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1999 Mitsubishi MirageThe 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage is available in four models for this year - the DE and LS in both coupe and sedan. The DE models feature a...
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The 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage is available in four models for this year - the DE and LS in both coupe and sedan. The DE models feature a 1.5-liter 92-hp engine while the LE models upgrade to a more powerful 1.8-liter 113-hp engine. Safety features include tinted glass, side impact door beams and height-adjustable driver and front-passenger shoulder belts. Additionally, all sedans are equipped with child safety locks for the rear doors. All models offer additional optional equipment including a cargo net, mudguards, wheel locks and a keyless entry system. Option packages offered on each trim line feature upgrades including either intermittent or variable intermittent wipers, power windows and door locks and a drivers seat height adjustment.
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Mirage an Excellent Compact
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Pros: Excellent Interior Space, Good Power, Stylish, Noise-Free
Cons: Awkward Door Instrument Placement, No Console Storage Space, Little Cramped in the Back Seats
Yesterday I had the thorough opportunity to ride around Atlanta with some of my friends in my buddy's Mitsubishi Mirage. To be honest, I was completely surprised when I found that this car is classified as a subcompact. When I think "subcompact" I think of cars like the Hyundai Accent or the Ford Festiva- these cars look and feel subcompact.
Why was I surprised? Because the Mitsubishi Mirage's excellent engineering had me fooled.
For starters we rode around Atlanta all night with five people in the vehicle at all times. There was ample room for all of us, although when I rode in the back later in the night it was a little cramped. This is a mallady that you simply must get used to if you're going to buy a subcompact. I strongly advise those over six feet to sit up front at all times.
Adding to my suprise was the vehicle's excellent pickup, afforded by a 115-hp engine with adequate torque. On the manual model I rode in low-end torque was nothing special, but at cruising speed the engine hummed along with no difficulties whatsoever. This is really good considering we had five people in this vehicle.
Handling was quick and precise, and there was no difficulty dodging in and out of traffic. The strut system is a little hard but more then adequate for everyday travel- like most subcompacts the Mirage is best kept out of rough driving conditions such as dirt roads. At 80 mph the ride was smooth and umarred by bumps.
Interior design is minimalistic but well done, with cup holders standard and visibility excellent. This model had a motled gray tile pattern on the cloth, and it did look good. One noticable problem was lack of a console storage area, but this is again pretty much par for the course on subcompacts. The base sound package is excellent for a subcompact.
If you buy this model, opt for power everything. There isn't enough elbow room to reach the awkwardly placed window levers and door locks. Door design is good but everything placed there is in unusual positions.
All in all the Mirage is a good choice for the urban driver with a short commute, however I do not recommend it for anyone with a long drive every day. The Mitsubishi Galant is better for that task. Still, the Mirage is a solid competitor in the subcompact market, affording comforts normally reserved for compacts.
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