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Mitsubishi Tredia A21_ 1.6 Turbo (A212) (116 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Tredia:
The Mitsubishi Tredia is a subcompact sedan built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 1990. Its name is supposedly derived from Mitsubishi's "Three Diamonds" logo. Alongside the Cordia and Starion, it was one of the first cars imported and sold to America by the company without the involvement of its then partner, the Chrysler Corporation. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
Designed to fit between the existing Galant and Lancer models to increase the overall lineup of passenger vehicles, the Cordia and Tredia used front-wheel drive and were similar in design to the contemporary Mirage. They incorporated a MacPherson strut/independent trailing arm suspension, front disc brakes, manual or electrically controlled automatic transmission, and a choice of three engines: a 1. 4 L rated at 68 PS , a 1. 6 L rated at 75 PS and a 115 PS turbocharged 1. 6 L, which was the first such engine to be sold in Japan. The 1600 Turbo received alloy wheels, a hood scoop, and a sticker/stripe combo along the flank. It also benefitted from stiffer suspension than its brethren. Some smaller export markets also received a carb-fed 2. 0 L rated at 110 PS....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A21_ Overview:
Mitsubishi Tredia (A21_). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Tredia A21_ was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP. Safety standards of the 1980s were considerably less stringent than modern requirements, focusing primarily on basic structural integrity and seatbelts, lacking advanced safety features.
1.6 Turbo (A212) (116 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A significant performance upgrade, providing spirited acceleration and making the Tredia a surprisingly quick car for its segment in the 1980s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy would be less efficient than naturally aspirated variants, but acceptable for the enhanced performance it delivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Diverse engine lineup including potent turbo options
- • Practical and spacious sedan body style for its class
- • Generally reliable Mitsubishi engineering for the era
- • Good value proposition as a used classic
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Interior materials and design are typical 1980s, lacking refinement
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Handling can feel unrefined compared to contemporary European rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Tredia |
| Generation: | A21_ |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 Turbo (A212) (116 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 116 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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