1988 Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo Hatch 5MT
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- Photo: 1984 Mitsubishi Cordia GSL at Castelo Branco Classic, front right by _morgado, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: USA Mitsubishi Cordia front by petemix, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Mitsubishi Cordia 1600 GSL Automatic - 53157748480 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Mitsubishi Cordia 1600 GSL Automatic - 53157813248 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Mitsubishi Cordia GSR X Turbo (9247270914) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo Hatch 5MT is a 116-hp 1.8-liter turbocharged inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $13,614 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 116 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Cordia measures 173.0 inches long on a 96.2-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,614 ($37,401 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8 L SOHC turbocharged inline-4 (Sirius 4G62T) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 116 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 129 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (8 valves) |
| Bore and Stroke | 80.6 x 88 |
| Injection Type | Electronically controlled injection (ECI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173 in |
| Width | 65 in |
| Height | 49 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo Hatch 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi CORDIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
NHTSA campaign 95V103004
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi CORDIA
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi CORDIA. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1988 MITSUBISHI CORDIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.