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Mitsubishi Colt Hatchback 1.5 Ralliart 3dr

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.

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

3.857143

Key facts

0–60mph: 7.4 secs
Top speed: 131 mph
Average mpg: 41.5
Tank range: 427 miles

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
1.1 is lively; 1.3 needs working
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Surefooted drive; steering is numb
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Mostly quiet, but 1.3 is noisy
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Cheap models make most sense
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Well built; should prove reliable
Safety & Security
2 out of 5 stars
Only top spec has side airbags
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Simple layout; visibility could be better
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Versatile, roomy, but boot is small
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Keep it simple - choose base trim with 1.1 engine

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Colt’s styling and drive won’t set the world alight, but it still has plenty to offer to city-car buyers. It’s fairly quiet round town and easy to drive, thanks to its light steering and decent handling, but the ride is a little jittery.

All Colts come with several safety aids, including Brake Assist and a system that flashes the hazards at double speed in an emergency stop. Even the entry-level CZ1 car has a CD player and electric front windows, while the slightly more powerful CZ2 adds air-con, steering wheel-mounted controls and all-round electric windows. The automatic 1.3 and the sporty Ralliart are overpriced, however.

Four passengers will fit in comfort, but they’ll struggle to squeeze in all of their luggage. The dash is well laid out, with large, simple controls, and while the plastics are hard to the touch, they look smart and feel durable. For added peace of mind, just look at the Colt’s consistently good performances in our reliability surveys.