Mitsubishi Magna

Mitsubishi Magna / Verada
Production period:	1985-2005
Class :	upper middle class
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Previous model:	Mitsubishi Sigma
Successor:	Mitsubishi 380

The Mitsubishi Magna is an upper middle class passenger car that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd. from May 1985 to September 2005 . Made in Tonsley Park, South Australia . The engines were also produced in Australia at the Lonsdale plant (South Australia).

Before the Magna, Mitsubishi, as one of the three automakers in Australia, did not offer a large family sedan as a competitor to the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore . When they took over the Chrysler plants in 1980, they inherited only the Chrysler Valiant . Its production was stopped the following year and the Sigma became the largest Mitsubishi model in the Australian range.

When the Sigma was about to be replaced, those responsible realized that the width of the car played an important role for the Australian market. Therefore, the Chrysler engineers, who now worked for Mitsubishi Australia, were hired to design a wider car that would compete against the Holden Commodore in the segment of the old Valiant . The fact that other manufacturers followed suit shows the success of the Magna concept. An example of this is the Australian Toyota Camry 1993, which also had a wider body than its Japanese counterpart.

From 1992 a more luxuriously equipped sedan with a larger engine called the Mitsubishi Verada was added to the Magna . The export versions for New Zealand were initially called Mitsubishi V3000 , later, as in the USA, Mitsubishi Diamante .

TM / TN / TP Magna (1985-1991)

TM Magna (1985–1987) TN Magna (1987–1989) TP Magna (1989–1991)
Mitsubishi Magna (TN) GLX
Production period:	1985-1991
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engine : 2.6 liters
Length:	4600-4723 mm
Width:	1760-1765 mm
Height:	1396-1486 mm
Wheelbase :	2600 mm
Empty weight :	1193-1420 kg

The TM Magna from 1985 was only available as a four-door sedan; a five-door station wagon developed in Australia was only available for the TN Magna in 1987. The side profile was the same as that of the Japanese Mitsubishi Galant from that time, but the car was several inches wider. It was named Car of the Year 1985 by Wheels magazine.

The 1985 Magna range included the GLX (specifically as a fleet vehicle), the Executive , the SE and the Elite . In later years the sporty Elante and the Grand Tourer , as well as several special models, were added. The Magna had front-wheel drive and a transversely installed 2.6-liter four-cylinder in-line engine from the Astron series, which came from its predecessor with rear-wheel drive, the Chrysler / Mitsubishi Sigma . The new engine had hydraulic engine mounts and balance shafts (such as the Porsche 944) to reduce the vibrations of the large four-cylinder engine. Initially the engine had a carburettor, but from May 1989 petrol injection came. The mean fuel consumption was 11 l / 100 km (city) and 7.8 l / 100 km (country road), measured according to the Australian standard.

The Magna had a manual five-speed gearbox or a four-speed automatic with overdrive (the button on the gear lever was switchable from three to four levels); the luxury model Elite was only available with automatic. The front wheels were suspended from MacPherson struts , the rear had a De-Dion axle , which differed between the sedan and the station wagon.

In the more expensive SE and Elite versions, the radio recorder was equipped with an anti-theft device, which made the device unusable without a code if it was disconnected from the power supply.

Like many other Australian vehicles, the TM Magna was plagued by many problems (such as delicate cylinder heads and automatic transmissions) which were fixed in the years that followed. The combination of the TP Magna and the TR Magna of the 2nd generation were sold as Safari special models for a while .

The first generation Magna was available in the following versions:

TM (1985–1987), only as a sedan

GLX (carburetor) - manual transmission and automatic
Executive (carburetor) - manual and automatic
SE (carburetor) - manual transmission and automatic
Elite (carburetor) - only with automatic

TN (1987-1989)

GLX (carburetor and injection) - manual and automatic
Executive (carburetor and injection) - only with automatic
SE (carburetor and injection) - manual and automatic transmission
Challenge Wagon (carburetor and injection) - manual and automatic transmission
Elite (only with injection) - only with automatic
Elante (only with injection) - manual transmission and automatic - only as a sedan

TP (1989–1991)

GLX (carburetor and injection) - manual and automatic
Executive (carburetor and injection) - manual and automatic
SE (only with injection) - manual transmission and automatic
Elite (only with injection) - only with automatic
Elante (only with injection) - manual transmission and automatic - only as a sedan
Grand Tourer (only with injection) - manual transmission and automatic
Executive Safari Wagon (injection only) - manual transmission and automatic - two-tone paintwork

TR / TS Magna and KR / KS Verada (1991–1996)

TR Magna / KR Verada (1991–1994) TS Magna / KS Verada (1994–1996)
Mitsubishi TR Magna Executive (1991-1994)
Production period:	1991-1996
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 2.6-3.0 liters
Length:	4746 mm
Width:	1775 mm
Height:	1430 mm
Wheelbase :	2722 mm
Empty weight :	1356 kg

Mitsubishi TR Magna Elite (1991-1994)

Mitsubishi TS Magna Executive (1994)

In 1991 the Magna was fundamentally redesigned; The sedan and station wagon were based on the Japanese Mitsubishi Diamante and the Sigma hardtop . This model series was larger, more stable and more powerful than its predecessors. Unlike the Japanese model it was based on, the TR Magna had B-pillars, simpler suspension and fewer electronics. Nevertheless, the TR Magna was also intended for export and the quality met this requirement.

Like the first Magna generation, the TR was initially only available with four-cylinder engines. Since the Australian economy was still suffering from a recession at the time, there was little interest in a six-cylinder model. But when the economy recovered in 1993 and fuel prices remained stable, the TR Magna was also available with a V6 engine, the same one that had been offered in the KR Verada since 1991 . The Magna and Verada had the same body, but the Verada models (Ei and Xi) had larger bumpers for export to the USA and luxury accessories, such as an electronic chassis for the Verada Xi. From 1993 the V6 engine of the Verada was also offered in the Magna.

In March 1994 all models received a facelift and became the TS Magna and KS Verada respectively . Both engines have been redesigned and the Verada got better equipment including a new grille to differentiate it from the increasingly popular Magna V6.

Most of these later 2.6-liter R4 and 3.0-liter V6 EFI engines were converted to unleaded premium gasoline, which gave them significantly higher output and significantly higher torque.

In 1996 the TS / KS models were replaced by the completely new TE series, with the TS station wagons being sold until 1997, when the TE station wagon was ready. As proof of the quality of Australian Mitsubishi cars, a station wagon was sent to Japan and was the seed for worldwide exports of the Australian Magna. The luxury export version of the V6 station wagon was launched in Australia in December 1995 as the Mitsubishi TS Verada Touring Wagon in Limited edition sold, 81 pieces with manual transmission and 99 pieces with automatic transmission.

The ongoing crash tests showed that the series offered exceptionally good accident protection for a contemporary family sedan with a four-cylinder engine.

TR (1991-1994)

GLX (carburetor only) - manual and automatic transmission
Executive (injection only) - manual and automatic
Executive V6 (injection only) - manual and automatic
SE (injection only) - manual transmission and automatic
Elite (injection only) - automatic only

KR (1991-1994)

Ei V6 (only injection) - only automatic - only as a sedan
Xi V6 (only injection) - only automatic - only as sedan - with electronic chassis

TS (1994-1996)

GLX (carburetor only) - manual and automatic transmission
Executive (injection only) - manual and automatic
Executive V6 (injection only) - manual and automatic
SE (injection only) - manual transmission and automatic
SE V6 (injection only) - automatic only
SI V6 (only injection) - manual transmission and automatic - only as a sedan
Advance V6 (injection only) - manual and automatic

KS (1994-1996)

Ei V6 (only injection) - only automatic - only as a sedan
Xi V6 (only injection) - only automatic - only as sedan - with electronic chassis

TE / TF / TH / TJ / TL / TW Magna and KE / KF / KH / KJ / KL / KW Verada (1996-2005)

TE Magna / KE Verada (1996–1997) TF Magna / KF Verada (1997–1998) TH Magna / KH Verada (1999–2000) TJ Magna / KJ Verada (2000–2003) TL Magna / KL Verada (2003–2004) TW Magna / KW Verada (2004-2005)
Mitsubishi TE Magna Advance (1996-1997)
Production period:	1996-2005
Body versions :	Limousine , station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 2.4-3.5 liters (105-180 kW)
Length:	4746 mm
Width:	1775 mm
Height:	1430 mm
Wheelbase :	2722 mm
Empty weight :	1372 kg

Mitsubishi TE Magna Advance
(1996-1997)

Mitsubishi KE / KF Verada Egg
(1996–1999)

Mitsubishi TE / TF Magna Altera LS (1996-1999)

In 1996 Mitsubishi introduced the third generation of the Magna, the TE series (internal: Code YR). It was largely based on the Japanese diamond without B-pillars. A 2.4-l R4 engine (code 4G64-S4, 90% new parts compared to its predecessor) and a 3.0-l V6 were initially available, while a 3.5-l V6 powered the KE Verada , many of which were exported to Japan and the USA as diamonds. Magna and Verada were voted 1996 Cars of the Year by Wheels .

At this time the Magna Australia aerodynamischstes car was a c _W value of 0.28. It had frameless windows, narrower B-pillars and was longer and wider than the discontinued TS series. The trunk volume had increased significantly and the front and rear footwells had also increased. Critics, however, criticized the lower headroom. Also, many did not like the combination of gray interior and high waistline, which gave the occupants the feeling of sitting in a bunker.

The TE Magna offered four and six-cylinder engines, with a trend towards the exciting six-cylinder engines because gasoline prices remained relatively low by Australian standards. The range was initially limited to two models, the Executive and the Altera , both with four or six cylinders, five-speed gearboxes or four-speed automatic. In October 1996 the fully equipped Advance and the Altera LS were added. The four-cylinder had a displacement of 2.4 l, developed 143 hp (105 kW) and offered 205 Nm of torque; for the 3.0-l V6 injector, the corresponding values were 190 hp (140 kW) and 255 Nm. The acceleration from 0-100 km / h and the pulling power from 80-100 km / h were significantly improved. The four-speed automatic transmission INVECS II was new and could adapt to the habits of the driver and the environmental conditions and thus offer the optimal gear ratio for every driving situation. The front wheels were individually suspended - in contrast to the more expensive Japanese Diamante, the rear wheels had disc brakes and ABS was available on request. The braking system also included the first Australian "Banksia" handbrake, which was 10-20% lighter and cheaper to manufacture.

The entry-level model in the TE series was the Executive, which already had equipment details such as power steering, four loudspeakers, electrically adjustable mirrors, remote control for the trunk and fuel filler flap, central locking and immobilizer. The Altera also offered air conditioning, electric windows and cruise control as standard. Airbags for driver and front passenger, ABS, CD player and aluminum rims were available on request . The Advance and Altera LS had ABS, CD players and aluminum rims as standard. In New Zealand all Magna and Verada were called from this series Diamante ; previously they had been sold as V3000 .

Mitsubishi TE / TF Magna Altera LS (1996-1999)

In the first half of 1997 the TF Magna and the KF Verada were introduced. The Magna was available in five trim levels: Executive, Advance, Altera, Altera LS and Sports. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder was only available in the Executive. Compared to its predecessor, the interior was improved and the wheel covers changed; for the first time there was a speed alarm and cup holder. Executive and Advance had the same appearance, but the Advance had better interiors and had ABS and airbags as standard. The Altera and Altera LS had power windows and a few other fixtures like airbags, but the exterior colors were standard. The Altera was no longer available with a manual gearbox, only Executive, Advance, Solara and Sports. From June to August 1998 the limited series Solara was offered, which was equipped like the Advance and also offered aluminum rims and special colors.

The TF Sports was only available in four colors: Paris white, flame red, nautilus blue and Frontier dark green. It was equipped like the Executive and also had a rear spoiler, red side stripes, polished 16 ″ alloy wheels from the Verada and a special interior. This version came with the V6, which was optionally combined with a four-stage automatic with manual shift mode and offered better handling: It also had an 18 mm stabilizer, 11% harder springs, stiffer handlebar bushings and a ground clearance that was 10 mm less. On request, there were two airbags and ABS. This model was discontinued in October 2008.

Towards the end of the TF Magna series there were several new colors; the last TF rolled off the assembly line in December 1998. The KF Verada with a 3.5-liter V6 corresponded to its predecessor with the exception of a few additional equipment details, such as the speed alarm. About 60,000 pieces were made.

Mitsubishi TH Magna Executive
(1999-2000)

Mitsubishi KH Verada Egg
(2000)

TH Magna and KH Verada were presented at the beginning of 1999, with the first vehicles being built in December 1998. The revision cost AU $ 12 million. There were some styling revisions, such as a more aggressive grille, revised rear, improved interior and completely new design of the wheel covers and aluminum rims. Instead of the exterior color flame red, there was now sienna red; Sable black was added and the other colors were adopted from the TF / KF. The four-cylinder Magna was discontinued in March 1999 and the KH Verada's 3.5-liter V6 was now also available in the Magna. The four-cylinder was discontinued due to the low level of buyer interest, as customers preferred larger and more powerful engines. The TH Magna was the first Australian car to be fitted with ABS / EBD as standard. A new equipment detail was the on-board computer with an integrated anti-theft alarm system. Executive, Advance and Sports were available with manual or automatic transmission, the Altera LS only with automatic.

Mitsubishi was the first Australian automobile manufacturer to offer traction control under the name “TCL” in its large automatic models such as the Magna Sports. TCL could also be switched off. In autumn 1999 there was a special model Solara and in April 2000 another called the V6 Si . The Altera LS was discontinued in 2000 because it was so similar to the Verada Si. The 1999 models no longer had V6 plates, but the 2000 models had them back on the lower right-hand side of the trunk lid. From May to June 2000, 1,000 Executive LSs were produced , which were similar to the Altera LS, but did not have power windows, airbags or special colors.

Magna Sports took part in the Australian GT Production Car Championship and was able to record a number of successes in the hands of factory and private driver Robert Chadwick . The car had a limited slip differential as later featured in the TJ Magna Ralliart.

Mitsubishi TJ Magna Executive (2000-2002)

Mitsubishi TJ II Magna Advance (2002-2003)

Mitsubishi TJ Magna Sports
(2000-2002)

Mitsubishi KJ II Verada Egg
(2002-2003)

With the introduction of the TJ Magna / KJ Verada in July 2000, more aggressive styling prevailed. The rough shape corresponded to that of the previous models TE to TH and KE to KH, but the middle part of the bonnet was raised and the radiator grille was divided by a wide vertical bar in the body color, with a new chrome-plated Mitsubishi logo instead of the traditional three red ones Wore diamonds. The Magna Sports and the new VR-X model had the same turn signal and headlight combination as the Verada (the first Australian car with parabolic headlights). In the back, the trunk lid showed a recessed middle section and new taillights with round lights. The conservative management of Mitsubishi Japan rejected the proposal of black diamonds for the Sport and VR-X models.

The TJ range consisted of Executive, Advance, Sports and VR-X model. A number of new colors were introduced, for example a very light island blue (Aqua) and glacier green (Green Aqua), but these were no longer available after a few months. In May 2001, a darker Pacific blue was introduced to replace the above two colors, and flame red was also back. There were gray and beige interiors available that could be paired with any exterior color, but gray was clearly preferred so it became the standard when the Series II was introduced.

The 3.0-liter V6 was initially still offered in the new model range, but was soon dropped in favor of the 3.5-liter V6. 3.0L executive models of the TJ Magna are extremely rare compared to those of the TH Magna. The 3.5-liter V6 was slightly redesigned and initially developed 204 hp (150 kW), soon afterwards even 211 hp (155 kW). For the first time there was a liquid variant, the motor of 194 hp (143 kW) at 5000 min ^-1 made and at 4,000 min ^-1 afforded a maximum torque of 296 Nm.

The new models VR-X and Sports now had an intake manifold with less flow resistance and less wear on the cams, which drove the engine output to 222 hp (163 kW) and ensured a moderately sporty exhaust sound. The Sports was available in all colors and had 16 ″ × 6 ″ aluminum rims with normal tires, an improved chassis with stabilizer and a rear spoiler. The mechanically identical VR-X was also available in all colors, had aggressive looking body modifications and the same aluminum rims and rear spoiler as the Sports; in addition, there were extensions of the front and rear bumpers, widened wheel arches, side panels and chrome-plated tailpipes on the exhaust. At the time, the TJ Magna Sports and the TJ Magna VR-X were the fastest Australian six-cylinder models without supercharging compared to their competitors, the AU Ford Falcon XR6 / XR8, the Holden Commodore S with V6 turbo and even the HSV XU6 . The mechanics were later also installed in the Verada, which were only available with automatic, and sold as the TJ Verada GTV . The Verada GTV was offered in the USA as the Diamante VR-X.

In May 2001 Mitsubishi brought out around 200 copies of a TJ Magna VR-X Limited Edition with 17 ″ × 7 ″ aluminum rims, black brake calipers, black door handles and a luxury package with a partly black, partly body-colored fabric interior with red and blue Howe -Leather and matching instrument panel depending on the selected exterior color, a silver-black leather steering wheel, a silver center console, a chrome plate for the gear lever, an improved Verada sound system with a four-disc CD changer built into the dashboard and the Verada on-board computer . A sun canopy was also available on request (with a better interior lighting package). There was also a Magna Limited Edition (LE) based on the Executive that featured the following Verada trim details: leather upholstery, parabolic headlights and fog lamps.

The sun canopy, available on request, was later available on all Magna models from the TJ Series II; the 17 ″ × 7 ″ alloy wheels became standard on the VR-X models, as did the Verada's automatic air conditioning. Sports models with automatic transmission, VR-X models and the Verada now had a five-speed automatic, which Mitsubishi was the first Australian manufacturer to offer. The four-stage automatic became standard on all other models of the TJ Magna Series II.

In October 2001 Mitsubishi also presented the Magna Ralliart together with the Magna Sportswagon at the Sydney Motor Show . The latter was a Magna station wagon with the mechanics of the sport or the VR-X and a number of body modifications. The Magna Ralliart, however, was a concept vehicle designed to manifest Mitsubishi's rally capabilities - its styling was reminiscent of that of the Lancer Evolution VI TME, including the two-stage spoiler. As a prototype, the Magna Ralliart is said to have had all-wheel drive and sports seats and a steering wheel from Recaro , as well as an improved stereo system.

Due to financial problems, Mitsubishi later only brought out the Ralliart with front-wheel drive and its own sports seats, or leather steering wheel - with Recaro leather (!) - and an improved stereo system. It had 17 "alloy wheels and chassis components from Enkei , larger brake discs, an improved, sharper cam profile, modifications to the cylinder head, a newly set injection and free-flow exhaust manifold that brought the output to 245 hp (180 kW); the cars were available with a manual five-speed gearbox or five-speed automatic. The automatic versions were similar to the Sports- / VR-X models and therefore also had the TCL traction control, whereas the cars with manual transmission had an exclusive differential with limited slip. Within the TJ range, Mitsubishi brought a Sports Wagon , which had extensive body changes, a sportier chassis and the same alloy wheels as the Sports sedan.

The TJ Magna was the official support vehicle for the international Tour Down Under bike tour in Adelaide , where the cars and V6 engines were built. In 2001 a TJ Magna Sports won the GT-Production “Showroom Showdown” Enduro Race in Bathurst and a Magna V8 with rear-wheel drive took part in the Australian Super Touring Class Championship in the V8 Future Touring Class .

In 2001, 43,492 Magna / Verada were produced, of which 19,215 were exported. The TJ Magna / KJ Verada was exported to the United States, New Zealand, the Middle East and Puerto Rico - and for a time these cars were even used by the police in Iraq.

In 2001 the Mitsubishi TJ Magna VR-X was voted the best high-performance car on the Australian market by motor journalists.

Since that year, Mitsubishi has been countering rumors of the Adelaide plant closure with a massive advertising campaign that included free inspections and money-back offers. In 2002, the export model Diamante won New Zealand's "Car of the Year" award for "Best Large Car".

all wheel drive

In 2002 Mitsubishi introduced a range of all-wheel drive Magna and Verada after the Series II TJ Magna received some minor trim enhancements and side bumpers on the export models. It was the first Australian all-wheel drive sedan to receive a system called Quadtec to further highlight Mitsubishi's rally experiences. The all-wheel drive model was an AU $ 7 million project based on the TJ Magna that beat the Ford Territory and Holden Adventra as the first mass-produced all-wheel drive model in the Australian market. The all-wheel drive system proved to be mechanically reliable and showed better handling than the front-wheel drive models, but could not achieve any significant increases in sales.

The all-wheel drive model and the Verada both had the V6 engine with 209 hp (154 kW) and 310 Nm, while the Sports had a version with 216 hp (159 kW), 318 Nm and a free-flow exhaust manifold. The power and torque yield were slightly inferior to that of the front-wheel drive Magnas, as the additional drive train of the all-wheel drive took up some space from the free-flow exhaust manifold, which led to an unfavorable geometry. The all-wheel drive model needed a new bulkhead for its equipment. Due to financial restrictions and development, the TL Magna VR-X AWD only had 16 "wheels instead of the 17" copies of the front-wheel drive version.

Originally the target was 300 sales per month, but in August 2003 it was found that only 150 all-wheel drive Magna could be sold per month. All-wheel drive was only available as a sedan for the Magna and Verada and only in conjunction with the automatic transmission, which also had a manual shift mode. Fleet operators and rental car companies bought the entire 2002 production, so that private customers did not get the all-wheel drive models of the TJ Magna until 2003.

In the TL Magna series (see below) - where the sports models were recently referred to as VR - there were only minor differences in designation between the all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive models in addition to the driving characteristics. The all-wheel drive vehicles were significantly heavier than the front-wheel drive models, up to 140 kg, depending on the model and equipment. The official fuel consumption figures show only a slight increase in fuel consumption. As TL Magna VR, the all-wheel drive model was introduced to the police in New South Wales , particularly in the Sydney region. The TL Magna AWD also won the Australian Rally Championship in its first outing in 2004.

The production of the all-wheel drive models was stopped in 2005 when the Magna / Verada series was replaced by the sedan model 380 .

Mitsubishi TL Magna ES (2003-2004)

Mitsubishi Magna (TW) VR-X (2005)

Mitsubishi KL Verada Egg (2003-2004)

Mitsubishi showed the new Magna for the first time at the New York Motor Show 2003. The car was designated as a Diamante and intended for export to Canada. Mitsubishi Australia presented the new series - TL Magna and KL Verada - in July 2003. Like the evolution from the Holden Commodore VX II to the VY , the evolution from the TJ Magna to the TL Magna also took place: The cars had new fronts and rear ends, a wealth of mechanical changes and a revised interior.

The models in this series were no longer called Executive, Altera and Sports, but ES , LS and VR . The only adopted name was VR-X . There was also a special model Solara again; it had electric windows, aluminum rims and a rear spoiler. The complete leather interior of the VR-X could be ordered on request. Other special models were the Ralliart from the VR and VR-X, which were advertised on television with the help of Mitsubishi rally driver Ed Ordynski and had Koni chassis parts, special colors and the alloy wheels of the original TJ Magna Ralliart. The engine and brakes remained unchanged compared to the standard model.

The new series had received a significant facelift by Frenchman and the former Mercedes designer Olivier Boulay. Mechanically, however, the cars corresponded to the KJ / TJ series. The radical styling of the front of the vehicle was first noticed. The angled lines of the previous model had disappeared and were replaced by what the new Mitsubishi design director identified as “corporate design” for all Mitsubishi vehicles worldwide. The front of the sister models Magna / Verada had an eye-catching split grille with a large chrome-plated mark showing the three diamonds - the same one seen on the turbocharged Evo VIII and the little Colt / Mirage . Outside the grille, the fenders were a sweeping appearance and showed themselves together with the triangular main headlights, a rounded trunk lid, a rounded rear bumper and the taillights adopted from the TJ Magna (only the VR-X had a darker taillight cover). The new look was discussed a lot and was not well received by buyers. This inevitably led to a drastic drop in sales.

The TL Magna had a number of improved safety details. All models complied with the new regulations on stiffness in the event of impact with a deformable barrier and side impact. Airbags for the driver and front passenger were standard equipment, as were the side airbags in the backrests of the front seats. Although the wheelbase had not changed compared to its predecessor, more foot space was achieved for the rear passengers by a different design of the front and rear seats. Other changes in the interior included the air outlets for the rear seat passengers, used for the first time in the Magna, and an electrically height-adjustable driver's seat. For the first time there was a factory-installed navigation device on request and most of the cars had automatic air conditioning, but without the display from the predecessor, which was taken over from the Verada. In order to save costs, the control switches for the front power windows were moved from the doors to the center console in the cheaper versions.

The mechanics and drive of the Magna and Verada remained essentially unchanged compared to their predecessors. The 3.5-liter V-6 engine with overhead camshaft and valves 24 developed 155 kW at 5250 min ^-1 and a torque of 316 Nm at 4000 min ^-1 at Magna ES / LS and Verada Ei / Xi. The Magna VR / VR-X and the Verada GTVi retained their improved 3.5-liter V-6 engine, the 163 kW at 5,250 min ^-1 made and a torque of 317 Nm at 4500 min ^-1 developed. All sedans had rear stabilizers.

The first TL Magna were already delivered in July 2003.

Mitsubishi TW Magna VR-X AWD (2004-2005)

A minor facelift turned the TL series into the TW Magna and the KL series into the KW Verada . They were introduced at the end of 2004 and can be recognized by a "Series II" sign and headlight surrounds in the vehicle color.

To meet the declining demand, the cars were given an extended warranty at the end of 2004. This helped reduce inventory, a key requirement for the planned transition to the successor 380 . The improved warranty covered 3–5 years and a mileage of 130,000 - whichever comes first - and another 5 years or 30,000 km for the drive components - but only for the first owner.

The series was marketed through an advertising campaign that had director Tom Phillips declare, “If you can find a better car - buy it!” Lee Iacocca had this idea in the 1980s when he gave American Chrysler buyers the same advice gave. This guarantee, in connection with the big advertising campaign and substantial price discounts, made the pile of 8,000 TL Magna (2004) and TW Magna (2004/2005) disappear. The guarantee was valid for all Mitsubishi vehicles from December 1, 2004.

Although many new car buyers disdained the Magna TL and TW series, these vehicles became popular in the used car market because they were of good quality and great reliability at a moderate price. Used cars by government agencies that were converted into taxis and used in South Australia , the birthplace of Magna, were particularly sought after .

In 2005, Sprintex, based in Western Australia , launched a compressor for the 3.5-liter V6 that gave the engine an output of 225 kW and a torque of 422 Nm.

The following models were offered:

TE (1996-1997)

Executive (2.4 l R4 and 3.0 l V6)
Advance (3.0 l V6)
Altera (2.4 l R4 and 3.0 l V6)
Altera LS (3.0 l V6)

TF (1997-1998)

Executive (2.4 l R4 and 3.0 l V6)
Advance (3.0 l V6)
Altera LS (3.0 l V6)
Sports (3.0 l V6)

- special model:

Solara (based on the Executive; 3.0 l V6)

TH (1999-2000)

Executive (3.0 l V6 or 3.5 l V6)
Executive LS (3.5 l V6, June 2000)
Advance (3.5 l V6)
Altera LS (3.5 l V6, only 1999)
Sports (3.5 l V6)

- Special models:

Solara (based on the Advance; 3.5 l V6)
V6 Si (based on the Executive; 3.5 l V6)

Note: The first approx. 30 TH Magna were built in December 1998.

TJ I / II (2000-2003)

Executive (3.0 l V6 or 3.5 l V6 {the 3.0 l V6 was phased out on August 1, 2002})
Advance (3.5 l V6)
AWD (from 2002) (3.5 l V6)
Sports (3.5 l V6 boosted to 163 kW, station wagon introduced at the end of 2001)
Sports AWD
VR-X (3.5 l V6 reinforced to 163 kW)
Ralliart (only 2002, 3.5 l V6 increased to 180 kW)

- Special models:

Solara (2 versions, both based on the Advance; 3.5 l V6)
V6 Si (based on the Executive; 3.5 l V6)
Commonwealth Games (based on the Executive and 2002 only; 3.5 l V6)
Limited Edition (referred to as "LE" and based on the Advance with Verada parts; 3.5 l V6)
VR-X Limited Edition (approx. 200 pieces in mid-2001)
VR-X with yellow paint (approx. 50 pieces 2002-2003)

TL (2003-2004) (all models 3.5 l V6)

ES (replaced the executive)
LS (replaced the Advance)
AWD
VR (replaced sports)
VR AWD
VR-X

- special models

Solara (based on the ES)
VR Ralliart (only 2004)
VR-X Ralliart (only 2004)

TW (2004-2005) (all models 3.5 l V6)

IT
LS (all-wheel drive as standard)
VR (only combi)
VR-X
VR-X AWD

Web links and sources

Commons : Mitsubishi Magna - collection of images, videos and audio files

Commons : Mitsubishi Verada - collection of images, videos and audio files

Commons : Mitsubishi Diamante - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Gregory's, Magna TP Series service and repair manuals 1989-1991 , page 7, Gregory Automotive Publications, 1991
Article about the presentation of the all-wheel drive Magna
Used all-wheel drive Magnas