Mitsubishi Carisma
| Mitsubishi Carisma | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Production | 1995–2004 |
| Assembly | Born, Netherlands (NedCar) |
| Designer | Kiyoshi Honda |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback |
| Related |
Mitsubishi Space Star Volvo S40 Proton Waja |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L 4G13 I4 1.6 L 4G92 I4 (DA1) 1.8 L 4G93 I4 (DA2) 1.8 L 4G93 GDI I4 1.9 L F8Q TD I4 1.9 L F9Q DI-D I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed auto |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 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) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback (Europe) |
| Successor | Mitsubishi Lancer (Europe) |
The Mitsubishi Carisma is a large family car produced for the European market by Mitsubishi from 1995 to 2004. The model name was derived from a combination of the English car and the Greek kharisma, meaning "divine gift". 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. The car is judged to be a reliable, low cost vehicle but lacked visual appeal and competed by price and size in two very competitive markets without a strong selling point.
Available as a four door saloon or a five door hatchback styles only, it featured inline four gasoline engines from 1.6 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 (75 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, where it competed with the likes of the Ford Mondeo.
Even when receiving a midlife facelift in 1999, that characteristic was not improved. The car underwent a very light redesign again in 2002, with the main difference being the new headlights. The car was placed between the Lancer and the Galant, although after production ended in 2004, the Lancer took its place in Mitsubishi's European range.
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