Mitsubishi i

Mitsubishi i
 

Mitsubishi i


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Jun 28, 2007

Mitsubishi i

The Mitsubishi is immediately at home in town. Light steering and a tight turning circle make it easy to manoeuvre, and the auto gearbox doesn’t suffer the jerky low-speed movement of a Smart’s automated shift. However, in kickdown, the Mitsubishi sounds harsh.

The 660cc turbocharged engine has a tiny 57bhp output and only 85Nm of torque, so it’s no surprise the i takes 15 seconds to get from 0-60mph. However, it buzzes along happily in city traffic, and out of town it can maintain a reasonable motorway pace. Inclines are best taken with a run-up though. With its narrow track, the Mitsubishi is unsettled by side winds, too; it doesn’t feel that stable at speed. However, it does have a reasonably forgiving ride – the soft suspension makes for a jar-free experience on all roads. 

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