid power, with a full-hybrid powertrain comprising a 1.6-litre petrol engine, two electric motors and a 1.2kWh battery. The Colt also has an entry-level 1.0-litre pure-petrol option, which is not available for the UK version of the Renault Clio. The car will be produced at Renault’s plant in Bursa, Turkey, and will be available in dealerships across Europe from October, excluding the UK.
The Return of the Mitsubishi Colt
Mitsubishi has recently launched the new ASX in Europe, which is a Renault Captur clone. Now, the Japanese firm has added a second passenger car to its European line-up with the launch of the seventh-generation Colt. The Colt is a rebadged Renault Clio, which is identical to the recently updated French hatchback aft of its bespoke front grille and bumper.
The New Colt: Hybrid Powertrain
The seventh-generation Colt is the first to offer hybrid power, with a full-hybrid powertrain comprising a 1.6-litre petrol engine, two electric motors and a 1.2kWh battery. This hybrid powertrain is the same as that used in the Renault Clio. The Colt also has an entry-level 1.0-litre pure-petrol option, which is not available for the UK version of the Renault Clio.
Production and Availability
The Colt will be produced at Renault’s plant in Bursa, Turkey, where the Clio is also produced for certain markets. The car will be available in dealerships across Europe from October, excluding the UK. Mitsubishi stopped selling cars in the UK in 2020 as part of a global cost-cutting strategy. However, the brand has remained in 17 markets in the region with a view to ultimately regrow sales to around 150,000 units per year.
Mitsubishi’s Rebuilt European Portfolio
The launch of the new Colt is part of Mitsubishi’s rebuilt European portfolio. The brand recently told Autocar that it would only consider re-entering the UK market when it has “more than one” electric car to offer. This suggests that Mitsubishi is planning to expand its electric vehicle range in the future.
Secondary Headers:
– The Return of the Mitsubishi Colt
– The New Colt: Hybrid Powertrain
– Production and Availability
– Mitsubishi’s Rebuilt European Portfolio
Conclusion:
Mitsubishi has added a second passenger car to its European line-up with the launch of the seventh-generation Colt. The car is a rebadged Renault Clio and is the first to offer hybrid power, with a full-hybrid powertrain comprising a 1.6-litre petrol engine, two electric motors and a 1.2kWh battery. The Colt also has an entry-level 1.0-litre pure-petrol option, which is not available for the UK version of the Renault Clio. The car will be produced at Renault’s plant in Bursa, Turkey, and will be available in dealerships across Europe from October, excluding the UK. The launch of the new Colt is part of Mitsubishi’s rebuilt European portfolio, which aims to regrow sales to around 150,000 units per year.