Mitsubishi Diamante first generation

Mitsubishi Diamante first generation
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The Mitsubishi Diamante first generation (1992–1996): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States.

Model codes: F10, F20 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,830–4,886 mm
Width–1,775 mm
Height–1,335–1,470 mm
Wheelbase–2,720–2,723 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)396–1,218 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,662–2,888 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

110 complaints for model years 1992–1995. 17 crashes · 2 fires · 17 injuries

  • Airbags 24
  • Brakes 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 5 versions of the Mitsubishi Diamante first generation

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996DOHC (FFS), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1994–1996(SOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · SOHC (FFS), 2MODE · DOHC (FFS), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1992–1994DOHC (FFS), 2MODE · (DOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · (SOHC) (FFS), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1993SOHC (FFS), 2MODE3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1992SOHC (FFS)3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.