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The facelift for the Mitsubishi Mirage, also known as the Space Star in some markets, has been seen being tested on European roads. Wearing a full camouflage wrap, the prototype does let some of its secrets leak out.
The main selling point of the Mirage is its fuel economy. However, the designers are looking to strike an emotional cord by making the little hatchback look like a sporty car. Up front, the subcompact features a new front bumper with a spoiler in the middle of the lower grille that connects the fog lights. We suspect it's going to be painted gloss black or chromed to attract even more attention.
The upper grille is a completely different shape, sort of like an Infiniti Q50. Other changes noticeable on the outside include redesigned taillights that remind us of the Yaris, a new rear bumper, side skirts, and a spoiler at the top of the trunk.
The interior doesn't show any major changes. There's a black trim piece at the bottom of the steering wheel and a few other touches, but for the most part, it's unchanged.
The sixth-generation Mirage was launched in 2012 and replaces the Colt hatchback. Production takes place in Thailand, from where models are shipped across the world. In Mexico, it's sold by the Dodge brand under the name Attitude, while most Europeans know it as the Space Star. The US-spec version already has a 2016 model year, so the facelift should come out as a 2017 car.
The engines have little chance of changing for the facelift. Early Japanese models came with a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with stop-start, a CVT transmission, 165/65R14 tires and really impressive consumption numbers: 27.2 km/l according to the JC08 cycle (3.7 l/100km or 64 mpg US).
The Thai market model was unveiled at the 2012 Bangkok Motor Show and features a 1.2-liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with start-stop, fitted with a CVT or manual transmission. That's the one we're likely dealing with in our spy photos.
The upper grille is a completely different shape, sort of like an Infiniti Q50. Other changes noticeable on the outside include redesigned taillights that remind us of the Yaris, a new rear bumper, side skirts, and a spoiler at the top of the trunk.
The interior doesn't show any major changes. There's a black trim piece at the bottom of the steering wheel and a few other touches, but for the most part, it's unchanged.
The sixth-generation Mirage was launched in 2012 and replaces the Colt hatchback. Production takes place in Thailand, from where models are shipped across the world. In Mexico, it's sold by the Dodge brand under the name Attitude, while most Europeans know it as the Space Star. The US-spec version already has a 2016 model year, so the facelift should come out as a 2017 car.
The engines have little chance of changing for the facelift. Early Japanese models came with a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with stop-start, a CVT transmission, 165/65R14 tires and really impressive consumption numbers: 27.2 km/l according to the JC08 cycle (3.7 l/100km or 64 mpg US).
The Thai market model was unveiled at the 2012 Bangkok Motor Show and features a 1.2-liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engine with start-stop, fitted with a CVT or manual transmission. That's the one we're likely dealing with in our spy photos.
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