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Mitsubishi Diamante 1st Gen

1990 – 1997

The Mitsubishi Diamante was a line of automobiles manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors from 1990 to 2005. The first series of the Diamante was a hardtop model unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989, before being made available for sale exclusively in Japan in May 1990. This series of the Diamante stood out for its unique design, which involved cutting the Mitsubishi Galant in half and adding an extra 6.6 cm to widen the car. This innovative approach earned it the prestigious Japan Car of the Year award in 1990. The Diamante shared its platform with the Mitsubishi 3000GT, a sporty model from the same manufacturer. The name "Diamante" was chosen to symbolize excellence and luxury, derived from the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian word for "diamond." This name was also a nod to the Mitsubishi badge, which consists of three diamonds. Key Points: 1. The Mitsubishi Diamante was produced from 1990 to 2005 by Mitsubishi Motors. 2. The first series of the Diamante was a unique hardtop model introduced in 1989 at the Tokyo Motor Show. 3. It was created by widening the Mitsubishi Galant by 6.6 cm and won the Japan Car of the Year award in 1990. 4. The Diamante shared its platform with the Mitsubishi 3000GT, a sporty model. 5. The name "Diamante