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Eggman (11-29-2020)
I really like the 5-speed manual powertrain of the Mirage, & I glad it is continuing in the 2021 & beyond hopefully. I also like the fact that the Mirage can almost do what a more expensive Prius c can do without the extra cost of batteries & advanced technology.
I can see where some would be attracted to an electric car. If most of your driving is shorts trips, there are some definite advantages. There's no need to worry about oil changes, replacing engine air filters, etc....
Likewise, I can see the advantage of a reliable diesel engine for those who are high mileage drivers. Diesel is a light oil, & when it burns it lubricates the engine. Whereas, gas will wash oil away from internal parts. If you really rack up the miles, a good, well designed diesel engine will last a very long time.
I recently trained & tested with a Freightliner semi that had approximately 1,005,000 miles on the odometer. Even at 1 million miles, it seemed to run perfectly fine to me. If you like a turbo engine, diesels & turbos seem to go together quite well.
If given the choice of a Mirage with an electric option, diesel/turbo option, or current powertrain, the electric powertrain would be my last choice. For someone else, it may be their first choice.
I don't think Mitsubishi sells enough Mirages (in North America at least) to justify changing much. I don't think offering more powertrain choices would cause more customers to flock to their showrooms, unless gas prices took a huge jump. That doesn't mean some consumers like us wouldn't be interested in different powertrains for the Mirage.
I would be more interested in Mitsubishi offering a small pickup truck with a small turbo diesel engine some day. I sort of admire what Mazda is producing these day. They recently announced a new small pickup truck for their other world markets. Since Mazda has bought back all of their shares once owned by Ford, we'll probably never see this truck here. I liked some of the shared platforms that Ford & Mazda had in the past. Likewise, some of the Toyota products offered through GM were good, too.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...ign%20language.
But why pay for that complication when an electric motor doesn't need it?
Doesn't Mitsubishi hold a patent for electric drivetrains? Something like a motor at or otherwise integrated into each wheel.
Mitsubishi's Electric Evo: The Lancer Evolution MIEV
Last edited by Eggman; 11-29-2020 at 05:49 PM.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
MirageRally (11-29-2020)
Cuz I need to do something while I'm driving lol. I can't just put it in drive and go... That's why I got my manual cuz it helps me shift and keep me (distracted)? While driving... Distracted isn't the right word.... In tune or connected, that's it. if I'm shifting I feel a part of the car whereas driving an automatic just makes me feel disconnected. And when I'm driving an automatic I get distracted because I don't have something to do. I have crazy ADD so shifting kind of helps me with that.
Interests: Rallying/Drifting/Cars/Motorcycles
Maybe as I get older I won't want to shift as much but it's nice having to have the option... What about cvts? They don't need paddle shifters or shifting modes and yet some manufacturers put them in. It makes them more enjoyable to drive at least from my opinion.
Interests: Rallying/Drifting/Cars/Motorcycles
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
MirageRally (11-29-2020)
Lol. And yeah! Never part with a MANUAL SUV! That's a diamond in the rough... especially New!
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I saw this 1982 Tercel for sale on auto trader.ca the other day. Looks the same as the day it came off the showroom floor. You don't see mint-condition cars of this era that often.
https://www.autotrader.ca/a/Toyota/T...oaAmsaEALw_wcB
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)
inuvik (11-29-2020),MirageRally (11-29-2020)
The jalopnik article says an electric drivetrain was being developed around the previous generation of this platform when it was still called the Colt:
The Electric Mitsubishi Colt
It's an old article - surprising it's still around. But this is the drivetrain Mitsubishi was trying to bring to market.Originally Posted by carpages.co.uk
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Lots of people put electric powertrains inside old classics these days. 1964 1/2 eMustang could be done, or an eFiero. If you have endless money, the options are limitless with what you can do.
Build an eMirage with one of those junker Mirages you have in the States, but not in Canada.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)