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1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Review

A luxury surprise from Down Under.

1997 Diamante Review Summary & Specifications

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.

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1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Specs
Vehicle CategoryLuxury Cars
EditorHelen V. Hutchings
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)3.5-liter sohc 24v V6
Engines (optional)
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InAdelaide, Australia
Manufacturer Phone1-800-55-MITSU
Manufacturer URLwww.mitsubishicars.com
Base Price MSRP30460


1997 Mitsubishi Diamante Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPLS
Standard Equipment(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
Options as Tested (MSRP)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)
Destination Charge
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested35308
Layout
Horse Power210 @ 5000
Torque231 @ 4000
Fuel Economy18/26
Wheelbase107.0
Length/Width/Height194.0/70.3/56.5
Track Front/Rear60.8/60.4
Turning Radius36.7
Seating Capacity5
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.4/58.0/44.3
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room37.5/57.3/36.9
Trunk Volume14.2
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight3363
Stock TiresP205/65R-15
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity19.0
1997 Mitsubishi Diamante