"Mitsubishi Space Star" - a subcompact minivan for city roads

"Mitsubishi Space Star" is the name of a subcompact minivan that was published from 1998 to 2005. It was made in the Netherlands, in a factory called NedCar. It was created on the same platform as Mitsubishi Carisma, and also the Volvo C40 / V40. In 1998, this car was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show.

The generation of 2002

"Mitsubishi Space Star" until 2002 was produced as standard, without undergoing almost any significant changes. But four years after the start of production, it has significantly changed. The machine got a completely new optics. "Mitsubishi Space Star" acquired a single block-headlights, instead of which previously there were assemblies and direction indicators. In addition, on the tail lights began to make vyshtampovki. They, by the way, are somewhat similar to the lanterns of the Volga GAZ-21. The shape of the front bumper also changed. Also, the radiator grille looks completely different , and the fog lights have undergone some changes. By the way, the color of the corporate badge became different. Its producers changed from red to silver.

Power and motors

I would like to note with special attention one very important topic concerning the Mitsubishi Space Star. Technical characteristics - that's what we are talking about. This car was installed not very powerful gasoline engines. The most popular option was a 1.8-liter motor - it developed 112 liters. from. But this is not the only option that was offered to potential buyers. There was also a version of the 1.8-liter GDI engine at 121 liters. from. To the less powerful can be attributed a 1.3-liter engine for 80 liters. from. And at 98 (only its volume was 1.6 liters). At the end of 2002, a 1.9 l version was also available. He gave a capacity of 115 liters. from. It should be noted that absolutely all the engines of the Mitsubishi Space Star were four-cylinder and in-line.

Crash test

It is worth mentioning that in 2001 the car was crashed under a special EuroNCAP method. And the machine passed it successfully. She was given two stars for the safety of people traveling on roads, and three for the comfort level of passengers. The test, by the way, was conducted with a model that was considered completely new at that time. Its name is Mitsubishi Space Star 1.3 Family.

The car, by the way, is good, one of the most popular versions of this model range. She enjoyed special demand among European motorists. The description of the "Mitsubishi Space Star" is not bad, although it can not be said that something special is different. There is everything you need - comfortable seats with a wide range of adjustments, in a classic style, a decorated interior, a fairly high ceiling and good speed indicators. In general, if you take a car for the city, it's a great option. Budget to the same. Maintenance of this model is inexpensive, and the city consumption is less than six liters per hundred kilometers.

Operational characteristics

This topic is also quite interesting and important. So, the maximum that this car can develop is 180 km / h. Quite a solid figure for a subcompact minivan. The engine is located in front, transversely. It is recommended to fill AI-95. Brakes - disc and ventilated (only front, rear - conventional). There is a power steering, and the type of control is gear-rake. Transmission front-wheel drive, a manual transmission with five speeds. Although there is a machine, but in such versions only 4 steps.

Well, in general, the car is ordinary, but sound. This "Mitsubishi" is mainly taken by supporters of budgetary options and those who need a car, which would fit six people. In general, a large family. Now such a car can also be found and purchased, it will be inexpensive - about 280-330 thousand rubles in good condition (depending on the configuration and engine).