Canada: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage a pint-sized and fun urban commuter (nationalpost.com)

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Alexandra Straub, Postmedia News | 23/09/13

This is the very first Mirage review we've seen from Canadian (North American) media.

It's generally a positive, no-nonsense review. And "no-nonsense" seems to be how Mitsu is presenting the car to the press -- no over-promising here.

I think this report snuck out accidentally -- because the URL to the full story is now returning a 404 error. (Usually media reviewing cars have to agree to a publishing embargo up to a specified date set by the manufacturer, so maybe this one was published early by accident, then "un-published".)

Likes...

- efficient packaging: good interior room front & rear despite small footprint
- fuel economy
- warranty
- affordability
- "bright & bubbly" vibrant colours

Dislikes...

- won't win any drag races
- CVT engine whine under acceleration

Overall...

It’s a back-to-the basics vehicle, which is what Mitsubishi sets out to deliver. And it delivers it well. Overall, the first iteration of Mitsubishi Canada’s foray into the subcompact segment left me with a smile on my face. A job well done.

Read the full review & see more photos (once the embargo is lifted) ...

http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/09...rban-commuter/

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On the subject of engine power, I chuckled when I read this bit in her review:

"Don’t get too excited when you read that it has 74 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque. You could possibly get excited about those numbers. I’m not judging you."

Could they be referring to us?

[Daox]

I also got to read it before the article disappeared. I agree its a no-nonsense article. Doesn't harp on personal things that the reviewer doesn't like, no nit-picking I guess. He also doesn't say its a Ferrari either. Its pretty straight forward.