What is the Mitsubishi Cordia?
The Cordia was a compact, three-door liftback coupé. Its sloping roof gave it a sporty shape, while the rear hatch made it useful for everyday trips. It shared Mitsubishi’s front-wheel-drive approach with the Tredia sedan and was designed to combine a roomy interior with compact exterior dimensions.
The Cordia’s wedge-shaped body, flush surfaces and concealed roof-edge rain channels were part of Mitsubishi’s effort to reduce aerodynamic drag. The company introduced the Cordia to the US in the 1980s as it expanded its own-branded range there.
Generations, engines and power
The first generation, identified by codes A211A, A212A and A213A, ran from 1984 to 1988 in the US. The American petrol engine range covered 1.8 L to 2.0 L. Turbocharged models were also part of the Cordia range.
How economical is the Mitsubishi Cordia?
The best combined EPA rating shown for the US is 25 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 9.4 L/100 km, also on the EPA measure. EPA results use a different test procedure from European WLTP and NEDC figures, so the ratings are not directly comparable.
Where was the Cordia sold?
The Cordia was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1988. Mitsubishi also offered it in other markets, where specifications could vary.
Questions and answers
What type of car is the Mitsubishi Cordia?
It is a compact, three-door liftback coupé.
When was the Cordia sold in the United States?
It was sold there from 1984 to 1988.
What engines did the US Cordia have?
The petrol engine range covered 1.8 L to 2.0 L.
What is its best combined EPA rating?
The best combined rating shown is 25 MPG.