Here's something we haven't seen much of yet: a test drive review of the entry level, 1.0L engine Mirage/Space Star.

If you're hoping for good news about the smaller, more efficient powerplant, go read this favourable Irish review instead, because this inautonews writer hated it!!

Pros...

- manual transmission effort/feel
- surprisingly comfy seats
- good ride comfort
- steering "better than the competition"
- powerful, single zone AC

Cons...

- slow (0-100 in 13.6 seconds) ... "felt like the most underpowered car I have ever driven"
- the writer's urban fuel consumption (8.7 L/100 km with AC on all the time) not even close to car's city rating (4.6), though to be fair, AC can override auto-stop
- lack of a front arm rest

Overall...

He just can't get over the 1.0L power and his observed fuel consumption ...

The “like” part is quite big but sadly it doesn’t compensate for the engine and fuel consumption figures.
See the full review & more photos... http://www.inautonews.com/test-drive...ce-star-1-0-mt