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    Difference between 2014 and 2015 model

    I posted on this before, but today my 2015 Mirage/Space Star gets his (her?) first service at 20000 km. I got a loan 2014 Mirage also with CVT, just like mine. So, I was able to compare the two within a few minutes of each other.
    The differences I felt:
    1) The 2015 model is much quieter, mainly due to the different engine mount damper.
    2) The turn indicator of the 2015 model feels much better in quality than the 2014 model, really a big difference.
    3) The rear suspension of the 2015 model is stiffer than on the 2014 model, really noticable at speed bumps.
    4) The torque convertor of the 2 speed automatic is not as refined in the 2014 model. I accelerated after almost stopping the car and I got a severe push in the 2014, almost cluncing. I never have that in my 2015 model, not even with cold transmission.

    All differences mentioned above could be exemplary issues (just for these two cars). But I don't think so.

    And off topic, my dealership confirmed that brake pads show excessive wear at most Mirages/Space Stars. He also said that they eat tyres when driven much in town. My tyres are OK after 20.000km, so I did not recognise that.

    This information could be useful for somebody thinking about buying a second hand Mirage/Space Star.



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    AND...and...the antenna is in a different spot!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrajet View Post
    AND...and...the antenna is in a different spot!
    That's the quick and easy way to spot the difference. The front antenna location is mind-bogglingly ugly, to me. Makes it look like an RC car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrajet View Post
    AND...and...the antenna is in a different spot!
    Indeed. But I was more interested in the driving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RodeRoNL View Post
    I posted on this before, but today my 2015 Mirage/Space Star gets his (her?) first service at 20000 km. I got a loan 2014 Mirage also with CVT, just like mine. So, I was able to compare the two within a few minutes of each other.
    The differences I felt:
    1) The 2015 model is much quieter, mainly due to the different engine mount damper.
    2) The turn indicator of the 2015 model feels much better in quality than the 2014 model, really a big difference.
    3) The rear suspension of the 2015 model is stiffer than on the 2014 model, really noticable at speed bumps.
    4) The torque convertor of the 2 speed automatic is not as refined in the 2014 model. I accelerated after almost stopping the car and I got a severe push in the 2014, almost cluncing. I never have that in my 2015 model, not even with cold transmission.

    All differences mentioned above could be exemplary issues (just for these two cars). But I don't think so.

    And off topic, my dealership confirmed that brake pads show excessive wear at most Mirages/Space Stars. He also said that they eat tyres when driven much in town. My tyres are OK after 20.000km, so I did not recognise that.

    This information could be useful for somebody thinking about buying a second hand Mirage/Space Star.

    If the 2015's were much stiffer in the rear suspension than the 2014's then the '14s must have motorcycle rear springs. My '15 is mighty soft.

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    Yep, indeed, I still think the 2015 model is too soft in the rear. So if my shock absorbers will be worn, I will replace them for something stiffer. But I maintain, the 2014 model was even softer in the back.

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    Can someone look up OEM part numbers to see if they actually changed it?

    Edit: looks like I can...

    This link says "COIL SPRING Mirage; To 7/1/14"

    http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse....&siteid=214581


    Were as this link says "COIL SPRING Mirage; From 7/2/14 "

    http://www.mitsubishipartswarehouse....&siteid=214581


    The 2nd link spring part number of 4140A466 matches the 2015 spring part number. So they did change it in early 2014.


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