Autumn '83: Mirage presentation (for export the name Colt / Lancer); '85: combi Lancer; XI '87: new 3-door body; I '88: sedan debut, also with four-cat drive; VI '88: 5-door Lancer.

► Technical data
Chassis: 3-door: dim. 3950/ 1670/1380 Mm; capacity. luggage. 222/ 1050 l; 4-drz.: luggage. 3371; 5-door. length. 4235 Mm; luggage. 320/950 l. Motors: gasoline 4-cylinder: 1.3/67 MILES, 1.3 12V / 75, 1.5/82, 1.5 12V / 90, 1.6 turbo/120, 1.6 16V / 160, 1.8/85-136; diesel: 1.8/61.
Chassis: front or four-wheel drive (Lancer); zaw. independent, front col. springing, rear trailing arms; combi boiler: rear rigid axle, Panhard stick, stabilizer.

► Faults
• leaking flexible covers of the driveshafts • corrosion on the hinges of the tailgate, headlights and edges (door, covers) • exhaust system wear

Parts prices in PLN
reflector 1025
front fender 967
complete clutch 1383
brake pads (front) 325
front door glass 491
timing drive 657
Mitsubishi Colt 1.3, 1991 r.

► Summary
Very decently made, enjoys the reputation of being reliable. Especially yearbooks 88-92 received well-deserved praise for failure-free operation. The "rusty" period ended in 1988 r., then better protection was applied. Everyone should find something for themselves in the large selection of variants.
Robust workmanship Good driving characteristics Little space in the rear