Mitsubishi Mirage Heading to America With Three-Cylinder Engine
The new Mitsubishi Mirage will finally be launching in America in September 2013, and will be equipped with a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder powerplant.
The Mirage is joining the Ford Fiesta with its three-cylinder offering, and MINI is also rumored to join in on the three-banger fun in the near future. But Mitsubishi will be the third automaker offering a three-cylinder engine once the Mirage hits dealerships in September on American soil with just 79 hp.
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And once the Mirage does hit dealerships in America, it’ll be the second-least-powerful car available, slightly ahead of the 70-hp Smart. The Ford Fiesta however benefits from a turbocharger so its three-cylinder sports 123 hp.
Of course the days of Mitsubishi flaunting high-horsepower Evolution all-wheel drive cars are long gone. The Mirage at its best will be a mediocre offering for the American market and will probably have a tough time competing with other low-budget, small vehicles in the market.
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[Source: Car and Driver]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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