Friday, August 31, 2012

Mitsubishi launches new Mirage in Japan


The Japanese based automaker Mitsubishi has announced the Mirage will be available in Japan starting 31st August, 2012. Prices for the entry-level version Mirage in Japan will be set at 998,000 yen and can go all the way up to 1, 288,000 yen for the 1.0G. This global compact car is designed to be compact, affordable and highly fuel-efficient. In Japan, Mitsubishi Mirage will be offered in three trim levels such as E, M and G.

Engine and specification:

Equipped with 1.0 liter three-cylinder MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovate Valve timing Electronic Control) petrol engine; it has a capacity to deliver 68 horsepower of maximum power at 86 Nm of torque. Mitsubishi Mirage is mated to an INVECS-III (2) continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The top two trim levels M and G will be coupled with eco driving mode and more fuel efficient driving is achieved due to the AS&G start/stop system. Therefore, it can offer a fuel economy of 27.2 km/liter making it a top end fuel efficient vehicle in Japan. Under Japan’s ‘Eco-Car’ classification, these trim levels are qualified delivering tax savings to Mitsubishi Mirage owners. Without the AS&G system, the base model E has a fuel consumption of 23.2 km/litre.

Exterior, Interior & Safety:

On the exterior, Mitsubishi’s all-new Mirage compact car will measure at 3710mm in length, 1665mm wide and 1490mm in height. A number of new colours offered for the Mitsubishi Mirage such as Lemonade Yellow Metallic, Pop Green Metallic and Cassis Purple Metallic. All models are equipped feature lightweight construction and low rolling-resistance tyres.
In the interior, amenities are quite limited.  However, higher end variants are equipped with automatic climate control and an infotainment system that makes it quite attractive for its future customers.

In terms of safety, Mitsubishi Mirage comes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) as standard, with Active Stability Control and Brake and Hill Start Assists available across the range.

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