Mitsubishi Space Star 2016–2020 car dimensions: 3795 mm long, 1665 mm wide and 1505 mm high. Unladen weight is 845 kg. Braked towing is 200 kg.
The cabin offers a height-adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split-fold rear bench and multi-information display as standard. Lower grades get manual air conditioning and a basic radio/CD setup. Higher grades add automatic climate control, cruise control with steering-wheel switches, a 6.5- or 7-inch touchscreen with smartphone-link navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Later higher grades also bring a reversing camera, parking sensors, Forward Collision Mitigation and Lane Departure Warning. Keyless entry and rain-sensing wipers appear on mid-to-top trims. Live-with feel is simple and practical for city driving, with clear controls and decent storage, though advanced aids stay trim-dependent.
Boot space measures 235 litres with the rear seats up. Fold the 60/40 split rear bench and capacity rises to 912 litres. A luggage floor box or double floor is available on higher grades for extra organised storage of small items.
Towing capacity is listed at 100 kg unbraked and 200 kg braked on 1.2-litre models. Payload sits around 425 kg excluding the driver on typical grades. Roof load is limited to 50 kg.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published equipment lists. The car suits light urban and shopping use rather than regular heavy towing or commercial work.
The cabin feels roomy for a small hatch with good rear leg and head room for two adults and elevated seats that ease entry. Front seats are firm yet supportive with height adjust on the driver as standard and passenger on higher grades. Hard plastics dominate but higher trims add leather on the wheel and shifter plus soft-touch fabrics. Visibility is clear all round and the ride stays composed over bumps though it can feel firm.
Petrol 1.0 or 1.2 three-cylinder engines with combined NEDC use from 4.0 l/100 km
Service every 20 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2013 test, adult 90 percent)
Standard six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, ASC stability and traction control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX
The Space Star runs on thrifty 1.0-litre 71 PS or 1.2-litre 80 PS petrol engines. Official combined figures sit between 4.0 and 4.9 l/100 km depending on gearbox and stop-start. Real-world city use stays near 5.4 l/100 km while motorway cruising holds around 4.5-4.8 l/100 km. The 35-litre tank supports long ranges between fills.
Routine service falls due every 20 000 km or once a year. The timing chain needs no scheduled replacement and workshop costs stay modest. A five-year or 100 000 km warranty plus twelve-year anti-perforation cover come as standard.
Crash protection earned four Euro NCAP stars in 2013 with 90 percent adult and 72 percent child scores. The RISE body uses high-strength steel. Every car gets six airbags, electronic stability and traction control, brake assist, hill-start assist and ISOFIX anchors. Tyre-pressure monitoring appears on later or higher grades.
Ownership stays simple and cheap. The light kerb weight, small turning circle and low running costs suit city life. Cabin space and fold-flat rear seats make daily errands easy while reliability records remain strong.
Length 3795 mm, Width 1665 mm, Height 1505 mm, Wheelbase 2450 mm (Space Star 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Motors EU brochures, 19MY catalog) and auto-data.net.