Mitsubishi Space Wagon (3rd generation)
A pioneer of direct-injection technology in a versatile seven-seat package.
- Power
- 147 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 11.0 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
About the Mitsubishi Space Wagon
The third-generation Mitsubishi Space Wagon, launched in 1998, was a significant evolution of the MPV formula, offering a more car-like driving experience than its predecessors. It was notable for featuring Mitsubishi's Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) technology, which aimed to provide the power of a larger engine with the fuel economy of a smaller one. The interior was highly flexible, featuring three rows of seats that could be slid, folded, or removed to accommodate up to seven passengers or a vast amount of cargo. While it lacked the sliding doors of some rivals, its robust build quality and clever packaging made it a dependable family workhorse. Today, it is remembered as a practical, if understated, example of early 2000s Japanese engineering.
Mitsubishi Space Wagon specs
The Mitsubishi Space Wagon produces 147 bhp (110 kW) and 211 Nm (156 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 11.0 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Mitsubishi |
|---|---|
| Model | Space Wagon |
| Generation | Third Generation (3rd generation) |
| Trim | 2.4 GDI |
| Years | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Van |
| Body style | MPV |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 2.4-litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,350 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 147 bhp (110 kW) at 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 211 Nm (156 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 93 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mitsubishi Space Wagon rarity in CarSpot
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Mitsubishi Space Wagon fun facts
- The Space Wagon was one of the first mass-market vehicles to utilise Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) technology to improve thermal efficiency.
- In Japan, this generation was marketed as the Mitsubishi Grandis, though the 'Space Wagon' name persisted in Europe until the model was replaced.
- The gear lever was mounted on the dashboard or steering column in some versions to allow for a 'walk-through' cabin layout between the front seats.