Mitsubishi Chariot

Mitsubishi Chariot
1991–1994 Mitsubishi Chariot
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi
Production1983–2003
Body and chassis
ClassCompact MPV
Chronology
SuccessorMitsubishi Grandis[1]

The Mitsubishi Chariot is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1983 to 2003. It is a small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). Based on the SSW concept car first exhibited at the 23rd Tokyo Motor Show in 1979,[2] the MPV derives its nameplate from chariots used by the ancient Greek and Roman empires.[3]

Internationally, the MPV has been marketed as the Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Nimbus and Mitsubishi Expo — and as the Dodge and Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon, as captive imports in North America, and as the Eagle Vista Wagon in Canada. It has also been manufactured under license as the Hyundai Santamo and Mitsubishi Savrin in Asia.

  1. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Releases New Grandis", Mitsubishi Motors press release, May 14, 2003
  2. ^ "The 23rd Tokyo Motor Show". Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). Archived from the original on 2007-11-01.
  3. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Launches Chariot Grandis New-generation SUV" Archived 2009-11-21 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 13, 1997