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    US: 2014 Mirage named one of the "greenest" new cars by ACEEE

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    Mirage brings home another award. This time it has been named on the prestigious "Greenest Vehicles" list compiled by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE).

    Greenest Vehicles of 2014

    Make and Model Specifications Emission Standard a MPG:
    City
    MPG:
    Hwy
    Green
    Score
    MERCEDES-BENZ SMART ELECTRIC
    DRIVE CONVERTIBLE / COUPE b
    Electric (Li-ion bat.) ZEV / Bin 1 3.61 2.77 59
    TOYOTA PRIUS C 1.5L 4, auto SULEV II / Bin 3 53 46 57
    NISSAN LEAF b Electric (Li-ion bat.) ZEV / Bin 1 3.75 3.01 55
    TOYOTA PRIUS 1.8L 4, auto CVT PZEV / Bin 3 51 48 55
    HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 1.5L 4, auto PZEV / Bin 2 44 47 55
    LEXUS CT 200H 1.8L 4, auto CVT SULEV II / Bin 3 51 48 55
    TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID c Electric (Li-ion bat.) / 1.8L 4, auto CVT PZEV / Bin 3 3.9 / 51 3.0 / 49 55
    MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1.2L 3, auto CVT Bin 5 / LEV II 37 44 54
    HONDA CIVIC NATURAL GAS 1.8L 4, auto [CNG] PZEV / Bin 2 27 38 54
    HONDA INSIGHT 1.3L 4, auto CVT Bin 3 41 44 53
    MERCEDES-BENZ SMART FORTWO CONVERTIBLE / COUPE 1.0L 3, autol [P] ULEV II / Bin 5 34 38 53
    VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HYBRID 1.4L 4, auto [P] PZEV / Bin 3 42 48 53
    Source: http://greenercars.org/highlights_greenest.htm

    See also: US: The 5 greenest cars of 2014 (Greener Ideal)

    And: Mirage / Space Star awards & accomplishments

    Full Mitsubishi US press release:

    All-New 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Named to American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) "Greenest Vehicles"ť List

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA), has seen the company’s all-new highly fuel-efficient 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) prestigious “Greenest Vehicles” list of the ACEEE’s greenercars.org rankings for the 2014 model year.

    Greenercars.org
    annual ranking that highlights the environmental friendliness of vehicles in the United States. Only the twelve highest-ranked vehicles by the ACEEE make it onto the organization’s annual “Greenest Vehicles” list.

    The 2014 Mirage is the highest-ranked gasoline-powered non-hybrid vehicle to appear on the ACEEE’s “Greenest Vehicles” list – a testament to the excellent efficiency engineered into Mitsubishi Motors’ latest vehicle to join the company’s diverse model lineup.

    “We’ve had such an influx of hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years that the race to earn a spot on the ‘Greenest’ list is more competitive than ever, particularly for conventional vehicles. It’s encouraging to see automakers investing heavily in eco-savvy vehicles on the whole,” said ACEEE lead vehicle analyst Shruti Vaidyanathan.

    The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline vehicle available in America with an EPA fuel rating of 40 mpg combined city and highway (37 mpg city/44 mpg highway)*. With a starting MSRP of only $12,995 for the entry-level DE model, the new Mirage includes a wide array of standard features and accessories such as 7 air bags including driver’s knee airbag, automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 4 speaker 130-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system with USB port, steering wheel-mounted cruise control, rear spoiler, fuel-saving Electric Power Steering (EPS) and much more.

    Welcome available upscale features for the new Mirage include 7-inch high-definition touchscreen navigation system with rear backup camera, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system, FAST-key passive entry system with push button engine start, a smooth-operating and fuel-saving continuously-variable transmission (CVT), parking assist sensors, remote engine start (CVT-equipped models only), blue LED interior floor illumination and a variety of sporty-looking bodywork accessories.

    For more on the eco-friendly and affordably-priced 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage, please visit media.mitsubishicars.com. And for more on the ACEEE and the greenercars.org, please visit aceee.org and greenercars.org/greenbook.htm, respectively.

    *Mirage models equipped with the advanced continuously-variable transmission (CVT)

    About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all research & development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and financial services for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells sedans and crossovers/SUVs through a network of approximately 400 dealers. MMNA is leading the way in the development of highly-efficient, affordably-priced new gasoline-powered automobiles while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
    Source: http://media.mitsubishicars.com/rele...b-1e1f4b3bb61f


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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    And for kicks: the "bottom 12" meanest cars according to the ACEEE...

    Make and Model
    RAM 2500 (CLASS 2B) b
    BUGATTI VEYRON
    FORD E-150 WAGON FFV c
    BENTLEY MULSANNE
    MERCEDES-BENZ G63 AMG
    MERCEDES-BENZ G550
    FORD F-150 RAPTOR
    FORD EXPEDITION FFV / LINCOLN NAVIGATOR FFV
    ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM DROPHEAD
    COUPE
    ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM EWB
    LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR ROADSTER
    CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

    Details: http://greenercars.org/highlights_meanest.htm


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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