Mitsubishi Cedia LPG

The Cedia LPG is well built, handles decently and is a spritely performer as well

Published on Sep 14, 2009 07:00:00 AM

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Except for the petrol/LPG switch, the interiors are identical to a regular Cedia. The overall interior quality is good, better than the Corolla but not a match for the Civic. The dash design feels a little dated and there are some nasty bits like the cheap- looking power window switches, the side air vents and their flimsy air-flow controls, which don’t belong to a premium mid-size saloon. The light-coloured interiors are sure to get soiled soon though.

The generous front seats are height-adjustable, the steering adjusts for rake, and the high-set gearlever falls perfectly to hand. The front passengers get quite a few cubbyholes to keep stuff. The moderately-sized bin between the front seats and the door pockets is big enough, but the small box under the air-con controls is too shallow to hold much.

The rear passengers though don’t get treated as well. Not only do they not get any storage space except for the two cupholders in the centre armrest but the rear seats are not the most comfortable around either. Though the legroom is good, the low sitting position compromises comfort and the seats are a bit short on thigh support too. Thanks to the low seats, headroom is decent.
A major disadvantage of this LPG system is that the storage tank eats into boot space substantially. The Cedia’s boot has shrunk by 37 percent and with only 270 litres available, you get hatchback levels of luggage space. That’s not ideal if you plan to use the car for airport runs.