What is the Mitsubishi Starion?
The Mitsubishi Starion is a two-door sports coupé sold in the United States from 1984 to 1989. Its low, angular shape and turbocharged character gave it a distinctive place among Mitsubishi’s enthusiast-focused cars of the period.
The Starion’s design included both narrow and wide body styles. Closely related cars were also sold under the Conquest name in North America, while the Mitsubishi was known as the Colt Starion in Britain.
Generations, engines and power
The US Starion had one generation, spanning 1984 to 1989. Its model codes are A180, A183 and A187. During that run, buyers could choose between narrower and wider body styles.
US versions used a 2.6 L petrol engine.
How economical is the Mitsubishi Starion?
The EPA rates the Starion at up to 19 MPG combined. Its lowest listed consumption is 12.4 L/100 km. The EPA procedure differs from WLTP and NEDC tests used in Europe and the 5-cycle procedure used in Canada, so figures from different markets are not directly comparable.
Where was the Starion sold?
The Starion was sold in the United States and other markets. In North America, closely related versions appeared under the Conquest name; in Britain, the Mitsubishi was called Colt Starion.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Mitsubishi Starion?
It is a two-door sports coupé with a 2.6 L petrol engine in US versions.
When was the Starion sold in the United States?
From 1984 to 1989.
What is the Starion’s best combined EPA rating?
Up to 19 MPG combined.
Was the Starion sold under other names?
Closely related North American versions were sold as Conquests, and in Britain the Mitsubishi was called Colt Starion.