MITSUBISHI has increased the price of three of its model ranges by 2.5% - the first price rise from the importer since September last year, except where there have been specification improvements.

The three models which have seen price rises are the Colt three-door hatchback range of 1.3 and 1.6-litre models which now start at £10,655 on the road for the 1.3 GLX manual; the Carisma saloon and hatchback 1.6 and 1.8-litre models now start at £11,855 on the road for the 1.6 GL manual and £13,220 for the 1.8 GLX model; and prices for the Shogun four wheel drive range now start at £19,960 on the road for the 2500 GLX turbodiesel three-door manual.