Mitsubishi Diamante I 2.5 i V6 24V 4WD (175 Hp)


Overall Rating

8 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.2 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.8 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Mitsubishi Diamante:

The Mitsubishi Diamante is an automobile that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2005. The first series was a hardtop introduced to the public at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989. It went on sale in Japan exclusively in May 1990 and won that year's Japan Car of the Year award. It was created by splicing an extra 6. 6 cm right down the middle of the Mitsubishi Galant, which itself had won the Japan Car of the Year award in 1987. The Diamante's platform was also used for the sporty Mitsubishi 3000GT....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I Overview:

Mitsubishi Diamante (I). With 222 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1660 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Mitsubishi Diamante I was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official star rating is available. Safety features for its era would have included ABS and standard airbags (depending on market and trim).

2.5 i V6 24V 4WD (175 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

This 2.5L V6 struck a good balance between power and refinement, offering strong enough performance for most situations, complemented by 4WD.

Fuel Economy

Fuel consumption of 8.9 l/100 km was a fair compromise for a V6 with 4WD, offering better efficiency than the 3.0L AWD while retaining capability.

Best Use Case: Mixed driving conditions and regions requiring all-weather capability, providing a versatile blend of power and traction.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Smooth and powerful V6 engine options
  • • Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for enhanced traction
  • • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
  • • Refined ride quality suitable for long journeys
  • • Good feature set for its era

Cons:

  • • Fuel economy can be high, especially for 3.0L AWD models
  • • Interior design is dated by modern standards
  • • Potential for complex maintenance on AWD systems as they age
  • • Limited availability of parts for older models
  • • Not as agile as some European rivals

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Mitsubishi
Model:Diamante
Generation:I
Modification (Engine):2.5 i V6 24V 4WD (175 Hp)
Start of production:1991
End of production:1996
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:175 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:70.1 Hp/l
Torque:222 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement:2497
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:83.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:76 mm mm
Compression ratio:10:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.9 l/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio:9.5 kg/Hp, 105.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:7.5 kg/Nm, 133.7 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1660
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:418 l
Fuel tank capacity:70 l
Size:
Length:4740 mm mm
Width:1775 mm mm
Height:1420 mm mm
Wheelbase:2720 mm mm
Front track:1535 mm
Rear (Back) track:1530 mm
Powertrain:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size205/65 R15 H
Front suspensionSpring Strut
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone

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