The company has unveiled the 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage for the first time at the 2013 New York Auto Show and it has been made available to purchase at the dealerships in Europe and it will be available worldwide at recent times. The primary benefits of having this subcompact car will be the great amount of passenger space, outstanding maneuverability and excellent fuel economy among non-hybrid hatchbacks in the market. The company states that the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage will be offered in two main trim levels namely DE and ES.
Interior
In terms of the standard interior features and styling, the 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage base DE model comes packed with an automatic climate control, full power accessories, premium four speakers, 140 watts CD and stereo radio system, iPod interface and USB connectivity. The Mirage ES version equips steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a proximity key with push-button start, Bluetooth connectivity and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. You will get an advanced navigation system and a rear view camera if you choose the Navigation Package. Another available interior package for new Mirage is the Cargo Group that includes the LED package brings LED interior lighting and the trunk with tray and net.
Exterior
In regards of exterior equipments and overall design, the Mirage hatchback will equip the keyless entry, front fog lamps, cruise control, and the standard 14 inches steel wheels with hubcaps. There will be an available Exterior Package that will provide lower grille, fog light surrounds and hatch with chrome. The other available exterior equipments for all both models of Mirage will be the body kit, front and rear proximity sensors, mud flaps and a protective body gear.
Engine
For the powertrain, the 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage has been backed up with a three-cylinder engine with a standard five-speed manual transmission. This kind of engine will be capable of producing a total output of up to74 hp (slower than 2014 Ford Focus RS and 2015 Lotus Elise) and 74 lb-ft. of peak torque. Astoundingly, it will come with the good fuel economy of 37 MPG city/44 MPG highway and 40 MPG combined when paired with an available continuously variable transmission (CVT) system.
Price
The official price level of 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage base DE may start from $13.000 and the upper trim model will be priced at around $14.750. The strong contenders of this hatchback will be the Chevrolet Spark, Honda Fit, Nissan Micra, Mazda 2, Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta.
