[inconsistent] Described as a hatchback, a compact people carrier,[1] or a micro MPV,[2] it was built at the NedCar factory in the Netherlands and was primarily sold in the European markets.

It was first introduced to the market in the autumn of 1998,[dubious – discuss] replacing the Mitsubishi Space Runner.

Since the car's introduction to the market its visual appearance stayed almost identical and it only received a minor facelift in 2002.

The base Space Stars were equipped with 1.3-litre petrol engines with a maximum output of 80–84 horsepower (60–63 kW).

It is a supermini car, in five-door hatchback body style, powered by a three-cylinder petrol engine.