The new Mirage has scored a 5-star rating, with an overall score of 34.07 (out of 37).
Interestingly, this lines up with the result Mitsu officials said they had predicted in computer testing.
ANCAP = Australasian New Car Assessment Program.
Frontal offset test at 64 km/h (40 mph)
Source: http://www.ancap.com.au/crashtestrecord?Id=510The Mirage - which has returned to the Mitsubishi fleet after around a decade out of the market - achieved a 5 star ANCAP safety rating with solid results across all safety tests. The Mirage provides a safe choice for consumers looking for a low cost new car.
The information below is from the PDF of the Mirage report, available at: http://www.ancap.com.au/pdf/510.PDF
Test Variant: Mitsubishi Mirage Variant Applicability*: All variants Kerb Mass: 900 kg Vehicles Built: 2013 Engine: 1.2 litre petrol Category: Small Car
Summary:
Airbags: ESC Frontal Offset Side Impact Pole Whiplash Pedestrian Seat Belt Reminders Overall
ScoreANCAP
Safety RatingFront + side + head Standard 14.07
(out of 16)16.00
(out of 16)2
(out of 2)GOOD ACCEPTABLE 2
(out of 3)34.07 (out of 37) *****
(5 stars out of 5)
The tested model of Mitsubishi Mirage was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in 2013. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (EBA) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and passenger in the offset test and a slight risk of serious leg injury for the driver. All injury values were good in the side impact and pole tests.
SAFETY FEATURES:
S = Standard on all variants.
Safety Assist Technology (SAT) Availability Front airbag - driver S Front airbag - passenger S Side airbags (chest protection) - front seats S Side airbags (head protection) - front seats S Side airbags (head protection) - 2nd row seats S Knee airbag - driver X Three-point seat belts for all forward facing seats S Seat belt pretensioners (front / rear outboard) S / X Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver S Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger S Intelligent seat belt reminder - 2nd row seats X Head restraints for all seats S Antilock brakes (ABS) S Electronic brake distribution (EBD) S Emergency brake assist (EBA) S Electronic stability control (ESC) S Adaptive cruise control (ACC) X Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) X Lane support system X Hill launch assist V Automatic headlights V Electronic data recorder (EDR) S
O = Optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants.
V = Not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants.
X = Not available on any variant.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
Frontal Offset Test.
Each body region is scored out of 4 points
Head / neck: 4.00 points Chest: 3.36 points Upper legs: 4.00 points Lower legs: 2.71 points
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset test. Pedal and steering wheel displacements were well controlled. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was stable. There were no knee hazards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
Side Impact Test.
Each body region is scored out of 4 points
Head: 4.00 points Chest: 4.00 points Abdomen: 4.00 points Pelvis: 4.00 points
All injury measurements were good in the side impact crash test.
Pole Test.
Scored out of 2 points
The vehicle was eligible for a side pole test because it has side curtain airbags. The vehicle scored the maximum 2 points for head protection in this test.
Whiplash Protection Test.
Whiplash protection is assessed to the RCAR Protocol
Geometric test: GOOD
Dynamic test: GOOD
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
Pedestrian Test.
Scored out of 36 points
Child head impacts: 11.20 points
Adult head impacts: 7.65 points
Upper leg impacts: 0.00 points
Lower leg impacts: 6.00 points
The Mirage performed well for most of the head areas. Full points were obtained for the full leg on the bumper. A good result could have been obtained for the upper leg with some extra attention to the design of the bonnet leading edge.
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For full details (INJURY MEASUREMENTS, INTRUSION MEASUREMENTS, SCORE DEDUCTIONS) and additional graphics, see the PDF of the Mirage test at the ANCAP site: http://www.ancap.com.au/pdf/510.PDF
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See also:
-Thread: Mirage / Space Star: 4/5 stars on EURO NCAP - crash test result/video
-Thread: US: 2014 Mirage IIHS crash test results (videos, pictures)