Mitsubishi Diamante

The Mitsubishi Diamante (aka Magna) was a Near Luxury Full-Size Sedan manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990-2004. The Diamante was known to some as the flagship of Mitsubishi Motors. In the United States the Diamante was not as popular or as well known compared to other markets such as Australia where the Diamante helped build the foundation for Mitsubishi to be in the top 3 reliable car manufactures alongside Holden and Ford.

Recent Changes

 * In 2004, Mitsubishi Motors announced the Diamante would be discontinued.

Styles and Major Options
Diamante Featured 3 Main trims; The Economy Class (ES), Luxurious (LS), and Sport (VR-X)

Pricing
Mitsubishi Diamante is a very under quoted car and depending on year and trim prices may vary from $2,700-$10,000+

Gas Mileage
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Engine and Transmission
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Performance
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Acceleration (0-60): 8.3 sec.

Reliability
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Safety
Side Impact Rating - 4/5 Side Impact Rating - Rear: 4/5 Frontal Crash Test - Driver: 5/5 Frontal Crash Test - Passenger: 5/5 Overall Rating: 4/5 ABS(anti-locking brake system): Standard Passenger Airbag: Standard

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Colors
Exterior Colors:
 * Beige Pearl
 * Burma Black
 * Green Metallic
 * Metallic Versailles
 * Paris White
 * Pearl Manhattan
 * Stonehedge Silver Metallic
 * Sydney Blue
 * Victoria Red Pearl

Main Competitors
The Diamante's main compeitors included cars that were V6-powered FWD sedans, such as:


 * 91-95 Acura Legend ('96+ Acura RL)
 * Honda Accord
 * Infiniti Q45
 * Infiniti j30
 * Nissan Maxima
 * Lexus GS
 * Toyota Camry

Unique Attributes

 * The Mitsubishi Diamante's climate control unit featured a small screen that users could interact with.
 * Diamante's door windows are frameless hence giving the car a very coupe-like sport look.

Interior
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Criticisms
The Diamante features poor interior lighting in comparasion to its compeitors

Generations
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Final Generation: (2002–2004)

 * In 2002 A new facelift is given to the Diamante.
 * The original grill is finally dropped.

Second generation (1997–2002)

 * 1997 New Headlights and tail lights introduced.
 * A more Sporty Classic Wide-body kit is acquired.
 * The revised 2nd Generation Diamante has more interior room
 * 5 Speed Automatic Transmission is available
 * Engine upgrade to 3.5L

First Generation/Origins (1990–1996)
In 1992 the Diamante makes it's debut to the United States Market.

Worldwide
Mitsubishi Diamante is sold globally, although as said before it is sometimes badged diffrently.

Design quirks and oddities
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Awards
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