Mitsubishi Diamante
Second generation · 1997–2005 · 9 model years · 4 trims
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Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante VR-X rearview by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 02-03 Mitsubishi Diamante by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante LS rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Diamante rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Low94JanMitsuDashboard by Infrogmation, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante VR-X rearview by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 02-03 Mitsubishi Diamante by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante LS rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Diamante rear by TTTNIS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Low94JanMitsuDashboard by Infrogmation, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 3.5 L SOHC 24-valve V6, naturally aspirated (6G74) | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15/23 (18) | — |
| 2004 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 17/25 | $25,594 |
| VR-X · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | — | 4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control & clutchless manual shift mode | FWD | 17/25 | $27,414 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control & clutchless manual shift mode | FWD | 17/25 | $28,214 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 17/25 | $26,557 |
| VR-X · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | — | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 17/25 | $27,657 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 17/25 | $29,007 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 18/25 (18) | $26,247 |
| VR-X · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | — | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 18/25 (18) | $27,557 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 18/25 (18) | $29,007 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 18/25 (18) | $25,932 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 205 | 231 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control | FWD | 18/25 (18) | $28,952 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/23 | $25,492 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/23 | $28,392 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $27,669 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/23 | $28,120 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/23 | $33,520 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| ES · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $26,370 |
| LS · Sedan | 3.5 L Gas V6 | 210 | 231 lb-ft | 4-Speed Automatic | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $30,460 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 2 | — |
| 2000 | 3 | — |
| 1999 | 2 | — |
| 1998 | 1 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.