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Mitsubishi Carisma 
Manufacturer NedCar Production 1995–2004 Predecessor Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback (Europe) Successor Mitsubishi Lancer (Europe) Class Large family car Body style 4-door saloon
5-door hatchbackEngine 4G92 1.6 L I4
4G93 1.8 L I4
4G93 1.8 L I4 GDI
F8Q 1.9 L TD
F9Q 1.9 L DI-DTransmission 5-speed manual
4-speed autoWheelbase 2,550 mm (100.4 in) Length 4,450 mm (175.2 in) Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) Height 1,405 mm (55.3 in) Curb weight 1,105–1,180 kg (2,436–2,601 lb) Related Volvo S40
Proton WajaThe Mitsubishi Carisma is a large family car[1] produced for the European market by Mitsubishi Motors from 1995 to 2004. The model name was derived from a combination of the English car and the Greek kharisma, meaning "divine gift".[2] It was co-developed with Volvo, sharing its chassis with the first generation of the Volvo S40, and built at the NedCar factory in Born, Netherlands, which the two companies co-owned at the time. Over 350,000 were built during its production run.[3]
Available as a 4-door saloon or a 5-door hatchback, it featured gasoline engines from 1.3 L (introduced later in life) to 1.8 L, a 1.8 L gasoline direct injection engine, and 90 hp (67 kW) 1.9 L turbodiesel powerplants sourced from Renault, later with the 100 hp (70 kW) 1.9 DI-D common rail diesel engine, the same as used in both Volvo and Renault cars.
In spite of its name, the Carisma had a fairly neutral design as a result of being Mitsubishi's first attempt to target the traditionally conservative European company car market.[4] Even when receiving a midlife facelift in 1999 that characteristic was not improved. The car was placed between the Lancer and the Galant, although after production ended, the Lancer took its place in Mitsubishi's European range.
In several markets where the Lancer was not available, the Evolution version was rebadged as a Mitsubishi Carisma GT.
The chassis was also used by Proton to develop the Proton Waja.
Production and sales
Year Production Sales 1995 19,100 ? 1996 44,401 ? 1997 82,255 ? 1998 78,239 ? 1999 54,460 ? 2000 29,800 38,548 2001 22,203 28,647 2002 28,776 30,429 2003 26,074 28,123 2004 – 9,875 (Sources: Fact & Figures 2000, Fact & Figures 2005, Mitsubishi Motors website)
References
- ^ Large Family Cars, EuroNCAP
- ^ Fact & Figures 2005, p.33, Mitsubishi Motors website
- ^ "A question of carisma", Yahoo Cars, October 6, 2004
- ^ "Mitsubishi Carisma Used Car review", Jason Dawe, The Sunday Times, 17 October 2004
Categories:- Mitsubishi Motors vehicles
- Euro NCAP large family cars
- Cars of the Netherlands
- Vehicles introduced in 1995
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