Mitsubishi Space Star

Compact people-carriers are trendy at the moment but this pumped-up Colt is not as pretty or talented as the Scenic. It lacks the innovation and clever use of interior space that marks out its rivals, but is a good all-round small family workhorse. Top-spec Elegance models are good value and favoured most among buyers.

GL, GLX, DI-D, GDI

Mirage has three-point seatbelts all-round, passenger airbag, front electric windows, alloy wheels, metallic paint and a radio/cassette. Equippe adds ABS, rear electric windows, air-con and roof rails.

1.9 DI-D