Overview of the car Mitsubishi Chariot

"Mitsubishi Shariot" is a Japanese- made minivan 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 characteristics, photos and a review of the car - later in this article.

Design

The car has a classic appearance for those years. Previously, 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. What the first generation of cars looks like, the reader can see in the photo below. The machine has a two-part optics and a compact 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 Mitsubishi Chariot appeared. Along with the technical characteristics (which we will consider a little later), the appearance has changed. How the updated minivan looks after 1997, the reader can see in the photo below. The appearance of the machine was substantially modernized. The Japanese used a new, crystal optic 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 now is painted in color of a body. 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 standard dimensions 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' reviews note. Particularly well off-road all-wheel drive version. The car feels confident and on loose snow, breaking through its path.

Salon

According to the owners, inside the minivan 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 central console there is a small on-board computer with a separate visor. Also there is a radio tape recorder (in the standard - 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, which opens with a handle. 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. 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, is perfectly suited for long-distance family trips.

Specifications

The line of power units consisted of three 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 of power. And the torque has grown by 25 Nm. Also in the line appeared a 6-cylinder power unit. With a volume of 3 liters, it produced 215 horsepower of power.

Transmission

The car was equipped with different gearboxes. Versions with a front-wheel 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 track were very high speed in the last transfer.

Chassis

The front suspension of the Mitsubishi Chariot is an independent type, on the McPherson struts. Behind it 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.