CARBARN | Mitsubishi Mirage (2012) | At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi introduced an all-new Mirage. The new Mirage reflects Mitsubishi's new Greener direction. Rally-inspired all-wheel-drive performance has long since given way to concerns for lower carbon dioxide emissions. For the Mirage, Mitsubishi is targeting best-in-class fuel efficiency levels of 30 kilometers per liter, the which equates to a whopping 70 mpg or so.
To Achieve this Lofty goals, Mitsubishi went to great engineering lengths to Reduced weight and rolling resistance, while improving aerodynamics, braking and the powertrain. The engine is a diminutive 1.0-liter 3-cylinder equipped with MIVEC variable valve timing and auto stop / start. No wide, gummy tires here; the Mirage wears 165/65R-14 skinnies .
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