Mitsubishi tried a new approach on the small-segment market with a 3-door version for the Colt in 2004.
Four years later, it brought a facelifted version.

In Europe, the small-segment was very important for most of the carmakers. Apart from the premium carmakers, all of the other players had a vehicle involved. Mitsubishi was the only one to offer a 3-door, egg-shaped, small MPV.

The 2008 3-door Colt featured a new front fascia, with a “Jet Fighter” grille design inspired by the Lancer. That wide opening continued from the hood to the lower apron in an A-shaped form. On the sides, the B-pillars received a black foil to create a floating roof design look. For the five-door, the D-pillar received the same treatment. The redesigned taillights visually connected the rear quarter-panels with the tailgate. While on the base trim level, the car featured steel-wheels with plastic caps, Mitsubishi offered the Colt with light-alloy wheels from the middle trim-level up.

Inside, the car featured more hard-plastic areas on the door panels, the dashboard, and the ridiculously small center console. At least, it offered two cup-holders for the front occupants. There was a pattern on that plastic that made it look better. The three-door version featured a shorter wheelbase, which leads to small legroom for the rear passengers.

Mitsubishi offered the Colt with a choice of three gasoline engines, ranged from a 1.1-liter to a turbocharged 1.5-liter, which offered between 75 hp and 150 hp, respectively. All versions were paired to a 5-speed manual, and there was no automatic transmission on the options list.