| Mitsubishi Dion (CR) | |
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Production: | 2000–2005 |
| Assembly: | Japan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mizushima plant) |
| Class: | Compact MPV |
| Body Style: | 5-door wagon |
| Engine: | 2.0 L I4 1.8 L GDI I4 2.0 L GDI I4 |
| Transmission: | INVECS-II 4-speed semi-auto |
| Wheelbase: | 2705mm |
| Length: | 4460mm |
| Width: | 1695mm |
| Height: | 1650mm |
| Weight: | 1380- |
| Successor: | Mitsubishi Delica D:3 |
The Mitsubishi Dion is a compact MPV produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Following its exhibition at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show,[1] it was introduced on January 25, 2000 priced from ¥1,598,000–1,848,000,[2] it was built on a stretched Lancer/Mirage platform, with seven seats in a 2–3–2 configuration.[3] The name was derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and joy.[2]
A facelifted Dion was launched in Japan in May 2002.
The company's initial sales target for the car was 4,500 in the first month, a figure exceeded by 1,000 after the first two weeks.[4]
| Year | Production | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15,282 | n/a |
| 2000 | 30,977 | 30,225 |
| 2001 | 9,699 | 10,601 |
| 2002 | 5,696 | 5,925 |
| 2003 | 1,881 | 2,131 |
| 2004 | 2,697 | 2,382 |
| 2005 | 1,797 | 2,149 |
| 2006 | - | 33 |
(Sources: Facts & Figures 2000, Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2007, Mitsubishi Motors website)