UK Debut for Mitsubishi's Colt ClearTec at Eco-Rally 2009
Submitted by Mitsubishi on 7 June, 2009 - 16:45
From 'rally Evo' to Eco-Rally
Mitsubishi debut their new Colt ClearTec supermini driven by Robert Llewellyn. It's powered by the first of Mitsubishi’s lower CO2 engines the only petrol Band B ‘Super Mini’ to have CO2 levels lower than 120g/km.
Small carbon footprint, big space
The largest and roomiest petrol car in Band B (£35 p.a. VED) The largest volume of any vehicle with CO2 under 120g/km
Benefits:
Roomy interior
Technology:
ClearTec
Power:
70kW
Performance:
Petrol engine
Emissions:
Under 120g/km CO2, zero at the traffic lights
A major element of the ClearTec system is the ‘Auto Stop & Go’ technology. The system automatically stops and restarts the engine when the vehicle is stationary – such as at traffic lights or in a traffic jam.
ClearTec also uses other technologies such as:
Low rolling-resistance tyres
Improved differential on the final fear ratio (higher speed for the same rpm)
High efficiency alternator – recharges the battery whilst braking and accelerating
