For several decades, Mitsubishi has been producing and continues to produce its cars. Among the many models, one can be distinguished, which is in demand among the majority of car lovers of this company. This is a Mitsubishi Mirage. She survived several generations and in our time is quite successfully used among lovers of automobile transport.
The first generations of Mitsubishi
The automobile company began producing the model in question back in 1978 after the oil crisis. It was this event that prompted the developers to create a more economical engine Mitsubishi Mirage. So there were cars with an engine capacity of 1.2 and 1.4 and a capacity of 70-80 horsepower. A few years later there was a sports version with a turbocharged engine with a capacity of more than 100 horsepower. Often, the Mirage model was sold under the name Colt. In this regard, there were confusions associated with this machine. The first generation ended at the end of 1983.
In the second generation, which lasted for four years, there were changes associated with the engine, namely, engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.5, as well as with 1.8 liter diesel fuel, appeared. There have been some changes in the design. But time and progress moved forward.
Third generation car
In 1987, the company began manufacturing third-generation models. The car began to take on a rounded body shape. The sedan, which had several engine varieties: 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 and diesel 1.8, was in great demand in different countries. For example, a five-seat Mitsubishi Mirage sedan with an engine capacity of 1.5 had a capacity of 100 horsepower, gas consumption in mixed conditions of 7 liters, a five-speed manual and front-wheel drive. Another model sedan with a volume of 1.6 liters already had a capacity of 160 horsepower, gas consumption of about 10 liters, as well as five gears and four-wheel drive. The brakes were installed disc. Together with sedans, liftbacks were also produced.
Fourth Generation Mitsubishi Mirage
The next generation, produced between 1991 and 1995, won the position of one of the common cars of the 90s. The car began to have a more sporty appearance. He got lights in the shape of an ellipse and a narrow grille. The company produced a sedan, three-door hatchbacks and coupes. Sedans were produced with a gasoline engine of 1.3 and 1.6 liters, as well as with a diesel volume of 1.8 and 2.0. For example, a 1.6-liter sedan had 175 horsepower and was equipped with front-wheel drive, a four-speed automatic transmission, front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Three-door hatchbacks were produced with a gasoline engine of 1.3 and 1.6 liters. Their power ranged from 79 to 175 horsepower, they were equipped with two types of gearboxes - mechanics and automatic, and also had both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
Two-door coupes were practically no different from hatchbacks, except for the presence of only front-wheel drive. For example, a coupe with a volume of 1.3 and a power of 79 horsepower had a four-speed automatic transmission.
Fifth generation of the brand
From 1995 to 2003, Mitsubishi manufactured the new Mitsubishi Mirage models. Almost every year, she makes various improvements in the performance of the car, then in its design. For example, initially the sedan slightly increased in size, and the coupe reduced its dimensions.
In 1997, the sedan gets a new grille, and the three-door hatchback gets a little chrome in its design (chrome grille, strips on the bumper, side mirrors and door handles), as well as fog lights installed in the bumper.
In this generation, the same body types were produced as in the previous one - sedan, coupe and hatchback. The engines of this brand of car had various modifications and became a little more powerful than their predecessors. For example, a five-seater coupe with an engine capacity of 1.3 liters had a capacity of 88 horsepower. At the same time, the car's consumption was slightly more than five liters in mixed conditions, acceleration to 100 kilometers was achieved in 12 seconds, and the maximum speed was 170 kilometers per hour.
The three-door hatchback Mitsubishi Mirage 2000 with an engine capacity of 1.6, for example, had an engine power of 113 horsepower, consumed more than 8 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers and accelerated to 100 kilometers in 12 seconds. 2.0 diesel and gasoline engines were also produced. At the same time, powerful engines appeared in sedans. The engine power of 1.8 liters of four-wheel drive car was more than 200 horsepower.
The current generation of Mitsubishi Mirage
In 2012, the company decided to continue production of the famous model, although its goal has changed markedly. Manufacturers decided to create an economical, environmentally friendly and inexpensive five-door hatchback. Therefore, the engines in this model have a volume of 1.0 and 1.2 liters. The Mirage 1.0 hatchback consumes just 4 liters per 100 kilometers, accelerates in 13 seconds, speeds up to 172 kilometers per hour and has a capacity of 69 horsepower. Mirage 1.2 is slightly more powerful and faster, as well as gas mileage.
This time, the characteristics of the Mitsubishi Mirage and its design were changed. The body size has significantly decreased, although fairly large bumpers have been made. But this does not spoil the appearance of the car. On the contrary, it perfectly emphasizes the shape of the body and makes the car attractive. Despite the fact that the car looks small from the outside, inside it is quite spacious and equipped with the latest technology in its comfort. It has air conditioning, airbags and an audio system.
Car of the future
It seems that Mitsubishi is determined not to stop producing this model. A lot of reviews about the Mitsubishi Mirage speak about its merits. Although, according to the owners, there are some drawbacks, it is safe to say that manufacturers will continue to make efforts to make them minimal, and the car as comfortable and attractive as possible for their users.