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Mitsubishi i HA1W 0.7 12V AWD (64 Hp)
Overall Rating
Mitsubishi i:
The Mitsubishi i is a kei car from automaker Mitsubishi Motors, first released in January 2006, twenty eight months after its debut at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the first four-door automobile since the 1960s to employ a "rear midship" setup with the engine behind the passengers, in an attempt to improve safety and interior space without enlarging the overall exterior.
The innovative layout and styling of the i proved an immediate critical and commercial success, exceeding Mitsubishi's initial sales targets by 20 percent and winning thirteen awards in its first year. Although designed with the Japanese keijidōsha light automobile class in mind, the attention it generated led to its subsequent introduction in right hand drive markets in Asia, Oceania and Europe. It is also used as a basis of the 2009 i-MiEV battery electric vehicle....(Read more on Wikipedia)
HA1W Overview:
Mitsubishi i (HA1W). With 94 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi i (HA1W) was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a Japanese kei car, it primarily adhered to domestic safety standards, which may differ from European assessment protocols.
0.7 12V AWD (64 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While offering enhanced traction, the AWD system adds weight, slightly dulling acceleration compared to the RWD variant, though still sufficient for urban speeds.
Fuel Economy
Fuel efficiency remains good, though marginally lower than the RWD model due to the added drivetrain components and weight.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique rear-mid engine layout
- • Exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces
- • Surprisingly spacious interior for its compact size
- • Excellent fuel efficiency (especially RWD model)
- • Distinctive and appealing design
- • Good visibility
Cons:
- • Limited highway performance and acceleration
- • Basic interior materials and features
- • Small fuel tank capacity (35L)
- • Potentially challenging for long journeys
- • Limited availability of parts outside Japan for some markets
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | i |
| Generation: | HA1W |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.7 12V AWD (64 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 97.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 94 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 659 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 65.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 3395 mm mm |
| Width: | 1475 mm mm |
| Height: | 1600 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1310 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1270 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 145/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Dependent spring suspension with transverse stabilizer |
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