Conference terri::cars_uk

2488.0. "Mitsubishi Spacewagon Review" by CHEFS::BRIGGS_R (they use computers don't they) Mon Feb 05 1996 17:40

    Surprised there is no review of this vehicle in th=is conference.
    
    FOR:
    
    Smart looking, compact people carrier. Probably the most compact MPV. 7
    seats, doors either side, plenty of room for 'normal' shopping loads
    with all seats down. Nice driving position, very car-like. Lots of
    nooks and crannies to store things. With 'Diamond Pack' all the usual
    extras (electric sun roof, roof bars, etc etc). Middle seats can be
    folded to make a table complete with cup holders. Lots of other
    thoughtful little touches. Great performance for such a vehicle.
    
    AGAINST:
    
    Higher than expected road noise. 24mpg on test drive (2.0i 16v, Auto).
    Only a passable stereo (no Dolby etc) but probably  poor speakers (4).
    Worse still, no upgrade possible on stereo.
    
    Thats it folks,
    Richard

To add a few more comments... my Spacewagon is coming up to the 
end of its lease having done 64,000 miles in 2.5years. 
In that period nothing has gone wrong, dropped off or generally 
been a nuisance! Fuel consumption has averaged 30 on short & long 
drives, but as the engine is amazingly lively it's very tempting 
to drive at higher than legal speeds.  I would agree with Richard's 
criticism on the radio, it spends a lot of time trying to find FM 
signals sometimes.  Nonetheless I would unreservedly recommend the 
spacewagon...how's that for a recommendation in this day and age?

Colin.