MITSUBISHI COLT (1988-2004)三菱小马(1988-2004)
The search for a small but reliable compact three-door hatchback can sometimes be a frustrating one on the used car market.寻找小而可靠紧凑三个门hatchback有时就用了一个令人沮丧的汽车市场. Typically, you'll end up looking at something Japanese ?通常,您看一些日本人下场? and rather dull.而相当平淡. In which case, check out Mitsubishi's Colt.在这种情况下,看看三菱的曲尺. Reliability is a Mitsubishi trademark and this often over-looked small car has some surprising qualities.三菱商标,这是一个可靠性往往过于小轿车已经显得有些惊讶素质.
HISTORY历史
You'd be excused for being confused.被迷惑,就会被宽恕. Originally, when it arrived in the UK during the Seventies, the Mitsubishi franchise was called ?Colt?原来,当抵达英国在七十年代,三菱专利权被称为?小马? in the UK (because the importers didn't think British buyers liked Japanese names. When the three-diamond marque assumed its proper name, the ?Colt? tag was transferred to the franchise's smallest three-door hatchback offering. Three door models only were offered.在英国(因为进口商不认为英国买家喜欢日本名字.当三钻石劳斯莱斯占有正名<?小马?标签调任专利权的最小三个门hatchback招股.3门型号80707只.
Though it goes back a little further, we'll start with the `organic` shape announced in 1988; an angular-looking car but quite a good one.虽然追溯到远一点,我们就会有机``先从形状公布1988;一个角看车,但有相当好的. There were three engines ?有三个引擎? a 1.3, a 1.5 and a 1.6 16v for the GTi hot hatch.1.3、1.5、1.616v为GTI组热门舱口. In the Spring of 1990, the GTi's 1.6 was replaced by a 1.8 16v unit.1990年春天,GTI组的6月1日改为18016v股. Later that year, the 1.3 and 1.5-litre versions gained 12-valve technology.当年稍后,1.3和1.5升版本赢得12气门技术.
In 1992, a far prettier Colt was launched, aimed at Honda's fifth generation Civic, with new multi-link rear suspension and greater refinement.在1992年为止漂亮曲尺发起,旨在本田的第五代公民、新多环节更加细化和后方中止. Again, there were three engines, all with catalysed exhausts ?再次,有三个引擎,所有与排气催化? a 12v 1.3, a 16v 1.6 and a 16v 1.8 for the rare GTi hot hatch.一个弱1.3,一个1.6和一个16v16v八月一日为难得GTI组热门舱口. This range lasted until 1996 when the stylists fiddled with its clean shape ?直到1996年,在这个范围内的设计师浪费干净吗? to the car's detriment in the opinion of most.以汽车的最不利的意见.
Still, it was a more effective package.但是,这是一个更加有效的方案. Again, the engines were 1.3 and 1.6, but this time there was no GTi hot hatch; instead, we got a Mirage version with sporty addenda but the same 1.6 engine as the ordinary GLX.再次,发动机的1.3和1.6,但这次是没有GTI组热门舱口;反而搞到海市蜃楼与潇洒编版相同,但由于六月一日引擎普通天然. There was however, the option across the range of a clever ?thinking?有但是,聪明的选择范围跨越?思考? automatic gearbox, capable of making changes according to your mood.自动变速箱,能根据您的心情改变.
The range had a minor makeover in summer 1998.各种小型变天了98年的夏天. Next, in December 1999, a new cheap but stripped-out base 1.3GL model (dual airbags but no central locking or electric windows) and a fully-equipped (alloy wheels, air conditioning, anti-lock brakes) GLS replacement for the Mirage topped and tailed the ongoing 1.3 and 1.6 GLX versions.接着,在1999年12月新便宜但剥离出1.3gl示范基地(双气袋但没有中央锁和电动窗)及配备齐全(合金车轮空调、防锁煞车)谈GIS更换为幻影突破和正在进行的3月1日和1.6天然尾随版本. These mid-rangers were both improved with the 1.3 gaining an electric sunroof and passenger airbag while the 1.6 got anti-lock brakes.这些中旬别动队均获得改善,130电动天窗、乘客安全气囊而获得160防抱死刹车. The run-out models were called Classic, Equippe and Mirage.临近被称为经典机型,equippe和幻影. Then summer 2004 saw the unveiling of an all new Colt.2004年夏天,当时所有新出炉的曲尺.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
The Colt is an efficient, reliable supermini that?s easy to drive, decent looking and a comparatively rare sight on the roads.小马是一个有效率的、可靠的超小型?收盘容易径找一个比较像样的道路难得景象. The 1992-1996 model is arguably one of the best looking small cars ever made ?1992-1996的模式可说是一个最佳小型车不断找? its worth having and most are getting pretty cheap these days.它值得拥有越来越漂亮、最廉价的这些日子. But the later car is also worth checking out.但后来汽车还值得检查.
These car were particularly strong on safety and security for their time.这些轿车分外坚强的安全保障. All models got a sophisticated electronic immobiliser system, for example.所有型号有精密的电子防盗系统,比如. Thanks to a unique identification code, which must match, this will deny all attempts to start the engine with anything other than the original key.由于独特的识别码,它必须配合,这将否定任何企图启动发动机除了原有的关键. That's good news - for your pocket as well as for your peace of mind.那是一个好消息--你满载而归以及安心.
As for safety, there's a particularly stiff body, side impact door beams and a collapsible steering column.至于安全性,有一种特别僵硬的身体,一边对大门横梁和陷督导专栏. Plus, of course seat belt pre-tensioners and that all-important driver's airbag.加,当然安全带预张紧并且所有重要司机的安全气囊. Mitsubishi's UK importers, woke up to the pressures of public opinion that perceived previous generation Colts as expensive cars within the supermini sector.三菱英国进口商醒来的舆论压力,作为名牌汽车colts知觉上一代的超小型部门. The 1996-2004 version changed things, thanks to a higher specification and lower prices.<1996-2004版改为东西,感谢高规格和价格.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
The earliest 1988 to 1991 1.3-litre cars are now available for peanuts, with most now in private sale territory.最早的1988年至1991年130万公升轿车现已花生,现在大部分领土私下出售. The smoother 1992-1996 generation Colt is a little pricier but considerably more desirable.小马是一辈的顺畅1992-1996相当少,但价格较高更为理想. A 1996 1.3-litre Gli still commands £1,700 with the last of the 1.6-litre cars costing around £2,000.1996130公升成象仍指挥与去年的1700英镑1.6公升汽车耗资大约两千英镑.
The 1996-2004 generation Colt is relatively rare on the used market; pay from a little over £2,300 for the cheapest 1.3-litre cars.1996-2004的一代曲尺用市场比较少见的;从2300多英镑的工资最便宜的130公升汽车. The 1.6-litre versions will start under £2,400 for similar 96N-platers, while the top-spec Mirage 1.6 starts at about £2,600 for models the same age.160公升版本将于下2400英镑类似96n-platers,而顶光谱幻影2600英镑左右1月6日开始的型号相同年龄. If you want a nearly-new you should be able to find a 2003 1.3 Classic from around £5,300 and the range-topping 1.6-litre Mirage for about £1,800 more.如果你想要接近全新您应该能够找到从2003年1月3日经典的射程约为5300英镑--超过1.6公升左右幻影1800多英镑.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Reliability is excellent and parts not as pricey as you might fear; the car is much cheaper than most to maintain.可靠性好、零件可能不像你担心昂贵;车内保持最便宜得多. Make sure the exhaust is in good condition and that the tyres have plenty of wear left in them.督促废气是状况良好的车胎磨损留下充裕. Corrosion protection is good as well.防腐良好等.
You?ll find a number of special editions around including the Attivo and the Maui which might represent good buys.你?当地找到了一些特殊版本的毛伊岛周围包括attivo可能代表好买.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approximate based on a 1997 Colt 1500 GLX and excluding VAT) A clutch assembly is around £115 and an exhaust system about £450.(大约1997曲尺基于1500年和天然不包括增值税)离合器装配了约115英镑和450英镑左右的排气系统. Allow a budget of around £30 for front brake pads, whilst the rears are only £45 a pair.允许预算大约为30英镑,前刹车皮,虽然只抚养一双45英镑. A radiator is about £240, an alternator about £415 and a starter motor around £260.暖气大约240英镑,约发电机、起动马达415英镑260英镑左右.
A replacement headlamp is close to £135 and a manual door mirror should be in the region of £95.更换前照灯近135英镑的镜子,手册应在该地区的大门英镑95. A front wing is around £110, a windscreen about £145, a tail lamp about £140 and a catalyst about £300.前永约110英镑,145英镑左右的挡风玻璃,尾部灯和催化剂约140英镑,约300英镑.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Try for a post-1990 car at least; either the first shape with the 12v engine or the post-1992 model with 12v 1.3 or 16v 1.6-litre power.邮政尝试了90车最少;要么头形状与精子或邮政引擎1992三月一日或16v耗电量模型1.6公升的权力. These engines were torquey and economical.这些引擎分别torquey和经济. Though it doesn?t look as good as its 1992-1996 predecessor, the latest shape is a fine buy and sales were quite slow so there?s no over-supply to drag down used values as much as those of more common European rivals.虽然它没有?笔看一样好了1992-1996前身最新的形状是一个很优秀的销售和购买这么慢?收盘没有过剩拖低用价值更高达欧洲共同的对手.
Colts have long been recognised to be amongst the most refined and responsive cars in their class, traits which endeared them to a host of mainly private and mostly female buyers.colts早已被公认全球最精细和顺应车阶级,他们其中一部分性状一批民营为主,大多是女性买家. They probably won't care that the post-1996 car manages rest to sixty in 12.5 seconds and achieves a maximum of 106mph in 1.3-litre form.他们大概也不会理会,邮政1996至60年5月12日休息车管理,并达到最高106mph秒130公升形式. What will matter is fuel economy of up to 36mpg around town, the lack of noise under heavy acceleration and the flexible nature of the engine, which means fewer gearchanges in urban use.什么是燃油经济性高达约36mpg镇缺乏噪音很大的灵活性和加速引擎,这意味着较少使用gearchanges城市.
If you?re after more power, the 102bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine might appeal.如果你?再经过更多的权力,102bhp1.6公升汽油引擎可能上诉. You have to rev it quite hard to get any real performance out of it (the maximum torque figure of 104 lb ft is generated at 4,500rpm) but once you do, it moves along at a reasonable lick (0-60mph in 10.5s on the way to a maximum of 115mph).你必须晨曦较难得到任何真正表现出它(最大扭矩104磅尺的数字,在4500RPM的产生),但只要你做它沿着一个合理舔(0-60mph的方式在10.5s最高115mph). It?s reasonably frugal too ??收盘相当俭朴吗? expect a combined fuel consumption figure of just under 40mpg.预计合并数字略低于耗油40mpg.
OVERALL 总体
People who buy one Colt tend to buy another ?往往一个人买曲尺再买? which really says it all.这真是别. Cheap, good quality parts are a pleasant surprise.廉价、优质的零部件惊喜. Buy carefully and you can't go far wrong.买小心你不能去远矣.
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