Interesting Facts About the Mitsubishi Colt CJ
The Mitsubishi Colt nameplate was reintroduced as a front‑wheel‑drive model, and the CJ denotes the fifth generation of this line. This generation was built on the Mirage platform and was part of the Colt family sold worldwide from the late 1970s through the early 2000s.
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Reintroduction as a Front‑Wheel‑Drive Model
Mitsubishi brought back the Colt badge as a front‑wheel‑drive vehicle, marking a shift from its earlier rear‑wheel‑drive roots. This modern incarnation helped the Colt stay relevant in a market moving toward front‑wheel‑drive designs.
Fifth‑Generation Mirage‑Based CJ
The Colt CJ represents the fifth generation of the model, built on the Mitsubishi Mirage platform. It joined the five generations of Mirage‑based Colts that were sold between 1978 and 2002.
Global Export Moniker for the Mirage
From 1978 to 2003, the Colt name, including the CJ, served primarily as the export badge for the domestically sold Mirage. This covered a range of body styles such as hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons, highlighting the model’s versatility across markets.
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