Standing next to the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV for Tokyo Motor Show 2011 will be the production version of the small Japanese company Global Concept that was first shown in Geneva earlier this year.
The Mirage is a new B-segment size of the model developed for emerging markets. The low cost of five-door hatchback measures 3,710 mm long, 1665 mm wide and 1490mm high, the company says it offers "a comfortable interior space for five adults."
The style has been significantly watered down the conceptual model, but it was more or less is expected from Mitsubishi.
The Japanese automaker says it has launched a series of measures including the use of lightweight materials throughout, reducing rolling resistance and improved efficiency through improvements detailed in the engine, transmission, brakes, tires and aerodynamics, all aimed at reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
According to the market, the new Mirage will be offered with engines of 1.0 liters petrol 1.2 liters, while some models are equipped with a braking system and start-stop technology and a new generation CVT .
The market model as the Japanese economy will return a fuel economy of up 30km/lt [equal to 70.6mpg U.S. or 3.3lt/100km].
The Mirage first go on sale in Thailand in March 2012, and more markets to follow later this year.
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