"Mitsubishi Space Star" is the name of a subcompact minivan, which was published from 1998 to 2005. It was made in the Netherlands at a factory called NedCar. It was created on the same platform as Mitsubishi Karisma, as well as Volvo S40 / B40. In 1998, this car was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show.
Generation 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 car received a completely new optics. Mitsubishi Space Star acquired single-headlamps, instead of which there used to be assemblies and direction indicators. In addition, the rear lights began to do stampings. By the way, they are somewhat similar to the Volga GAZ-21 lanterns. The shape of the front bumper has also changed. Also, the radiator grill began to look completely different , and the fog lights underwent some changes. By the way, the color of the corporate badge has become different. Its manufacturers changed from red to silver.
Power and engines
Separate attention I would like to note one very important topic regarding the Mitsubishi Space Star. Specifications are what we are talking about. Not very powerful gasoline engines were installed on this car. The most popular option was a 1.8-liter engine - 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 121 liter GDI engine. from. Less powerful are the 1.3-liter 80-liter engine. from. and 98 (only its volume was 1.6 l). At the end of 2002, the 1.9-liter version was also available. He gave out power of 115 liters. from. It should be noted that absolutely all Mitsubishi Space Star engines were four-cylinder and in-line.
Crush test
It is worth saying that in 2001 this car was subjected to a crash test using a special EuroNCAP technique. And the car went through it successfully. She was given two stars for the safety of people traveling on roads, and three for the level of passenger comfort. The test, by the way, was carried out 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 was in great demand among European motorists. The performance of the Mitsubishi Space Star is not bad, although it cannot be said that it differs in anything special. There is everything you need - comfortable seats with a wide range of adjustments, a classic-style interior, a fairly high “ceiling” and good speed performance. In general, if you take a car for the city, then a great option. Budget also. Maintenance of this model is inexpensive, and the city consumption is less than six liters per hundred kilometers.
Performance characteristics
This topic is also quite interesting and important. So, the maximum that this car can develop is 180 km / h. A pretty solid indicator for a subcompact minivan. The engine is located in front, transversely. It is recommended to refuel AI-95. Brakes - disc and ventilated (only front, rear - normal). There is a power steering, and the control type is a gear-rack. Front-wheel drive transmission, five-speed manual gearbox. Although there is a machine, but in such versions there are only 4 steps.
Well, in general, the car is ordinary, but solid. This "Mitsubishi" is mainly taken by adherents of budget options and those who need a car that would fit six people. In general, a large family. Now such a car can also be found and purchased, it will cost inexpensively - about 280-330 thousand rubles in good condition (depends on the configuration and engine).