Mitsubishi Colt CZC (06-09) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 23 April 2009
If you're after a small and affordable convertible then the Mitsubishi CZC is worth considering. It uses a metal folding roof which means it's refined at higher speeds and gives it added security. The downside is that while the CZC looks good with the roof folded, it appears awkward with it in place and lacks the style of many other small drop tops. Inside it's pretty roomy up front, but as with many cars this size, the rear seats are pretty useless. There are two engines available including a zippy turbocharged version with 150bhp but the standard 1.5-litre offers decent performance and respectable economy.
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Neat styling with the roof down, turbo performance, good value

Awkward rear styling with the roof up, poor rear passenger space

If you're after a small and affordable convertible then the Mitsubishi CZC is worth considering. It uses a metal folding roof which means it's refined at higher speeds and gives it added security. The downside is that while the CZC looks good with the roof folded, it appears awkward with it in place and lacks the style of many other small drop tops. Inside it's pretty roomy up front, but as with many cars this size, the rear seats are pretty useless. There are two engines available including a zippy turbocharged version with 150bhp but the standard 1.5-litre offers decent performance and respectable economy.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "The CZC is available with two engine choices. The standard engine is a 1.5-litre with 107bhp which..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "The Colt CZC is easy to drive and comfortable whether the roof is up or down. It better steering..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "The shape of the bonnet and high windscreen mean that the wind doesn't rustle around the cabin with..."

  • Practicality

    3 out of 5

    "Because the boot needs to swallow a large roof, there's a bit of a bulge at the back which looks..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "Originally there was a standard model and the Turbo version. This was soon changed to CZC1, CZC2 and..."

  • Behind the wheel

    3 out of 5

    "The cabin is similar to the equivalent model Colt hatchback, with some neat and innovative design,..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3 out of 5

    "The reliable and robust CZC should prove cheap to run with affordably priced servicing and good fuel..."

  • Green credentials

    2.5 out of 5

    "The CZC is average in terms of emissions. The 1.5-lutre engine puts out 157g/km of CO2 and returns..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4 out of 5

    "The standard Colt hatchback has a decent four-star Euro NCAP crash test score for occupant..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "Mitsubishi has a good reputation for reliability and no major problems have been reported with the..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    3 out of 5

    "The CZC has been on sale for a while now and isn't an especially popular model so there are usually..."

  • Buying used

    3 out of 5

    "There are a decent number of CZC models on the used market, giving you plenty of choice. Most will..."

  • Selling

    3 out of 5

    "Although more and more convertibles are year-round cars with hard tops providing all-weather..."

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