Mitsubishi Chariot engines
The release of the first generation of this model began in 1989. The salon was equipped with three rows of seats, which simultaneously accommodated 7 people. It is worth noting that passengers in the back row of seats will also feel comfortable thanks to comfortable sofas.
At that time, not many cars could boast of such a spaciousness. Large overall dimensions, a roomy trunk and a spacious interior guaranteed the car a high popularity among other cars in the "Universal" body. Also, this car was equipped with a large huge hatch, which was located on almost the entire surface of the roof.
The first cars were equipped with 1,8-liter SOHC four-cylinder engines. They developed a power of 85 hp. A little later, they began to install 2-liter gasoline engines with a capacity of 100 hp, as well as diesel power units with a volume of 1,8 liters with a turbocharger. They functioned with both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive transmissions. A 5-speed manual gearbox was used as a gearbox.
Second Generation Mitsubishi Shariot
The second generation of Chariot was born in 1991. It was also popular among the family segment cars, like the previous model, for retaining a spacious interior and a roomy trunk. The length of the body was over 4.5 meters. The car had the following passenger boarding pattern: 2-3-2. The following options could be present in the vehicle configuration: power windows on all four doors, heated mirrors and windshield, air conditioning, power mirrors, central locking and others. There was even a version with two hatches, one of which was located above the front row of seats, and the second above the third seats. Regardless of the type of power unit, the car could be equipped with a full or front-wheel drive to choose from.
The line of engines that were installed in these cars consisted of three internal combustion engines.
- Gasoline engine with index 4G It had a working volume of 2 liters, 4 cylinders and 16 valves. The gas distribution mechanism operates on the principle of the SOHC system, without changing the phases of the gas distribution. The power developed by the stock 4G63 engine at the time of release was 135 hp. This engine could function in tandem with both manual and automatic transmissions.
- In 1994, Mitsubishi began to install a modified version of the 4G63 engine in Shariot, which was labeled 4G63T. Modernization mainly affected the gas distribution mechanism. The new engines have a DOHC variable valve timing system, as well as a distributed fuel injection mechanism. In addition, these internal combustion engines were equipped with a turbocharger, thanks to which the power increased to 230 hp. Fuel consumption, depending on the driving style, ranges from 6 to 10,5 liters per 100 km.
- The last and most large-capacity engine was the 4G Mitsubishi Shariot power unit with this engine under the hood, it developed a power of 145 hp. It operated on 95 and 92 gasoline fuels, the consumption of which could be from 4.7 to 11.7 liters per 100 km. It also has a DOHC gas distribution mechanism, which includes 4 cylinders and 16 valves.
- The latest engine from this line was a diesel power unit with a volume of 2 liters. 4D engine index It developed 94 hp. and a torque of 196 Nm at 2500 rpm. The gas distribution mechanism is made according to the SOHC scheme.
Mitsubishi chariot grandis
This modification was produced in the period from 1997 to 2003. Compared to the previous generation, the capacity of the car has increased. Now the car could be called a full-fledged minivan. Unlike its predecessor, the Grandis model could be equipped with six luxury passenger seats arranged in three rows. This equipment was called Royal. These cars were well equipped with modern, at that time, options, among which are the following: automatic climate control, a color monitor with navigation, cruise control, an on-board computer and heated seats.
The transmission was an automatic transmission called INVECS-II, which included a sport mode. It also had the ability to switch to mechanical control mode. Mitsubishi installed two types of internal combustion engines in this model. The first was the engine with the index 4G64, developed in this car 165 hp. and 231 Nm of torque at an engine speed of 3500 rpm. 
It functioned exclusively on 98 gasoline fuel. Also, this engine was equipped with a system that reduces the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere called G-LEV. The second motor with the index 6G72 had a volume of 3 liters. It was installed in cars with a complete set of Royal in the period from 2001 to 2003. The power developed by this power unit reached the mark of 215 hp, and the torque was 299 Nm at an engine speed of 3500 rpm.
