The MITSUBISHI SPACE STAR (1999-04) 5DR MPV 1.8 GDI ELEGANCE is a compact, five-door people carrier, offering a taller, more practical alternative to a small hatchback. In the UK used-car market, it sits among older family cars rather than today’s fashionable SUVs, with a focus on cabin space and usefulness. Its five-door layout and roomy, upright cabin especially well suit families, commuters or anyone needing passenger space without a large car. The 1.8-litre GDI Elegance is the powerful, better-equipped flavour of this model, appealing to drivers who want a versatile runabout with more presence than a city car. Mycarcheck.com records four look-ups covering one VIN, so these figures are a small snapshot rather than a guide: average recorded mileage was 186,000, with one previous keeper, 3,000 annual miles and a £600 average private-sale valuation. Compared with small hatchback rivals, its MPV shape prioritises space; inspect condition and service history carefully.