Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Mirage shows form with function
The 2017 Mirage features a more unique appearance with higher-quality materials
The Mitsubishi Mirage enters the 2017 model year with a new exterior design, improved performance and enhanced interior appeal.
Mirage receives a fresh new look with redesigned hood, grille, front and rear bumper, fog and headlamps, rear spoiler and wheels. The exterior styling was given purpose, with an aerodynamic design to improve fuel-efficiency and a simple, restrained form to help reduce weight, creating a car in which form and function come together.
Inside, Mirage receives a design update with new seat fabrics, gauge cluster, steering wheel and shift panel. In addition, a new available 300-watt Rockford-Fosgate audio system with EcoPunch is available with Smartphone Link Display Audio, Apple Car-Play and Android Auto.
The Mirage features a more unique appearance with higherquality materials. The entire front fascia has been updated to give it a bold new signature design. The new hood, wheels and rear bumper and taillights round out the new exterior design.
Several enhancements give this small car a more sophisticated quality. All Mirage models feature a new redesigned steering wheel, shift panel and air conditioning panel. Additionally, the front and rear seats get new materials.
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage continues to utilize a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder DOHC engine featuring the latest version of Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) variable valve-timing system that maximizes fuel efficiency and power output while greatly minimizing exhaust emissions. With the addition of a roller-type camshaft, Mirage increases its horsepower to 78 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 74 lb.-ft. torque at 4,000 rpm.
Several enhancements give this small car a more sophisticated quality.