UK: New Car Reviews: Mitsubishi Mirage City Car (watchmywallet.co.uk)

[Daox]

Pros:
- "It's a cheeky looking little car and the (optional) rear spoiler gives it a sporty look."
- Fun to drive
- Very practical

Cons:
- Soft suspension and handling
- Poorly insulated wiring connectors under the bonnet (this is the first I've heard of this, they have a small picture in the article, but I don't see anything obviously wrong)

Read their complete review:
http://www.watchmywallet.co.uk/travel-leisure/motoring/2013/march/new-car-reviews-mitsubishi-mirage-city-car/

[MetroMPG]

It's very interesting the reviewer noted the "exposed" wiring under the hood considering the recent Australian recall for essentially the same issue - "Insufficient water proofing of the sensor harness": Australian Recall - Mirages manufactured prior to 26th Jan 2013 (wheel speed sensors)

[Matt]

Not to get too far away from the Mirage, but it's interesting he also mentions the Fiesta 1.0L Ecoboost as a competitor, which is another car we're supposed to be getting this fall, and I've been hoping to test drive. Ford promised it would get better combined fuel economy than ANY non-hybrid on the market (currently the Scion iQ at 37 mpg) which seems a tall order considering it's size and over 120 horsepower.

[MetroMPG]

Yeah, it just doesn't make sense that the Fiesta (heavier, less aerodynamic, way more powerful) could beat the Mirage's rating. I'd put money on that.

[jamiec]

Yeah, it just doesn't make sense that the Fiesta (heavier, less aerodynamic, way more powerful) could beat the Mirage's rating. I'd put money on that.

I agree there Metro

[Matt]

Obviously the Mirage wasn't on the Market at that point. Or the new Nissan Versa. I talked to a Ford guy yesterday, and he said the 1.0 is not coming until the Spring, if at all.