tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post1524193096541103476..comments2024-03-24T20:30:55.379-07:00Comments on Subcompact Culture - The small car blog: Mitsubishi bets small; confirms Mirage for sale in U.S.Andy Lilienthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08962844660116593646noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-73808505878865693272013-02-07T15:33:24.316-08:002013-02-07T15:33:24.316-08:00Forget about "performance" - this car...Forget about "performance" - this car's strength will be its fuel economy... and hopefully its price, 'cause its looks won't win many converts!<br /><br />It stands a good chance of having the best non-hybrid EPA combined MPG in the US. (Educated guess.)<br /><br />It's got an efficient engine, decent aero (cd 0.27 - 0.31 depending on trim), and it's light (won't be 1830 lbs though - the Aussie base version weighs in at ~1910 lbs, and the US/Canada version will be slightly heavier than that, with additional air bags, bumper changes, etc.).<br /><br />If the US is lucky, you'll get the 5-speed too, as was confirmed for the Canadian market. CVT-only dooms this car. (There are actually legions of former Geo Metro owners who loved their little cars and would be interested in this, but not if they're forced into a CVT.)<br /><br />The only question is what they're going to call it. Mitsu doesn't own the "Mirage" trademark in the U.S. any more.<br /><br />cheers-<br />DarinDarin - MirageForum.comhttp://www.mirageforum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-87573681325405539212013-01-21T00:41:50.461-08:002013-01-21T00:41:50.461-08:00Only time will tell if the Mirage will do well her...Only time will tell if the Mirage will do well here. It does appear that more buyers are flocking towards more compact cars due to gas prices and if the Mirage is priced low that could be a big draw. Mitsubishi Norfolkhttp://www.littlejoesmitsubishi.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-79558368718853539372012-12-29T14:20:22.591-08:002012-12-29T14:20:22.591-08:00I hope we get a sporty agressive version. And with...I hope we get a sporty agressive version. And with suzuki, that their fault that they didn't sell well in america. That's what they get for not sharing the swift with us.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-66613911033020379632012-11-15T09:42:21.701-08:002012-11-15T09:42:21.701-08:00Needs to be less than $10k, 'cause with a puny...Needs to be less than $10k, 'cause with a puny & lethargic 1.2 liter engine mated to a CVT tranny that is most likely filled with failure & AIDS, Mitsubishi is going to have a hard time selling these in the USA. Outside of the Evolution, Mitsubishi cars are pretty mediocre. They're about as bland & mediocre as a basic McDonald's hamburger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4158601016174103420.post-53637951292170795482012-11-12T14:18:12.408-08:002012-11-12T14:18:12.408-08:00Too bad it's so ugly and (based on its specs) ...Too bad it's so ugly and (based on its specs) such an underperformer. I don't think it's going to be worth bothering to import. I think Mitsubishi is going to struggle to find many American buyers.rubicon4wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544272802145306372noreply@blogger.com