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Trans-Tasman relations
1987 Mitsubishi Colt (Australian built)
The 1st generation Mirage was a model Mitsubishi assembled here in New Zealand between 1978 and 1984, when the second generation model replaced it.
In Australia, the Mirage (known as Colt) was introduced in 1980, entering local production at Tonsley Park, Adelaide, in 1982 - the key word being 'production', due to its panels being pressed there.
As a result of this, Mitsubishi Australia kept the 1st generation car going, after it had been replaced elsewhere (including New Zealand), its Aussie production continuing until 1990.
Interestingly, a number of Colt hatchbacks were sent to New Zealand as built up imports in 1987-88 (several years after the 1st generation models left the NZ market), sharing showroom space with NZ assembled Mirage models, which were of a newer generation.
Trans-Tasman relations
1987 Mitsubishi Colt (Australian built)
The 1st generation Mirage was a model Mitsubishi assembled here in New Zealand between 1978 and 1984, when the second generation model replaced it.
In Australia, the Mirage (known as Colt) was introduced in 1980, entering local production at Tonsley Park, Adelaide, in 1982 - the key word being 'production', due to its panels being pressed there.
As a result of this, Mitsubishi Australia kept the 1st generation car going, after it had been replaced elsewhere (including New Zealand), its Aussie production continuing until 1990.
Interestingly, a number of Colt hatchbacks were sent to New Zealand as built up imports in 1987-88 (several years after the 1st generation models left the NZ market), sharing showroom space with NZ assembled Mirage models, which were of a newer generation.