1992-1994 Plymouth Colt Vista: Full Review
Updated: 11/23/08
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1992-1994 Plymouth Colt Vista
- Price Range: $600 - $1,000
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Pros
- All-wheel drive (AWD wagon)
- Fuel economy
- Optional antilock brakes
- Passenger and cargo room
Cons
- Noise
- Acceleration
Vehicle Highlights
Mitsubishi launched an Expo LRV "mini-minivan," for 1992. The Colt Vista was the Plymouth variant; Summit Wagon Eagle's version. Subcompact but tall in profile, the Colt Vista seated five, with a sliding curb-side door and a one-piece liftgate. Base and SE front-wheel-drive models went on sale, along with an AWD model. A 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, rated at 113 horsepower, provided the power for base models. Standard on the Colt Vista SE, optional in other models, was a 2.4-liter four that delivered 116 horsepower. Any model could have either a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. Antilock braking was optional on all models.
Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Plymouth Colt Vista 2.4-liter auto Rating | |
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| Performance | 3 | |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | |
| Ride Quality | 4 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | |
| Quietness | 4 | |
| Controls/Materials | 5 | |
| Interior Room | 4 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 6 | |
| Value within Class | 4 | |
| Total Score: | 43 |
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Our road test for the 1992-1994 Plymouth Colt Vista includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1992-1994 Plymouth Colt Vista and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1992-1994 Plymouth Colt Vista is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
An "in between" vehicle, the Colt Vista is an ideal choice for a small family on a budget. Not as versatile as a full-size minivan, the Vista is also not as expensive.
Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Plymouth Colt Vista 2.4-liter auto Rating | |
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| Performance | 3 | |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | |
| Ride Quality | 4 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | |
| Quietness | 4 | |
| Controls/Materials | 5 | |
| Interior Room | 4 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 3 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 6 | |
| Value within Class | 4 | |
| Total Score: | 43 |
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $915 |
| Alternator | $770 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $960 |
| Brakes | $260 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $475 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $710 |
| Exhaust System | $500 |
| Radiator | $390 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $700 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $165 |
| Prices | Good | Average | Poor |
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| 1994 | |||
| Colt Vista | $1,200-1,600 | $700-1,000 | $100-200 |
| 1993 | |||
| Colt Vista | $1,100-1,400 | $700-900 | $100-200 |
| 1992 | |||
| Colt Vista | $1,000-1,300 | $600-800 | $100 |
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Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door wagon | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 99.2 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 168.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.7 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 62.1 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2723 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 79.0 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.0 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.8 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.6 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.1 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I4 | 1.8 / 112 | 113 | 116 | 5-speed manual: 24/29 4-speed automatic: 24/29 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 24.3 |
| ohc I4 | 2.4 / 143 | 116-136 | 136/145 | 5-speed manual: 22/27 4-speed automatic: 20/26 |
5-speed manual: 25.1 4-speed automatic: -- |
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NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | 1993 Colt Vista |
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| Front Impact, Driver | 3 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Sideimpact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.








