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