The Japanese company has been manufacturing the 1.3-liter Mitsubishi 4A90 gasoline engine since 2004. They gave it to the Chinese in 2012 after installing it on the sixth generation Colt Smart Forfour. This power unit was created in collaboration with the renowned Daimler-Chrysler corporation.
The 4A91 and 4A92 engines are also part of the 4A9 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mitsubishi Colt Z30 in 2004 – 2013;
- Smart Forfour in 2004 – 2006;
- Haima 2 Qiubite in 2011 – 2015;
- Zotye Z200 in 2008 – 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1332 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 95 |
| Torque output, Nm | 125 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 75 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | MIVEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Colt 2007) — city — highway — combined |
7.4 4.8 5.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~200 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4A90 engine
They typically complain about an oil burner, which can begin with low mileage, on specialized forums.
Here, the prevalence of rings or cap wear is typically the cause of oil consumption.
Long-term oil starvation frequently results in the liners turning.
Throttle fouling and ignition system malfunctions are the main causes of minor issues.
Every 50,000 kilometers, the valves must be adjusted because there are no hydraulic lifters.