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Mitsubishi Tredia

Mitsubishi Tredia
Photo: Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The official data lists 14 versions of the Mitsubishi Tredia (1984–1988), in the United States. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1988
Markets
United States
Engines
1.8 L to 2.0 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
9.0 L/100 km (EPA)

What kind of car was the Mitsubishi Tredia?

The Tredia was a four-door sedan in Mitsubishi’s compact-car range. It shared the line-up with the Cordia, a two-door coupe. Mitsubishi described both as front-wheel-drive cars designed to make room inside while keeping their exterior dimensions compact.

Generations and engines

The first-generation Tredia, identified by the A21 code, ran from 1984 to 1988 in the US figures. Its petrol engines ranged from 1.8 L to 2.0 L, giving buyers a choice of engine sizes within the sedan range.

How economical was the Tredia?

The US EPA figures cover 1984–1988 and 14 versions. The best combined rating is 26 MPG. EPA ratings use a different test procedure from European WLTP or NEDC tests and Canada’s 5-cycle test, so results from those markets are not directly comparable.

Where was the Tredia sold?

The Tredia was part of Mitsubishi’s passenger-car line-up in the United States. Its four-door body gave it a practical, compact-sedan layout, while the Cordia offered a coupe alternative in the same range.

Questions and answers

What years was the Mitsubishi Tredia sold in the US?

The US EPA figures cover 1984–1988.

What engines did the Tredia have?

Its listed petrol engines ranged from 1.8 L to 2.0 L.

What was the Tredia’s best EPA fuel economy?

Its best combined rating was 26 MPG.

Tredia first generation (1984–1988)

Mitsubishi Tredia first generation
Photo: Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Model codes: A21 · Sold in: United States · References: mitsubishi-motors.com, en.wikipedia.org

United States 14 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
1986–1988(FFS,TRBO)1.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1988(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985–1988(FFS) CA model · (FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985–1987(FFS) · (FFS), VLKUP2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO) · (CALIF) (FFS,TRBO)1.8 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model1.8 LPetrol5-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol4-speed manual–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km

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