2007 Mitsubishi Grandis LS review from Australia and New Zealand

2nd row left hand passengers side seat sliding mechanism stopped working. Fixed at service.

Front tyres have been replaced.

We have owned this car for over a year, and it has proved to be very reliable and comfortable, as well as maintaining its good looks. This car has done several country trips, and has carried at times seven people very well.

The performance of the car is terrific, provided you switch the gearbox to manual mode, something very easily done by moving the gearshift to the right.

This also showed up a rather unexpected issue, which is the shift from first to second will have the engine struggling to climb into the torque band (maximum torque developed at 4000 rpm), so the secret is to hold first just shy of the change up point, and then when near the top of the steep hill use the manual mode and shift up to second. Worked well in the Snowy mountains country as it does not let the engine labour, which in turns hurts fuel economy. Mind you, I only use the full automatic mode for slow work; the manual shift is so much easier to use and great if you prefer driving a manual, something that is hard to come by in this segment.

The brakes are excellent, and the ABS and EBD work extremely well. I have used them under true emergency conditions, and the vehicle pulled up straight without drama.

The interior is still great even after one year of ownership.

Finally the headlight issue will be sorted out thanks to the fitting of aftermarket headlights. The high beams are poor, and I will be fitting new globes.

Other than that this car is wonderful, it does what is asked of it and everyone is still very comfortable.

I would like to see an extra gear fitted; the four speed sometimes leaves you wanting an extra gear, but I would have no hesitation in recommending this vehicle.