Mitsubishi may be going all out to cash in on the crossover craze, but it appears there’s still a bit of a racy streak left in it. The company reimagined its beloved Eclipse coupé as the sporty Eclipse Cross SUV – to the dismay of enthusiasts everywhere – and there will also be a high-performance, all-electric SUV using the hallowed Evolution nameplate.
Now, Japanese portal Response reports that the Mirage – currently a cheap-but-not-quite-cheerful budget hatchback – will be reintroduced next year. No, not as yet another SUV, but a small, sporty hatchback that will rival the Suzuki Swift and aim to recapture the magic of its illustrious forebears that seemed a mere, ahem, mirage in recent years.
The next generation will ride on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance’s B version of the Common Modular Family (CMF-B) platform, shared with the new Nissan March and the next-generation Juke SUV. Response predicts an aggressive new look, with the brand’s “Dynamic Shield” face, Colt Ralliart-style overfenders and a large Evo-esque goalpost rear wing – although we think that would be reserved for a hotter version.
That’s because the expected engine offerings for the cooking models aren’t quite so spicy. There’s a 0.9 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol mill – likely the same one found in the new March – producing a claimed 95 PS, as well as a 1.5 litre four-pot turbodiesel. A fully electric version is also said to be in the works.
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In M’sia, U can put the sportiest Mirage but still most M’sian will buy a Myvi. WHY?? Bcos M’sian will think of ease of spares parts(long term) available & therein lies their better RV.
Don’t believe me. U can always check out 2nd hand sales of Myvi hence most M’sian loved a Myvi as their 1st car.
Not even close to the current rio or picanto…bet the engine is crappy too…so far behind now
Banzaii! Mitsubishi returning the proud Mirage to its DOHC MIVEC heydays!
Mirage went from 2door sporty HB to small 4door Eco car while Eclipse went from droptop coupe to SUV. What sporty r they talking about? Come out with new Lancer sedan 1st!
I hope this new mirage will be as cool as the Mirage Cyborg ZR and Proton Satria GTi
Do not make it look like Jazz.
They will make it overkill like Mitsubishi Eclipse or Xpender
Mitsubishi has lost its fangs. It gave up its most popular car, the evo (and its halo lancer model) and try to get a piece of the pie in the competitive general market. Economical move, but not a good one for its brand image.
Habislah iriz!
Lolz! Mirage & Attrage combined sales not even close to Iriz. Habisla Mitsu!
Not much from Mitubishi nowdays. Just boring 4 wheel SUV’s and Pickup truck. The hey day of EVO and Ralliart Lancer / Carisma long gone especially when they are under Renault Nissan. They should have produce Car models to compete with Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and D segment – Accord and Camry
I love the Mirage gas mileage. i own ’18 Mirage Hatchback and it is great for commute. Please make Mirage more fuel efficient and don’t give it a bigger engine or more horse powers.