Mitsubishi Carisma
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| Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Manufacturer: | NedCar |
|---|---|
| Production: | 1995–2004 |
| Predecessor: | Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback (Europe) |
| Successor: | Mitsubishi Lancer (Europe) |
| Class: | Small family car |
| Body style: | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback |
| Engine: | 4G92 1.6 L I4 4G93 1.8 L I4 4G93 1.8 L I4 GDi F8Q 1.9 L TD F9Q 1.9 L DI-D |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual 4-speed auto |
| Wheelbase: | 2550 mm |
| Length: | 4450 mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1405 mm |
| Curb weight: | 1105–1180 kg |
| Fuel capacity: | 60 L |
| Related: | Volvo S40 Proton Waja |
The Mitsubishi Carisma is a small family car produced for the European market by Mitsubishi Motors from 1995 to 2004. 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.
Available as a 4-door saloon or a 5-door hatchback, it featured gasoline engines from 1.3 L (introduced later in life) to 1.8 L, a 1.8 L GDi engine, and 90 hp 1.9 L TD turbodiesel powerplants sourced from Renault, later with the 100 hp 1.9 DI-D common rail diesel engine, the same as used in both Volvo and Renault cars.
In spite of its name, the Carisma had a fairly neutral design, a characteristic that was not improved when it received a midlife refreshing in 2001. 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 a Mitsubishi Carisma GT.
The chassis was also used by Proton to develop the Proton Waja.
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