Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan Creeps Closer to US Market
The Mitsubishi Mirage is currently only available as a hatchback, but all signs point towards a sedan version coming to the United States.
The Japanese automaker will show off the sedan version of the car at its U.S. headquarters for the annual Mitsubishi Owners Day this weekend, at least showing its interest in bringing the car here. Since the Mirage first launched, Mitsubishi has held the position that if there was enough interest from the U.S. market, the sedan model would come here.
“We are considering making it into a North American car but are still working on the timing of the launch,” Mitsubishi manager of product communications, Roger Yasukawa told AutoGuide.
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The Mirage Sedan uses the same 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT found in the hatchback. Power numbers for the car are unknown, but it will likely be very close to the 74 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque available in the hatchback.
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The bastardization of the hatchback continues. I haven't yet seen a well designed sedan come from a hatchback. It's like they're not even trying to make it look nice. And I'm not only talking about Mitsubishi. Nissan, Ford, Suzuki, Chevrolet are also culprits. I can only pray Mini doesn't make a sedan.
will it be MORE EFFICIENT or LESS EFFICIENT than the wagon?