\Called the Attrage in Thailand (it’s derived from attractive), this is the next Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan. What you’re looking at is a little bit more than a Mitsubishi Mirage with a trunk grafted on. Mitsubishi call the Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan a global vehicle.
That may imply the United States too.
I published information about the Mitsubishi Mirage returning to the United States which you can read (here).
Not much is known about the Mitsubishi Mirage slated for the USA and less is known about the possibility of having a Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan.
This is a bit of the press release for the Attrage, which is – basically – a Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan:
“Main Features
- The Attrage will bring styling befitting a next-generation global compact sedan, featuring
- a short nose which delivers an outstanding forward field of view
- superior maneuverability with a class-leading minimum turning radius of 4.8 meters
- graceful and flowing side proportions which balance aerodynamics and interior space among the most generous in its class sleek aerodynamics, with a dynamic character line which kicks up towards the rear.
- A lightweight RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body – the lightest in its class due to the extensive use of high-tensile steel
A lightweight and compact 1.2-liter MIVEC engine- CVT with sub-geartrain or 5-speed manual
- Excellent aerodynamics providing a drag coefficient (CD) of 0.29, among the best in its class.
- The Attrage is expected to achieve a fuel efficiency of 22 km/liter*3, among the best in its class, achieved with a combination of uncompromising weight reduction throughout and a lightweight RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body – the lightest in its class due to the extensive use of high-tensile steel
- A lightweight and compact 1.2-liter MIVEC engine
- CVT with sub-geartrain or 5-speed manual
- Excellent aerodynamics providing a drag coefficient (CD) of 0.29, among the best in its class.” – – Mitsubishi Motors Media
It makes sense to bring the sedan over to our shores if they intend to bring the Mirage here at all. There is still no official notification that either vehicle will actually come here. Either way, I think both the regular Mirage and the Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan (nee – Attrage) could have a fighting chance in North America.
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