)New Mitsubishi Colt Coupe-Cabriolet First Photos
Text & photos courtesy Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
edited 02-11-2005
Mitsubishi Motors has released the first images of its new Colt Coupé-Cabriolet concept car. Set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, Mitsubishi's latest head-turner will go into production in early 2006. Echoing Mitsubishi Motors first ever show car - the 1962 Colt 600 Convertible, a vehicle which plays an important part in Mitsubishi's history, being the first show car ever to be created by the company will also present on the stand - it will preview the car jointly developed with Pininfarina and due to be built in Turin (Italy) from early 2006.
With production starting at the beginning of 2006, the Geneva Motor Show concept car is very close to final design specification - what is shown in these new pictures will be available to drive in less than 18 months time!
Based on the Colt 5-door hatchback platform rather than the shorter Colt 3-door for packaging purposes, it takes its design cues from the acclaimed 2003 CZ2 Cabriolet concept. Compact (3,89 m) and well planted on its long wheelbase, wide tracks and 18" wheels, it offers a purposeful chunky look. No details as yet regarding naming or engine line-up but the turbocharged 147bhp 1.5-litre unit (currently is used Colt CZT) is expected to be part of the range.
Presented in warm tones, this sporty 2+2 convertible benefits from the architecture of New Colt and in particular, its large and fast windshield, to protect its passengers from turbulence.
