"Mitsubishi space star", a subcompact minivan for urban roads

"Mitsubishi space Old" – is the name of a subcompact minivan, which was published from 1998 to 2005. Made it in the Netherlands, on the plant, called NedCar. It was created on the same platform as the "Mitsubishi Karizma" and "Volvo C40/C40". In 1998 this car was first introduced at the Geneva motor show.

Generation 2002

"Mitsubishi space star" in 2002 was produced as standard, without undergoing almost any significant changes. But four years after the launch of production, it has changed significantly. The car received a completely new optics. "Mitsubishi space star" gained a single headlamp Assembly, instead of which had previously been Assembly and turn signal. Besides, on the rear lights began to make the punch. They, by the way, something similar to lights “Volga” GAZ-21. Changed the shape of the front bumper. Was also in a completely different way to look grille, and fog lights have undergone some changes. By the way, the signature color of the icon is different. The producers changed from red to silver.

Power and engines

In a Separate note, I would like to mention one very important topic related to "Mitsubishi space Star". Technical characteristics – that is what it is. This car set is not particularly powerful gasoline engines. The most popular option was the motor on 1.8 liter – he developed 112 HP But that's not the only option that was offered to potential buyers. There was also a version of the 1.8-litre GDI engine with 121 HP To the less powerful can be attributed to the 1.3-liter engine at 80 HP and 98 (only its volume was equal to 1.6 l). At the end of 2002 was still available and an option on the 1.9 L. It was given the power to 115 HP, it Should be noted that absolutely all engines "Mitsubishi space Old" was a four-cylinder and inline.

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Crash test

It is Worth saying that in 2001, the car was subjected to a crash test by a special technique EuroNCAP. And the car passed it successfully. She was given two stars for the safety of people traveling on the roads, and three – the level of passenger comfort. Test, by the way, conducted with a model that was considered at that time quite new. It's called the Mitsubishi Space Star 1,3 Family.

Car, by the way, good, one of the most popular versions of this lineup. The great demand, it was enjoyed among European motorists. Feature "Mitsubishi space Old" good but can not say that something special is different. Has everything you need – comfortable seats with a wide range of adjustments, and classic-style interior, fairly high “ceiling” and good speed. In General, if you take a car for the city, it is a great option. Budget besides. Maintenance of this model is inexpensive and the consumption in the city is less than six liters per hundred kilometers.

Operational characteristics

This topic is also quite interesting and important. So, the maximum that can develop this car is 180 km/h is Quite impressive for subcompact minivan. The engine is located front, transverse. It is recommended to fill Ron 95. Brakes – and ventilated disc (front only, rear – normal). A steering and control type – gear-rack. Transmission front-manual transmission with five speeds. Although there are automatic, but in these versions only 4 steps.

Well, overall the car is ordinary, but neat. This "Mitsubishi" is mainly taken by adherents of the budget and those who need a car big enough to hold six people. In General, a large family. Now this car is also you can find and purchase, the cost will be cheap – about 280-330 thousand rubles in good condition (depending on equipment level and engine).