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Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart
With its radical new ‘Jet Fighter’ look, improved interiors, higher specs and a zippy drive – the new Mitsubishi Colt is improved and ready for any challenge you throw at it. Whether it’s swallowing the shopping, parking in tight spaces or enjoying the open road, the new Colt is up there with the best. It features class-leading interior space, nippy handling and world-beating reliability.
The Colt Ralliart Turbo – An Evo In Miniature.
Ralliart is a key division within Mitsubishi which aims to deliver rally car performance to every day road cars. The stripes of the Ralliart brand are earned given the strict criteria which vehicles must meet before allowed to wear the badge. Vehicles must have significantly improved performance in a number of key areas such as engine output, braking, suspension and body dynamics, all combining to give a totally unique driving experience. The Colt Ralliart was developed for enthusiasts, this little pocket rocket has performance and precision handling dynamics derived from the rally–bred heritage of the Lancer Evolution. Aesthetically, the Colt Ralliart Turbo looks every bit the part with it’s aggressive lines, stylish body kit and purpose built extras like mesh sports grille, high-mounted spoiler and lowered sports suspension, giving it instant street cred unmatched by any of it’s rivals.
Inside, the Ralliart theme continues with sports seats, leather gearshift and alloy sports pedals all derived directly from the Lancer Evolution. Yet it’s not until you lift the bonnet that you realise how much grunt this little beast holds. It’s responsive power is delivered through a 1.5 litre turbo-charged and intercooled MIVEC engine, mated to a GETRAG manual gearbox, while the brakes, wheels and tyres have all been extensively developed to handle whatever you throw at it. One drive and you’ll most certainly be hooked. The current list price for the Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart is £12,350 (excluding any discounts), under the hood is a turbocharged 1.5 litre engine which produces 147bhp, top speed is 132mph and 0-60 arrives in 7.3 seconds. This model falls into insurance group 14 and will return an average of 41.7mpg.
I would like to remind readers of the car scrappage allowance currently in operation the uk, the scheme offers a £2000 discount when you trade in your old car. Certain vehicle age limitations apply, but some new car dealers are varying the restrictions in order to boost sales, so contact your local dealer to find out what they are currently offering.
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