Spent an entire 13 hours at the show today, phew! And a good portion in the Mitsubishi area. All of the cars they had on display were white, which made the display look consistent, but also made their lineup look a little dull. What I notice with most auto shows is that folks don't really care, or know much about cars, and get more excited over giveaways or anything free (even if it's lousy junk that no one wants). Mitsubishi had a $500 drawing for anyone filling out a survey and also free Mitsubishi t-shirts and a poster
They had two Mirages at the show; an ES and a DE, both automatics. I spent a lot of time in both, and much preferred the ES. The ES was on display on the stage, but they encouraged people to sit in it. They also had some Mirage brochures at the booth.
It was interesting to compare it to some of the other cars I've been considering purchasing under the same roof. Overall, it compares favorably and impressed my best friend, who is particular with cars. It makes a good showroom impression, but I'm still waiting to go on a longer test drive or rent one to see how it is long distance. The value just can't be beat on it, and it felt just as roomy as some larger cars, like the Sonic and Accent.
It's also fun to listen to what some people have to say about it as they roam around; most comments about the impressive fuel economy, and many jokes about the three cylinder (i.e. "will it get up my driveway?!)