Mitsubishi Carisma

The Mitsubishi Carisma is a large family car produced for the market in Europe by Mitsubishi from 1995 to 2004.[1]

Mitsubishi Carisma
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi
Production1995–2004
AssemblyBorn, Netherlands (NedCar)
DesignerKiyoshi Honda
Body and chassis
ClassLarge family car
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
LayoutFF Layout F4 layout
RelatedMitsubishi Space Star
Volvo S40
Proton Waja
Powertrain
Engine1.3 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
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed auto
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Length4,450 mm (175.2 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb weight1,105–1,180 kg (2,436–2,601 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMitsubishi Lancer hatchback (Europe)
SuccessorMitsubishi Lancer (Europe)

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 was judged to be a reliable and economical vehicle but lacked visual appeal and competed by price and size in two very competitive markets without a strong selling point.[4][5][6]

Development

Available as a four door saloon or a five door hatchback style only, it featured inline four gasoline engines from 1.3 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.

Rear of the Mitsubishi Carisma

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, where it competed with the likes of the Ford Mondeo.[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 in December 2004, 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
Year Production Sales
1995 19,100 ?
1996 44,401 ?
1997 82,255 ?
1998 78,239 ?
1999 54,460 ?
2000 29,800 38,548
2001 22,203 28,647
2002 28,776 30,429
2003 26,074 28,123
2004 – 9,875

(Sources: Fact & Figures 2000, Fact & Figures 2005, Mitsubishi Motors website)

  • Carisma (1995–1999)
  • Carisma (1995–1999)
  • Carisma (1999–2002)
  • Carisma (1999–2002)
  • Carisma (2002–2004)
  • Carisma (2002–2004)
  • Mitsubishi Carisma 1997 (Saloon)

Engines
ModelEngineDisplacementValvetrainFuel systemMax. power at rpmMax. torque at rpmYears
Petrol engines
1.3Mitsubishi 4G131299 ccSOHC 16vMulti-point fuel injection60 kW (82 PS; 80 bhp) at 5000 rpm120 N⋅m (89 ft⋅lbf) at 4000 rpm2001–2004
1.6Mitsubishi 4G921597 ccSOHC 16vMulti-point fuel injection66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) at 5500 rpm137 N⋅m (101 ft⋅lbf) at 4000 rpm1995–1997
1.6Mitsubishi 4G921597 ccSOHC 16vMulti-point fuel injection73 kW (99 PS; 98 bhp) at 5750 rpm137 N⋅m (101 ft⋅lbf) at 4000 rpm1997–2000
1.6Mitsubishi 4G921597 ccSOHC 16vMulti-point fuel injection76 kW (103 PS; 102 bhp) at 6000 rpm141 N⋅m (104 ft⋅lbf) at 4500 rpm2000–2004
1.8Mitsubishi 4G931834 ccSOHC 16vMulti-point fuel injection85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) at 5500 rpm162 N⋅m (119 ft⋅lbf) at 4500 rpm1995–1997
1.8 MSXMitsubishi 4G931834 ccDOHC 16vMulti-point fuel injection103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp) at 6500 rpm167 N⋅m (123 ft⋅lbf) at 5000 rpm1995–1997
1.8 GDIMitsubishi 4G931834 ccDOHC 16vGasoline direct injection92 kW (125 PS; 123 bhp) at 5500 rpm174 N⋅m (128 ft⋅lbf) at 3750 rpm1997–2000
1.8 GDIMitsubishi 4G931834 ccDOHC 16vGasoline direct injection90 kW (122 PS; 121 bhp) at 5500 rpm174 N⋅m (128 ft⋅lbf) at 3750 rpm2000–2003
Diesel engines
1.9 TDRenault F8QT1870 ccSOHC 8vIndirect injection90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) at 4250 rpm176 N⋅m (130 ft⋅lbf) at 2250 rpm1997–2000
1.9 DI-DRenault F9Q11870 ccSOHC 8vCommon rail direct injection102 PS (75 kW; 101 bhp) at 4000 rpm265 N⋅m (195 ft⋅lbf) at 1800 rpm2000–2004
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References
  1. Large Family Cars, EuroNCAP
  2. Fact & Figures 2005 Archived 2007-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, p.33, Mitsubishi Motors website
  3. "A question of carisma", Yahoo Cars, October 6, 2004
  4. RAC Review http://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/mitsubishi/carisma/207327/
  5. Parkers Reviews reviews http://www.parkers.co.uk/mitsubishi/carisma/
  6. Driven To Write: "The Big Ask". https://driventowrite.com/2016/10/27/1995-mitsubishi-carisma-market-failure/
  7. "Mitsubishi Carisma Used Car review", Jason Dawe, The Sunday Times, 17 October 2004
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