Mitsubishi Mirage

The Mitsubishi Mirage has not yet started sales in the United States.  This is not a fashion focused car, but focuses more on its sensible transport for those who want great gas mileage.  Mitsubishi's last subcompact car was called the Colt, was never sold in the US.  The Mirage made its U.S. debut at the 2013 New York Auto show and will reach showrooms this fall, but it recently went on sale in Europe. 
In Europe, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is offered with a choice of two three-cylinder, 12-valve engines, a 1.0- or a 1.2 liter, but only the latter will be offered in the U.S.  It produces 74 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 74 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm and will be available with either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission.  But Mitsubishi expects the Mirage's running costs to be among the lowest on the road.  It will be the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline vehicle available in the U.S. It is expected to get around 37 mpg city and about 44 mpg highway.  For more information on the Mirage and its review please visit http://goo.gl/rHSIFc. 

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This Week In 1992 Mitsubishi Released the Mirage

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In 1992, Mitsubishi staked its claim in the growing market for subcompact cars, and tried to boost its identity throughout the world, with the 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage.  11 years later Mitsubishi is re-releasing it's first subcompact, to be available to customers. 

In 1992 the Mirage was powered by either a 1.5-liter I4 (92hp) or a 1.8-liter (113hp) engine, coming in coupe and sedan models.  This light car felt pretty quick with responsive steering on super-skinny tires.  The new Mitsubishi Mirage keeps the small compact look at a cheap price.  It is light and low in running costs, but best of all it is deceptively spacious inside.  For a car of its size the Mirage boasts a generous amount of headroom and rear legroom.  It is also eco- friendly producing no more than 110g/km of CO2 emissions, courtesy of a choice of two extremely efficient three-cylinder engine.  It is also insanely efficient providing 40 MPG combined, the most fuel efficient gas-powered non-hybrid in America.

Get the whole story of the creation of the original Mirage at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ebF4bjxWpqM


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