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Mitsubishi Mirage Sedan Set To Cause Heart Palpitations In Canada
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Derek Kreindler
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Published: January 17th, 2014
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The Montreal Auto Show is shaping up to be a blowout for fans of B-Segment cars. Aside from the usual Quebec specials, Montreal has been the launch pad for the Canada-only Nissan Micra and the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 you see above.
Looking like every other too-tall-sedan, the Mirage G4 isn’t officially slated for North America – Mitsubishi is officially studying it for our market – but it will likely come here, bearing identical mechanics to the Mirage. With hatchbacks positioned as a “premium” model in many small car ranges, the Nissan Versa might have some competition for the title of “Cheapest Car On Sale”, with the Thai-built Mirage G4 having a good shot at sneaking into the sub-$12,000 bracket.
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Watch the link below when it was launched in the Philippines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwKLrabacLM or full details and specs on below website http://www.mirageg4.ph/ I bought the top of the line of Mirage G4 and its worth buying.
Wow! Cool! My friend and associate has the hatch version. This is an underrated, hero. The VW Beetle / Model T of this century. Too bad there isn't the dealership network Geo Metro enjoyed.