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Mitsubishi Carisma Hatchback 1.6 i 16V (103 Hp) Automatic
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Mitsubishi Carisma:
The Mitsubishi Carisma is a small family car that was produced for the European market by Mitsubishi Motors from 1995 to 2004.
The model name was derived from a combination of the English car and the Greek kharisma, meaning "divine gift". It was co-developed with Volvo, sharing its chassis with the first generation of the Volvo S40, and built at the NedCar factory in Born, Netherlands, which the two companies co-owned at the time. Over 350,000 were built during its production run. Volume production begun in May 1995 with sales starting in The Netherlands in June. The four-door saloon sales started the following year....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback Overview:
Mitsubishi Carisma (Hatchback). With 141 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1205 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.1 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Carisma achieved a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 1998, which was an average performance for its time, indicating reasonable but not outstanding adult occupant protection.
1.6 i 16V (103 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is significantly hampered by the automatic transmission, resulting in sluggish acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is notably worse than its manual counterpart, making it less efficient.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of efficient GDI petrol and DI-D diesel engines available.
- • Comfortable ride quality and a spacious interior for its class.
- • Generally reliable, especially the non-GDI petrol engines.
- • Offers good value on the used car market due to being often overlooked.
- • Practical hatchback body style with decent boot space.
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered, particularly with automatic transmissions.
- • GDI engines may require specific maintenance to prevent carbon build-up issues.
- • Interior styling is somewhat bland and lacks character compared to rivals.
- • Automatic transmissions significantly impact both performance and fuel economy.
- • Euro NCAP safety rating of 3 stars was only average for its time.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Carisma: 1999 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Carisma |
| Generation: | Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i 16V (103 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 103 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64.5 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 141 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G92 More details about the engine 4G92 |
| Engine displacement: | 1597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1205 |
| Max. weight: | 1715 |
| Max load: | 510 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1150 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 430 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4475 mm mm |
| Width: | 1710 mm mm |
| Height: | 1405 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1475 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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