Poached tech – Mitsubishi Chariot
technology hasn’t worked that well with us here in Africa or narrowly in Zim. It has been a problem thus far and includes the Nissan DD engines and a host of other engines that also have direct injection. Basically direct injection means the injector sprays directly into the combustion chamber and it has to withstand high pressures.
Cars can be judged in many ways, looks performance, durability etc. I like to judge according to durability mainly because I do not see the point of having a fast beautiful car only for a short while. I’d rather have a car that’s not all that glam but lasts a long while. That does not mean I will be found driving a Fiat Multipla though, No don’t get me wrong! However, the point I’m trying to make is that you just need to have the best of both worlds. The Chariot is not that. Simply put — it breaks down, it starts smoking, you will begin to hate it and soon enough you will give up. That’s why most of them are off the road now.
The problem is the GDI system. As I said earlier its gasoline direct injection. Again, that means the injectors spray gasoline directly into the combustion chamber. That means the chamber has valves, spark plug and the injector. This magic doesn’t quite last the mile. It makes me wonder whether this technology was extensively tested before mass production. The engine is the heart of the car, when the heart fails, you might as well use it as a chicken run or get another engine and wait for it to give in and believe me it doesn’t take that long for it to surprise you again. So if you come across anything that says GDI and its got those 3 diamonds, walk away! They are just a nightmare and you really do not want to experience it.
So it is a good buy or a goodbye. Personally I think it’s wise to stay away from anything that has direct injection. Normal Electronic Fuel Injection EFI has proven beyond doubt that it’s the best thing that ever happened after the carburettor. The direct injection technology is supposed to use less fuel but saving the pocket and the planet as it may, but it hasn’t proven itself reliable and for me it’s GOODBYE! Till next time. Keep it JDM! Feedback Email: lovert10@gmail.com Facebook: @Automart Zimbabwe