When the Mitsubishi Tredia and Cordia compact coupe and sedan got here on-line within the mid Eighties, they have been among the many first reasonably priced turbocharged vehicles. Earlier than that there have been Saab and Volvo turbos, in addition to Mercedes diesels, however these vehicles have been dear. Certain, there was the Pontiac Sunbird—and some Buick Skyhawks—fitted with turbocharged engines, however these vehicles have been so failure susceptible I hesitate to say them.
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As for the Mitsubishis, they’re noteworthy as they represented a whole lineup of high-tech and noteworthy autos that nobody appears to recollect. At the moment, Mitsubishi’s U.S. lineup is comprised of three small crossovers and a 3-cylinder subcompact that’s bought completely on worth, however that hasn’t all the time been the case.
Among the many cool rides as soon as retailed by the Japanese maker within the states are the Eclipse sports activities coupe, the 3000GT sports activities automotive, the Sigma luxurious sedan, and the beefy Montero body-on-frame SUV. Mitsubishi additionally bought pickups within the U.S. on and off, and don’t overlook about that boxy Japanese-market van that was briefly imported.
The present-generation Outlander is, by all accounts, a tremendous crossover, however it lacks any of the appeal and daring Mitsubishi was as soon as identified for. Right here we have fun the model again when its lineup was filled with enjoyable and thrilling rides. What number of of those autos do you bear in mind? Drop us a line and tell us. The place to depart feedback is down beneath.
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1984 Cordia
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1986 Montero
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1988 Sigma
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1989 Montero
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1989 Galant
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1990 Eclipse
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