What is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
The Space Wagon was a family MPV built around a roomy cabin and flexible seating. In Japan, Mitsubishi called the model the Chariot. The idea grew from the company’s Super Space Wagon concept, shown at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1979, and the Chariot became one of the early three-row minivans.
Across its generations, the Space Wagon developed from an estate-like people carrier into a larger family MPV. The first generation was sold in the US from 1984 to 1991, while the third generation reached the UK from 1998 to 2004.
Generations and engines
The first generation, code D00, ran from 1984 to 1991 in the US. The third generation, code N50, ran from 1998 to 2004 in the UK. UK petrol engines covered 2.0 L to 2.4 L, while the US range used a 2.0 L petrol engine.
How economical is the Mitsubishi Space Wagon?
The lowest listed UK consumption is 9.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test. For the US, the best combined EPA rating shown is 24 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 9.8 L/100 km. EPA and European NEDC tests use different procedures, so their results are not directly comparable.
Where was the Space Wagon sold?
The Space Wagon was sold in the United States and the United Kingdom, with different generations represented in each market. Mitsubishi used the Chariot name for the model in Japan.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Space Wagon?
It is a family MPV designed around a roomy cabin.
Which generations are covered?
The US first generation, D00, ran from 1984 to 1991; the UK third generation, N50, ran from 1998 to 2004.
What is the lowest listed UK consumption?
It is 9.3 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
What is the best combined US EPA rating?
It is 24 MPG combined.
