Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Mitsubishi Diamante I 3.0 i V6 24V 4WD (210 Hp)
Overall Rating
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 270 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1680 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.
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).
3.0 i V6 24V 4WD (210 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The top-tier 3.0L V6 with 210 Hp provided robust acceleration and confident highway cruising, further enhanced by the capable 4WD system.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 9.3 l/100 km was reasonable for a powerful 3.0L V6 with all-wheel drive in the early 90s, but not class-leading.
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): | 3.0 i V6 24V 4WD (210 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 210 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2972 |
| 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: | 91.1 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8 kg/Hp, 125 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1680 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 418 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1775 mm |
| Height: | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2720 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R15 H |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
Is the Mitsubishi Diamante worth every penny? Give us your honest ROI.