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Looks better than Mitsubishi's current lineup.

@PeugeotRocket

5 жыл бұрын

Sad but true.

@DikicarinaGTS

5 жыл бұрын

No shit

@gerardmcmillan8591

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely and other auto lineups as well.

@ProtegeTuype

4 жыл бұрын

Mitsubishi now makes only cheap crap cars

@VaughnJogVlog

4 жыл бұрын

Mitsubishi has a current lineup?

Mitsubishi used to be such a cool brand. They sure have tanked.

@BIGGIEDEVIL

5 жыл бұрын

DoubleClutchOnline shit brand now that sells to ppl with bad credit cuz no one will buy one by choice with so many other better options out there

@dutchynehtam

5 жыл бұрын

Hey 10 year 100,000 mile power train. Beat that 😉

@wr70beh

5 жыл бұрын

Once Chrysler turned off the money faucet, they were lost. They've hooked up with Nissan/Renault, but we know how they are.

@jasoncarpp7742

5 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. Today's Mitsubishis are hideous to look at. I cannot imagine what they're like to drive. I'd be embarrassed to be seen in a 2013 Mitsubishi.

@v8_sami

5 жыл бұрын

@@dutchynehtam thought the Korean car manufacturers give 100000 mile warranty as well.

John made me do a double take when he mentioned "satellite radio controls" at 4:48. It took me a sec to realize he was using the term "satellite" to signify that there are separate controls on the steering wheel to operate functions of the radio and not specific controls to operate "Satellite Radio" (e.g. SiriusXM, etc.) which I believe wasn't available until much, much later. 😂

@joshtavenner3073

5 жыл бұрын

David Webb i did the same thing lol.

@kz1000ps

5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh makes sense. Motor Trend's word that they always used for those controls was "redundant." I remember as a kid being confused every time they reviewed a Pontiac and being told those dozens of cheap gray buttons on the steering wheel were "redundant." Like are they straight up insulting Pontiac?! 😂

@05gtdriver

5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he meant it as in detached controls from the head unit, satellite doesn't necessarily mean a radio provider, it can be used to describe objects that are not directly connected to a main unit.

@ZepG

5 жыл бұрын

Ha he was listening to Howard Stern I guess.

@fredaydaybae8450

5 жыл бұрын

@@kz1000ps OmG!! I FEEL so much better because as a kid I thought the same THING! I was SURE it was an insult lmaooo.

So you want a 3000GT, but need a sedan?!!! Well, here you go!!!! A technological tour de force!!!!

@te71se

5 жыл бұрын

I have exactly that - a Diamante 30R-S AWD!

This is one of the best looking sedan of its time.

@cousinjudeskitchen7146

5 жыл бұрын

It was prettu nice looking.

@basshead.

5 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty generic.

@palebeachbum

4 жыл бұрын

There were a lot of handsome cars that came out in the early 90s.

@gedaman

3 жыл бұрын

It still looks pretty nice today.

@VideoAmericanStyle

2 жыл бұрын

A great look, but let’s be honest: this borrowed heavily from the BMW E28/E32 in front and the LS 400 behind that.

I loved how these cars had frameless glass for the doors. I always thought that was a high end touch that you still don't see a lot today.

@dragon81heart

5 жыл бұрын

OnTheRocks I thought that was cool when I was a kid but after being in a few cars that had frameless doors and every one of them would end up with wind noise and or whistling I don’t think I’d ever want to own a car that has doors like these Sure does look cool though! Especially to the 11 year old self back in the day haha

@ATRichard

5 жыл бұрын

Only other luxury sedan I can think of off the top of my head from this era that had that too was the 95-99 Oldsmobile Aurora. Nice touch for sure.

@dragon81heart

5 жыл бұрын

ARich correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t some Subaru’s and the first gen 4 door Dodge Neon have these frameless doors? And I know some cars from the 70s did but I even as a kid in the 80s riding in some I cannot recall what they were. My aunt had one that I think was a Pontiac and the neighbor up the road had a Caddy from either late 60s or early 70s that had that too

@dragon81heart

5 жыл бұрын

ARich and the first gen Aurora... God that was a beautiful car!!! Hell I still think those are gorgeous!

@ATRichard

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Hainan I do remember some Subarus having frameless windows now that you mention it (couldn’t tell you which ones specifically haha). But I was born in 93, so the two cars I remember most from this era with frameless windows were this and the Aurora. It’s a trend I wish would pop up more often! Safety regulations probably stop that nowadays. And I agree! Beautiful car - Oldsmobile was my favorite brand growing up. Really like my 04 Bravada.

I remember these. That front end was handsome; reminiscent of a BMW. Too bad Mitsu couldn't keep a good thing going...

If I had a big garage, I'd like to have this and other examples in it, like a LS400, a 929, Legend, Olds Aurora, Buick Riviera, a Fleetwood Brougham, an Eldorado TC, a Mark VIII, etc, all great 90s cars

@johnl3230

5 жыл бұрын

Aurora is my fav 😁

@toronado455

5 жыл бұрын

The original 1st gen Acura Legend is my fav, closely followed by the original 1st gen Lexus LS. Those American models you mention are very nice too!

@mikezerker6925

5 жыл бұрын

Loved the Mark VIII and the Riviera!

@Nightbird.

5 жыл бұрын

You're my kind of guy, Mario!

@marcelloribeiro2750

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnl3230 same!

When Mitsu was a tech-geek car maker. Not this crossover nonsense we see today!

@mrdaykurutakuchannel

5 жыл бұрын

And when Mitsu still had balls.

@rebelusa6585

2 жыл бұрын

Nima, you forget 1 thing. Today all cars look the same. Bland, boring style. You cannot tell one brand to another brand.

@LoyalmoonieProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebelusa6585 yeah, and not everyone wants an SUV/CUV; let alone an EV. It’s no wonder I defected from Mitsubishi to Kia to find a Forte Koup…

@rahimi4762

Жыл бұрын

The luxury Mitsubishi

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Great vehicles like this plush Diamante, the innovative Galant, the fun Eclipse, the beastly 3000GT and the capable Montero were all exceptional contenders in all of their respective classes. The value propositions were definitely there with good fuel economy, good safety, competitive technology, performance, and pricing. You can see how well these older Mistus have aged versus how poorly their new lineup compares to everything else on the market right now. Such a shame.

@zythr9999

2 жыл бұрын

Some of the engines were oil burners

@douglasb.1203

2 жыл бұрын

The head dude at Mitsu committed suicide around 2000 due to inferior parts quality. See the oil burner comment above. That being said, the car has fantastic proportion.

@kolyan1980

7 ай бұрын

Evo !!!!

@bobbybandz9194

6 ай бұрын

Its true; I leased a 22 Outlander,and it was junk.

Mitsubishis from the 80s and 90s were pretty awesome, looking back. Unique styling and packed with technology.

@lobsterwhisperer7932

2 жыл бұрын

true, every new model looked completely different from previous.

@ahmedislam2580

Жыл бұрын

and 00s

One of the most underrated cars ever. A tech geeks heaven!

I remember my dad renting one of these when I was a kid during a father-son trip to Florida (I think the one we rented was a 1996). He got out of the car and said man, that's one heck of a car. The moment stuck with me because I had never heard of a Diamante before.

@averyparticularsetofskills

2 жыл бұрын

I had one exactly like the one in the video & it was a nice car...but the coolest part of your comment was the " _father-son_ " trip. I hope that you get a chance to create great memories like yours for you & your son/daughter(s) Be Safe n Take Care✌🏽

@oliverroo59

2 жыл бұрын

@@averyparticularsetofskills thank you :) I try to when I can

Mitsubishi Diamante is a luxury performance sedan.

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

Was

@chrisahn2398

5 жыл бұрын

Huh! So you can read the brochure!

I wish Mitsubishi still made a sedan like the Galant or Diamanté

@RFJersey

5 жыл бұрын

WhateverNevermind Why?

@f181234

5 жыл бұрын

Donovan Campbell it wouldn’t sell this diamanté was considered a failure in North America

@RFJersey

5 жыл бұрын

f181234 Mitsubishi is going the way of Suzuki. Will soon be out of the North American market if changes aren’t made.

@kylemas2005

5 жыл бұрын

@Donovan Campbell Mitsubishi is actually experiencing the best sales they've had since 2003, their peak year. Outlander sports are reporting strong sales as is the lil Mirage, (we have 2) Their alliance with Nissan will open things up again like it did with Chrysler. The warranty is legit too. Mitsubishi is following KIA's lead on how to reestablish itself.

@wetamup2009

5 жыл бұрын

I owned two 8G Galants and a 2G Diamanté, I miss those cars. The Diamanté I had was a POS but that’s because the previous owners didn’t maintain it, but the only reason I got rid of the first Galant was because someone totaled it while it was parked in front of my house. I donated the second one once I started having kids, it was still in prime condition (save for some paint cancer). Today’s Mitsubishi doesn’t make anything I’d look at.

30k In 1991 is like 56k in today’s money. As a kid, Mitsubishi, Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, and even the Mazda 929 drew my attention more than most other brands. 🙌🏼

@barrygoldwasser5449

2 жыл бұрын

30 grand in '91 equals $65,000 in 2022.

Mitsubishi went from being the poor mans BMW to the poorer man’s Hyundai.

@taegonlewis1398

5 жыл бұрын

@Dale III You know, being a xenophobic dick-head towards foreign automakers, doesn’t make you right; nor, smart.

@the8thvictim

5 жыл бұрын

@@DrewLSsix nope, it's an offensive term for Vietnamese people and dates back to 'nam era.

@kylemas2005

5 жыл бұрын

@Dale III Dale Im guessing your probably European American?

@TheTaxburden

5 жыл бұрын

@@WHO9119 lmao

@goclunker

5 жыл бұрын

@Ale Jr. sincerely, go fck yourself on the bus you ride

Yes finally! My sister had a 1993 Diamante Wagon in white. It was such an awesome car. Being black and in the 90s my sister's husband put 20" rims on it and upgraded the sound system and it honestly looked so good.

@nlpnt

5 жыл бұрын

The wagons were made in Australia and I think they might've had a longer wheelbase than the Japan-built sedans.

@kz1000ps

5 жыл бұрын

Those wagons were a personal favorite "when will I see one?" car in the 1990s... they weren't exceedingly rare, but rare enough that when I saw one I'd stop and take note.

My dad had a 1995. Great car! So modern for it's era. Very luxurious drive.

John Davis is an absolute legend, he's the GOAT!

@alexander1485

5 жыл бұрын

when he retires, motorweek retires.

@ZepG

5 жыл бұрын

@@alexander1485 When John retires the whole auto review industry should do a tribute to this legend!

@JenGM24

5 жыл бұрын

Hes already retired, doing this is his time killer.

@davidaubin3902

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean John Davis retired? He's still the host of the show today

@chuckycheese84

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidaubin3902 he created the show too

I've only seen these in the wild as beaten to hell and back. Watching this, I see how modern the interior is and that this is a four frameless door car! I could only think back to the pillarless cars of the 50's and 60's that would be similar.

I had one of these in 1995. Lowered on MOMO Arrows with Falken FK352. Pumping Alpine V12 system and Pioneer HU. Brings back memories:)

@jareknowak8712

5 жыл бұрын

We want pictures now!

@ZepG

5 жыл бұрын

Ianna Natasha bad memories?

@mr.h3603

5 жыл бұрын

Jarek Nowak hahahah....cmon man, i was rocking a Nokia phone back in the days, no phone cameras back then...lol

@LastCallSRT

5 жыл бұрын

Did you chop the springs? If no then where did you get the kit?

@LastCallSRT

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. H being from Aus makes a ton of sense then. You guys HAD the market. Bet money you had a Lukey on it too.

Need that Mazda 929 review next...

@hecticerectic9588

5 жыл бұрын

Yes 929. Had a 929 it eas powerful and comfortable. Very luxurious. But that moonroof was trash.

@ShaiyanHossain

5 жыл бұрын

Ive only seen one 929 ever, and it was in LA. I was the only one in my group to realize that it was a 929 and something special lol

@TheTaxburden

5 жыл бұрын

The longest car ever made. Lol

@97I30T

5 жыл бұрын

TheTaxburden They are super long. They look like a 626 that got in the middle of a tug of war match.

@TheTaxburden

5 жыл бұрын

@@97I30T lol too true!

I had a 1994 ES Diamante. It listed for 28,600 and I bought it for 20,000 instead of a Maxima in Nov. of 1994. It is still my favorite sedan to date! It was solid, smooth and felt a lot faster than those numbers! Lol. I guess everything was slow then! Anyway, my wife and I still talk about how much we loved that car. I have owned 3 Lexus and would rank the ride and feel up there with them. Mitsubishi had an amazing car and I miss mine!

My mom passed down her 1999 Diamante to me. Aside from the not very good transmission and a broken radio antenna, this car is quite the comfortable cruiser around town. I've only had to replace the timing belt when it broke once but other than that the engine doesn't burn oil and runs smooth as butter. I'll be sad when I let go of this one, I practically grew up with it.

Looks like a 98 not 91, styling was ahead of its time and still looks fresh today.

@624radicalham

5 жыл бұрын

Sure does and I agree, but one could also say it looks like a 1976 BMW 6 series front end

@MrCarguy2

5 жыл бұрын

I looks like a 2001 car any day of the week

@dragon81heart

5 жыл бұрын

Loved the look of these! Even with the front bumper seeming to stick out a bit too far, this is one of very few cars that can pull that off. And the styling of the interior to me looks even better! Though is it me or does the car seem to be higher in the front? From the side profile in some shots it looks like it could be.

@ShaiyanHossain

5 жыл бұрын

Its because they were restrained enough in the styling so as to keep it aggressive enough to look attractive but not go off into the deep end Nowadays most of Mitsubishi's cars look like they are aquatic animals and the need to be thrown into the sea

@whatevernevermind5960

5 жыл бұрын

Shaiyan Hossain the Mirage looks like a puffer fish

I was a "newly-graduated adult(ish)" when the Diamante debuted. I LOVED this car with all might, as they say. Didn't have the funds to actually own one, unfortunately, but I did have the pleasure of visiting my local Mitsu dealer to sit in one and enjoy the wafting scent of newly tanned cowhide... that is, until the salespeople made me leave at closing time. I rarely see one cruising the streets of my little 'ville these days. Thanks, MW, for bringing back happy memories of a simpler time in my life!

Always wanted one of these. Mitsubishi used to make some great engines and cars in general.

I've always like that generation. I wanted one when I was younger but never ended up buying one. Now it would be quite a step back from my Lexus LS430 but part of me would still like one.

@travelseatsyellowlab

4 жыл бұрын

Find one to use as a daily to keep mileage off the Lexus.

I used to want one of these. That interior still looks good today!

I had a friend that had one of these. What a great car, and hard to kill as well. I wish Mitsubishi would make CARS again...

I’m here because my neighbour two houses down from me had meticulously maintained (immaculate under the hood, interior, trunk area) a black ‘93 Mitsu Diamante LS he bought from its only owner (just across town) in 2018 for $1,600, no collisions, all papers incl, & with a dealer-verified mileage of 114k miles. Last April a car salesperson was driving around and saw him washing the car , stopped, and said to him he knew of a Japanese gentleman, a retired mechanical engineer in Australia, who was looking for a near-mint copy of the car to buy for his modest collection of early-90s Japanese luxury sedans he was amassing . Arrangements were made, an independent mechanic hired by the collector assessed the car by inspecting it in his shop and driving it at length. After a most glowing favourable report from the mechanic, the collector said he wanted it & he will handle all the import/transport costs from SoCal to Melbourne Australia, and that he will pay no more than U$27,000.00 for it. After a few weeks my neighbour showed me a cashiers check for the amount, and an extra space in his garage!

The wagon Diamantes were made in Australia for export to the USA. Actually quite a bit of Australian involvement in the development of these.

@Peter-ev2kr

5 жыл бұрын

Thought it looked like a Magna

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong - this is the Japanese version that was developed first, and the Australian model was a cheaper derivate with a different sedan chassis (and, true, only they built the wagon). Plus, not Magna but luxury Verada export version.

Mitsubishi = 3 Diamonds ♦️♦️♦️

That's a great looking interior for 91. Definitely more modern looking than most other cars of this era

That 3.0 V6 engine even in SOHC is as silky smooth and refined as a BMW I6, in part thanks to their famous balance shafts.

@aaryeshg.6526

4 жыл бұрын

Yup. Even Porsche used the balance shafts in their 924 and 944 engines. All to make it refined.

@chrislemaster2695

Жыл бұрын

That 3.0L V-6 was also used by Chrysler from 1987-2004.

Imagine if Mitsubishi put the Twin-Turbo version of the V6, complete with the same Active Aero, AWD and AWS systems as the 3000GT! That would be a true sleeper but unfortunately, it was a missed opportunity! Diamante VR4, anyone?

@RallyLancer95

5 жыл бұрын

No VR-4. There was a VR-X

@McBeamer94

5 жыл бұрын

@@RallyLancer95 Yes, the VRX was in the 95 generation, when the economic bubble started deflating. And with only 210hp, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't hold a candle to the Twin-Turbo...

@DrewLSsix

5 жыл бұрын

Mafioso Italiano the Gtx was available in both generations.

@vulekv93

2 жыл бұрын

Later on there was VR4 Galant , eight gen I think.

Thank you for this upload! One of the best luxury cars of that period. Very underrated. I want it for my project car to restore.

1991-elegant car with trendsetting technology 2005- faded paint and driven by Raj delivering pizzas

@ReadyRock215

5 жыл бұрын

Raj drives a Civic.....

@christianlynch5507

4 жыл бұрын

2019- Rusting in the junkyard with weeds and tree saplings growing through it

@yuriyklimin1674

4 жыл бұрын

Raj drives a Corolla

@RatelHBadger

4 жыл бұрын

@@christianlynch5507 Driven by School Teacher, maintained and still looking/driving sharp. Though mine is a '97 and isn't quite as spec'd out as the one in this video.

Wow. Mitsu was a totally different car company back then. Nowadays, they're focused completely on budget/economy vehicles. The gas mileage of this Diamante is probably the biggest detractor in my opinion. It gets about the same ratings as a 90's minivan.

Mitsubishi had a good thing with the Diamante'. The engine had a sweet exhaust note for a V6.

My father had a 94 Diamante LS in hunter green with the tan color inside, that was my favorite car as a kid, so beautiful especially after he detailed it

Oh Mitsubishi, what happened to the old brand i used to know?

@neilparmar5705

5 жыл бұрын

Stuart Little is now called lil Stuart they used to make such good cars

Mitsubushi used to be such a great car company, I hope they will nake great cars again

It reminds me of the Mitsubishi Magna, an Australian built sedan. Mitsubishi sold them here in the Middle East back in the 2000's, there were even a "sporty" VRX model. Such a shame that Mitsubishi have stopped selling the Lancer, Galant, Magna, Evo, Eclipse (not the crossover one) and 3000 GT. They also announced they are going to discontinue the Pajero SUV in Japan. Mitsubishi Motors is going downhill

@garbage854

5 жыл бұрын

So True !!

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong - the Australian luxury version of this was known as the Verada (less electronics and cheaper less sophisticated body and suspension). The VR-X you mention was the following generation Magna, which was an Australian global export and the basis of the US and Middle East cars :)

@Bahraini_Carguy

5 жыл бұрын

@@nessuno5403 My bad, I was thinking of the Early 2000's Magna.

@the8thvictim

5 жыл бұрын

There have been rumors about a new generation of Lan-Evo.

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

@@the8thvictim based on Renault Megane. Not a real Evo if it ever arrives.

it stil looks pretty modern almost 30 year later

@hippiebits2071

5 жыл бұрын

thatallredheadude 1 It looks more modern than some of their current interiors...quite a shame actually.

@f181234

5 жыл бұрын

Hippie Bits I wouldn’t say that it’s quite dated today

The look of this Diamante reminds me a late 1980s/early 1990s BMW 5 series. They both have similar exterior proportions

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

They benchmarked against that

Awesome to see a video review of the Diamante, I can't remember having seen one anywhere else before apart from Best Motoring.

@jamaltaylor2315

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly looked like Best Motoring's footage!

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

Is that Jeremy Clarkson's review? That's the only other English one on here, and possibly Japanese ones

@Schaefft

5 жыл бұрын

@@nessuno5403 Clarkson reviewed the Sigma, there are a few of those around, including in German. Best Motoring would be Japanese.

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

@@Schaefft thanks for the clarification

One of best cars I ever owned. Beautiful "Black Forest Green" paint. Really miss it.

I really wanted one of these when I was in High School in the early-mid 90's. I remember our AD had one that looked just like the one in the video. There weren't many on the road that I can remember back then in Pa. So when I saw one I was always intrigued. These days the internet kills your imagination and quickly resolves most of the curiosity you'd have about things like unattainable cars compared to the pre-2000 era.

The early-mid 90s had a crapload of excellent cars. This was one of my favorites.

Back when Mits was actually a player in the US and produced nice competitive products people actually cared about. And while they still remain here in the US they have totally lost their way and we Americans forget they even exist.

Thank you so much for this, this car is rare and obscure and there little to none information on KZread of it. PLEASE! Do a video of the second generation which is the one I own

@grunkohlaktionar7474

5 жыл бұрын

Would be very nice

4:30 John: OUR TEST CAR'S INTERIOR HAD ENOUGH ARTIFICIAL WOOD, AND OPTIONAL REAL LEATHER FOR TWO MERCEDES! LOL

@ZepG

5 жыл бұрын

The ladies always say they can't get enough artificial wood!

@toronado455

5 жыл бұрын

@@ZepG LMAO!!!!

I used to love this car lol

@jaylonboyd6645

5 жыл бұрын

Still love them

@ahmedislam2580

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaylonboyd6645 still ?

@jaylonboyd6645

4 жыл бұрын

Yea

@ahmedislam2580

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaylonboyd6645 the mitsubishi is real japanese muscle bro

@jaylonboyd6645

4 жыл бұрын

I know lol

Featuring GM Dustbuster minivan as a camera car at around the 2:35 mark.

@dragon81heart

5 жыл бұрын

nlpnt good eye! I had to go back and watch it again before I knew what it was (seeing the corner of the front glass past the driver is what gave it away for me lol)

I remember my step dad buying one of these brand new. Silver with gray leather interior. It was a classy car for sure. Super luxurious. Not sure where Mitsubishi went wrong but they used to make some nice rides.

Please post a video of the Acura Vigor

Lol memories, I used to drive one of these to school sometimes 🤪 back in the late 90’s , it belonged to my nephew 🤣. It was a pretty good car.

@Tahvyy

5 жыл бұрын

DC Williams , lol yup and it was pearl white 🤣

still till this day, It's the best looking diamante ever.

This was a really nice car at the time. I used to go out of my way to rent them when I was traveling. Great look and drive. I don't know what happened to Mitsubishi, they used to be quite a cool brand.

These cars were cool until you started seeing blue smoke coming out the tailpipe when they got few miles on them.

@MartyM.

4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing these smoking! I believe it was due to the valve issues the 3.0L had. I read about it in car books back at the time.

Wonderful 1990s song on the radio at 5:26! It's "How Can I Ease the Pain" by Lisa Fischer.

@chriscornelius2518

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, you got that from the quick clip

Mitsubishi was so popular back in the 90’s. What happened?

@maximusareilius2262

5 жыл бұрын

Acura honda and toyota happened. 🙄

@pilskadden

5 жыл бұрын

Maximus Areilius I don’t think so. Mostly due to bad management. Models being discontinued with no successors. Not keeping their brand alive. Names like Galant, Pajero and Lancer Evo were not treated respectfully and kept up to date. Sadly. I think the 90’s Mitsubishi models are some of the best they ever made.

I love the diamanté I was sad when they discontinued it

I wanted this diamante and a legend in my driveway when I grew up lol

The wagon was beautiful back in the day

A viewer got their Mitsubishi Diamanté review! It would seem to prove that comments are being read!

@grunkohlaktionar7474

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

WOW... What a beautiful car. Stylistically so sophisticated Absolutely great!

Mitsubishi had the best car in that price range. Amazingly, it still looks modern 30 years later. I wonder what happened to this brand.

Brings back memories, 929s, AC Vigor/legend, Millenia's, J30's, es or gs 300, if you had any one of those cars in my area you where "ballin"!

I got a diamante 2003 Australian made. The line has not changed much and that tells you how ahead of its time it was. I used to have a bmw and this Mitsubishi reminds me of it not only aesthetically but the power when I drive it. Beautiful car one of a kind.

Now this is a Japanese BMW and I absolutely love it!

My big cousin had this car in 93 brand new in nyc, he was a popular music artist at the time and he use to pick me up to ride around for a little while.

these cars were common especially on the rent a car lot especially at value rent a car

A '94 Diamante ES was my first car in college. Took it up and down the East Coast without fail and would get another in a heartbeat.

I remember when my mom worked at a Mitsubishi/Mercury/Lincoln dealer when I was a kid. That car was so cool compared to the crap sold and Mercury/Lincoln.

My dream Mitsubishi.

I always thought these old mitsu's were pretty sharp.

Wish I had one of these to go with my old galant

@neilparmar5705

5 жыл бұрын

Kazak Thranduil gallants are great cars

@carwrtr1

3 жыл бұрын

Love the Galant and Galant Sigma, along with the Diamanté.

What hapenned with this Mitsubishi times?? :(

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

Not outcompeted but incompetently run and financially screwed

The design is sooo gooooodddd

My father had a Mitsubishi Diamante 1991. He got the car shortly after I was born and he drove the car for over 15 years until it couldn't drive no more. Those were good cars

@nwezetx1

2 ай бұрын

Wow.

When my dad was shopping for a new car in the early 90s he test drove a Diamonte. I loved it. I was about to turn 16 and wanted to drive it. He ended up buying a Pontiac Grad Prix instead.

@231gnx

5 жыл бұрын

The Mitsu was a much better car than a early '90s Grand Pricks!

I remember when I first saw the Mitsubishi Diamante. That's when Mitsubishi produced beautiful looking cars. How they've gone downhill from there.

$30K in 1991 dollars = about $60K today. Wow, much more expensive that I would have thought.

Man i want one in all black 😍 v6 + manual or auto dont care i want it

These were very nice cars. I drove a bunch of them back in the day. Mitsu dumped them on a rental fleet to depreciate them a bit. I used rentals for business because the reimbursement rate where I worked was terrible if you used your own car. I much preferred the ones without the sunroof. It took away too much headroom for me. I tried to buy a base ES that I really loved, but it had to go back into MMNA's system and ended up far away. I still miss that car. They all ran great and had excellent stability even in horrible weather.

Back when owning a Mitsubishi meant something looking forward to

I'm a fan of the styling on this car. Thanks for posting this. 5:14 that A/C unit is probably freaking out from all of the rapid changes in settings right there LOL

Now you need to upload a review of the Diamante estate.

I can watch these retro reviews all day even if I don't like the car

Highly underrated cars!

I had a 93 diamante station wagon and I loved that car. I bought it dirt cheap with 150,000 miles. It had a few problems but it lasted until I wrecked it in a snow storm.

Before the Diamante came to the US, I saw one outside a hotel when I was visiting Tokyo. I was struck by its understated Germanic looks and thought the car was quietly beautiful. I'm surprised it didn't do better in the US market. I still entertain fantasies of finding a excellent condition survivor.

I have a coworker with this same car. Aside from the clear coat being pretty much gone, it is a really good looking car. I would repaint it and fix it up if it were mine. Very nice car from the early 90s.

Got the later model one by any chance 95 96 on?

@nessuno5403

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, @MotorWeek do you have the newer generation from 1996?

Shine bright like a Diamante...

the good old days of Mitsubishi has long gone and I bet they will ever come back. Owner of the 2002 Diamante. Swear to god never buy another Mitsu again.