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The Mitsubishi Chariot is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1983 to 2003. Based on the SSW concept car first exhibited at the 23rd Tokyo Motor Show in 1979, the MPV derives its nameplate from chariots used of the ancient Greek and Roman Empires.〔("Mitsubishi Motors Launches Chariot Grandis New-generation SUV" ), Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 13, 1997〕 Internationally, the MPV has been marketed as the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Nimbus and Mitsubishi Expo — and as the Dodge and Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon, as captive imports in North America, and as the Eagle Vista Wagon in Canada. It has also been manufactured under license as the Hyundai Santamo and Mitsubishi Savrin in Asia. ==First generation (1983–1991)== | length = 1989-1991: | width = 1989-1991: | height = | weight = 1,133kg }} The first generation of Chariot (D0#W-series) was produced from February 1983 to May 1991 with a choice of SOHC straight-four powerplants ranging from the 1.6-liter ''4G32'' to the 2.0-liter ''4G63'' petrol engines, or the 1.8 liter 4D65T turbodiesel (from October 1984), mated to a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. It occupied the market segment previously served by the Mitsubishi Galant station wagon. The Chariot's wheelbase was , while overall length ranged from depending on market and equipment level, which was within compliance with Japanese regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement size. From June 1984, a version with permanent four-wheel drive was also offered for the two-liter engined model,〔 while Japanese customers could also get the ''4G62'' engine in the MR Turbo version from July 1983 until the 1987 model year (1795 cc, at 5800 rpm). This version could reach , and was also available with the 3-speed automatic. In Australia, where it was marketed as the "Nimbus", it won the 1984 ''Wheels'' Car of the Year award in its debut year.〔("Used Car Review - Mitsubishi Nimbus 1984-2002" ), Bruce Newton, drive.com.au, May 10, 2005〕 The Nimbus model codes were "UA" (1984), "UB" (1986), and "UC" (1987). A single 1.8-litre GLX version, with manual or automatic transmission was assembled from CKD kits in New Zealand by importer Todd Motors (later Mitsubishi NZ Ltd). The rebadged Dodge and Plymouth Colt Vista, or in Canada, the Eagle Vista Wagon (1989-1991), were introduced in August 1983 as a 1984 model and they were offered in North America until 1991. The Colt Vista was originally available only with front-wheel drive and the 2.0-liter ''4G63'' engine producing in US trim. Transmissions were the "Twin-Stick" (4x2 gears), a five-speed manual, or a three-speed automatic. In later years, power crept up to and permanent four-wheel drive became an available option. Top speed was , for the 4WD. The Dodge/Plymouth Colt/Eagle Summit wagons replaced the Vista. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mitsubishi Chariot」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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