Australia: Hip low-spec - Mirage review (The West Australian - thewest.com.au)

[MetroMPG]

Nice to read a reviewer say something realistic about the car's engine power:

"...it's all a car like this needs."

This review repeats a theme we've seen in a number of others (particularly from the U.K.) -- namely, in the value for money department, the Mirage makes the most sense in base level trim, since there's a decent level of features/equipment on the bottom rung. The argument goes that as you load up with options/trim levels, you end up with a price that makes bigger or more sophisticated competitors look more appealing.

Pros

- good fuel economy
- tight turning circle good in urban driving
- surprising amount of interior space
- well equipped

Cons

- road noise
- no reach adjustment on steering wheel
- prefers the manual over the CVT (too rev-happy)

Overall

The Mirage LS ticks the right boxes for its segment but the lower-spec models represent better value for what you get.

Read the full review here: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/mot.../hip-low-spec/

[Daox]

Sounds like a nice fair review. Can't wait to test drive one myself!