2001MitsubishiDiamanteMitsubishi Diamante2001 Mitsubishi Diamante LSSedanSedanFWDAdelaide, AustraliaThis Mitsubishi model doesn't change much from last year, but product planners add tether anchors for child seats, fog lights on the LS, and new seat fabric and wheel cover for the ES. Greenies can rest easy knowing that it meets LEV standards for all states.Lots of standard equipment, attractive styling, available traction control, great sound system.Stereo control panel is cluttered with buttons, poor-shifting transmission, less-than-acceptable construction.Three years ago, Mitsubishi changed the Diamante, stepping up their offering in the near-luxury market and producing another choice for the upper-middle-class shopper. For 2001, both the ES and LS trim designations are equipped with more standard options, but otherwise, no grand changes have occured. A 3.5-liter V6 drives the front wheels, making 210 horsepower and competing adequately with other sedans in its class. While it makes a strong showing on the skidpad and in 60-to-zero braking, the Diamante goes from zero to 60 in a less-than-spectacular 8.3 seconds. The electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission will learn if you're a lead foot and adjust itself accordingly. Unfortunately, it will also not shift as well as other transmissions - the "adaptive control management" often manages to do neither, and renders impotent an otherwise competent powertrain. Acura TL-SeriesInfiniti I30Toyota AvalonVolkswagen Passat336,000560,000336,0007100,000NANANA63.5 litersV6210 hp @ 5000 rpm231 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm194.1 in.70.3 in.53.9 in.3549 lbs.107.1 in.37.6 in.36.3 in.55.9 in.56 in.54.3 in.55.8 in.43.6 in.36.6 in.14.2 cu.ft.StandardStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableOptionalNot AvailableRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested19 gal.18 mpg / 25 mpg342 mi. / 475 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$25,845$28,4077.35%$545N/A2% of the Base MSRPES (4A): 3.5L V6 SOHC SMPI 24-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 110 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.5 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with engine-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 19 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers; black bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen auto-off headlamps; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored folding outside mirrors; 15" x 6" steel wheels; P205/65HR15 BSW A/S tires; full-size steel spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, single-disc CD player, 6 speakers, theft deterrent, power retractable diversity antenna; cruise control; power door lockswith 2-stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote trunk release, power remote fuel door release; 2 power accessory outlets, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, in-dash clock, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 8-way adjustment, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; rear bench seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest;height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats; interior lights include dome light with fade, front reading lights, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and chrome door handles.
LS (4A) (in addition to or instead of ES (4A) equipment): Front express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; body-colored bodyside molding; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; 16" x 6" silver alloy wheels; P215/60VR16 BSW A/S tires; premium AM/FM stereo, 8 premium speakers, amplifier, radio steering wheel controls; garage door opener; driver's seat includes power 2-way lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 8-way power adjustment; leather seats, leatherette door trim insert with carpet; simulated wood dashboard insert, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, simulated wood door panel insert, simulated wood console insert; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment and mini overhead console.