Category: Hot Hatchbacks 
Price Range: £7,999 to £12,849
Punchy engine, decent kit levels, sharp handling, cheap warranty package.
Overly firm ride, uninspiring cabin, poor steering.
May attract a few hardcore Mitsubishi fans but there are better hot-hatches at this price.
The Colt Ralliart is reasonably frugal - 41mpg combined - but its relatively high CO2 emissions of 161g/km means costly road tax (Band D).
Don't expect cheap insurance either - it's placed in group 14.
The scales tip in the Mitsubishi's favour when you consider the maintenance costs. For just £294 you can opt for Mitsubishi's Service Plan that covers the first three scheduled services. The cost benefits are obvious and around 98% of Mitsubishi's customers take advantage of this.
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