2015 Mitsubishi Mirage – minor update announced

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Over in Australia, Mitsubishi Motors has announced that the sixth-gen Mitsubishi Mirage has been given a minor update for 2015. There are no major exterior revisions to the hatch, which began selling Down Under in early 2013. No changes to the powertrain either – the 3A92 1.2 litre DOHC three-pot unit continues on with its 78 PS at 6,000 rpm and 100 Nm at 4,000 rpm output.

The update consists of technical improvements and new features. Additional sound insulation and a new mounting system for the engine find their way on in a move to increase the car’s overall refinement and performance.

To improve NVH levels, extra sound insulation material has been added to the front and rear floor areas, the A-pillar, front cowl as well as the dashboard panel of the 2015 MY car.

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Changes to the engine mounting system, meanwhile, consist of a new hydraulic insulator and high rigidity cast aluminium bracket to reduce noise and vibration. Also on, a new lightweight and rigid cast steel bracket for the transmission.

Aside from the NVH upgrades, the Mirage now features a short antenna mounted towards the rear of the roofline (the current one is sited at the front), new seat fabric/trim in an all-black interior, boot lamp and Emergency Stop Signal brake lights as standard. Cruise control and privacy glass make their debut on the higher-spec model.

The Australian model range has also been scaled down from three to two, the entry-level ES and top-spec LS (ours are called the GL and GS), with the Sport variant being dropped. Given the common Thai-assembly route, it’s safe to expect the updated Mirage to be introduced here by Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia in due course – the question is when.

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Comments

  • this is a fine car. but come to malaysia they ditch out the cruise control, steering on buttons etc2.

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    • kzm (Member) on Oct 01, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      not just boleh whole ASEAN…

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      • unforgiven on Oct 01, 2014 at 10:34 pm

        Please help each others, educate them, especially those in Indon, Thai. The ASEAN standard will change 1 day, to follow global standard.

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        • kzm (Member) on Oct 01, 2014 at 11:57 pm

          manufacturer there exist to built low cost car n fuel efficient…unlike boleh people who want affordable, safe n fuel efficient car..

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  • JAFPresident on Oct 01, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    With P2 sportrim?

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  • Annoynimouse on Oct 01, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    As far as looks are concerned, this car has nothing to offer.

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  • policeman on Oct 01, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    only an ogre buys a cars based on looks

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  • Really on Oct 01, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I have only one gripe about the Mirage looks. Those old school lift-type door handles. Looks like from Mitsu’s 90s parts bin.

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  • nabill (Member) on Oct 01, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    hate this car…cruise control or not…offers nothing bt awful driving….

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  • ganni on Oct 02, 2014 at 10:57 am

    test driven this before last year..im dissapointing with it…nuff said…

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  • Aerodynamic bro on Oct 02, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Some day I will put Mitsubishi Lancer engine inside that Mirage to make a rally car……If I had money….

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