Friday, August 14, 2015

Car Profiles - Mitsubishi Strada

MITSUBISHI STRADA

2014 marks the additional SE models for select variants, but the Strada is starting to show its age in the face of modern rivals. There's a base model with 4x4 drivetrain to please fleet customers. The car-like pick up truck.

The Good: Wide range of variants
The Bad: Limited rear space

Price Range: P880,000-P1,340,000
Our Rating: ***

Last Update: December 18, 2014


OWNERSHIP DETAILS2.5 GLS Sport V 4x42.5 GLX-V2.5 GLX 4x42.5 GLX 4x22.5 GL 4x2
PriceP1,240,000 (MT), P1,340,000 (AT)P1,115,000P1,070,000P1,005,000P880,000
Warranty3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged (VGT) and Intercooled Direct Injection 4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged (VGT) and Intercooled Direct Injection 4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged and Intercooled Direct Injection 4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged and Intercooled Direct Injection 4D56 2.5 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged and Intercooled Direct Injection
Horsepower176hp @ 4,000rpm176hp @ 4,000rpm134hp @ 3,500rpm134hp @ 3,500rpm134hp @ 3,500rpm
Torque400Nm @ 2,000-2,850rpm (MT), 350Nm @ 1,800-3,500rpm (AT)350Nm @ 1,800-3,500rpm314Nm @ 2,000rpm314Nm @ 2,000rpm314Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel TypeDieselDieselDieselDieselDiesel
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common RailElectronic Fuel Injection Common Rail
Transmission5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity75 Liters75 Liters75 Liters75 Liters75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length5,155mm5,155mm5,040mm5,155mm5,040mm
Width1,800mm1,750mm1,750mm1,750mm1,750mm
Height1,780mm1,755mm1,755mm1,755mm1,755mm
Wheelbase3,000mm3,000mm3,000mm3,000mm3,000mm
Curb Weight1,850kg (MT), 1,855kg (AT)1,720kg1,785kg1,700kg1,700kg
Body Style4 Door Pick Up4 Door Pick Up4 Door Pick Up4 Door Pick Up4 Door Pick Up
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Four Wheel Drive, Manual Lock LowFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Four Wheel Drive, Manual Lock LowFront Engine/Rear Wheel DriveFront Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating55555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone with Coil Spring and StabilizersDouble Wishbone with Coil Spring and StabilizersDouble Wishbone with Coil Spring and StabilizersDouble Wishbone with Coil Spring and StabilizersDouble Wishbone with Coil Spring and Stabilizers
Rear SuspensionRigid Elliptic Leaf Springs with Telescopic Shock AbsorbersRigid Elliptic Leaf Springs with Telescopic Shock AbsorbersRigid Elliptic Leaf Springs with Telescopic Shock AbsorbersRigid Elliptic Leaf Springs with Telescopic Shock AbsorbersRigid Elliptic Leaf Springs with Telescopic Shock Absorbers
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesLeading and Trailing DrumsLeading and Trailing DrumsLeading and Trailing DrumsLeading and Trailing DrumsLeading and Trailing Drums
Tires245/65 R17205/80 R16205/80 R16205/80 R16205/80 R16
Wheels17 Inch Alloy16 Inch Alloy16 Inch Steel16 Inch Alloy16 Inch Steel
SAFETY
Airbags22220
Anti-Lock BrakesYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes, With Electronic Brakeforce DistributionNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesAdds: Limited Slip Differential, Tire Pressure Monitoring System Adds: Back-Up Camera (Dealer Option)Adds: NoneAdds: NoneEngine Immobilizer
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsFront and Rear (Dealer Option for Rear)FrontNoneFrontNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Side Mirror Signal Repeaters. Deletes: Cargo Hooks. DealerAdds: Body Color Door Handles and Mirrors. Deletes: Chrome Radiator Grille, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors, Side Stepboards, Tailgate Integrated 3rd Brake LampAdds: Chrome Radiator Grille, Door Handles, and Side Mirrors, Side Stepboards, Tailgate Integrated 3rd Brake LampBlack Side Mirrors, Radiator Grille, and Door Handles, Rear Window Defogger with Timer
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialLeather with Silver AccentsUrethane with Silver AccentsUrethane with Silver AccentsUrethane with Silver AccentsUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: NoneAdds: Red Lit Instrumental Display, Silver Accents Deletes: Red Lit Instrumental Display, Silver Accents Adds: Red Lit Instrumental Display, Silver Accents None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering
Climate ControlAutomaticManualManualManualManual
Audio SystemMulti-Media and Multi-Information System, Navigation SystemSingle In-Dash DVD/MP3/WMA/MPEG4/ AM/FM/USB/iPod/AUX /Bluetooth/7-inch LCD Monitor Touch Screen /GPS Navigation ready1DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3Single In-Dash DVD/MP3/WMA/MPEG4 /AM/FM/USB/iPod/AUX /Bluetooth/7-inch LCD Monitor Touch Screen/GPS Navigation ready1DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers64442
Steering Wheel ControlsYes, Audio (Dealer Option)Yes, Audio (Dealer Option)Yes, Audio (Dealer Option)Yes, Audio (Dealer Option)None
AlarmYesYesYesYesNone
Keyless EntryYesYesYesYesNone
RIVALSChevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux

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