Mitsubishi Colt for Sale - Import from Japan

The Mitsubishi Colt was never meant to tear up touge runs—until it did. While early JDM owners embraced it as a frugal city car, engineers at Mitsubishi’s performance division saw potential in the Z2xA platform. By the time the Z27AG rolled out, the Colt had transformed from quiet commuter to compact predator. Mitsubishi didn’t slap the 'Ralliart' badge on casually. The turbocharged Version-R Colt takes cues from the tuner DNA that built the Evolution name. It’s tight, compact, and punches out just over 150 hp in a featherweight body. In format and fighting spirit, it's closer in soul to a spiritual kei-car war machine than an urban grocery-runner. You won’t find Evo prestige here—this is old-school MIVEC force-fed to work through a five-speed manual and front wheels that claw for grip. This thing doesn’t beg for attention. It earns it. For the full story on Mitsubishi's performance road map, check our Mitsubishi Evo Legend overview.

Under the stubby hood sits the 4G15 MIVEC turbo, putting out a legit 154 PS (roughly 150 hp) and 210 Nm of torque from just 1.5 liters. Boost comes on early—full torque hits around 3500 rpm—and it stays alive deep into the rev range. Mid-range surge is addictive. First and second gear go by in a blur, third pulls like you'd never expect from a Colt. The 5-speed gearbox isn’t rifle-bolt crisp, but it’s precise enough to heel-toe and row with intent. Real-world city fuel economy? Around 8–10 km/L. That’s not hybrid-territory, but stop pretending this is your average mum car. Engine note is meatier than you expect—thanks to MIVEC timing and small-frame turbo spool, there's a thrum and snort as you build pressure and let it go. Think ‘angry sewing machine’ with a purpose. Cars like the RX-8 or Swift Sport offer more top-end. The Colt Z27AG focuses on punch, not polish. It’s point-and-squirt fun in a chassis that weighs only ~1,100 kg.

Nothing about the Colt’s upright bodywork prepares you for how it feels at speed. The Z27AG is short—less than 3.9 meters stem-to-stern—and that 2500 mm wheelbase gives it go-kart reactions. Turn-in is sharp. There's a mild torque-steer tug on hard launches, and enough feedback through the front wheels to make parking-lot sessions weirdly fun. Suspension on the Version-R is revised from the commuter-spec trims: firmer dampers, lowered ride height, and a stiffer rear beam help keep it planted. On smooth pavement, it’s composed. On rough tarmac, you'll notice the economy roots—it bounces a bit, but never feels loose. The seats are well-bolstered, if a bit narrow for larger frames. There's a tactile, almost gritty plastic across the interior dash and door cards, but the ergonomics are logical. Visibility is excellent: tall glass areas, minimal blind spots, and an upright driving position make this one of the easiest JDM hatches to daily. The gear knob and steering wheel come leather-bound in Version-R trims—nothing fancy, but they age well and feel purposeful.

Here’s the reality in Japan today: clean Z27AG Colts are still findable, many graded 4 or higher at auction. But they’re thinning out. Most were driven hard. Many have ugly aftermarket mods. Some are CVT-equipped—avoid those if you want the true Version-R experience. We strongly recommend buying through Japanese auctions for the widest selection—and better condition. Dealer stock in Japan tends to reflect what's left after enthusiasts got the good ones. We handle full inspection reports, auction sheet translations (here’s how to read them), negotiate FOB pricing, and manage inland transport across Japan. Whether you’re hunting a tuned Colt CZT for track work in the U.K., or want a low-mileage Version-R for weekend street fun in Australia or the U.S., importing from Japan is still the best way to beat local markup and poor condition cars.

The Mitsubishi Colt Z27AG proves one thing: fun no longer needs to be expensive—or loud. But you need to go in knowing what it is. Daily drivability is solid if you live in urban sprawl. The tall roof and short nose keep parking stress low. The AC is effective, but on hot days combined with boost-heavy driving, expect single-digit MPG. Backseats fold flat, boot size is fine for a hatch, and parts accessibility isn’t bad if you’ve got connections. We help all clients plan for spare part pipelines post-shipping. What you won’t love: interior creaks on rough roads, the CVT-equipped base trims if you mistakenly buy one, and the fact that most of your friends will have no idea this thing is turbocharged. But once they jump in for a sprint through a twisty B-road? They’ll get it. Want to see what’s available today? View all used Mitsubishi Colt models currently in stock or ready at auction.