Small but perfectly formed

Byline: MALCOLM ROBERTSHAW

In fact, the Yeti boasts Varioflex seating technology which means the seats can be folded flat, removed or stowed for later use. There are 20 different seating combinations on offer and that gives some idea of the Yeti's flexibility.The Colt Juro ClearTec in three or five-door form comes billed as a "high value" model and it certainly did not disappoint.But there was another deal in the works.The body is built around Mitsubishi's next generation Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) design which disperses energy loads during side and rear impacts and controls distortion, enhancing occupant protection while also helping to protect the fuel system in the event of a rear impact.One of the most recent hails from Mitsubishi.Facts and figures MITSUBISHI COLT 1.3 JURO CLEARTEC 3DR * PRICE: pounds 10,999 * MECHANICAL: 92bhp, 1,332cc, 3cyl petrol engine driving front wheels via 5-speed manual gearbox * MAX SPEED: 111mph * 0-62MPH: 10.4 seconds * COMBINED MPG: 56.6 * INSURANCE GROUP: 15 * CO EMISSIONS: 119g/km * BIK RATING: 10% * WARRANTY: 3yrs/ unlimited mileageSkoda has fitted the vehicle with a very comprehensive list of safety features including anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, numerous airbags, hill-hold control and plenty more besides.The interior belies the car's urban runabout tag with the Juro featuring some excellent extras of real quality usually found on vehicles higher up the pecking order. Get on board and you immediately breathe in that sweet smell which comes with the provision of soft leather upholstery, neatly designed and nicely stitched together. Also from the no-pay extras bin is a neat portable Garmin sat nav with Bluetooth hands-free phone capability, while the standard kit manifest also includes air con, cruise control and that fine driver safety aid, steering wheel audio controls, In a thoughtfully laid out interior the three-door version did lose some of the five-door model's spaciousness but the seating still proved surprisingly comfortable. There is also some good head and legroom to be had for its size and a number of cubbyholes.Derek DePoy, a partner who will open and manage the new restaurant in the Briargate area, started as a waiter at My Big Fat Greek Restaurant when he was a university student in Tempe, Ariz.FLEXIBLE - Skoda's Yeti Elegance has loads going for itIn and around town, the Yeti proved deceptively agile and the high-seated driving position resulted in superb all-round visibility.The Colt also has a four-star Euro NCAP safety rating thanks to its comprehensive safety package which includes an advanced dual front air bag and ISOFix child seat anchorage points fitted as standard in the rear.This model also included a very efficient sat nav system as an optional extra (pounds 1,510).Boasting 4x4 capabilities, great looks, top technology, versatility and bags more, the Yeti is leading the way in the crossover market. And when you consider the asking price, it seems to be a winner all round.Much more than just your average city slicker, the Colt Juro, based on the Colt CZ2, looks very much the hardman standing on the tarmac, almost as if it is raring to cause a stir before hitting the road.

HIGH VALUE - Mitsubishi Colt Juro ClearTec