Mitsubishi 2U Catalyst – Mitsubishi Carisma.

Catalytic converter with the designation of 2U originated from Mitsubishi cars. The length of the converter is about 50 cm and the weight more than 1.6 kg. It features an asymmetric, flat shape, silver-colour housing with cavities and additional fastening plates located at the outlets. The price as of 5 October was PLN 1,452.48 (check the price of the remaining models on our website).
2U converters were installed in Mitsubishi Carisma.

Mitsubishi Carisma is a Japanese family car of medium D-segment class. It was manufactured in the period between 1995 and 2004 at NedCar factory located at Sittard-Geleen in The Netherlands.
The name was derived from a combination of the English “car” and the Greek “kharisma”, meaning “divine gift”.
It was co-developed with Volvo, the Swedish automotive concern, sharing its chassis with Volvo S40. From the very beginning it was assumed that the car would be dedicated to the European market where 420,000 were sold.
Available (petrol) engine versions are: 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 and 1.8 GDI with direct fuel injection. The car was also available with Diesel engines sourced from Renault.
Such a design solution combined with parts used in other European cars was not purposeless as it allowed the avoidance of tax and customs duty fees imposed in Europe where attempts were made to protect the market from the influx of imported Asian cars.
The car can be purchased in one of two chassis versions: four door saloon (introduced to the market in 1996 only) or a five door liftback. After the production of Mitsubishi Carisma was discontinued only Mitsubishi Lancer was left in the market.
In 1997 Mitsubishi Charisma received a pioneering solution: a 125 hp 1.8 GDI direct injection engine which could accelerate the car to 100 kmph in 10 seconds.
The GDI engine was modified in 2000 to make it more environmentally friendly and meet the EURO IV standard in force at that time.
What are the main features of the car? Most frequently mentioned are the ergonomics of the dashboard design, average quality of upholstery materials and poor suspension. One of the major advantages was the chassis which received very good corrosion protection.
Mitsubishi Carisma was often mistaken for Lancer of the 6th generation which was produced at the same time as the cars had very similar rear lamps.
What should be mentioned is the fact that, over the years, Carisma was continuously modified and improved. A landmark year for Carisma was 1999 when it received a major facelift. The appearance was significantly modified. Also a new (1.6) engine version was introduced at that time together with new specifications.