1992-1995 Mitsubishi Expo/Expo LRV: Full Review
Updated: 11/23/08
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1992-1995 Mitsubishi Expo/Expo LRV
- Price Range: $600 - $1,200
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Pros
- All-wheel drive (Expo AWD)
- Passenger and cargo room
- Optional antilock brakes
Cons
- Handling
- Acceleration (LRV/automatic)
- Noise
Vehicle Highlights
Mitsubishi launched twin "mini-minivans" for 1992, sized between subcompact wagons and minivans. Expo was a 7-passenger wagon, with four swing-open side doors and a one-piece rear liftgate. Expo LRV seated five, with a body nine inches shorter, two front doors, a sliding right-rear door, and a rear hatch. A 116-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine powered the Expo, while a 1.8-liter four went into the LRV. Three models of each size were offered: base, Sport, and Sport AWD. The AWD version of either Expo had permanent 4-wheel drive; others were front-wheel drive. Plymouth marketed a variant of the LRV as the Colt Vista; Eagle called its version the Summit Wagon.
Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Mitsubishi Expo with automatic 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 |
Year to Year Changes
Our road test for the 1992-1995 Mitsubishi Expo/Expo LRV includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1992-1995 Mitsubishi Expo/Expo LRV and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1992-1995 Mitsubishi Expo/Expo LRV is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
Each breed of Expo is worth a look, and definitely versatile for passengers and cargo. But don't expect too much beyond their practical merits.
Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Mitsubishi Expo with automatic Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $545 |
| Alternator | $290 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $955 |
| Brakes | $330 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $425 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $1,130 |
| Exhaust System | $290 |
| Radiator | $520 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $720 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $240 |
| Prices | Good | Average | Poor |
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| 1995 | |||
| Expo | $1,500-1,900 | $1,000-1,200 | $200 |
| Expo LRV | $1,200-1,600 | $700-1,000 | $100-200 |
| 1994 | |||
| Expo | $1,400-1,800 | $900-1,200 | $200 |
| Expo LRV | $1,100-1,500 | $700-900 | $100-200 |
| 1993 | |||
| Expo | $1,300-1,700 | $800-1,100 | $200 |
| Expo LRV | $1,000-1,400 | $600-800 | $100 |
| 1992 | |||
| Expo | $1,200-1,500 | $700-900 | $100-200 |
| Expo LRV | $1,000-1,300 | $600-800 | $100 |
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Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 3-door van | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 99.2 | 107.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 168.6 | 177.4 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 62.1 | 62.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2745 | 3020 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 67.8 | 75.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.5 | 15.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.0 | 39.3 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.8 | 40.5 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.6 | 39.3 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.1 | 37.7 |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc I4 | 2.4 / 144 | 116-136 | 136-145 | 5-speed manual: 22/27 4-speed automatic: 20/26 |
5-speed manual: 25.1 4-speed automatic: -- |
| 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 |
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NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | 1993 Expo LRV |
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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%.








