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Mitsubishi Mirage Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & News in Australia

Mitsubishi Mirage Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs & News in Australia

The tiny Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the company's longest serving model names, with the badge affixed to a very successful small three-door hatch that sold between 1996 and 2003.

Since 2012, the Mirage has taken the form of a light four-door hatchback powered by a 1.2-litre engine and teamed with either a CVT auto or a five-speed manual gearbox. Between 2012 and 2016, it was also offered as a sedan.

This vehicle is also known as The Mitsubishi Mirage is also known as Mitsubishi Space Star (Europe and Singapore) , Mitsubishi Attrage/Mirage G4 (sedan only) in markets outside Australia..

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Overview
Likes
Cheap and mostly cheerful
Bigger inside than you might think
Seems reliable
Dislikes
Cheap interior fittings and materials
Ride can be crashy on bad surfaces
Some have poor service records

Mitsubishi Mirage Colours

Black
Cyber Blue
Red Planet
Sunrise Orange
White
Wine Red
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Mitsubishi Mirage FAQs

What is causing the squealing noise when I accelerate in my 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The drive belts on the engines might be new, but what about the pulleys they run in? A pulley with a worn bearing can start to squeal when under load, such as when you start to accelerate and the belt has to speed up. Also, any coolant or oil on the belt can make it screech, too. When the belts had just been replaced, they were nice and clean, but after a few kilometres have passed and contaminants have been able to build up, you might be back to square one again with a screaming rubber belt.

Check the belts for coolant or oil (or anything else) on them as well as the pulleys and tensioners to make sure a small leak in the engine is not being spread all over the place by the belt. Check the belts for correct tension, too, as this can vary over time and is a classic cause of noisy operation. It does seem odd that both cars have started to make the noise in unison, but stranger things have happened.

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What new cars with high ground clearance do you recommend?

If ground clearance is a real issue for you, why don’t you try a compact SUV?

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Mitsubishi Mirage 2014: Can my LS be fitted so it can tow?

Mitsubishi doesn't provide a towing rating for the Mirage, so it's not recommended that you tow with it. If you do choose the tow with it you should check with your insurance company, as you might be in breach of the conditions of your policy.

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