What is the Plymouth Colt?
The Plymouth Colt was a compact car sold in North America as a Mitsubishi-based import. It gave Plymouth a smaller-car option, with hatchback and sedan forms in its later generations.
Generations
The fifth generation ran from 1985 to 1988, followed by the sixth from 1989 to 1994. The sixth generation brought a redesigned, more rounded shape. In the United States, the Colt sedan gave way to Plymouth’s Sundance, while the Colt continued as a compact import.
Engines and fuel consumption
US EPA listings cover petrol engines from 1.4 L to 1.8 L. The best combined EPA rating is 34 MPG, and the lowest stated consumption is 6.9 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan listings for 1995–1996 cover petrol engines from 1.5 L to 1.8 L, with a lowest stated figure of 7.5 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so results are best read within their respective markets.
Where was it sold?
The Plymouth Colt appears in US EPA listings from 1984 to 1994 and in Canadian NRCan listings for 1995–1996. Its Mitsubishi roots gave Plymouth a compact import alongside its other North American models.
Questions and answers
When were the fifth and sixth generations sold?
The fifth generation ran from 1985 to 1988, and the sixth from 1989 to 1994.
What engine sizes are listed for the Colt?
US EPA listings cover 1.4 L to 1.8 L petrol engines; Canadian listings cover 1.5 L to 1.8 L.
What is the best combined EPA rating?
The best combined US EPA rating is 34 MPG.
