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Passenger Cars 1983-

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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

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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-

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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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Position 1
VIN code Description
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)
Position 2
VIN code Description
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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Position 3
VIN code Description
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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Position 4
VIN code Description
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

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Position 4
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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Position 4
VIN code Description
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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Position 5
VIN code Description
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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Position 6
VIN code Description
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

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Position 7
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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Position 7
VIN code Description
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

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Position 8
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

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Position 8
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

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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

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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

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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)

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