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[edit | edit source]Passenger Cars 1983-
[edit | edit source]| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | Nation of Origin |
| 2 | M | Make/Manufacturer |
| 3 | B | Vehicle type |
| 4 | G | Restraint System |
| 5 | Y | Model Line |
| 6 | K | Trim Level |
| 7 | H | Body type |
| 8 | 4 | Engine |
| 9 | 0 | Check digit |
| 10 | G | Model year |
| 11 | F | Assembly Plant |
| 12 | 0 | Production sequence number |
| 13 | 0 | |
| 14 | 1 | |
| 15 | 0 | |
| 16 | 3 | |
| 17 | 5 |
Light Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 1983-2009
[edit | edit source]| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | Nation of Origin |
| 2 | M | Make/Manufacturer |
| 3 | B | Vehicle type |
| 4 | G | GVWR |
| 5 | Y | Model Line |
| 6 | K | Trim Level |
| 7 | H | Body type |
| 8 | 4 | Engine |
| 9 | 0 | Check digit |
| 10 | G | Model year |
| 11 | F | Assembly Plant |
| 12 | 0 | Production sequence number |
| 13 | 0 | |
| 14 | 1 | |
| 15 | 0 | |
| 16 | 3 | |
| 17 | 5 |
Light Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 2010-
[edit | edit source]| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | Nation of Origin |
| 2 | M | Make/Manufacturer |
| 3 | B | Vehicle type |
| 4 | G | GVWR & Restraint System |
| 5 | Y | Model Line |
| 6 | K | Trim Level |
| 7 | H | Body type |
| 8 | 4 | Engine |
| 9 | 0 | Check digit |
| 10 | G | Model year |
| 11 | F | Assembly Plant |
| 12 | 0 | Production sequence number |
| 13 | 0 | |
| 14 | 1 | |
| 15 | 0 | |
| 16 | 3 | |
| 17 | 5 |
Nation of Origin
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|---|---|
| 1 | USA |
| 2 | Canada |
| 3 | Mexico |
| 4 | USA |
| 5 | USA |
| 6 | Australia |
| 9 | Brazil |
| A (AA-AH) | South Africa |
| J | Japan |
| K | South Korea |
| L | China |
| M (MA-ME, MY-M0) | India |
| M (MF-MK) | Indonesia |
| M (ML-MR) | Thailand |
| R (RL-RP) | Vietnam |
| V | France |
| X (XL-XR) | Netherlands (NedCar) |
Make
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|---|---|
| A | Mitsubishi Motors |
| L | Mitsubishi Motors Thailand |
| M | Mitsubishi Motors Australia |
| P | Mitsubishi made by Hyundai (Precis) |
| Z | Mitsubishi made by Chrysler ('06-'09 Mitsubishi Raider) |
Vehicle type
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|---|---|
| 3 | Passenger Car ('83-) |
| 3 | Truck with side airbags ('06 Raider) |
| 4 | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle ('83-) |
| 7 | Truck ('83-'96) |
| 7 | Truck without side airbags ('06-'09 Raider) |
Restraint System - Passenger Cars
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|---|---|
| A | Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags ('94-'09) |
| B | Manual Seat Belts ('83-'92) |
| B | Manual Seat Belts and Driver-side Front Airbag ('93 Diamante sedan, 3000GT) |
| C | Automatic Seat Belts ('89-'94) |
| E | Manual Belt (Driver) & Automatic Belt (Passenger) plus Driver-side Front Airbag ('94 Mirage, Expo, Expo LRV) |
| X | Manual Seat Belts and Driver-side Front Airbag ('90-'92, '93 Diamante wagon only) |
| 1 | Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side & Front Seat Side Curtain Airbags ('10-'12 Eclipse coupe) |
| 2 | Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side & Side Curtain Airbags ('10-'12 Galant, '12-'17 i-MiEV) |
| 2 | Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side & Side Curtain Airbags ('10-'17 Lancer, '14- Mirage) (Lancer & Mirage also have Driver-side Knee Airbag) |
| 7 | Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side Airbags ('10-'12 Eclipse Spyder) |
GVWR - Light Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 1983-2009
[edit | edit source]| VIN code | Description |
|---|---|
| F | 4001-5000 lbs. ('83-'92) ('83-'92 Mighty Max, '83-'90 Montero 2-door, '87-'90 Van/Wagon) |
| G | 5001-6000 lbs. ('83-'92) ('89-'92 Montero 4-door) |
| H | 6001-7000 lbs. ('06-'09 Raider) |
| L | 4001-5000 lbs. ('93-'09) ('93-'96 Mighty Max, '97-'04 Montero Sport 2wd, '03-'06 Outlander, '08-'09 Outlander 4-cyl.) |
| M | 5001-6000 lbs. ('93-'09) ('93-'02, '04-'06 Montero, '97-'04 Montero Sport 4wd, '04-'09 Endeavor, '07-'09 Outlander V6) |
| N | 6001-7000 lbs. ('03 Montero) |
GVWR & Restraint Systems - Light Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles 2010-
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|---|---|
| A | 4001-5000 lbs. GVWR, Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side & Side Curtain Airbags ('10-'20 Outlander, '11- Outlander Sport, '18- Eclipse Cross) |
| J | 5001-6000 lbs. GVWR, Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side & Side Curtain Airbags ('10- Outlander, '18-'22 Outlander PHEV, '10-'11 Endeavor) |
| T | 6001-7000 lbs. GVWR, Manual Seat Belts and Driver and Passenger Front Airbags & Front Side & Side Curtain Airbags ('23- Outlander PHEV) |
Model Line
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|---|---|
| A | Mitsubishi Mirage ('85-'88), ('93-'96) |
| A | Mitsubishi Galant ('99-'03) |
| A | Mitsubishi Mirage ('14-') |
| B | Mitsubishi Galant ('85-'87), Galant Sigma ('88), Sigma ('89-'90) |
| B | Mitsubishi Expo LRV 2wd ('93-'94) |
| B | Mitsubishi Galant ('04-'12) |
| C | Mitsubishi Starion ('83-'89) |
| C | Mitsubishi Diamante sedan ('92), Diamante wagon ('93-'94) |
| C | Mitsubishi Expo LRV Awd ('93) |
| C | Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe ('00-'05) |
| C | Mitsubishi Raider 2wd ('06-'09) |
| D | Mitsubishi 3000GT 2wd ('91-'92) |
| D | Mitsubishi Expo 2wd ('93-'96) |
| D | Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback wagon ('04 in USA), ('04 & '06 in Canada) |
| D | Mitsubishi Outlander 2wd ('14-'20) |
| E | Mitsubishi 3000GT Awd ('91-'92) |
| E | Mitsubishi Expo Awd ('93-'95) |
| E | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder ('01-'05) |
| F | Mitsubishi Cordia, Tredia ('83-'88) |
| F | Mitsubishi Eclipse 2wd ('93-'94) |
| F | Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ('17-') |
| G | Mitsubishi Eclipse Awd ('93-'94) |
| H | Mitsubishi Galant Fwd ('93) |
| H | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ('03-'06) |
| H | Mitsubishi RVR 2wd ('11-') (Canadian market version of Outlander Sport) |
| J | Mitsubishi Montero ('83-'91) |
| J | Mitsubishi Galant ('94-'98) |
| J | Mitsubishi Lancer sedan ('02-'06) |
| J | Mitsubishi RVR Awd ('11-') (Canadian market version of Outlander Sport) |
| K | Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4wd ('83-'86) |
| K | Mitsubishi Montero ('92) |
| K | Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe 2wd ('95-'99) |
| K | Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe ('06-'12) |
| L | Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2wd ('87-'92) |
| L | Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe Awd ('95-'99) |
| L | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder ('07-'12) |
| M | Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4wd ('87-'92) |
| M | Mitsubishi 3000GT coupe 2wd ('93-'99) |
| M | Mitsubishi Endeavor 2wd ('04-'11) |
| N | Mitsubishi Van/Wagon ('87-'90) |
| N | Mitsubishi 3000GT coupe Awd ('93-'99) |
| N | Mitsubishi Endeavor Awd ('04-'11) |
| P | Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2wd ('83-'86) |
| P | Mitsubishi Diamante sedan ('93-'04), Diamante wagon ('95) |
| P | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2wd ('11-'22) (ASX in Puerto Rico '11-'12) |
| R | Mitsubishi Galant Fwd ('89-'92) |
| R | Mitsubishi Montero ('93-'00) |
| R | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Awd ('11-') (ASX in Puerto Rico '11-'12) |
| S | Mitsubishi Eclipse 2wd ('90-'92) |
| S | Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2wd ('93-'96) |
| S | Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2wd ('97-'04) (Nativa in Puerto Rico) |
| S | Mitsubishi Outlander 2wd ('07-'13) |
| S | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2wd ('18-'22) |
| T | Mitsubishi Eclipse Awd ('90-'92) |
| T | Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4wd ('93-'94) |
| T | Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4wd ('97-'04) (Nativa in Puerto Rico) |
| T | Mitsubishi Raider 4wd ('06-'09) |
| T | Mitsubishi Outlander Awd ('07-'13) |
| T | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Awd ('18-) |
| U | Mitsubishi Mirage ('89-'92) |
| U | Mitsubishi Lancer sedan Fwd ('08-'17) |
| V | Mitsubishi Expo LRV 2wd ('92) |
| V | Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder 2wd ('95-'96) |
| V | Mitsubishi Lancer sedan Awd: Ralliart ('09-'15), SE ('12-'17), ES AWD, SEL ('16-'17) |
| W | Mitsubishi Expo LRV Awd ('92) |
| W | Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Awd ('95-'96) |
| W | Mitsubishi Montero ('01-'06) |
| W | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Awd ('08-'15) |
| X | Mitsubishi Galant Awd ('90-'92) |
| X | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2wd ('96-'99) |
| X | Mitsubishi Outlander 2wd ('03-'06) |
| X | Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (5-d hatchback) Fwd ('10-'14) ('09-'17 in Canada) |
| Y | Mitsubishi Expo 2wd ('92) |
| Y | Mitsubishi Mirage ('97-'02) |
| Y | Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (5-d hatchback) Awd Ralliart ('10-'11) ('09-'11 in Canada) |
| Z | Mitsubishi Expo Awd ('92) |
| Z | Mitsubishi Outlander Awd ('03-'06) |
| Z | Mitsubishi Outlander Awd ('14-'20) |
| 1 | Mitsubishi i-MiEV ('12-'17) |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Awd ('18-'22) |
| 3 | Mitsubishi Outlander 2wd ('22-) |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Outlander Awd ('22-) |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Awd ('23-) |
Trim Level
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|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi Mirage DE 2-d ('99-'02), Lancer DE ('08-) |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Mirage DE 4-d ('99-'00), Mirage ES 4-d ('01), Lancer ES ('02-'06), Lancer Sportback LS ('04), Lancer Sportback LS ('06: Canada), Lancer SE ('06), Galant DE ('04-), Eclipse GS ('06-), Eclipse Spyder GS ('07-), Lancer ES ('08-), Montero Sport ES ('99-'03), LS ('01-'04), Endeavor LS ('04-'11), Raider LS ('06-'09), Raider SE ('07) |
| 3 | Mitsubishi Mirage LS 2-d ('99-'02), Mirage LS 4-d ('99-'01), Lancer LS ('02-'04), Lancer Evolution RS ('04-'06), Galant DE ('99-'03), Galant ES ('04-), Galant SE ('05-), Galant GTS ('07-), Eclipse RS ('99-'04), Eclipse Spyder GS ('01), Eclipse GT premium ('06-), Eclipse Spyder GT ('07-), Montero Sport LS ('99-'00), XLS ('99-'04), 3.5XS ('01), Montero XLS ('01-'03), Outlander LS ('03-), Endeavor XLS ('04-'05), Endeavor SE ('07-'11), Outlander ES ('07-), Raider DuroCross ('06-'07) |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Galant ES, GTZ ('99-'03), Galant LS ('02-'06), Eclipse GS ('99-'05), Eclipse Spyder GS w/Premium Pkg. ('01), Eclipse Spyder GS ('02-'05), Eclipse Remix Edition ('05), Eclipse Spyder Remix Edition ('05), Eclipse GT ('06), Eclipse Spyder GT Premium ('07-), Montero Sport Limited ('99-'03), Outlander XLS ('03-'05), Endeavor Limited ('04-'06), Outlander SE ('06), Outlander XLS ('07-), Raider XLS ('06) |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Galant LS ('99-'01), Diamante ES ('00-'04), Eclipse GT w/Premium Pkg. ('00-'02), Eclipse Spyder GT w/Premium Pkg. ('01), Eclipse Spyder GT ('03-'05), Galant LS premium ('04-'06), Galant ES Highline ('07-), Galant GTS Highline ('07-), Lancer Evolution MR ('08-), Montero ('99-'00), Montero Limited ('01-'06) |
| 6 | Mitsubishi Diamante LS ('00-'04), Montero 20th Anniversary Edition ('03), Lancer Ralliart ('04-'06), Lancer Sportback Ralliart ('04), Lancer Sportback Ralliart ('06: Canada), Eclipse SE ('07-), Lancer Ralliart ('09-), Lancer Sportback Ralliart ('09: Canada), Lancer Sportback Ralliart ('10-), Lancer Evolution SE ('10-) |
| 7 | Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS ('03-'05), Eclipse Spyder GTS ('03-'05), Galant GTS ('04-'06), Galant Ralliart ('07-) |
| 8 | Mitsubishi Eclipse GT ('00-'05), Eclipse Spyder GT ('01-'02), Diamante VR-X ('02-'04), Lancer OZ Rally Edition ('02-'06), Lancer Evolution ('03-'06), Lancer Evolution MR ('05-'06), Lancer Evolution SE ('06), Lancer GTS ('08-), Lancer Sportback GTS ('09: Canada), Lancer Sportback GTS ('10-), Lancer Evolution GSR ('08-), Outlander Limited ('05-'06) |
Body Type - Passenger Cars
[edit | edit source]| VIN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | 4-door wagon (Expo LRV) |
| 1 | 2-door sedan ('93-'02 Mirage Coupe) |
| 4 | 3-door hatchback ('83-'09) |
| 5 | 2-door convertible ('95-'09) |
| 6 | 4-door sedan ('83-'09) |
| 7 | 4-door pillared hardtop ('88 Galant Sigma, '89-'90 Sigma, '92-'04 Diamante sedan) |
| 8 | 5-door hatchback ('09 Lancer Sportback - Canadian market) |
| 9 | 5-door wagon (Expo, Diamante wagon, Lancer Sportback wagon ['04 in USA, '04 & '06 in Canada]) |
| D | 3-door hatchback ('10-'12) |
| E | 2-door convertible ('10-'12) |
| F | 4-door sedan ('10-) |
| H | 5-door hatchback ('10-) |
Body Type - Light Trucks & Multi-Purpose Passenger Vehicles
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|---|---|
| 1 | MPV: 5-door wagon (SUV) ('89-'09) |
| 1 | Truck: Regular Cab, Short Bed Pickup ('93-'96 Mighty Max) |
| 2 | Truck: Extended Cab Pickup ('06-'09 Raider Extended Cab) |
| 3 | MPV: 3-door metal top SUV ('83-'90 Montero 2-door) |
| 3 | Truck: Van ('87-'90 Van) |
| 3 | Truck: Extended Cab Pickup ('93-'94 Mighty Max Macrocab) |
| 4 | MPV: 4-door wagon ('87-'90 Wagon) |
| 4 | Truck: Regular Cab, Short Bed Pickup ('83-'92 Mighty Max) |
| 5 | Truck: Extended Cab Pickup ('88-'92 Mighty Max Macrocab) |
| 8 | Truck: Crew Cab Pickup ('06-'09 Raider Double Cab) |
| 9 | Truck: Regular Cab, Long Bed Pickup ('87-'92 Mighty Max) |
| A | MPV: 5-door wagon (SUV) ('10-) |
Engine
[edit | edit source]| VIN | Size | Type | Fuel | Valvetrain | Engine Family/Notes/Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1.5L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 12 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Orion engine 4G15. '91-'02 Mitsubishi Mirage. |
| A | 1.5L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
Direct injection. MIVEC. Mitsubishi 4B40 TC engine. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ('18-). |
| B | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | DOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. '91-'92 Mitsubishi 3000GT (Base/SL), '92 Diamante LS. |
| B | 1.8L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Saturn engine 4G37. Mitsubishi Eclipse (Base/GS 1.8) ('93-'94). |
| B | 1.6L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Orion engine 4G18. Mitsubishi Lancer (Sold in Puerto Rico) ('02-'03). |
| C | 3.0L | V6 Twin Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72T. '91-'92 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. |
| C | 1.8L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi 4G93 engine. Mitsubishi Mirage ('93-'02), Expo LRV ('93-'94). |
| C | 2.0L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63T. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ('06). |
| D | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
2-bbl carb. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63. Mitsubishi Cordia, Tredia ('84-'88), Mighty Max ('84-'89). |
| D | 1.8L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi 4G93 engine. Mitsubishi Expo LRV ('92). |
| D | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63. Mitsubishi Galant ('93). |
| D | 2.0L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63T. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ('04-'05). |
| E | 2.6L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
2-bbl carb. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4G54. '84-'89 Mitsubishi Montero, Mighty Max. |
| E | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63. Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 ('93-'94). |
| E | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi 4G94 engine. Mitsubishi Lancer ('02-'06). |
| F | 1.6L | I4 Turbo | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
TBI. Mitsubishi Saturn engine 4G32T. Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo ('85-'88). |
| F | 2.0L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63T. Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo/GSX ('93-'99), Eclipse Spyder GS Turbo ('96-'99), Lancer Evolution ('03). |
| F | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G69. Mitsubishi Galant ('04-'12), Lancer Ralliart sedan, Outlander ('04-'06), Lancer Sportback wagon ('04 [& '06 in Canada]), Eclipse ('06-'12), Eclipse Spyder ('07-'12). |
| G | 1.8L | I4 Turbo | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
TBI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G62T. Mitsubishi Cordia Turbo, Tredia Turbo ('84-'88). |
| G | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G64. Mitsubishi Mighty Max ('93-'96). |
| G | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G64. Mitsubishi Expo ('93-'96), Expo LRV ('93-'94), Galant ('94-'03), Eclipse Spyder GS ('96-'99, '01-'05), Eclipse coupe RS/GS ('00-'05), Montero Sport ES ('97-'99), Outlander ('03). |
| H | 2.6L | I4 Turbo | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
TBI. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4G54T. '84-'87 Mitsubishi Starion. |
| H | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 12 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. Mitsubishi Diamante ES sedan ('93-'96), Diamante wagon ('95), Mitsubishi 3000GT (Base) ('97-'99), Montero, Mighty Max ('93-'94). |
| H | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. Mitsubishi Montero LS ('95-'96), Montero Sport LS ('99-'03), XLS ('99-'01), ES ('00-'03), Galant ('01-'03), Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder (GT/GTS) ('01-'05). |
| J | 2.3L | I4 Turbo | Diesel | SOHC, 8 valve |
Indirect injection. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4D55. Mitsubishi Mighty Max ('84-'85). |
| J | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | DOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. '93-'96 Mitsubishi 3000GT (Base), '93-'99 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL, Diamante LS ('93-'95). |
| J | 1.2L | I3 | Gas | DOHC, 12 valve |
MPI. MIVEC. Mitsubishi 3A92 engine. Mitsubishi Mirage ('14-), Mirage G4 ('17-). |
| K | 1.5L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
2-bbl carb. Mitsubishi Orion engine 4G15. Mitsubishi Mirage ('85-'88). |
| K | 3.0L | V6 Twin Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72T. '93-'99 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4. |
| K | 3.7L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 12 valve |
Sequential MPI. Chrysler PowerTech engine (EKG). '06-'09 Mitsubishi Raider. |
| L | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G64. Mitsubishi Galant ('85-'87), Van/Wagon ('87-'88). |
| L | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G64. Mitsubishi Galant GS ('94). |
| L | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. Mitsubishi Galant ('99-'00), Eclipse ('00). |
| M | 3.5L | V6 | Gas | DOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G74. Mitsubishi Montero SR ('94-'96). |
| N | 2.6L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
TBI. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4G54T. Mitsubishi Starion ESI ('85-'86, '88), ESI-R ('86-'89). |
| N | 4.7L | V8 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
Sequential MPI. Chrysler PowerTech engine (EVA). '06-'07 Mitsubishi Raider. ('07: CA emissions) |
| P | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS/XLS ('97-'98). |
| P | 3.5L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G74. Mitsubishi Diamante ('97-'04). |
| P | 4.7L | V8 | Gas/E85 | SOHC, 16 valve |
Sequential MPI. Chrysler PowerTech engine (EVD). '07 Mitsubishi Raider. (Federal emissions) |
| R | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63. Mitsubishi Galant (GS/GSX/GSR) ('89-'92), Eclipse GS 2.0 ('90-'92). |
| R | 3.5L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G74. Mitsubishi Montero ('97-'02), Montero Sport Limited ('99-'03), XS ('01), XLS ('02-'04), LS ('04). |
| S | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 12 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G72. Mitsubishi Galant Sigma ('88), Sigma ('89-'90), Diamante ('92), Diamante wagon ('93-'94), Montero ('89-'92), Mighty Max ('90-'92). |
| S | 3.8L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G75. Mitsubishi Montero ('03-'06), Galant ('04-'07, '09), Endeavor ('04-'11). |
| T | 1.8L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Saturn engine 4G37. Mitsubishi Eclipse (Base/GS 1.8) ('90-'92). |
| T | 3.8L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. MIVEC. Mitsubishi Cyclone engine 6G75. Mitsubishi Eclipse ('06-'12), Eclipse Spyder ('07-'12), Galant Ralliart ('07-'09). |
| U | 2.0L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63T. Mitsubishi Galant VR4 ('91-'92), Eclipse GS Turbo/GSX ('90-'92). |
| U | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC (intake & exhaust). Mitsubishi 4B1 World engine 4B11. Mitsubishi Lancer ('08-'17), Outlander Sport ('11-) |
| V | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63. Mitsubishi Galant (Base/LS) ('89-'92). |
| V | 2.0L | I4 Turbo IC | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC (intake & exhaust). Mitsubishi 4B1 World engine 4B11T. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ('08-'15), Lancer Ralliart ('09-'15) |
| W | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G64. Mitsubishi Van/Wagon ('89-'90), Mighty Max ('90-'92), Expo ('92). |
| W | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC (intake & exhaust). Mitsubishi 4B1 World engine 4B12. Mitsubishi Lancer GTS ('09-'11), GT ('12-'16), SE ('12-'17), ES AWD, SEL ('16-'17), Outlander ('08-'13), Outlander Sport ('15-) |
| X | 1.5L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Orion engine 4G15. '89-'90 Mitsubishi Mirage. |
| X | 3.0L | V6 | Gas | SOHC, 24 valve |
MPI. MIVEC. Mitsubishi 6B31 engine. Mitsubishi Outlander ('07-'20) |
| Y | 1.6L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G61. '91-'92 Mitsubishi Mirage. |
| Y | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
Sequential MPI. Chrysler "Neon engine" (420A). '95-'99 Mitsubishi Eclipse Base/RS/GS coupe. |
| Z | 1.6L | I4 Turbo | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G61T. '89 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo. |
| 3 | 2.4L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC w/VVL. Mitsubishi 4J1 engine 4J12. Mitsubishi Outlander ('14-'20). |
| 4 | 1.8L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
2-bbl carb. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G62. Mitsubishi Cordia, Tredia ('83). |
| 5 | 2.0L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
2-bbl carb. Mitsubishi Sirius engine 4G63. Mitsubishi Mighty Max ('83). |
| 5 | 2.0L | I4 | Gasoline-Electric PHEV | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC (intake only). Mitsubishi 4B1 World engine 4B11 + S61 Front motor + Y61 Rear motor. 12.0 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ('18-'20) |
| 7 | 2.6L | I4 | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
2-bbl carb. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4G54. Mitsubishi Montero, Mighty Max ('83). |
| 7 | 2.6L | I4 Turbo | Gas | SOHC, 8 valve |
TBI. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4G54T. Mitsubishi Starion ('83). |
| 7 | 2.4L | I4 | Gasoline-Electric PHEV | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC (intake only). Mitsubishi 4B1 World engine 4B12 + S61 Front motor + Y61 Rear motor. 13.8 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ('21-'22) |
| 8 | 2.5L | I4 | Gas | DOHC, 16 valve |
Direct injection. Intake e-VTC/Exhaust VTC. Nissan PR25DD engine. Mitsubishi Outlander ('22-) |
| 9 | 2.3L | I4 Turbo | Diesel | SOHC, 8 valve |
Indirect injection. Mitsubishi Astron engine 4D55. Mitsubishi Mighty Max ('83). |
| 9 | 2.4L | I4 | Gasoline-Electric PHEV | DOHC, 16 valve |
MPI. MIVEC (intake only). Mitsubishi 4B1 World engine 4B12 + S91 Front motor + YA1 Rear motor. 20.0 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ('23-) |
Carb=Carburetor, MPI=Multi-point fuel injection, TBI=Throttle-body injection,
MIVEC=Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (Variable Valve Timing, on intake side only unless otherwise specified), VVL=Variable Valve Lift,
Intake e-VTC=electrically operated Variable valve Timing Control (electrically operated on intake side only), Exhaust VTC=Variable valve Timing Control (hydraulically operated on exhaust side)
Motor for Electric Vehicles
[edit | edit source]| VIN | Motor Code | Fuel | Drive Wheels | Application/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y4F1 | Electricity | Rear | Mitsubishi i-MiEV ('12). |
| 4 | Y51 | Electricity | Rear | Mitsubishi i-MiEV ('13 in Canada) ('14, '16-'17). |
Australian production Mitsubishi's VIN format
[edit | edit source]| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Nation of Origin - Australia |
| 2 | M | |
| 3 | M | Manufacturer - Mitsubishi |
| 4 | D | Car line (D - 380, T - Magna, K - Verada, G - Sigma) |
| 5 | B | Series |
| 6 | 6 | Engine |
| 7 | K | Trim |
| 8 | 4 | Body type |
| 9 | 2 | |
| 10 | 2 | Model year |
| 11 | T | Assembly plant |
| 12 | 0 | Production sequence number |
| 13 | 8 | |
| 14 | 3 | |
| 15 | 5 | |
| 16 | 2 | |
| 17 | 1 |
Assembly Plant
[edit | edit source]| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima (#2) plant, Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture, Japan |
| E | Diamond-Star Motors/Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Normal, IL, USA (closed 2015) |
| F | NEDCAR plant, Born, The Netherlands (closed 2012) |
| H | Mitsubishi Motors Thailand plant, Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province, Thailand |
| J | Mitsubishi Motors - Pajero Manufacturing Co., Ltd. plant, Sakahogi, Gifu prefecture, Japan (closed 2021) |
| N | PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia plant, Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia |
| P | Mitsubishi Motors Ooe (Nagoya #2) plant, Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan (closed 2001) |
| S | Chrysler Warren Truck Assembly, Warren, MI, US (also known as Dodge City) (Mitsubishi Raider pickup) |
| S | Renault Sandouville Factory, Sandouville, France (2020-2022 Mitsubishi Express van - Australia/New Zealand) |
| T | Mitsubishi Motors Australia plant, Tonsley Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (closed 2008) |
| U | Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima (#1) plant, Kurashiki, Okayama prefecture, Japan |
| U | Hyundai Motor Ulsan plant, Ulsan, South Korea (Mitsubishi Precis) |
| X | Pininfarina Bairo plant, Bairo Canavese, Italy (Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin/Shogun Pinin) |
| Y | Mitsubishi Motors Ooe (Nagoya #1) plant, Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan (closed 2001) |
| Z | Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki plant, Okazaki, Aichi prefecture, Japan |
Mitsubishi Motors WMIs
[edit | edit source]The WMI is specified in the first three characters of the Mitsubishi Motors VIN
| WMI | Country | Description | Vehicle Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| JA3 | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | Passenger Car |
| JA4 | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | MPV |
| JA7 | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | truck |
| JE3 | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | Outside US/Canada |
| JE4 | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | Outside US/Canada |
| JMA JMB JMF | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | |
| JMP | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | |
| JMY | Japan | Mitsubishi Motors | |
| ABJ | South Africa | Mercedes-Benz South Africa | Mitsubishi Colt, Triton |
| KPH | South Korea | Hyundai Motor | Mitsubishi Precis |
| LL6 | China | GAC Mitsubishi | |
| MA7 | India | Hindustan Motors | |
| MK2 | Indonesia | Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia | |
| ML3 | Thailand | Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) | |
| MMA, MMB, MMC, MMD, MME | Thailand | Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) | |
| MMT | Thailand | Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) | |
| RLA | Vietnam | Vina Star Motors Corp. | |
| VF1 | France | Renault | Mitsubishi ASX 2023- (Europe only) |
| XMC | Netherlands | NedCar | |
| XNC | Netherlands | NedCar | Mitsubishi Colt CZC convertible |
| 1Z3, 1Z7 | USA | Chrysler | Mitsubishi Raider pickup |
| 4A3 | USA | Diamond-Star Motors/ Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing of America |
Passenger Car |
| 4A4 | USA | Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing of America | MPV |
| 4P3 | USA | Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing of America | MPV (2013-15 - For export only) |
| 6MM | Australia | Mitsubishi Motors Australia | |
| 93X | Brazil | Souza Ramos |
MPV means Multi-Purpose Vehicle (SUV or van)
External links
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