Overview of the car Mitsubishi Chariot

"Mitsubishi Shariot" is a minivan of Japaneseproduction, designed for 6 passenger seats. Serial production of the model was started in 1991. The latest release of the model dates back to 2003. The machine was intended purely for the domestic market. Therefore, it is rather difficult to find it in Russia. Despite the low prevalence, enough positive for the car Mitsubishi Chariot owners reviews. The car is distinguished by a comfortable cabin and reliable engines. What is Mitsubishi Chariot minivan? Technical specifications, photos and a review of the car - later in this article.

Design

The car has a classic exterior for thoseyears. Earlier, the Japanese practiced strict lines and outlines. But closer to the nineties the bodies became more licked and streamlined. So it happened with the minivan Mitsubishi Chariot Grandis. As the first generation of cars looks, the reader can see on the photo below.

Машина имеет двухсоставную оптику и компактную radiator grille. Similar forms were used on the Galant sedan. The bumper was not painted in body color. But they did not leave him without paint either. So, the shade of the bumper and the so-called foliage (wide side moldings) was lighter than the body itself. Mirrors are also painted in body color.

In 1997, the second generation MitsubishiChariot. Along with the technical characteristics (we will discuss them a little later), the appearance also changed. How the updated minivan looks after 1997, the reader can see in the photo below.

Внешность машины существенно модернизировалась.The Japanese used a new, crystal optics with white turn signals. Now they are a single piece of the headlight. The fog lights have become much larger. The grille has also increased. And the bumper is now painted in the body color. From the "foliage" it was decided to get rid of. Instead, the Japanese used narrow moldings. The shape of the mirrors has also changed - now they have become more elongated and angular. The roofline was also modernized. Now there is no such obvious transition between the rack and the rear passenger door.

Dimensions

As for dimensions, the machine has standarddimensions for its class. The length of the body is 4.5 meters, width - 1.7 meters, height - 1.6 meters. The ground clearance on standard 14-inch wheels is 16 centimeters. This is quite enough for driving on pits or on a primer, as the owners say. Especially well off-road all-wheel drive version. The car feels confident and on loose snow, breaking through its path.

Salon

По словам владельцев, внутри минивэна Mitsubishi Chariot quite comfortable - pleases comfortable landing and excellent noise insulation. The steering wheel, as it should be for a Japanese car, is on the right. There are no buttons and a fashion line. Among the finishes, only plastic inserts "under the tree" on the center console and side deflectors are found.

On top of the center console there is a smallon-board computer with a separate visor. Also there is a radio tape recorder (in the standard - a cassette) and a mechanical climate control unit. A distinctive feature of the minivan Mitsubishi Mitsui is the location of the gearshift lever. If on the other minivans the handle has been integrated into the front panel, then it has a separate console with a glove compartment at the bottom. Nearby is the cigarette lighter. The handle itself has a chrome insert. Each seat is equipped with a separate armrest - this is a big plus for this car. There is a good range of adjustments for both the backrest and the bottom cushion. Because of the lack of a shelf, the rear speakers are installed in the side parts of the body. In the trunk there is a secret niche thatopens with a pen. The seats themselves can be removed from the sled, forming a flat cargo compartment. The owners' comments mark the quality of the assembly of the salon. The leather on the seats does not crack ahead of time. The plastic does not rattle, the gaps do not "walk". In the car there are many niches and glove boxes. "Mitsubishi Shariot", thus, perfectly suited for long-distance family trips.

Specifications

Линейка силовых агрегатов состояла из трех petrol engines. The first generation of minivans was equipped with 4-cylinder atmospheric engine with a working volume of 2350 cubic centimeters. The maximum power of this unit is 145 horsepower. The torque at three thousand revolutions is 206 Nm. The engine already then had an injected distributed fuel injection.

Since 1997, this engine has been modernized.So, with the previous volume of 2350 cubic centimeters, he gave out 165 horsepower. And the torque increased by 25 Nm. Also in the line appeared a 6-cylinder power unit. With a volume of 3 liters, it produced 215 horsepower.

Transmission

The car was equipped with different boxesgear. Versions with a front drive were equipped with an automatic box for 4 steps. As for all-wheel drive versions, they were manned by a five-speed manual transmission. The owners' comments mark the high reliability of the machine. However, the fuel consumption of Mitsubishi Chariot with automatic transmission is 20 percent higher than that of mechanics (an average of 15.6 liters on a 2.4-liter engine). Yes, and on the highway were very high speed in the last transfer.

Chassis

The front suspension with Mitsubishi Chariot -independent type, on the posts of "McPherson." Behind is a semi-independent beam on the coil springs and two levers. Brakes - hydraulic. Front mounted ventilated discs, rear - drums.

Cost

Now this car can only be purchased on the secondary market. The price of the second generation of minivans is from 180 to 280 thousand rubles with an average mileage of 165-200 thousand kilometers.

So, we found out what Mitsubishi Chariot has design, technical characteristics and cost. We hope that the information was useful to you.