Another Japanese ST challenger - wake up, Ford!

Fled74 · 31-08-2006, 02:06 PM

The new Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart.

To quote the Ralliart website (http://www.ralliart.com.au/RalliartV...ColtTurbo.aspx):
"RALLIART provides the ultimate turbo engine technology along with Mitsubishi’s new generation of lightweight, high-performance MIVEC engines. The Colt benefits from a powerful 113kW 1.5 litre 16 valve intercooled DOHC turbocharged MIVEC engine. It is packed with other features, including:

-Active Traction Control (ATC), an intelligent system that electronically senses if one wheel is losing traction and then sends extra power to the other wheel, keeping you moving.
-Active Stability Control (ASC) keeps you in control by automatically recognising understeer or oversteer and applying braking to the diagonal wheel, so you stay on line through tough corners.
-Sports suspension, exterior and styling.
-16” alloys
-Recaro full bucket seats
-Rear spoiler
-Air conditioning and power windows."

Come on, Ford. Where's our ST?

Peej · 31-08-2006, 02:35 PM

Wow, i've seen that before, but i didnt know that it was that ugly, just in my opinion. Just lacks...any appeal at all.

Fled74 · 31-08-2006, 02:46 PM

Calling it unattractive would be generous.

I read an article on this in the local paper, and to quote part of it (by Alistair Kennedy):
"Those who can't afford the $29,990 to buy a Ralliart Colt can dress up their standard model with a $4000 Ralliart body kit.
It seems a bit like cheating, but there has always been a market for the car that looks the part without actually having the performance to back up the appearance."

photn · 31-08-2006, 03:44 PM

looks like sum1 sat on the front of the car and shat all over it.

MISTA FIESTA · 31-08-2006, 02:43 PM

I have seen one of these things in the flesh and exterior is revolting, just isnt a thoughtful combination. Interior is quite nice. Isnt it priced at over 32k?? what a rip off

Also i would have thought more kws was obtainable out of the mivec engine. 113kw is nothing to brag about coming from a turbo car. The peeps in the UK have got over 200hp in the little fez with no turbo and spending only about 5g. Maybe they should have put in an old evo engine.

FORD wake up and smell the potential of bringing the XR4 to Oz. You put so much money into the Falcon and Territory that the peeps want a HOT HATCH to rip the competition to shreds. Stop hiding behind a rock and get with the program. It is XR4 we want.

Danny · 31-08-2006, 05:48 PM

HAHAHHAHAHHAHA

Mitsu Has no Idea. I dont car how quick it is, It looks like a Pregnant Rollerskate.

Swaytan · 31-08-2006, 06:41 PM

Wouldn't mind the seats out of it...

crispymk2 · 31-08-2006, 07:04 PM

The colour coded version looks marginally less like cat vomit but still pretty ugly imo

timmyTTjr · 31-08-2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crispymk2

The colour coded version looks marginally less like cat vomit but still pretty ugly imo

Yeah I saw a colour coded one. I wouldn't say it looked ugly, but at the same time its no Ms Jolie. If I didnt have to pay for it I would love it, but at that price, no thanks! On the other hand, if Ms. Jolie was only $29,990...

murcod · 31-08-2006, 07:28 PM

Hmmmm... Ralliart Colt for $29990 or VW Polo GTi for $26990.....

Hardly a tough decision!

Teki04 · 31-08-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by murcod

Hmmmm... Ralliart Colt for $29990 or VW Polo GTi for $26990.....

Hardly a tough decision!

Hehe I'm checking one out tomorrow...

The Polo GTI of course

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That Mitsubishi is just feral

: I dunno whhhhooooooo would buy that! I guess it would suit those looking to upgrade from their dumped Honda Jazz on 17s with heaps of figurines on the dash and a fart can out the back :gren:

Swaytan · 31-08-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

I guess it would suit those looking to upgrade from their dumped Honda Jazz on 17s with heaps of figurines on the dash and a fart can out the back :gren:

*Cheers from the crowd*

MISTA FIESTA · 31-08-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaytan

*Cheers from the crowd*

Here Here

kiwijohn42 · 31-08-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

Hehe I'm checking one out tomorrow...

The Polo GTI of course

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Been there, thrashed that. Is good, like a Fez with boost.

out:

Swaytan · 31-08-2006, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwijohn42

Been there, thrashed that. Is good, like a Fez with boost.

out:

Gimme the Polo GTi ANY DAY...

photn · 31-08-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaytan

Gimme the Polo GTi ANY DAY...

lol your suposed to be setting up your stdio sway tisk tisk lol. 10 cm padding lol.

Teki04 · 31-08-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwijohn42

Been there, thrashed that. Is good, like a Fez with boost.

out:

Sweet! Should be fun then. My best mate is getting one, which is awesome... as we will start swapping cars every so often like we did in the past

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RichieMK6 · 31-08-2006, 10:58 PM

its a 4door , should be done as a 2dr , poo poo poo

Sonia · 01-09-2006, 08:17 PM

My cats have thrown up better looking things....

Nappa · 02-09-2006, 09:52 AM

i'll agree that its looks are questionable, but i saw one being punted up burwood hwy, it looked like it was gonna roll over on corners. I guess you gotta consider the market that it aims at, not always the same people who drive Fiesta's or polo's. The Colt Turbo may be popular with the people who like ricers and other cars that look like they've been made from cheap bits and peices.

murcod · 02-09-2006, 10:59 AM

IMHO they need to drop the price to at least the same as the Polo GTi if they seriously want to sell them. I don't think it's got much over the Polo in the way of equipment either? And power is only an extra 5kW and it most likely weighs more?

I'm guessing the Colt would have more interior space?

lupin · 02-09-2006, 11:12 AM

Why it may not be the best looking thing, it has to be a great drive.

I just hope the chasis can keep up with the power. Sitll wont replace my WRX though.

Steffo · 02-09-2006, 11:59 AM

I'd take a 74kW Fiesta Zetec over that thing. Look at it, its like a small van. Can anyone say roll-over?

photn · 04-09-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

I'd take a 74kW Fiesta Zetec over that thing. Look at it, its like a small van. Can anyone say roll-over?

reminds me of a smart Car.....probably handles like one as well....any 1 remember the Merc really small car on Top gear review!!!!!! eheheheh went straight instead of turning lol....

Pieoter · 02-09-2006, 12:07 PM

Wouldn't wanna try a scandinavaian flick in that thing

Teki04 · 02-09-2006, 05:23 PM

Oh I forgot - we should also see a few people taking then xenon-conversion kits from the Honda Jazz and retro-fitting it to the Colt Turbo.

Well Done Mitsubishi. This is surely the way to a 'revolution' - the first maker to be kicked out of Australia. Wooooooooo

murcod · 02-09-2006, 07:54 PM

This could be as big a hit as the infamous Ralliart Magna... a lot of people made big losses on them. They never went as well as all the pre release hype either.

Teki04 · 02-09-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by murcod

They never went as well as all the pre release hype either.

Funny that. Sounds the same as the current 380, the Colt Manual range and the 'new' Pajero VRX (Basically just a few add-ons). Seems like this might spell the end for Mitsubishi....

murcod · 02-09-2006, 10:51 PM

http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car...w/1978108.aspx

kiwijohn42 · 03-09-2006, 10:30 AM

Hmm... I like the seats. Thats it though. Polo GTI is better in every way. & why would you make a 5 door super mini?