Car for Everybody 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Review

Mitsubishi Mirage

The 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, is a subcompact hatchback designed to be the car for everybody that comes with a full-sized list of standard features. Loaded with 1.2L MIVEC DOHC 12-valve 3-cylinder engine and mated with 5-speed manual transmission or available Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).  This is the one of the smoother 3 cylinder engine that I run across. It actually has 74 horse power and 74 pounds per feet of torque, doesn't sound a lot. 

It also has the best low beam for standard car and it do have a side repeater. Making sure all of your movement will be visible, which the one I like with this city car.

With its great aerodynamics, it allows the Mirage to come up with an average of 20-23km per liter at the average speed of 80kph. While during traffic mirage still give  an average consumption of 10-12km per liter. 

It featuring keyless entry, central locking and a push-button starter are all major upgrades from the basic Mirage. And in addition, for passenger and driver safety new Mirage comes with seven (7) standard airbags including drivers knee airbag.

Unlike other city car which comes high-reaching, the class-leading wheelbase and legroom give the Mirage a more comfortable and relaxed seating position than any other car in this class. And have enough room for five (5) adults but they squeezing each other.

Comments

Mitsubishi mirage modestly manage to climb steep road and even a long drive with squeezing 5 normal size people on board, plus some baggage? Also, its suspension is soft resulting to uncontrolled body movement. 

Pros

Front seat have enough room

Affordable and efficient transportation

Easy to park with 15.1ft turning circle

Cons

Hard Plastic Panel

No center armrest

No matt light for the back seat

Sun shade that block the side window

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Specification

ENGINE

Trims	DE	ES
Type	1.2 L MIVEC DOHC, 12-valve Inline 3-cylinder	1.2 L MIVEC DOHC, 12-valve Inline 3-cylinder
Engine Code	3A92	3A92
Materials	Aluminum Head/ Aluminum Block	Aluminum Head/ Aluminum Block
Bore x Stroke	75.0mm x 90.0mm	75.0mm x 90.0mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Displacement	1193cc	1193cc
Horsepower	74 @ 6000 rpm	74 @ 6000 rpm
Torque	74 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm	74 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Fuel System	ECI-MULTI	ECI-MULTI

TRANSMISSION

Trims	DE	ES
5 Speed Manual Transmission	STD	STD
1st	3.545	3.545
2nd	1.913	1.913
3rd	1.310	1.310
4th	0.973	0.973
5th	0.804	0.804
Reverse	3.214	3.214
Final Drive	4.055	4.055
INVEC-III CVT	OPT	OPT
CVT Automatic Ratios	4.007 - 0.550	4.007 - 0.550
Reverse	3.771	3.771
Final Drive	3.757	3.757

SUSPENSION

Trims	DE	ES
Front	MacPherson type strut	MacPherson type strut
Rear	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam

STEERING

Trims	DE	ES
Type	Rack-and-pinion, Electric Power Assist	Rack-and-pinion, Electric Power Assist
Turn Circle - Curb to Curb (ft)	30.2 ft.	30.2 ft.
Turn Circle - Wall to Wall (ft)	32.1 ft.	32.1 ft.

BRAKES/ TIRES/ WHEELS

Trims	DE	ES
Front	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Rear	Drum Brake	Drum Brake
Anti-Lock Brakes	STD	STD
Wheels	14in steel wheels with covers	14in alloy wheels
Tires	165/65R14	165/65R14
Spare Tire (Temporary Tire)	STD	STD

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Trims	DE	ES
Wheelbase	96.5 in.	96.5 in.
Length	148.8 in.	148.8 in.
Width	65.6 in.	65.6 in.
Height	59.4 in.	59.4 in.
Track, Front	56.3 in.	56.3 in.
Track, Rear	55.7 in.	55.7 in.
Min. Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	6.3 in.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Trims	DE	ES
Head Room - Front Head Room	39.1 in.	39.1 in.
Head Room - Rear Head Room	37.3 in.	37.3 in.
Leg room - Front Leg Room	41.7 in.	41.7 in.
Leg room - Rear Leg Room	34.0 in.	34.0 in.
Shoulder room - Front Shoulder Room	51.7 in.	51.7 in.
Shoulder room - Rear Shoulder Room	51.0 in.	51.0 in.
Hip room - Front Hip Room	48.9 in.	48.9 in.
Hip room - Rear Hip Room	49.0 in.	49.0 in.
SAE volume - Interior Volume	103.3 cu.ft.	103.3 cu.ft.
SAE volume - Passenger Volume	86.1 cu.ft.	86.1 cu.ft.
SAE volume - Cargo volume (rear seats up)	17.2 cu.ft.	17.2 cu.ft.
SAE volume - Cargo volume (rear seats down)	47.0 cu.ft.	47.0 cu.ft.

CAPACITIES

Trims	DE	ES
Passenger Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.2 gal	9.2 gal

WEIGHTS

Trims	DE	ES
GVWR (5MT/CVT)	2,910 lbs / 3,020 lbs	2,910 lbs / 3,020 lbs
Curb Weight (5MT/CVT)	1,973 lbs / 2,029 lbs	1,996 lbs / 2,051 lbs

FUEL ECONOMY

Trims	DE	ES
City (MT)	37 (34)	37 (34)
Highway (MT)	44 (42)	44 (42)
Combined (MT)	40 (37)	40 (37)

ELECTRICAL

Trims	DE	ES
Battery	55D23L	55D23L
Alternator (Amps)	85Amps	85Amps

WARRANTIES

Trims	DE	ES
Basic3	5 years or 60,000 miles	5 years or 60,000 miles
Powertrain Limited3	10 years or 100,000 miles	10 years or 100,000 miles
Anti-Corrosion3	7 years or 100,000 miles	7 years or 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance	STD	STD

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Trims	DE	ES
Halogen headlights	STD	STD
Fog lights	ACC	STD
High mount rear stop light	STD	STD
Lower side air dam	STD	STD
Rear spoiler	STD	STD
Color-keyed front and rear bumpers	STD	STD
Color-keyed folding side-view mirrors	STD	-
Color-keyed folding side-view mirrors with turn signals	-	STD
Color-keyed outer door handles	STD	STD
Color-keyed tail gate handle	STD	STD
Front windshield variable intermittent wipers and washers	STD	STD
Rear intermittent wiper	STD	STD
Power side-view mirrors	STD	STD
Rear window defroster with timer	STD	STD
Laminated windshield	STD	STD
14" steel wheels with wheel covers	STD	-
14" alloy wheels	-	STD
165/65R14 tires	STD	STD
Space saver temporary spare tire	STD	STD
Door sash black out	STD	STD
Short pole antenna	STD	STD

INTERIOR FEATURES

Trims	DE	ES
Speedometer/ tachometer gauge cluster	STD	STD
ECO status indicator light	STD	STD
Front room light	STD	STD
Cargo light	STD	STD
4-way adjustable driver's and front passenger seat	STD	-
6-way adjustable driver's seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat	-	STD
Split folding high-back rear seat	STD	STD
Rear seat head restraints (x2)	STD	STD
Automatic air condition climate control	STD	STD
Micron air filtration	STD	STD
Rear heater floor ducts	STD	STD
Chrome accents for HVAC	STD	STD
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	-	STD
Urethane steering wheel	STD	-
Tilt steering wheel	STD	STD
Silver painted meter bezel	-	STD
Leather-wrapped shift knob with silver accent	-	STD
Silver shift panel (CVT only)	-	STD
Gloss black center panel	STD	STD
Material-color inner door handles	STD	-
Chrome-plated front inner door handles	-	STD
Driver and passenger sun visors with driver's side vanity mirror, lid and ticket holder	STD	STD
Carpeted floor mats	STD	STD
Fuel lid release lever	STD	STD
Rear shelf	STD	STD

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Trims	DE	ES
MMES Navigation system with rearview camera	-	OPT
140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 4 speakers	STD	STD
Bluetooth® hands free phone system	ACC	STD
USB port	STD	STD
Steering wheel mounted cruise control	-	STD
Steering wheel mounted audio controls	-	STD
Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth® controls (N/A when combined with Navigation System)	-	STD
FAST-Key passive entry system and push button start	Null	STD
Push button start	-	STD
Keyless entry with panic alarm feature	STD	STD
Power windows and door locks	STD	STD
Power door locks	STD	STD
12-volt accessory outlet (x1)	STD	STD
Floor center console with cup holders (x3)	STD	STD
Front door trim with pockets	STD	STD
Retractable assist grips (x2)	STD	STD
Glove box	STD	STD

SAFETY & SECURITY

Trims	DE	ES
Hill Start Assist (HSA) (CVT only)	OPT	OPT
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and brake assist	STD	STD
Active Stability Control (ASC)	STD	STD
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	STD	STD
7 standard airbags including drivers knee airbag	STD	STD
Driver's side knee airbag	STD	STD
Advanced dual-stage front airbags with occupant seat position sensors	STD	STD
Three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all seating positions	STD	STD
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts with pretensioner	STD	STD
LATCH child-restraint system	STD	STD
Child safety rear door locks	STD	STD
Anti-theft engine immobilizer	STD	STD
RISE body construction	STD	STD