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Mitsubishi Tredia A21_ 1600 Turbo (114 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Tredia:
The Mitsubishi Tredia is a subcompact sedan built by Mitsubishi Motors from 1982 to 1990. Its name is supposedly derived from Mitsubishi's "Three Diamonds" logo. Alongside the Cordia and Starion, it was one of the first cars imported and sold to America by the company without the involvement of its then partner, the Chrysler Corporation. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
Designed to fit between the existing Galant and Lancer models to increase the overall lineup of passenger vehicles, the Cordia and Tredia used front-wheel drive and were similar in design to the contemporary Mirage. They incorporated a MacPherson strut/independent trailing arm suspension, front disc brakes, manual or electrically controlled automatic transmission, and a choice of three engines: a 1. 4 L rated at 68 PS , a 1. 6 L rated at 75 PS and a 115 PS turbocharged 1. 6 L, which was the first such engine to be sold in Japan. The 1600 Turbo received alloy wheels, a hood scoop, and a sticker/stripe combo along the flank. It also benefitted from stiffer suspension than its brethren. Some smaller export markets also received a carb-fed 2. 0 L rated at 110 PS....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A21_ Overview:
Mitsubishi Tredia (A21_). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). Weighing only 975 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 183 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Tredia A21_ was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP. Safety standards of the 1980s were considerably less stringent than modern requirements, focusing primarily on basic structural integrity and seatbelts, lacking advanced safety features.
1600 Turbo (114 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Very similar to the 1.6 Turbo, offering strong, engaging performance that transforms the Tredia into a capable and fun-to-drive compact sedan.
Fuel Economy
As a turbocharged engine, it would offer moderate fuel efficiency, prioritizing power over outright economy, typical for the era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Diverse engine lineup including potent turbo options
- • Practical and spacious sedan body style for its class
- • Generally reliable Mitsubishi engineering for the era
- • Good value proposition as a used classic
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Interior materials and design are typical 1980s, lacking refinement
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
- • Handling can feel unrefined compared to contemporary European rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Tredia |
| Generation: | A21_ |
| Modification (Engine): | 1600 Turbo (114 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 114 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 71.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G32T |
| Engine displacement: | 1597 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 183 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 174.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 975 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 485 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 450 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4280 mm mm |
| Width: | 1660 mm mm |
| Height: | 1370 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2445 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1375 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 185/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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