Australia: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage sedan first drive review (Drive.com.au)

[MetroMPG]

Another solid review of the sedan. This one however doesn't agree with the previous sedan review that praised the improvements in suspension/handling. But he's satisified with the drivetrain: "the three-pot engine and matching CVT were undoubtedly the star of the show."

Pros ...

- low price = good value
- good fuel economy
- "charming" engine is flexibile & full of character
- "refined" CVT
- good noise insulation
- "sprawling" interior room
- big trunk

Cons ...

- will feel underpowered with a full load
- lacking standard options like cruise control
- spirited driving = body roll & "floatiness"
- sharp bumps transmitted into the car
- no external trunk release

Overall ...

Cheap and cheerful, the Japanese brand's city sedan is a solid, no frills proposition.

Read the full article, see photos: http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-revi...711-zt47x.html

[jamiec]

Thanks Metro for finding that article.

[cinder]

Thanks for the post . We're waiting for the sedan to arrive here for a test drive . Thinking of the Attrage ( G4 ) or the FIT ( City ) sedan for another car .

[MetroMPG]

Not a problem. I'm looking forward to more reviews out of Oz. I want to know if more people think the suspension upgrades are as beneficial as the first reviewer did.

[cinder]

A shame Mitsubishi doesn't give the Mirage / Attrage rear sway bars standard along with slightly wider tires for North America . MITSUBISHI are you seeing this ? !

[Mistah JT]

Not a problem. I'm looking forward to more reviews out of Oz. I want to know if more people think the suspension upgrades are as beneficial as the first reviewer did.

They didn't upgrade it?
Uses the same suspension as the hatch.
This does get bigger front and rear brakes (1 inch bigger) which I plan on putting on my mirage :P

[grsupercity]

I read on a diff article that they lowered it?

[Mistah JT]

I read on a diff article that they lowered it?

Sits 10-15mm higher than the hatch ground clearance and height wise.
One thing I want to know is how thick is the front sway bar compared to the hatch, as if it is larger, I want one.
I will also be buying the front and rear brakes off the sedan, they are 1" bigger than the hatch

[MetroMPG]

They didn't upgrade it?
Uses the same suspension as the hatch.

Hmm... just based on this quote:

Mitsubishi also wisely revised the steering and suspension

From: http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-revi...1#.U8a6VkDb5oo

[MetroMPG]

From Mitsu:

Springs and dampers have been calibrated in accordance with the sedan body characteristics, which are designed to accommodate extra weight in the rear. A re-tuned front stabiliser bar has been added to maintain body roll control.

source: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/...a-micro-budget