Mitsubishi FTO GPX

Mitsubishi FTO ((Fresh Touring Origination) is one of the good looking imported cars but not so great in performance. Launched in 1994, it was manufactured until 2000. I bought my second hand car in 2006 mainly because of its looks. When I first went to look at the car from the previous owner, I was very impressed by its sporty looks. When I went for a test drive, I wasn't impressed with its automatic gearbox or the interiors but I couldn't resist myself from buying it for £2000. Mine is a FTO GS Auto 1995 model with modifications like body kit, bigger rear spoiler, momo steering wheel and strut bar in the bonnet- all this in a flashy red ...  Read the complete review

You may have seen one. You probably wondered what it was. You may even have wanted one – it’s that striking! A Japanese car that defies preconceptions that they can’t look dramatic – without comprising the taken for granted build quality that Mitsubishi’s other excellent machines (Lancer EVO, Shogun, Charisma, etc.) have proven. An import that has proved so popular that Mitsubishi now sell them here themselves… The Mitsubishi FTO comes in various models GS, GX, GR, GP, GPvR – but mine is the GPX. This is the top of the range in performance and features; this means a 2.0L V6 DOHC Engine ...  Read the complete review

You don't get much of a car for under ten grand. Not unless you buy an imported Mitsubishi FTO that is. A 4 year old example, with under 30,000 miles on the clock should set you back around £10,000 and for that you get a visually dramatic motor capable of 0-60 in under 7 seconds, and a top speed of 147 miles an hour. If you look under the hood of the FTO, you'll see a superb looking twin-cam V6 engine that develops almost 200 bhp. The power is put on the floor through a 4 or 5 speed (depending on if you get a pre or post 1998 model) tiptronic gearbox, with a fully automatic mode. The front wheels are driven, though when Autocar first drove this vehicle, ...  Read the complete review

What car can you buy for less than £6000 that passes the ultimate in tough reviewers - that of a teenage lad in front of his mates? The FTO definitely gets the thumbs up in that department. My 14 year old son says they all think its cool, cheers Alex! Looks? It's definitely a head turner, looks like a far faster and more expensive car especially the front view. Handling? You can chuck it around roundabouts at 7500rpm until you are so dizzy you can barely see straight getting faster every revolution. Performance? It is not slow by any means, you get overtaken as you pull away from the lights by boy racers in Vauxhall ...  Read the complete review