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Mitsubishi i Hatchback (2007-2012) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £9,504 - £32,045
Used prices £846 - £2,404
Road tax cost £0 - £35
Insurance group 8 - 27
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 416 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Fully electric

Pros & cons

PROS

Cheap to run, low environmental impact, doddle to park, great fun in town

CONS

Just one engine choice, unusual styling, uncomfortable on longer journeys

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

You can be forgiven for thinking at first glance that the Mitsubishi i is in fact a Smart car. You wouldn’t be far off, as the two cars have more in common than just their looks. Despite being developed independently of each other, they have similar-size engines, cheeky styling and dinky dimensions. The key difference is that the i is a four-seater, where as the Smart Fortwo is strictly just for two.

Just one engine is available and performance is modest but for those that live in the city, the unusually named i is a good choice – nippy, easy to park, cheap to own and fun.