Mitsubishi Carisma Hatchback (99-04) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1999 2 This close relative of the higher-priced previous-generation Volvo S40 lacks the Volvo's status. Image aside, Carisma is a user-friendly family car, although neither its styling nor its performance are remarkable. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Well equipped, reliable. No c(h)arisma. New price range: £9,810 - £16,965 Used price range: £303 - £1,472 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 2 out of 5 This close relative of the higher-priced previous-generation Volvo S40 lacks the Volvo's status. Image aside, Carisma is a user-friendly family car, although neither its styling nor its performance are remarkable. Its redeeming qualities are competitive prices, generous specs and above-average reliability. Running costs are also very reasonable. Parkers Ratings Overall 2 out of 5 Performance 3 out of 5 Handling 2 out of 5 Comfort 2.5 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 2.5 out of 5 Reliability 3 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 2.5 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Lot of space and very economical to run(common rail diesel). ” 4 out of 5 erik nilsson , 13 Jun 2012 ... read more “ Everything - its economical (40 to 48mpg) and easy to drive. Comfy (with wipe-clean leather seats) and will relax cruising on the motorway for hours. ” 4 out of 5 Adam Harvey , 11 Nov 2009 ... read more “ It is a good sized car with lots of room, with lots of kit for the price. This is one of those anoying car's that could have been a real success, but is let down by lack of development. ” 2 out of 5 JAMES HEART , 01 Jul 2007 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Mitsubishi Carisma Hatchback (99-04) information pack for only £1.99View 5 used Mitsubishi Carisma Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 27 owners' reviews Tweet Other Mitsubishi reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Lot of space and very economical to run(common rail diesel). ” 4 out of 5 erik nilsson , 13 Jun 2012 ... read more
“ Everything - its economical (40 to 48mpg) and easy to drive. Comfy (with wipe-clean leather seats) and will relax cruising on the motorway for hours. ” 4 out of 5 Adam Harvey , 11 Nov 2009 ... read more
“ It is a good sized car with lots of room, with lots of kit for the price. This is one of those anoying car's that could have been a real success, but is let down by lack of development. ” 2 out of 5 JAMES HEART , 01 Jul 2007 ... read more