Compact dimensions make the Mitsubishi i perfect for the city, and the unique styling helps it stand out from the crowd.
Nobody knows more about city life than the Japanese. And huge centres such as Tokyo have helped spawn a raft of urban vehicles that are considered either too small or too weird for UK tastes. But with the new i, Mitsubishi has a car that's ready to teach European rivals a thing or two about cutting through town traffic - and Auto Express has driven it first.
From nearly every angle, the futuristic Mitsubishi looks like an estate version of its only direct UK rival, the Smart ForTwo. Despite the similarities, though, the cars share only their concept, layout and some gearbox technology. The Japanese model has a 660cc three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mounted in front of the rear axle, beneath the boot floor.
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