Mitsubishi Mirage facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mitsubishi Mirage
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1978–2002
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Chronology
Successor	Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Mirage was a small car made by Mitsubishi Motors. It was built from 1978 to 2002. This car was also known by other names, like the Dodge Colt or Lancer Fiore, depending on where it was sold. It was designed to be an affordable and practical car for everyday use.

What is a Subcompact Car?

A subcompact car is a type of car that is smaller than a compact car. These cars are usually good for city driving. They are easy to park and often use less fuel. The Mitsubishi Mirage was a subcompact car. This means it was a good choice for people who wanted a small, efficient vehicle.

Why Different Names?

Sometimes, car companies sell the same car with different names. This happens for many reasons. For the Mitsubishi Mirage, it was sold as the Dodge Colt in some places. This was because Mitsubishi worked with other car companies. Selling the car under different names helped them reach more customers around the world. It also helped them fit into different markets.

Production Years

The Mitsubishi Mirage was made for a long time, from 1978 to 2002. This means it was in production for over two decades. During this time, the car changed and improved. Car models often get updates and new designs over the years. This helps them stay modern and appealing to buyers.

From Mirage to Lancer

After 2002, the Mitsubishi Mirage was replaced by the Mitsubishi Lancer. This is common in the car world. When a car model gets older, a new one often takes its place. The Lancer continued the idea of a reliable and practical car. It built on the success of the Mirage.

Images for kids

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  Pre-facelift Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (Australia)

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  Pre-facelift Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (Australia)

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  Facelift Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi sedan (Australia)

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  Facelift Mitsubishi Lancer sedan (Australia)

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  Mitsubishi Lancer (China; 2006–2007)

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  Mitsubishi Lancer (China; 2007–2015)

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  Soueast Lioncel (pre-facelift, China)

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  Soueast V3 Lingyue front (China; 2008–2009)

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  Soueast V3 Lingyue front (China; 2010–2019)

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  Mitsubishi Mirage RF hatchback (US; first facelift)

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  Mitsubishi Mirage ES hatchback (Canada; first facelift)

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  Mitsubishi Mirage ES hatchback (Australia; first facelift)

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  Mitsubishi Space Star Intense (Europe)

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  Mitsubishi Space Star Red Line Edition (Europe)