2005 Mitsubishi Grandis Equip review from United Arab Emirates
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
If someone really cares for his family comfort and needs to have a reliable car, then the Mitsubishi Grandis is one of them. I have driven a number of car in my life, but found this as one of the best of the lot.
The dual AC in this merciless heat in United Arab Emirates, wherein during summers the temperature hits by 50C plus, this MPV has never given up. The kids who are sitting at the back third row seat, are also happy as all of the passengers have one dedicated AC fin above their heads. The climate control AC does its job very well.
The second row seats have plenty of leg space, and when someone likes to sit in the third row seats, the second row seats can be adjusted to avoid knee blocking with the third row passengers.
The automatic transmission shifts like silk, and if the driver is in a sporty mood, can have the gear lever shifted to the manual mode and can have all his desires fulfilled. We should remember it’s not a sports car, but a family carrier MPV.
The power steering is good and requires no effort at all in different driving conditions. The adjustable steering is another standard good feature in Grandis, which can be adjusted with the driver height, as the driver's seat can also go up and down with the help of a lever attached to the seat.
The dash lights are very bright, and anyone who needs to adjust the dash light during night time can adjust it according to their taste.
The brakes are fantastic, and the ABS works very fine whenever the need arises.
The fuel consumption is excellent. It is giving me 24 miles in one gallon. (4 liters in a gallon) However the fuel in UAE is not a big issue at all, as it is quite cheap as compared to the rest of the world.
To conclude, this MPV is so practical that after driving this, it will be very difficult to stick around with some other brand or make of car of its category.
Hope this review will be beneficial for the people who are in the process of buying an MPV for their family.
Regards.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th July, 2008 |