Mitsubishi Colt IV (CA0) gallery (1992–1996)
The Colt IV (CA0) vehicle generation was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 to 1996 and offered in hatchback body configurations.
The fourth-generation Mitsubishi Colt (CA0 and CB0 platform designations) premiered in 1992. Displaying sleek bio-design body contours with teardrop headlamps, it was built as a three-door hatchback incorporating a multi-link rear suspension arrangement. Engineering of the Colt IV (CA0) (factory code CA0) emphasized high structural rigidity, aerodynamic efficiency, and optimized interior spatial packaging. Built with reinforced body structures utilizing high-tensile steel alloys, the platform delivered reduced curb weight alongside improved occupant crash protection. The vehicle was distributed globally in multiple configuration packages designed to satisfy diverse market demands and regional regulatory specifications.
Engine offerings featured 1.3-liter (4G13), 1.6-liter (4G92), and a high-revving 1.6-liter 4G92 MIVEC unit generating 175 horsepower on the GTi variant. Domestic Japanese trims even offered a compact 1.6-liter 6A11 V6. Transmissions were 5-speed manuals or 4-speed INVECS automatics. Production concluded in 1996. The powertrain lineup incorporated efficient engine families paired with robust manual, automatic, or continuously variable transmissions depending on trim selection. Drivetrain engineering integrated advanced suspension tuning and traction management systems. Periodic mid-cycle cosmetic and technical updates refreshed front-end aesthetics, lighting technology, and cabin infotainment features, maintaining competitive positioning across international consumer segments throughout its production lifespan.
