2009 Mitsubishi Colt gets Lancer styling

Mitsubishi introduced the Colt in Europe in 2004 and has sold more than 270,000 units in many variants including the 5-door, 3-door CZ3, turbocharged 3-door CZT and the soft-top Colt CZC.

Today, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Mitsubishi unveiled the new Colt with design inspired by the Lancer series. The Mitsubishi Colt will be made available to order next month with powertrain choices including a 75-hp 1.1 liter, a 95-hp 1.3 liter or a 109-hp 1.5 liter.

A new Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart powered by a 150-hp 1.5 liter is also available. It will be available in both 3-door and 5-door versions.

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2009 Mitsubishi Colt: