Mitsubishi Magna TJ V6 Review

Overview

The car handles well otherwise, rides smoothly over rough bumps and uneven patches. The vehicle has some strange problems. The interior is slightly more roomy than a Honda Accord but mostly indistinguishable. The Magna is pleasantly fun to drive. It has well designed front seats and a comfortable interior. The engine is responsive and powerful while retaining acceptable fuel economy. The instrument panel is ergonomic and has the standard door ajar and low fuel warning lights. Fuel economy was suprisingly average for city driving.

Details

The road handling required some getting used to, as the steering has more play than most Japanese imports. The tracking is more in line with the somewhat sloppy handling found in American built luxury sedans, most of which have oversteering. The car handles well otherwise, rides smoothly over rough bumps and uneven patches.

This new face lifted Magna come with a V6 engine and auto transmission with some added extras such as cruise control CD player.

The vehicle has some strange problems. Even though there are two cupholders in the centre console only 1 is accessible when not closed. The vehicle is susceptible to road and engine noise and the interior is not sound dampened as much as other sedans in same category. Thankfully there were no squeaks or rattles.

The interior is slightly more roomy than a Honda Accord but mostly indistinguishable. The trunk is spacious because it doesnt hold a full size spare tyre. Access is insufficient because of the narrow opening and low boot lid.

The Magna is pleasantly fun to drive. It has well designed front seats and a comfortable interior. The engine is responsive and powerful while retaining acceptable fuel economy. The instrument panel is ergonomic and has the standard door ajar and low fuel warning lights. The center console provides storage space for various knick-knacks and there is also a good size glove compartment.

The V6 is quite punchy allowing smooth acceleration to highway speeds and also enough power for overtaking. Fuel economy was suprisingly average for city driving.

In conclusion, this is a great family car and is well worth considering when searching for a mid-size sedan. However if you can pony up a little extra cash you should certainly consider checking out the Honda Accord first.