MITSUBISHI COLT SPACE STAR (1998- 2002)三菱太空明星小马(1998年至2002年)
Mitsubishi weren?t the first company to enter the micro MPV sector, and they certainly won?t be the last.三菱统计学?笔首家进入微观巡逻艇界,他们肯定获胜?笔是最后一次. Their offering in this corner of the market, the Colt Space Star, isn?t the quickest, the most spacious, the cleverest or the cheapest.他们在这个角落开办市场,曲尺太空明星肖国?笔最快、最宽敞、巧还是便宜. What it does offer is a comfortable middle ground, a smartly styled appearance and an impressive pair of engines.究竟有没有提供一个舒适的中间地带,一个聪明的外型及令人印象深刻的头衔一双引擎. Most will overlook it in favour of more conspicuous offerings such as the Renault Scenic, Fiat Multipla or Vauxhall Zafira, but in truth the Mitsubishi is a smaller, less ambitious proposition more akin to a Mazda Demio or Daihatsu Grand Move.多数赞成将忽略它更突出冥如雷诺风景、菲亚特zafira多发性或狂暴,但真理是一个较小的三菱、那么命题更像一个雄心勃勃马自达demio或大发大动作. To ignore a used Space Star because of this is to pass a competent offering by, and one that offers 90% of the utility of mini MPVs at a modest price.忽视了使用空间,因为这是明星通过提供由主管、而90%的人认为有用处迷你mpvs在温和的代价. If you want a nearly new micro MPV that does nothing badly and won?t go out of fashion by the end of the month, then a Mitsubishi Space Star bears closer scrutiny.如果你想要一个新的微型巡逻艇接近,并没有什么不好获胜?笔走出了时装月底当时的三菱太空之星负有看清楚.
HISTORY历史
The Colt Space Star was introduced to the UK market in December 1998, although customers first started physically buying cars in early 1999.太空明星小马介绍了英国市场1998年12月虽然客户一次身体买车1999年初开始. With rival offerings such as the Daihatsu Grand Move and Mazda Demio having accustomed the British public to the concept of the micro MPV, take up was steady for the smartly styled newcomer.与对手祭品等大动作、大发马自达demio经习惯英国公众的观念,微观巡逻艇,负起稳定的聪明摆开新人. Two engines were offered, an 84bhp 1.3-litre unit and the revolutionary ?gasoline direct injection?两个发动机80707,84bhp1.3公升单位和革命?直喷式汽油? 1.8-litre engine developing a punchy 121bhp.一点八公升引擎开发贴121bhp. GDI technology aimed to make a petrol-powered car drive like a petrol but drink like a diesel, and was definitely the Space Star?s key selling point.为了使科技的GDI汽油的汽车驾驶喜欢喝酒,但像汽油柴油、且绝非太空明星?收盘关键卖点. The 1.3-litre model was available in base, GL and GLX trim levels, whilst the 1.8 GDI range consisted of GLX and range-topping GLS designations.130公升型号提供基地、天然化验浪级虽然180GDI的范围和幅度由天然-谈GIS顶用.
In July 2002, a new Space Star (minus the ?Colt? tag) appeared in the UK.2002年7月,一个新的太空明星(减去?小马?标签)出现在英国. Though the 1.3-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines remained as before, the 1.8-litre GDI petrol unit was dropped in favour of the 101bhp 1.9-litre DI-D diesel unit used in the larger Carisma.虽然130公升和1.6公升汽油引擎仍一如既往180公升汽油直喷赞成股下跌的101bhp1.9公升荻四组用柴油carisma较大. Prices were realigned and the range refined to just two trim levels, Mirage and Equipped.价格调整幅度和成品仅两个层次修剪,并配备幻象. Every exterior panel was new but you wouldn?t have known it.每个小组的外观,但你是新wouldn?笔知道. Inside, the look and feel was much improved ?内,外观得到了很大的提高? there were even cupholders in the rear.甚至还有cupholders的后方.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Inside, the seating layout is pretty conventional, apart from the way the rear seats slide 150mm forward and back, either to improve legroom or increase rear luggage capacity.内、座位布置相当传统,除了程后座向前滑动150毫米和背部要么改善legroom后座行李或增加容量. There are some neat MPV-orientated storage touches though.有些齐整巡逻艇为本存储虽然触及. Take the under-seat tray for a first aid kit, the sunglasses pocket and the floor console box which can store up to 9 CDs or 12 cassettes.走在座位一个托盘急救箱、袖珍太阳镜的安慰和地板箱可储存最多9碟或12盒带. Or the sturdy hooks at the four corners of the cargo area to secure bulky items.茁壮或钩在四个角落找到笨重物品货区. The way that the emergency triangle is stored above-floor in its own compartment so you don?t have to fish about for it in an emergency is also neat.三角地,紧急储存以上车厢地板本身鲍思你?它大约有鱼笔紧急也是齐整. Plus, bear in mind that the extra roof height allows the Colt Space Star to carry awkward things that wouldn?t go in a family hatch: a bicycle, for example, or a barbecue.加上记住,额外的屋顶空间高度允许曲尺明星尴尬携带东西wouldn?笔走一家舱口:自行车,例如烧烤或一.
On the subject of nice touches, there?s also a pod on top of the centre console which houses an LCD display, intended, say Mitsubishi, to function as ?an executive assistant to the driver?.尼斯触及的话题,?收盘也荚果之上所房子的中心控制台LCD显示,打算说三菱作为?行政助理司机?. This may be overstating things a bit but it is a very useful device.这可能有点夸张,但东西是非常有用的工具. The same screen incorporates a standard trip computer giving the usual information on items like average speed, outside temperature, fuel consumption and the distance you can go on the remaining fuel.同一计算机屏幕内嵌一个标准行程资料给一般项目如平均速度,外面温度油耗和距离你可以对其余燃料. Alternatively it functions as the display for the stereo and optional satellite navigation system.另外,作为展示它的功能及立体声择卫星导航系统.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Used prices for the Space Star begin at around £3,500 for a 1998 S-plate 1.3 base model.太空明星开始使用价格大约为1998英镑,3500收盘板三月一日示范基地. Pay an extra £300 for the GL version and a further £200 for the plushest 1.3, the GLX.额外支付300英镑的版本并进一步化验为200英镑靓1.3,天然的. The more impressive 1.8-litre GDI variants kick off at £4,100 for a GLX model on a 1998 S-plate, whilst if you prefer the additional equipment of the GLS, you?ll have to set aside another £400.更为可观的一点八公升GDI的变种明晚为4100英镑1998收盘天然模型板、而如果你喜欢谈GIS附加设备的,你呢?当地已拨出400英镑另. Insurance for the smaller engined models is a reasonable Group 7, rising to a Group 10 for the 1.8-litre models.保险小引擎型号是合理组7月10日的一组上升至一点八公升型号. Gone are the days when Mitsubishi was a byword for extortionate insurance ratings.三菱的日子已经一去不复返了高价保险评级代名词.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
The Space Star suffers from the traditional Japanese failing of insubstantial plastics qualities.太空明星遭受日本传统塑料港股未有的素质. This may appear a trivial complaint, but despite the decent equipment levels, the Space Star could do with some higher quality fitments.这看似小事的投诉,但尽管象样装备水平太空明星可以做一些高品质设备. It?s obvious where costs have been cut, and it could have been done in a cleverer way.?收盘已经明显降低成本,而且可以做一个聪明的方法. Check the interior for tears, stains and snapped off fittings, and inspect the luggage bay and the seat backs for signs of damage when loading.检查室内泪水,污渍和对开逾三成配件、检查行李和座位靠背湾损坏迹象时落. Otherwise insist on a service history.否则硬要服务历史. Mechanically the Space Star benefits from Mitsubishi?s usual reputation for extreme durability.机械得益于三菱太空之星?收盘平日名声极度耐用.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 1999 Space Star 1.3i) Spare prices for the Space Star aren?t too meteoric, except for the black hole in your finances represented by a new exhaust system, which will require around £675 to replace if you factor in the catalyst.(大约1999基于空间明星1.3i)腾出价格空间西哈莫尼明星?笔太大气、除为代表的财政黑洞贵新排气系统这将需要大约675英镑,如果你更换了催化因素. A new clutch assembly is around £170, front and rear brake pads retail at around £40 a pair, and a new alternator will e around £150.新离合器组装170英镑左右,前后刹车皮零售40英镑左右一双,五、新发电机将150英镑左右. Finally if you?re after a new starter motor, set aside £130.最后如果你吗?经过重新起动马达新,拨出130英镑.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Opt for one of the punchy 1.8-litre GDi-powered cars and although the pump performance is good (expect to average 40mpg), you can still expect rest to sixty in just 10.8s ?选择其中的贴一点八公升GDI的动力车虽然表现良好泵(平均预期40mpg)您仍可望其余60只10.8s? a figure not unbecoming a warmish hot hatch.没有一个不雅观warmish热门人物舱口. Another driving plus point is the strong low speed pulling power, which limits the need to constantly change gears around town.另一点是加强驾驶低速拉动力,这就限制了要不断改变城市周围齿轮.
Not that you?d mind doing so, for the five-speed gearbox has a smooth, quality feel to the shift.不是吗?四介意的话,五速变速箱已平稳,转向以质量感觉. Sadly (and strangely for a town-orientated car) there?s no auto option.可悲(镇、一个奇怪导向车)?收盘没有自动选择. Around tight car parks, a turning circle of just 4.8 metres is a boon, while out on the road, the slippery 0.33Cd figure means that wind noise is kept to a minimum.周围严密的停车场,转圈子刚刚四点八米是好事,但出于对道湿滑0.33cd数字意味着风噪声减至最低.
On the move, as long as you don?t drive like Damon Hill, you shouldn?t be disappointed.关于举动,只要你鲍思?笔驱动喜欢在Damon山,你都不应该吗?笔会大失所望. Refinement and ride are reasonable (though not exceptional) and body roll is well controlled for a car with such a high roofline.精致,坐合理(虽然不例外),身体一滚远控车roofline这么高. On the safety front, there?s the expected airbag availability (twin front and side-mounted), plus the now common three-point rear belts for all three back seat passengers.在安全方面,有吗?收盘预期气囊可用(孪生侧面装)加上现在普遍三点后座安全带后座乘客全部三项.
OVERALL 总体
With its compact dimensions and smart styling, a used Space Star is bound to appeal to many.其造型紧凑尺寸和聪明,用空间势必吸引许多明星. Expect it to be as spacious inside or as clever as a Renault Scenic and you?ll probably end up disappointed, but otherwise the Space Star is a good buy.由于车厢宽敞想到会聪明或作为雷诺风景你?当地可能落得失望但另有太空明星是价廉物美. There aren?t too many around on the used market, so shopping at a Mitsubishi franchised dealer may well represent your best opportunity of finding one in the colour and specification of your choice.有西哈莫尼?笔左右就用太多市场所以在购物三菱专利交易的机会,可能是你找到一个最佳的颜色和规格的选择. As long as outright space isn?t too important, the Space Star excels.只要单纯空间肖国?笔太重要,傲视空明星.
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