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Summary
Mitsubishi wants the Diamante to make a statement on behalf of the corporation, and we'd say that the message comes through loud, clear and positive. Diamante is handsome, nicely finished, well equipped and attractively priced. It competes with some outstanding players in the entry luxury segment--the Lexus ES 300, Infiniti I30, Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3-Series, Mazda Millenia and new Cadillac Catera, to name just a few. With competition like that, backed by lots of TV advertising dollars, it's easy to see why the Diamante has been something of an open secret. Visibility is expensive, and Mitsubishi's relatively small U.S. sales organization doesn't have the marketing clout of, say, General Motors or Toyota. Nevertheless, if you're shopping in this realm, we think the Diamante merits a look-see. We also think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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3.5-liter sohc 24v V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Adelaide, Australia |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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LS |
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Standard Equipment:
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(LS) Automatic climate control a/c, AM/FM/CD/cassette audio, leather seats, heated power mirrors, power windows, power locks, power driver's seat, intermittent wipers, security system, cruise control, tilt steering, illuminated vanity mirrors, map lights, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear window defrost, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Luxury Group (power moonroof, high contrast instrument panel, Homelink System); Luxury Convenience Group (ABS, 8-speaker Infinity audio, keyless remote entry, power passenger seat, info center, auto-dim rear view mirror, child restraint seat) |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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35308 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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210 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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231 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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107.0 |
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Length/width/height:
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194.0/70.3/56.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.8/60.4 |
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Turning circle:
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36.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/58.0/44.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.5/57.3/36.9 |
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Cargo volume:
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14.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3363 |
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Tires:
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P205/65R-15 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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19.0 |
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