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Mitsubishi Colt Lancer Station Wagon (A7_K) 1.4 (68 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Colt Lancer:
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift than the Galant Fortis. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon (A7_K) Overview:
Mitsubishi Colt Lancer (Station Wagon (A7_K)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.4-liter engine with 68 Hp provided adequate, unhurried performance for daily commuting and light loads, typical for a compact station wagon of the late 1970s. Not built for speed.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was likely reasonable for its era, offering a balance of practicality and running costs for a naturally aspirated petrol engine, though not exceptional by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious for its class
- • Simple, reliable mechanicals
- • Economical to run (for its era)
- • Affordable initial purchase price
- • Good visibility
Cons:
- • Very modest performance (68 Hp)
- • Basic interior features and comfort
- • Lacks modern safety features
- • Prone to rust in certain climates
- • Outdated driving dynamics
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Colt Lancer |
| Generation: | Station Wagon (A7_K) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1978 |
| End of production: | 1979 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 68 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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