The Mitsubishi Grandis is a car that’s all too readily overlooked just because it’s not one of the big names in family transport. It looks great, drives far better than it should and has a whopping and genuinely clever interior.
There are two engines to choose from, neither of which is a sure fire winner. Both petrol and diesel take around 11 seconds to see off 60mph, but the slightly noisy diesel at least can provide dramatically superior fuel economy.
In the inherently uncool world of the large MPV the Grandis at least looks the part. And the fact that it's half-decent to drive gives it another edge over the usual mumsy fair out there. Bold, swoopy interior design can't quite hide the fact that some of the plastics are a bit cheap. The diesel engine is sourced from Volkswagen though, so that should be very strong.
This is what it all boils down to with MPVs, and the Grandis isn't to be found wanting. A proper seven-seat configuration that folds and concertinas and all sorts. It's not the biggest or easiest to use, but it's right up there. If you take the Renault Grand Scenic as the mid-size MPV benchmark then the Grandis fairs well on initial purchase price. It might not hold its value like some of the more desirable cars in this segment though, so you could lose out in the long run.
There are two engines to choose from, neither of which is a sure fire winner. Both petrol and diesel take around 11 seconds to see off 60mph, but the slightly noisy diesel at least can provide dramatically superior fuel economy.
In the inherently uncool world of the large MPV the Grandis at least looks the part. And the fact that it's half-decent to drive gives it another edge over the usual mumsy fair out there. Bold, swoopy interior design can't quite hide the fact that some of the plastics are a bit cheap. The diesel engine is sourced from Volkswagen though, so that should be very strong.
This is what it all boils down to with MPVs, and the Grandis isn't to be found wanting. A proper seven-seat configuration that folds and concertinas and all sorts. It's not the biggest or easiest to use, but it's right up there. If you take the Renault Grand Scenic as the mid-size MPV benchmark then the Grandis fairs well on initial purchase price. It might not hold its value like some of the more desirable cars in this segment though, so you could lose out in the long run.
Specification:
Performance
Maximum Speed (MPH) 121
0-60 MPH (seconds) 10.80
Litres / 100KM (urban) 6
Litres / 100KM (extra-urban) 6
Litres / 100KM (combined) 7
Miles per gallon (urban) 34
Miles per gallon (extra urban) 50
Miles per gallon (combined) 43
Emissions
Euro emissions standard 55
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 176
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight (kg) 1710
Length (mm) 4765
Width (mm) 1795
Height (mm) 1655
Wheelbase 2830
Technical
Number of doors 5
Cubic capacipty (CCs) 1968
Brake horse power (BHP) 134
Number of cylinders 4
Camshaft DOHC
Number of valves 4
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel aspiration Turbocharged
Fuel delivery Direct Injection
Driven wheels Front Wheel Drive
Number of gears 6 Speed
Transmission type Manual
Max torque (lb ft) 228.66
Max torque (NM) 310
Max torque RPM 1750
Fuel tank capacity (litres) 65
Comfort
Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel (Rake) standard
Air-Conditioning N/A
Climate Control standard
Comfort Ventilated Front Seats N/A
Cruise Control standard
Electronic Climate Control N/A
Electronic Climate Control N/A
Leather Trim N/A
Remote Audio Controls N/A
Satellite Navigation N/A
Seat Adjustment N/A
Seat Height Adjustment N/A
Seat Lumbar Support N/A
Seats Electric N/A
Seats Heated N/A
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls N/A
Telephone Equipment N/A
Telephone Hands-Free System N/A
Television N/A
Trafficmaster N/A
Upholstery Cloth N/A
Upholstery Leather standard
Exterior
Adaptive Headlights N/A
Adaptive Headlights N/A
Alloy Wheels standard
Headlamp Wash N/A
Heated Door Locks N/A
Mirrors External N/A
Spare Wheel N/A
Sunroof Electric standard
Tailgate Window N/A
Towing Equipment N/A
Safety and Security
Air Bag Anti-Submarine N/A
Air Bag Driver standard
Air Bag Passenger standard
Air Bag Side standard
Alarm standard
Anti-Lock Brakes standard
Anti-Roll Bar N/A
Central Door Locking standard
Exterior Lighting N/A
Fire Extinguisher N/A
Front Fog Lights N/A
Head Air Bags N/A
Immobiliser N/A
Parking Aid standard
Power-Assisted Steering standard
