Sixth Generation (2012)
Mitsubishi Mirage Sixth generation in Tokyo Motor Show 2011 |
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
|---|---|
| Also called | Mitsubishi Mirage |
| Production | 2012-present |
| Assembly | Laem Chabang plant, Chonburi, Thailand |
| Class | subcompact |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine | 1.2 3A92 L 78 hp (58 kW) I3 (MIVEC) |
| Transmission | CVT 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 3,710 mm (146.1 in) |
| Width | 1,665 mm (65.6 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
The Colt will be renamed back to Mirage in 2012. The sixth generation was previewed as a concept car at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show. Following the Nissan Micra, the Mirage will have simpler design and mechanic.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Early Japanese model includes 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine with Auto Stop & Go (AS&G), CVT transmission, 165/65R14 tires.
The Thai market model was unveiled at the 2012 Bangkok Motor Show. Thailand model went on sale in 2012-03-28. The Thai model features a 1.2 L three-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with start-stop, fitted with a CVT or manual transmission. The 1 liter 3-cylinder car for the Japanese market achieves 27.2 km / L in the JC08 cycle and will have a sub-1 million Yen price tag.
The car is built at Mitsubishi Thailand's Laem Chabang plant, facility number three. Shipments to Japan began in July, with the Australian model scheduled to hit the market in January 2013.
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL, GLX, GLS, GLS Ltd. | 2012– | 1,193 cc (72.8 cu in) I3 (DOHC MIVEC 3A92) | 78 PS (57 kW; 77 hp) at 6,000, 10.2 kg·m (100 N·m; 74 lb·ft) at 4,000 |
| E, M, G | 2012– | 1.0L I3 (DOHC MIVEC 3A90) | 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) at 6,000, 8.8 kg·m (86 N·m; 64 lb·ft) at 5,000 |
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