Mitsubishi Colt reviews

I have this car for just over 3 years. It has only done 8500 miles since new. I find it to be very reliable and economical. The model is a CZ2 semi-automatic. When I first got the car I found the  automatic gear changing to be a bit erratic. It was constantly changing up and down trying to find the correct setting. I mentioned this to the dealer who said it was probably due to the 6 speed gearbox (close ratio). My previous cars (Vauxhall and Ford) did not suffer from this effect. However with practice I overcame this “problem” by changing up manually and allowing the car to change down automatically. This gives a smoother controlled ride. I agree with other reviewers that the off side front pillar can be a visual obstruction at junctions. The car has had retro fit rear parking sensors and camera fitted, which are great assets. On my last MOT I was advised that there is a slight oil leak on the left side of the gear box - I will get this sorted before the next MOT. Due to the very low mileage the only things I have had to do, is yearly oil change, and health checks. I did however purchase a space saver spare wheel, to replace the out of date puncture repair kit. On the the whole a very well made car, with styling that is still modern.

Got mine for £2k, if there were more I would be telling everyone to get it! It's super reliable, cheap to run, and it very nippy around town! The engine runs smoothly, and if you get the cz2 model you even get cruise control and reversing sensors. Engine doesn't have a timing belt so you don't have to worry about a £500 bill every 50k miles!

I have had a used MitsubishI that I picked up for £3600 in 2014. In 5 years, not a single thing has ever gone wrong with it! I can put £25-30 in the tank and it can last me almost a month (running around the town, plus a couple of longer round trips of 40 miles say). It's only downside is that the seats could be a little more comfy (wouldn't want to drive a long way in it). These are incredibly fuel efficient little cars, that are cheap to insure, tax and hardly ever need repairing. If you want to save yourself money and stress at the garage buy one of these.

A brilliant performer. No Road Tax. Quiet engine. Up to 70 miles to the gallon if driven sensibly.

Very good car, comfortable, reliable, low tax, very good fuel consumption. Boot slightly small but back seats come down quickly to create a flat floored, spacious storage area, more than I need. Acceleration not super but doesn't bother me, rather it be economical.

Good little car - wish they were still available.

I have had this car from new and it has never failed me and never even failed its MOT. Bodywork still shows no sign of deterioration or rust. I love it hence the reason for keeping it for so long even though it's running costs are much higher than our other car which is only a couple of years old.

Nippy not so little car and whist it reaches decent speeds on longer journeys it is not ver comfortable. Absolute nightmare to park as it is impossible to see the front of the car.

The running costs of my car are excellent. I average well over 50 mpg and I am not light footed. The interior trim looks a bit cheap but acceptable, just. It is serviced by Colt Cars once a year and has not given any trouble even on long high speed journeys on the continent. The only mechanical problem experienced is that the hand brake can lock on temporarily if the car is left standing for a number of days. Lubrication solves the problem which means that better protection would alleviate it completely. The major problem, I have found, is that the fornt drivers door pillar and the area infront of it is quite large, allowing room for the air-bag housing, and severely restricts vision to the front right which can be dangerous at cross roads and roundabouts.

This is my tenth Mitsubishi car since I bought the first one in 1979. The current one is a CZ2 Colt model. For the first time ever I have a car with Cruise control Radio controls on the on the steering wheel are ensures greater safety. There is one thing I am not too happy with, and that it has low profile tyres. It certainly is a fine road holder, but I do not like the slightly bumpy ride they produce.

This is such an individual car. My wife usually drives it and she loves it. We would never have thought of it except that we saw it at our local Mitsubishi dealer, and it just happened to be an auto, which she needs. So we had to go for a run in it. At the end of it she couldn't think of one reason not to buy it! It is like a very short people carrier - it has a high seating position and a high roof (I need steps to be able to wash it!). For a car of this type, it looks very smart, in black. It's well equipped inside, and so flexible - you can fold the rear seat backs down, tip the seats forward, or take them out altogether. With the seats out it is like a van. We actually put a normal size fridge in it, upright! (Which saved having to leave it for 3 hours before use, as we would if it had been lying down.) Driving-wise, my wife is 100% happy. Personally, I find it a bit quirky. The auto is really an automated manual, and it changes gear as if there was an invisible man working a clutch and gearstick. I prefer something a bit slicker. The 1300 engine is "gutsy" but unrefined, and not that economical at speed due to the high body line. You can do good manual gear changes, but it would be nice to have steering-wheel-mounted paddles for that. Ideally I would prefer a 1600 diesel with a DSG type box, like on a VW. But my wife couldn't care less about any of that. She just loves it as it is!

I have had this car from new for almost 3 years. It has exceeded all my expectations. Economy of over 50mpg can be achieved with sedate driving. Motorway driving is very good and acceleration more than acceptable for the size of car. Visibility is very good too and it is easy to get in and out of! Converts quickly to provide extensive luggage etc. space. I am so pleased with it that I shall be keeping it for another three years.

Colt Cz2 - This is the second Colt I have owned from new (I had a Colt Black before). Like the majority of Mitsubishi cars, the build quality is excellent and the car has been extrembly reliable over the five years I have owned it - never once breaking down. It handles well and is good on fuel. The various adjustments allowable to the rear seats makes it a very versatile car. The only down sides are: a) because this is a three door model, it is difficult for passengers to get in and out of the rear seats. b) the very thick front windscreen pillars create a large dangerous offside blind spot, such that you can have great difficulty seeing cars approaching from the right, particularly at junctions and roundabouts. Good value for money and overall a great little car.

This is my 5th. Mitsubishi. All have been excellent vehicles.

Comfortable and nice to drive. Very economical as an eco version. Easy to use controls and lots of information given. Lacks a bit of umph in acceleration but coasts along very nicely which suits me. Very good visibility, some good features added like reversing bleepers. Boot is a bit short but adequate but has a nice hidden compartment below. Superb when back seats are put down together or individually and gives a nice continuous flat space for loading. Great for camping or if you need to transport a lot of luggage. I like using it and it serves my purposes very well.

A practical convertible.lovely to drive.economical &fun.

It is an excellent car. 100k and still going well.

I have only had the car for approximately 6 months but so far have been very happy with it. It is a handy size for parking and is comfortable on the motorway. It has all the features I require plus an additional Stop and Go feature which means the engine stops when the car stops and starts again when the clutch is depressed. This gives a great saving on fuel used.

I have taken my car across Europe on many long journeys, in all temperatures and experienced no problems at all. I am not a slow driver but even so the car has averaged 52+ miles per gallon. The climate control could be beefier but has always maintained a comfortable temperature except when the sun is shining directly through the windscreen. In colder weather the blower must be directed onto the windscreen to keep it clear. The only major problem, I have found, is the blind spot forward of the drivers door which can be dangerous particularly at roundabouts

Performance - even semi automatic runs circles round a fiesta. Abit too torky for the wheels to cope with, sharp turning a even moderate speeds cause understeer and oversteer!!! Running cost - cheaper than a Fiesta. Comfort - you get what you pay for, seating for 4 individuals...comfort? Comfort doesn't feature on the Colt, you get seats and that's as far as it goes. Also, daft design of driver seat means you have to crank it back into position each time you get in,( abit stupid really ). Reliability - 10/10,( its a Mitsu, not a Ford).Chain driven, not belts, excellent. Space and practicality - its a relatively ugly car, a mini MPV if you like. Tons of space in such a small car. Windscreen pillars obstruct vision alittle on this model, other than that can't fault it.