THE latest Mitsubishi Mirage supermini is now on sale in the UK with prices starting from a competitive £10,550 – almost £1000 cheaper than the previous model.
Three trim levels are available with the five-model range from the Japanese marque topping out at £14,855 for a First Edition Mirage with automatic transmission.
The new car has an upgraded 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine that develops 80hp and is rated at up to 56.5mpg, with emissions of 113g/km under the new WLTP testing programme. Performance figures for the entry-level manual Verve model are 12.6 seconds 0-62mph acceleration with a top speed of 112mph.
The new Mirage has much more grown up looks than before with chunkier bumpers creating a more solid appearance on the road.
Inside, there are new-look door trims and switch panels, high-contrast instruments and Mitsubishi Motors’ Smartphone Display Audio (SDA) system with a 6.5in touchscreen for improved legibility and ease of use.
The SDA system offers full smartphone connectivity including Bluetooth hands-free calling, as well as both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus built-in satellite navigation.
The three-variant line-up adopts the nomenclature of the rest of the Mitsubishi range with the entry-level Verve, mid-range Design and high-specification limited number First Edition.
The Mirage Verve is equipped with remote central locking, electric windows and mirrors, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a rear spoiler, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver’s seat and Bluetooth connectivity, including music streaming.
The Design version, priced from £12,495, adds 15in black and silver alloy wheels, keyless operation with push-button engine start/stop, the SDA audio system, faux leather and fabric seats, front grille with red accent, rear privacy glass, electric folding door mirrors and a leather-trimmed gear lever.
The First Edition variant includes an array of safety and luxury equipment including a forward collision mitigation system, LED headlights and DRLs, a front grille with chrome accent, rear parking sensors, cruise control, heated front seats, climate control air con, front fog lights and First Edition badging.
