The small car made a good entry in the post world war two period. In the initial years there were a few players. The ‘70’s decade saw the changing scenario of crude oil pricing with OPEC’s entry as a major player.
The Automobile Industry as a whole and the family passenger car segment in particular faced a plethora of problems caused by consumer demand for fuel efficient cars. It is from the end of ‘70’s decade that the Japanese Automobile Industry made a high profile entry by offering fuel efficient cars. The ‘80s and the ’90 decade saw the steady rise of the small car offerings by all leading car manufacturers worldwide.
The Japanese manufacturers were market leaders and have continued their strong presence in the small car market. Mitsubishi made a late entry but have taken huge strides with lot of innovation and creativity as their hall mark.
The company has loads of experience in the engineering industry sector with good research and development teams. Market goodwill of “MITSUBISHI” has helped them to offer a complete range and models of vehicles from the high-end luxury and utility vehicles to the small fuel efficient cars.
However, their marketing strategy in the passenger & small car segment has prevented them from striking large sales volumes in spite of their respectable quality parameters for truly engineered vehicles offered in this segment.
The “MIRAGE” from Mitsubishi is built on their “global small” platform. A sturdy design of the Body provides ample room to seat 5-passengers comfortably.
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a sub-compact hatchback car. There are two engine variants giving a choice to the customer to match his specific need.
The basic model has a 1.0 litre engine. Power: 70 hp / 52 kw. Torque: 65 lb-ft / 88 Nm Accelearation: 0 – 62 mph (0 – 100 km/h) in 13.6 secs.
Fuel Consumption: 70.6 mpg (U.K.) i.e. 4 lts/100 kms
CO2 Emission: 92 g/km.
The other variant has a 1.2 litre engine Power: 79 hp / 59 kw. Torque: 78 lb-ft / 105 Nm Accelearation: 0 – 62 mph (0 – 100 km/h) in 11.7 secs.
Fuel Consumption: 68.9 mpg (U.K.) i.e. 4.1 lts/100 kms
CO2 Emission: 96 g/km.
The performance of these two variants is well supported by specific efficiency technologies as standard equipment on all models-viz.; – auto start/stop for engine, a high efficiency alternator, regenerative braking, an intelligent battery sensor and low rolling resistance tyres.
The front suspension is fitted with MacPherson struts. The rear suspension has a torsion beam axle with coil springs.
The high standards and quality parameters of are the very essence of a good engineering product. The Mitsubishi Mirage 2013 will prove to be an outstanding performer in its class.
The technical specifications of Mirage 2013 are not released as yet. Hence the available information is incorporated in this article. The specs of the current production model are reproduced for consumer information and benefit of comparing with the marginal info included in this article.
MITSUBISHI Mirage 1.2l (78 HP) MIVEC (2012 – Present) dimensions,
Specifications & Technical Details of 2013 Mirage are awaited.
General-
Cylinders : 3
Displacement : 1193 cm3
Power : 57(76)/6000 KW(hp)/RPM
Torque : 74/4000 lb-ft/RPM / 100/4000 Nm/RPM
Fuel Syste : Direct Injection
Fuel : Petrol
CO2 Emissions : 96 gm/km
Performance-
Top Speed Acceleration : 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
Fuel Consumption-
City & Highway Combined : 62 mpg OR 3.8 L/100Km
Transmission
Drive Type : Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox : 5 speed manual or cvt
Brakes-
Front : Ventilated Discs
Tires Size : 165/65R14
Dimensions-
Length : 146.1 in OR 3711 mm
Width: 65.6 in OR 1666 mm
Height: 58.7 in OR 1491 mm
Front/rear Track : 56.3/55.7 in OR 1,430/1,415 mm
Wheelbase : 2450 in OR 62230 mm
Ground Clearance
Cargo Volume : 245 litres
Weight : Unladen Weight 1830 lbs OR 845 kg
