Mitsubishi Mirage

Overview:

Mitsubishi Mirage is a 5-seater hatchback, produced by the Japanese automaker. The first generation of this hatchback was launched in the year 1978 and the sixth was introcduced in the year 2013 with lots new features to offer to its buyers. Mirage has an aerodynamic structure with black front grille and Mitsubishi insignia at front and rear. There is ample lighting facility for clear visibility of the site through Halogen headlamps, fog lights, tail light and high mounted stop light. The exterior also has bold sidelines, which add value to the overall external aesthetics of this hatchback. The exterior is constructed with RISE technology, which ensures that the occupants stay safe in case of a collision or hit. Talking about the interior of Mirage, it has leather wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and gear shift knob, which give the interior a graceful look. The black fabric seats complement the interior with comfort factors like adjustable height for driver and reclining & sliding features for both of the front row seats. The dashboard of this hatchback carries a modern outlook with tachometer, odometer and trip computer embedded on it. The dual sunvisors along with vanity mirror are provided for the driver and front seat passenger, which protects them from sunlight. The automatic air conditioning system of this hatchback ensures that the cabin has appropriate temperature for best comfort of its passengers. A 12V accessory socket provided in the cabin can be helpful when the occupants need to charge their mobiles or laptops.

Coming on to the safety inside and out, Mitsubishi Mirage is equipped with 2 airbags for the safety of driver and the front seat passenger. This vehicle also has five seat belts to ensure maximum safety of the on boarders. Its high mounted stop light makes sure that the vehicle is clearly visible to other vehicles. The anti lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution of this vehicle ensures good stability of the vehicle on any terrain. With collapsible steering column, the driver's safety is promised after a frontal impact. The sole engine of Mitsubishi Mirage, the 1.2-litre MIVEC petrol powerhouse that pumps out 78ps of power and a maximum torque of 100Nm. This hatchback can be a great ride for buyers who are looking for a 5-seater with good mileage.

Mileage and Fuel economy:

The 1.2-litre engine equipped in this hatchback delivers the best in class mileage. With this engine, the Mitsubishi Mirage runs for approximately 21 kilometers by consumption of 1 litre of gasoline. This vehicle carries a fuel tank with maximum capacity of 35 litres making it a good companion for long drives.

Power:

Talking about the power, the this gasoline engine has 3 in-line cylinders. This MIVEC engine has a capacity to churn a peak power of 78ps at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque measuring to 100Nm at 4000 rpm.

Acceleration & Pickup:

The 1.2-litre petrol engine of Mitsubishi Mirage has a decent acceleration and pick up. This engine manages to accelerate from a halt position to reach the 100 kmph mark in 12.8 seconds. Teh top speed achieved by this MIVEC engine is in the range of 160 kmph.

Exterior:

Mitsubishi Mirage flaunts an aerodynamic structure through its exterior. The front of this vehicle has good looking bonnet and bumper with black grille featuring a Mitsubishi insignia. This hatchback has crisp sidelines, which add grace to its overall designing. The exterior also employs body colored wing mirrors along with door handles. The A pillars of this car are thin so that it reduces the blind spot and provide a better and wider front view to the driver. To provide sufficient lighting and clear visibility of the driving site, this hatchback is bestowed with Halogen headlamps and front fog lamps. Front turn indicators are employed near the door and the rear are with the taillamps. The rear also carries a spoiler with high mounted stop light for the safety of other vehicles also. The external body of Mirage is made using Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) designing, which efficiently absorbs the impact of crash and keep its passengers safe.

Exterior Measurements:

This stylish hatchback flaunts decent exterior dimensions for the comfort of its occupants. This hatchback has 3710mm of overall length, 1665mm of width and 1500mm of decent height. Talking about its wheelbase, it measures at 2450mm and offers a good legroom and headroom to its passengers. The minimum ground clearance of Mirage stands at 160mm.

Interior:

The interior of this hatchback has an attractive leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob. There are two sunvisors with vanity mirrors, which are employed for front row passenger and the driver. The dashboard has an urbane look with all the controls, along with multi-information display, odometer and tachometer embedded on it. This vehicle has automatic air conditioning facility, which keeps the temperature inside the cabin very comfortable. The low belt-line of the front windows enhances the side visibility by allowing larger uninterrupted viewing area. Push button start feature is also provided in this vehicle for the best comfort. However, some of its features may differ depending upon the variants.

Interior Comfort:

To provide best comfort to the occupants, Mitsubishi Mirage comes with a comfortable interior. The seats employed in this vehicle have been covered with black fabric upholstery wherein, sliding and reclining facilities are given to the front row seats. The driver's side seat can be vertically adjusted for best driving comfort. All the seats come with height adjustable headrests to provide comfortable seating to the occupants. A 12V accessory socket is given so that the occupants may charge their gadgets. The door ajar warning alarm buzzes if the doors are not properly closed, while the hatchback is on the move.

Interior Measurements:

Mitsubishi Mirage has got decent measurements in its interior due to decent wheelbase and height. Talking about its storage capacity, this hatchback has a huge cargo volume of 235 litres that accommodates the luggage of its travelers. The rear seat has 60:40 split fold facility to create more space. Other storages provided in the cabin in the form of glovebox, front seats back pockets, two front cup, 2 bottle holders and floor console box.

Engine and Performance:

This vehicle is powered by a 1.2-litre DOHC based MIVEC powerhouse that has 3 in-line cylinders and 12 valves. This petrol engine can generate a peak power of 78ps at 6000 rpm and a pounding torque of 100Nm at 4000 rpm.

Stereo and Accessories:

The manufacturer has blessed this vehicle with decent music and entertainment facilities on board to deliver a fun filled drive. This hatchback has 2-DIN audio system along with iPod connectivity for non stop entertainment. To add more to this fun, AUX-In and USB connectivity is also provided in this vehicle. It supports MP3 and WMA files that completes the stereo and entertainment system in this hatchback. A multi information display is also made available in this hatchback. To ensure that the better quality sound output, 4 speakers are employed inside the cabin.

Wheels:

Mitsubishi Mirage is employed with 14-inch alloy wheels, which have 165/65 R14 tires to complete them. These alloy wheels add grace to the overall dynamics of this hatchback. Overall, these wheels and tyres make a good combination to deliver a balanced drive with good grip on road.

Braking and Handling:

To deliver effective braking experience to its occupants, this vehicle is equipped with ventilated disc brakes for front wheels while the leading and trailing drum brakes are fitted at its rear wheels. For good handling on any terrain, McPherson Strut type front suspension and Torsion Beam type rear suspension is employed in this vehicle.

Safety and Security:

Coming on to the safety segment, this hatchback comes packed with dual airbags for the protection of driver and front seat occupant. This vehicle employs 3-point ELR, 5 seat belts for all its passengers. The high mount stop light of this hatchback provides additional safety. Also, collapsible steering column is provided in Mirage, which collapses in case of a frontal collision and minimize the injuries for driver. Immobilizer is also available for this property, which ensures that it is safe from any theft. To add further to the safety aspects, it has anti lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) for the stability and efficient braking system.

Pros:

1. Fuel efficient engine
2. Sporty looking exterior

Cons:

1. No diesel engine available