Australia: Mitsubishi Mirage LS CVT review & video (Carsguide.com.au)

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Here's a refreshingly positive (4/5 stars) review & video from down under that starts out...

The Mitsubishi Mirage has become Australia’s favourite sub-light hatch since its return in 2012, with its fresh design and attractive starting price pushing it straight to the top of the sales charts.

Pros...

- decent headroom
- 5 star safety rating
- warranty & capped service pricing
- suspension soaks up city bumps & humps
- quiet highway cruising
- sturdy & longlasting materials, if not luxurious

Cons...

- seat cushions "a bit flat" for long trips
- engine "buzz" under hard acceleration
- less composed handling at speed


Notable: the reviewer saw 6.0 L/100 km on their "extended highway test" which is a ways from the optimistic official Australian rating for the car of 4.9 L/100 km (combined).


Overall...

If you need a little hatch that ticks all the safety, value and basic features boxes, the Mirage is a good little unit that’s handy for city use, and comfortable enough for the daily grind.

Read the full review / see video:

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and...83602_20140520