US mirage got bigger back bumper

[spacester]

i already noticed it but from the adv pics its not that clear

but have a look here





http://auto-geil.de/wp-content/galle...o-salon-03.jpg

[m4v3r1ck]

Oh wow indeed, fat bumper makes it less easy to park

[Daox]

Yeah, Darin posted that a while back when we saw the first images from the launch in Canada. He has some good pictures here:

U.S. and Canada-specific Mirage rear bumper (different from other markets)

[spacester]

i like the bigger one for better back crashes

[MetroMPG]

^^ I think the bigger bumper is there for that reason.

There is also a specific test in the U.S., done by the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) on the rear bumper:

[Mistah JT]

While I was in Hawaii recently, I noticed that American cars had extra lights on at all times, rear side bumper lights and front bumper lights. I think to warn other cars around them so they are seen easier