Mitsubishi Dion
Mitsubishi Dion (CR) | |
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Pre-facelift Mitsubishi Dion | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
Production | 2000–2005 |
Assembly | Japan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mizushima plant) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact MPV |
Body style | 5-door wagon |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L I4 1.8 L GDI I4 2.0 L GDI I4 |
Transmission | INVECS-II 4-speed semi-auto |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,705 mm (106.5 in) |
Length | 4,460 mm (175.6 in) |
Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,380–1,460 mm (54.3–57.5 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mitsubishi Delica D:5 Mitsubishi Delica D:3 |
The Mitsubishi Dion is a compact MPV produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Following its exhibition at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show,[1] it was introduced on January 25, 2000 priced from ¥1,598,000–1,848,000,[2] it was built on a stretched Lancer/Mirage platform, with seven seats in a 2–3–2 configuration.[3] The name was derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and joy.[2]
A facelifted Dion was launched in Japan in May 2002.
- Rear view (pre-facelift)
- Facelift Mitsubishi Dion
Annual production and sales
The company's initial sales target for the car was 4,500 in the first month, a figure exceeded by 1,000 after the first two weeks.[4]
Year | Production | Sales |
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1999 | 15,282 | n/a |
2000 | 30,977 | 30,225 |
2001 | 9,699 | 10,601 |
2002 | 5,696 | 5,925 |
2003 | 1,881 | 2,131 |
2004 | 2,697 | 2,382 |
2005 | 1,797 | 2,149 |
2006 | - | 33 |
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2007, Mitsubishi Motors website)
References
- ^ Booth Guide: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Archived 2006-06-03 at the Wayback Machine, Tokyo Motor Show, 1999
- ^ a b "Dion – Second series in SUW lineup; New-concept wagon seats 7 in 3 rows of seats", Mitsubishi Motors press release, January 25, 2000
- ^ "Dion - Mitsubishi's versatile box", Jack Yamaguchi, Automotive Engineering International Online, May 2000
- ^ "Sales of New DION tops 5,500 in two weeks", Mitsubishi Motors press release, February 16, 2000
External links
- Cherry Hill Mitsubishi
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