In the pictures, the wheels look miniscule but they are in fact 16-inch alloys wrapped in 205/45HR16 performance rubber. Like all subcompacts sold in Canada, the Colt's rear suspension is of the low-tech Torsion Beam type in order to maximize cargo space.
Still, the CZT had sharp reflexes and its steering rack seems taken straight out of a go-kart (like the Honda Fit). As a result, this little buzz bomb is a pure joy to drive, in both the city on the open road. It is even equipped with traction and stability control systems as well as 4-wheel disc brakes. On the bad side, we found the suspension noisy on our beautifully-cratered roads.
The European combined city/highway fuel economy rating of the Colt CZT is 6.8 L/100 km, but our average is 10.4. We were more interested in exploiting the car's performance rather than its fuel economy, though. But a combined average of 8.5 L/100 km seems more realistic.
Attractive shape
The 5-door Colt is nice, but the 3-door is particularly charming. Its proportions are perfect, and it shares the same beautiful face as its 5-door sibling.
However, its posterior is better-looking, with horizontal taillights and, in the CZT's case, a spoiler tacked on the top of the rear window. In addition, the rear wheels are so pushed towards the back of the car that you can clearly see the tire treads, which we like.
Since this car is theoretically unique in Canada, it obviously turns heads on the road, and the red paint job probably helps in that regard. Which one do you prefer between the Colt, the Yaris and the Hyundai Accent, all 3-door hatches? I vote for the Mitsubishi hands down.
Sporty-looking cockpit
The pattern of the grippy fabric on the sport seats is proof enough that this isn't a run-of-the-mill Colt. Red stitching also adorns the steering wheel, shift knob and floor mats. The pedals are made from aluminum.
The texture of the plastics the make up the dashboard is pleasing, but doesn't look very rich. And those radio and ventilation control knobs, moulded in a light blue color, don't match well at all in this model.
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| A format that suits well to driving in urban areas. |
Still, the CZT had sharp reflexes and its steering rack seems taken straight out of a go-kart (like the Honda Fit). As a result, this little buzz bomb is a pure joy to drive, in both the city on the open road. It is even equipped with traction and stability control systems as well as 4-wheel disc brakes. On the bad side, we found the suspension noisy on our beautifully-cratered roads.
The European combined city/highway fuel economy rating of the Colt CZT is 6.8 L/100 km, but our average is 10.4. We were more interested in exploiting the car's performance rather than its fuel economy, though. But a combined average of 8.5 L/100 km seems more realistic.
Attractive shape
The 5-door Colt is nice, but the 3-door is particularly charming. Its proportions are perfect, and it shares the same beautiful face as its 5-door sibling.
However, its posterior is better-looking, with horizontal taillights and, in the CZT's case, a spoiler tacked on the top of the rear window. In addition, the rear wheels are so pushed towards the back of the car that you can clearly see the tire treads, which we like.
Since this car is theoretically unique in Canada, it obviously turns heads on the road, and the red paint job probably helps in that regard. Which one do you prefer between the Colt, the Yaris and the Hyundai Accent, all 3-door hatches? I vote for the Mitsubishi hands down.
Sporty-looking cockpit
The pattern of the grippy fabric on the sport seats is proof enough that this isn't a run-of-the-mill Colt. Red stitching also adorns the steering wheel, shift knob and floor mats. The pedals are made from aluminum.
The texture of the plastics the make up the dashboard is pleasing, but doesn't look very rich. And those radio and ventilation control knobs, moulded in a light blue color, don't match well at all in this model.
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| Some small aesthetic changes would be appreciated. |