I don't remember seeing the concept back in 2011 either. I'm sure it got little to no coverage in North American automotive media.
Originally Posted by
Mark
How useful do you think those concept side mirror would have been?
They would have been quite aerodynamic for side mirrors!
Too small for regular mirrors, too big for camera mounts!
I'm still pleasantly surprised the 3-cylinder/5-speed manual powertrain remains.
I'm not surprised - the Thai government lured Mitsubishi to produce the car in that country with tax incentives that are tied to a minimum fuel efficiency level for the vehicles produced under the program. If they put a thirstier engine in it, they lose the incentives.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)