Target Audience:
Families and practical buyers seeking a compact, versatile people carrier with hatchback-like maneuverability
Market Segment:
Compact MPV segment, competing with small family vans of the late 1990s and early 2000s
Key Advantage:
Space-efficient packaging with flexible seating in a footprint closer to a small hatchback
Competitors:
Renault Scenic, Opel Zafira, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Ford Focus C-Max
Interior Layout:
Twin-floor design with configurable rear seats that fold or remove
Powertrain Range:
Choice of petrol and turbodiesel engines, including GDI direct-injection petrol options
Manual Type:
Workshop repair and service manual
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical, body, heating and air conditioning
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download
Page Count:
N/A - not specified for this listing
Engine:
Complete mechanical coverage: cylinder head, block, timing system, lubrication and cooling
Fuel and Emission Systems:
Fuel injection, throttle body, EGR and evaporative emission controls
Transmission and Clutch:
Manual and automatic transaxle overhaul, clutch service, CV joints and driveshafts
Suspension and Steering:
Front strut assembly, rear beam suspension, power steering, wheel alignment specifications
Brakes:
Disc and drum brake service, master cylinder, ABS diagnostics
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, starting and charging systems, lighting, instrumentation
Heating and Air Conditioning:
HVAC components, blower, refrigerant circuit service
Body and Interior:
Panel removal and replacement, door and trim service, seat mechanisms
Repair Procedures:
Step-by-step disassembly, inspection and reassembly instructions
Maintenance Procedures:
Fluid changes, filter replacement, belt service, scheduled adjustments
Diagnostics:
Fault code tables, troubleshooting charts, electrical testing procedures
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque values throughout all repair chapters
Special Tools:
Required special tools and fabrication alternatives listed per procedure
Detail Level:
Component-level teardown and rebuild instructions for professional technicians and DIY owners
Illustrations:
Diagrams, exploded views and schematics to support each procedure
Data Tables:
Specifications, tolerances and wear limits for measuring and adjusting
Parts Cross-Reference:
Part numbers and replacement intervals where applicable
Fluid Capacities:
Engine oil, coolant, transmission and brake fluid capacities
Parts Sourcing:
Guidance on OEM part identification for ordering
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
1.6-liter 16-valve SOHC petrol, inline-4
Petrol Range:
1.3L, 1.6L and 1.8L GDI direct-injection petrol inline-4 engines
Diesel Options:
1.9L DI-D turbocharged direct-injection diesel
Engine Layout:
Transversely mounted, inline-4 cylinder
1.6L Output:
Approximately 98 hp (73 kW)
1.8 GDI Output:
Approximately 112-122 hp depending on market and model year
1.9 DI-D Output:
Approximately 102 hp
Drive Configuration:
Front-wheel drive
Fuel Type:
Petrol engines: unleaded petrol; diesel: ultra-low sulfur diesel
Petrol Delivery:
Multi-point fuel injection (1.3/1.6) or GDI direct injection (1.8)
Diesel Delivery:
Common-rail direct injection with turbocharger
Standard:
5-speed manual transaxle, front-wheel drive
Optional:
4-speed automatic transmission available with selected petrol engines
INVECS-II:
4-speed INVECS-II automatic available on certain 1.8 GDI models
Final Drive:
Integrated transaxle final drive, front-wheel drive layout
Service:
Clutch replacement and transaxle overhaul procedures covered in the manual
Wheelbase:
Approximately 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length:
Approximately 4,150 mm (163.4 in)
Curb Weight:
Approximately 1,150-1,350 kg depending on engine and trim
Euro NCAP:
Tested in the early 2000s; score varied by test year and update - consult official Euro NCAP archives for details
Braking:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution on higher trims
Traction:
Traction control available on selected models
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags; side airbags on higher trims
Seatbelts:
Front pretensioners with force limiters
Structure:
Reinforced passenger compartment with crumple zones
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with cassette player; CD player on higher trims
Speaker Setup:
Multi-speaker configuration depending on trim level
Driver Assistance:
None - pre-modern era vehicle with no electronic driver assistance systems
Convenience:
Power steering, power windows and central locking depending on trim
Climate Control:
Air conditioning available on most trims
Oil and Filter:
Petrol: approximately every 15,000 km / 7,500 miles; severe use: halve interval
Air Filter:
Inspect regularly; replace approximately every 30,000 km
Spark Plugs:
Replace per schedule; GDI engines require iridium-type plugs per specification
Timing Belt:
Replace approximately every 90,000-100,000 km or 5 years - critical on interference engines
Engine Oil:
SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 per climate; API SG or higher
Coolant:
Mitsubishi long-life ethylene glycol coolant
Transmission Fluid:
Manual: gear oil per manual specification; automatic: Mitsubishi SP-III or equivalent ATF
Known Issues and Common Wear Items
1.8 GDI:
Carbon buildup on intake valves and oil consumption can occur with age
1.9 DI-D Diesel:
Monitor EGR valve and turbocharger condition at higher mileage
Common Wear:
Suspension bushings, CV boots, clutch and brake components are typical high-mileage wear items
Manufacturer:
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Japan
Manufacturing Site:
Assembled at NedCar (Netherlands) for the European market
Introduction:
Launched in 1998 as Mitsubishi's entry into the compact MPV segment
Facelift:
Received styling and equipment updates around 2002 before production ended in 2005
Replacement:
Positioned below the larger Space Wagon in Mitsubishi's European lineup
Assembly Plant:
NedCar joint-venture plant, Born, Netherlands
