Mitsubishi’s first supermini car, the Mirage, now offers Bluetooth connectivity as standard on its GLX and GLS derivatives. Being a newcomer in a highly competitive segment isn’t easy and the Mirage has had some bad press in the past and finds itself clawing away in a bid to win the confidence of buyers in South Africa. Including Bluetooth into the mix is certainly a star on the Mirage’s bonnet and should be received favorably. You can read our review of the Mitsubishi Mirage here.
The Mirage Offering
Three derivatives are on offer namely GL, GLX and GLS. A 3-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol engine powers all three derivatives and offers 57 kW and 100 Nm of torque with a combined fuel consumption figure of 4.9L/100km.
Standard features for the GL model include:
Keyless entry
Radio/CD Player
Colour-coded bumpers
Third rear brake light
Electric power steering / Tilt adjustable steering
Multi-information display
Front electric windows
Manual air conditioning with pollen filter
14-inch steel wheels with full size spare wheel
The Mirage GLX adds the following features:
Fuel efficiency indicator
15-inch alloy wheels with full size alloy spare wheel
Colour coded mirrors and door handles
Electric side mirrors
Multi-function leather steering wheel
Accessory socket
USB port
The top-spec Mirage GLS further includes:
Keyless Start
Rear electric windows
Automatic climate control
Front fog lights
Rear spoiler with integrated third brake light
Mitsubishi Mirage Price in South Africa
Mitsubishi Mirage GL – R134 900
Mitsubishi Mirage GLX – R144 900
Mitsubishi Mirage GLS – R154 900
Pricing includes a 3-year/100 000 km warranty and a 2-year/30 000 km service plan with service intervals set at 15 000km. Mitsubishi also offers a zero-deposit finance option of R1 999 per month which includes 12 months comprehensive insurance which should sit well with budget conscious buyers.
