Mitsubishi Colt Hatchback 1.1 MPI CZ1 3dr

For You get a CD player, MP3 connection and electric front windows. It's not as quick as the 1.3 CZ2, but it’s more responsive and costs are reasonable at 51.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 130g/km.

Against With the rear seats up, the boot is small. The ride never truly settles and the steering is short of feel. Despite some good safety, the car comes with two front airbags only.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

Very well priced when you consider the passenger space and equipment, and it shouldn’t let you down. It’s pretty good to drive, too, making it a fine choice for those on a budget.

Key facts

0–60mph: 12.9 secs
Top speed: 103 mph
Average mpg: 51.4
Tank range: 529 miles

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Performance
2 out of 5 stars
1.1 is adequate; 1.3 needs working
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Capable, but not very polished
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Could be quieter
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Cheap models make most sense
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Concerns over both
Safety & Security
1 out of 5 stars
Should be more safety kit
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Simple layout; visibility could be better
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Adequately roomy, but boot is small
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Keep it simple - choose base trim with 1.1 engine

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Colt’s styling won’t set the world alight, and neither will the driving experience. It’s fairly easy to drive around down thanks to its tight turning circle and light steering, but the ride is fairly jittery. The Colt handles faithfully enough as you go faster, but the ride still doesn’t settle.

More of a problem, though, is the Colt’s shortage of safety kit. Only the range-topping Ralliart model gets stability control, and although the Ralliart gets six airbags, the rest of the range comes with just driver and passenger front ‘bags. That’s simply not good enough.

Our favourite Colt is the entry-level 1.1 CZ1 model. It’s affordable to buy and the small petrol engine has more low-range urge than the more powerful 1.3 you get in pricier CZ2 models. The sporty Ralliart version is quicker, but it’s also overpriced.