Does anyone else miss the Expo?

[festiboi]

I was thinking today about cars that I liked during my childhood, and like now, it was always something quirky, offbeat, and practical. The first 1992-1995 Expo LRV (also known as RVR, Plymouth Colt Vista or Eagle Summit Wagon) was one my favorites back then. A neighbor had a white one back then and it always caught my eye; looking somewhat disproportional and even futuristic. What's not to love; small size, good fuel economy, loads of room, and very practical with the side sliding door. It doesn't seem like they were good sellers, probably due to a high price and the minivan image, and the introduction of similar sized crossover SUV's like the RAV4 and CR-V didn't do it any favors.

These mini-minivans were always intriguing. I've kept an eye out for any for sale in good shape, but they're rare. Back in 2002, I managed to convince my equally eccentric ex-boyfriend to buy a 1990 Nissan Axxess with the very limited budget he had. We loved that van, and were asked a lot by random folks wanted to know where to get one. That one had dual sliding doors and even AWD.

There's nothing quite similar on the market; the Mazda5 is much bigger, and the Kia Rondo looks like a spiritual successor to the Expo, but it's only sold in Canada

Reflecting back on Mitsubishi's history, it was a fun and unique addition to their lineup back then

[MetroMPG]

I forgot about those cars.



I think the first generation was even more interesting looking. Just look at that!

I never drove in any of the Mitsu variants, but a friend in high school had two of its competitors - Nissan Axxess - and bombed around in that a fair amount.

[fifteenwindow]

An old roommate of mine had a 90 honda civic wagon. We called it the popemobile, as it felt like you were driving around inside a glass bubble. Visibility was awesome. Thanks for the memories.

[Daox]

My parents had a Colt Vista with AWD. It didn't last too long after two deer slaying accidents though.

[grsupercity]

Seemed like in America that they never really caught on. Just my .02 though

[m4v3r1ck]

Huahaha I've driven one of this car, it was a blue one. Fam business needs "box" cars. Transmission on the steering wheel, can't see what's at your back.

[Ares]

An old roommate of mine had a 90 honda civic wagon. We called it the popemobile, as it felt like you were driving around inside a glass bubble. Visibility was awesome. Thanks for the memories.

I would drive one in a heartbeat.

Here's a guy from houston with one. Pure JDM right here:


However, I may have gone the other route. Put some all-terrain tires, with a 3 inch lift, so I can take this to the beach.

[MetroMPG]

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