As spec­u­lated pre­vi­ously, the mys­tery Mit­subishi teaser images are actu­ally of the upcom­ing 2009 Mit­subishi Colt. The new Colt shares styling cues clearly poached from the new Lancer.

Both the front and rear of the Colt have been exten­sively over­hauled, to suit the aggres­sive new snout. The new car comes in both three and five door forms, with an almost micro-​​van like rear end to increase capacity.

Intended to go head to head with the likes of Toyota’s Yaris and Honda’s Fit/​Jazz, the new Mit­subishi can be optioned with fuel sip­ping 1.1L to 1.5L 4 cylin­der petrol engines, and a 1.5L DI-​​D diesel.

2009 Mit­subishi Colt Teasers