Our road test for the 1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the
1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT and highlighted the vehicle's performance
with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation
1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
The VR-4 is an enjoyable machine to drive. For one thing, it's quick. Mitsubishi promised a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds. More surprising, the car is so stable and quiet that speed becomes deceptive; it's difficult to tell just how fast you're traveling. Its 4-wheel steering and all-wheel drive blend for secure, precise cornering. Brakes are great too, bringing the VR-4 to a halt with reassuring swiftness and terrific poise. Except for slightly vague steering (not true of the front-drive SL) and a voracious appetite for fuel, the 3000GT is an impressive, if costly, machine. An SL is quick enough for most folks and has most of the VR-4's admirable qualities. Cockpits are snug and low, but the back seat is strictly for show. Low-slung styling makes entry and exit a chore, too. Otherwise, the cabin is top-notch, with supportive seats, nicely spaced controls, and clear, properly placed gauges. On the downside, the liquid crystal readout for the automatic climate system, standard on SL and VR-4, is difficult to decipher and has too little contrast for easy viewing in daylight. Also, the stereo unit is mounted too low and has tiny controls.
Value for the Money
A VR-4 delivers outstanding performance and all-wheel-drive action, but you pay a penalty in its stiff ride, as well as the high price. Base and SL models are more reasonable alternatives.
Expert Ratings Summary
| Category |
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Rating |
|
Performance |
9 |
|
Fuel Economy |
2 |
|
Ride Quality |
2 |
|
Steering/Handling/Braking |
9 |
|
Quietness |
2 |
|
Controls/Materials |
4 |
|
Interior Room |
4 |
|
Room/Comfort (rear) |
1 |
|
Cargo Capacity |
2 |
|
Value within Class |
3 |
| Total Score: |
38 |
|
Each vehicle report contains one rating chart for representative model. Consumer
Guide® rates in ten key areas: Performance, Fuel Economy, Ride Comfort, Steering
and Handling, Interior Noise, Controls and Materials, Driver Room, Passenger Room,
Cargo Capacity, and Insurance Costs. These ratings compare the particular vehicle
rated to ALL other vehicles, not a vehicle's standing in a particular class. In the
ratings table, "1" is the lowest rating and "10" is the highest rating.