Great commuter at affordable price, the new 2013 Mitsubishi Diamante is one of today’s most powerful and luxurious sedans. The car is as sleek as it is affordable, and it offers some of the best features in its class. New for this year, the Diamante comes in three versions: the spacious Diamante ES, the luxurious Diamante LS, and the performance- tuned Diamante VR-X. Each of these models is different, and yet all of them offer the same degree of excellence and power. We have spent weeks preparing this information, and today we offer a comprehensive 2013 Mitsubishi Diamante to rival any other anywhere online. We also feature information about 2013 Mitsubishi Diamante body kits and accessories. Whatever your interests might be, sit back, enjoy, and read on. Because there’s nothing quite like a Diamante.
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Mitsubishi Diamante Specifications

Mitsubishi Diamante Information

The Diamante VR-X, which we tested, boasts a 210 horsepower engine - 5 more than the base model - with whiteface gauges and a sport suspension. These seem to be the main differences between the VR-X and lesser models. That engine is more responsive than the horsepower numbers would imply, thanks partly to a well-designed transmission which always seems ready for acceleration (though sometimes it downshifts early when coasting). The exhaust note is deep and satisfying, without being annoying over long trips, and the engine itself is very quiet. Shifts are firm but smooth. Overall, though the Diamante is not the fastest car on the road, it is more than quick enough.

The ride and handling are surprisingly well tuned. The Diamante not only takes fast turns easily, it takes them comfortably. Squealing tires are rare even under very spirited driving. It is unusual to find a car under $30,000 with this level of performance that also maintains a high degree of comfort. Handling on wet roads and over deep puddles is surprisingly good. Simply put, all aspect of driving the Diamante inspire more confidence. We hope Mitsubishi and Chrysler send more vehicles across the world to be tuned by the folks in Australia.

While the handling is above average, the ride does not suffer, as it does with many competitors. The Diamante handles road imperfections easily, even deep holes in the road that bounce other vehicles around.

The outside of the Diamante is clean and uncluttered, with a vaguely BMW-ish front end (which we actually prefer to the BMW series) and a sporty but not aggressive profile. The interior also leans to good taste, with clear gauges, red backlighting, and a silver center stack and console. The controls give a strong feeling of quality, matching the doors and truck.

The climate control is a little idiosynchratic, but easy to use, even with heavy gloves on. The thermostat is set with a dial, the a/c (which has an economy and full mode), mode, fan, and recirculation with buttons. The results are shown on an LCD display, which you need to watch as you press the buttons. That is probably not the best user interface in a car, but it does look cool. Front and rear defrosters are next to each other and beep when you press them so you do not need to look away from the road. The fan makes a lot of noise at higher speeds.

The Diamante heats up quickly, and may have the most effective defrosters and demisters we have seen in a car. That and front wheel drive should make some snow belt BMW 3-series prospects take the Diamante for a spin.

The optional stereo is one of those odd bits - it looks like a fairly cheap unit, but provides excellent sound thanks to the individually powered Infinity speakers. Stereo separation is excellent even if you are a passenger.

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