Mitsubishi Dion

Mitsubishi Dion

Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	2000–05
Assembly	Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door Smart Utility Wagon
Engine	2.0 L I4 1.8 L GDI I4 2.0 L GDI I4
Transmission	INVECS-II 4-speed semi-auto
Wheelbase	2,705 mm (106.5 in)
Length	4,460 mm (175.6 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Curb weight	1,380–1,460 mm (54.3–57.5 in)

The Mitsubishi Dion is a compact MPV produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Following its exhibition at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show,^[1] it was introduced on January 25, 2000 priced from ¥1,598,000–1,848,000,^[2] it was built on a stretched Lancer/Mirage platform, with seven seats in a 2–3–2 configuration.^[3] The name was derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and joy.^[2]

Annual production and sales

The company's initial sales target for the car was 4,500 in the first month, a figure exceeded by 1,000 after the first two weeks.^[4]

Year	Production	Sales
1999	15,282	n/a
2000	30,977	30,225
2001	9,699	10,601
2002	5,696	5,925
2003	1,881	2,131
2004	2,697	2,382
2005	1,797	2,149
2006	-	33

(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2007, Mitsubishi Motors website)

References

1. ^ Booth Guide: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Tokyo Motor Show, 1999
2. ^ ^{a b} "Dion – Second series in SUW lineup; New-concept wagon seats 7 in 3 rows of seats", Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 25, 2000
3. ^ "Dion - Mitsubishi's versatile box", Jack Yamaguchi, Automotive Engineering International Online, May 2000
4. ^ "Sales of New DION tops 5,500 in two weeks", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 16, 2000