Mitsubishi Carisma

Mitsubishi Carisma
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi
Production	1995–2004
Assembly	Born, Netherlands (NedCar)
Designer	Kiyoshi Honda
Body and chassis
Class	Large family car
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door hatchback
Related	Mitsubishi Space Star Volvo S40 Proton Waja
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 4G13 I4 1.6 L 4G92 I4 (DA1) 1.8 L 4G93 I4 (DA2) 1.8 L 4G93 GDI I4 1.9 L F8Q TD I4 1.9 L F9Q DI-D I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length	4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb weight	1,105–1,180 kg (2,436–2,601 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback (Europe)
Successor	Mitsubishi Lancer (Europe)

The Mitsubishi Carisma is a large family car^[1] produced for the European market by Mitsubishi from 1995 to 2004. The model name was derived from a combination of the English car and the Greek kharisma, meaning "divine gift".^[2] It was co-developed with Volvo, sharing its chassis with the first generation of the Volvo S40, and built at the NedCar factory in Born, Netherlands, which the two companies co-owned at the time. Over 350,000 were built during its production run.^[3] The car is judged^[4] to be a reliable, low-cost vehicle but lacked visual appeal^[5] and competed by price and size in two very competitive markets without a strong selling point.^[6]

Development

Available as a four-door saloon or a five-door hatchback styles only, it featured inline-four gasoline engines from 1.6 L (introduced later in life) to 1.8 L, a 1.8 L gasoline direct injection engine, and 90 hp (67 kW) 1.9 L turbodiesel powerplants sourced from Renault, later with the 100 hp (75 kW) 1.9 DI-D common rail diesel engine, the same as used in both Volvo and Renault cars.

Mitsubishi Carisma rear

In spite of its name, the Carisma had a fairly neutral design as a result of being Mitsubishi's first attempt to target the traditionally conservative European company car market.^[7] Even when receiving a midlife facelift in 1999 that characteristic was not improved. The car underwent a very light redesign again in 2002, with the main difference being the new headlights. The car was placed between the Lancer and the Galant, although after production ended, the Lancer took its place in Mitsubishi's European range.

In several markets where the Lancer was not available, the Evolution version was rebadged as the Mitsubishi Carisma GT. In Japan, the Carisma was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.

The chassis was also used by Proton to develop the Proton Waja.

Production and sales

Gallery

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  1998 Carisma
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  1995–1999 Carisma saloon
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  1999–2002 Carisma
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  1999–2002 Carisma
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  2002 Mitsubishi Carisma "S" 1.8 GDi

Engines

References

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