Mitsubishi Outlander: Mitsubishi Carisma Road Test
Pick of the Carisma bunch has to be the 1.8 GDI. There are several models fitted with this revolutionary powerplant, and all are capable (depending on the way you drive) of either exceptional economy or above-average performance. If you drive with a heavy right foot, then you'll notice little difference, apart from a minor power increase over the older 'ordinary' 1.8-litre models (which disappeared with the late 1999 facelift).Tread lightly, though, and improvements in both economy and exhaust emissions of up to 20 percent are possible, according to Mitsubishi. The figures seem to bear this out. Compare a Carisma GDI with a typical equivalent rival – say a Ford Mondeo 1.8 – and the facts make interesting reading. The GDI puts out 125bhp as opposed to 115bhp for the Ford. Against the clock, it manages rest to 60 in just 9.7s (11.0 for the Ford). Meanwhile, at the pumps, it achieves a combined fuel consumption figure of 45.6mpg (36.2mpg for the Ford). So, yes, the GDI is a rare engine that really does let you enjoy the best of both worlds.
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Buying a Mitsubishi Carisma
This is a bit of a difficult one, as there's not too much to worry about,
which is excellent news for you. So, provided you're buying a car with full
service history, you shouldn't be in for any n
Mitsubishi Carisma Typical Pricing
For the earlier cars, you can expect to pay around £1,200 for a 95N 1.6GL
hatchback. GLX trim adds about £200 and another £200 or so secures a GLS. If you
prefer the rare saloon,
Mitsubishi Carisma Parts
(approx based on a 1996 Carisma 1.6GLX) A clutch assembly is around £125 and
an exhaust system about £550. Allow £30 or so for front brake pads, whilst the
rear set is £50.
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Tools and jack
The storage location of the tools and jack should be remembered in case of an
emergency.
Location
1- Tools 2- Jack
Tools
1- Tool bag 2- Wheel nut wrench 3- Bar
Jack
1- To remove
Turn the shaft end so that the jack retracts and detach it from fixing bracket
(A).
2- To store
Turn th
To play from a USB memory device
1. Press the PWR button (3) to turn on the audio system. The system turns on
in the last mode used.
2. Connect your USB memory device to the USB input terminal. Refer to “How to
connect a USB memory device”.
3. Press the CD button (2) several times to switch to the USB mode. The input
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