Mitsubishi Dion

Mitsubishi Dion
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	2000–2005
Assembly	Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama
Class	Compact MPV
Body style(s)	5-door Smart Utility Wagon
Engine(s)	2.0 L I4 (FWD) 2.0 L I4 (4WD) 1.8 L GDI I4 2.0 L GDI I4
Transmission(s)	INVECS-II 4-speed semi-auto
Wheelbase	2705 mm (106.5 in)
Length	4460 mm (175.6 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1650 mm (65 in)
Curb weight	1380 kg (3042 lb)–1460 kg (3219 lb)
Fuel capacity	60 litres (15.9 US gal/13.2 imp gal)

The Mitsubishi Dion is a compact MPV produced by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Following its exhibition at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show,it was introduced on January 25, 2000 priced from ¥1,598,000–1,848,000, it was built on a stretched Lancer/Mirage platform, with seven seats in a 2–3–2 configuration. The name was derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and joy.

Annual production and sales

The company's initial sales target for the car was 4,500 in the first month, a figure exceeded by 1,000 after the first two weeks.

Year	Production	Sales
1999	15,282	n/a
2000	30,977	30,225
2001	9,699	10,601
2002	5,696	5,925
2003	1,881	2,131
2004	2,697	2,382
2005	1,797	2,149
2006	-	33