For A cracking engine makes the Colt Ralliart fast and flexible. It's even pretty practical for its size.

Against It doesn't handle as well as its key competitors due to sloppy body control and inconsistently weighted steering. It's also pricey to insure, which will dent its appeal for younger drivers.

Mitsubishi Colt Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

There's lots of fun to be had in the Ralliart, but it isn't nearly as polished to drive as some of its major rivals.

Reader review rating

4.101124
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Not Available
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Not Available
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Not Available
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto Not Available
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Not Available
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £360
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth Not Available
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor £330
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Not Available
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Metallic paint £360
Rear Parking Sensor £330
Total Price: £14,449
Running costs
Town mpg 32.8
Out of town mpg 49.6
Average mpg 41.5
Tank capacity (litres) 47
CO2 Rating (g/km) 161
Carbon offset cost £23
Green rating G
Insurance group 28
Typical insurance £765.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 37%
Typical contract hire £270.00
Pence per mile 47
Servicing costs - 3 years £568.00
Service intervals 1yr/10k
Warranty period 3yr/UL + Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£16,670
Company car tax
Percentage charge 22
Benefit in kind £3,130.00
Tax payable 20% £626.00
Tax payable 40% £1,252.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1499/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 147/6000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 155
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 3880
Width (mm) 1695
Height (mm) 1520
Front headroom (mm) 980
Front legroom (mm) 1110
Rear headroom (mm) 920
Rear kneeroom (mm) 720
Boot space (min ltr) 169
Boot space (max ltr) 568
Turning circle (m) 10.2
Towing weight (kg) 750
Kerb weight (kg) 1060
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 7.4
Max speed (mph) 131
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection 4 stars
Child protection 3 stars
Pedestrian protection 1 stars

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