Jz came back from test drive with valence. The meter cluster light confirm is switched on with the headlamp, and the mysterious knob next to the side mirror controls are to adjust the headlamp leveling. We confirmed that when the SA placed a cardboard in front of the headlamp and we saw the lights reflected on the board moving up and down, as well as the motor sound from the mechanism.

I was surprised a car in this segment and at this price came with that feature, actually

Anyway, the test drive was brief, but I can say the power is adequate but the engine sound is almost as loud as the viva inside the cabin. The bodyroll was quite noticable, not helped by the fact that the seats are almost as flat as the Myvi. My butt literally slided to the right when making a medium speed left turn.

Other than that it is a solid little car with comfortable seating position compared to the Myvi and the real plus point is probably the FC. There is nothig that screams you must buy this over the Myvi, it all boils down to your personal preference. For me, the Mirage will be more successful in its role as a city car than the Myvi.

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2012, 04:49 PM

i know the meter cluster glows in orange but twice i turn it on, nothing came up....i drive both in broad daylight
and yeah, the body roll is quite noticeable becuz it doesn't came with a thing call stabilizer bar
considering ppl here doesn't take a left/right turn that fast here, its quite ok for me(upgradable next time too)
and the headlight switch, there is 1-4, the higher the number mean the higher the headlight..is it?

for the sound, did u cruise it?...at 80KM/H, the RPM is @ 1.65k only which makes it quite quiet
well, for me..what u pay is what u get, initially wanna get inspira(great car) but thn i'm getting a 2nd car...not main car
sometime, its just gonna sit there(or the saga)...so since this car have great FC, low maintaince and its not a local car...might as well get this
next time when got money and getting a main car...thn only consider something like inspira

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Nov 17 2012, 05:14 PM

Hmm...when the headlamp was not on the meter cluster was not lit at all, it only become lit when I switch on the headlamp. As for the headlamp leveling, I dunno which number is what, I only know if you roll it up the headlamp level with move up

Dont get me wrong its not a terrible car, its a good alternative, if more expensive alternative, to the Myvi. Like I said, it all boils down to personal preference, the are plus and minus points between both cars. Personally, I prefer the Mirage as a small city if only for the CVT just add some bars and wider tires and we get an annoying little bugger zigzagging through traffic. It is surprisingly spacious too!

Didnt have a chance to cruise it as it was an industrial area and it was a very brief drive.

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2012, 05:30 PM

i cruise it be4...only for a short while it last be4 i have to brake
80KPH@1.6K RPM
90KPH@1.7k RPM
wonder whats saga's CVT RPM at those speed

and the meter light, i think i need to consult the SA when the car arrive...mine both car also didn't lit up despite i turn the headlamp on
not sure whats wrong with it

as for the tyres...the profile is 165. can put wider in meh?

Saga 80kmh is around 2k ady, definitely higher than mirage. Thats why mirage so good FC I guess.

Re the tire....neve try never noe 14" leh, not bad of coz wider tires have to change rim la

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2012, 05:53 PM

yeah, mitsu CVT somemore...the 2nd test drive, i went to the wrong place...i saw the SA drive this car like maniac...god know she revs until what RPM

as for the tyre...yeah..the 14" is also 1 of the reason i accept this car, not too small BUT a little too narrow
and i notice this car's side mirror is huge but sadly doesn't come with that auto retractable function like thai have

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Nov 17 2012, 05:55 PM

I believe they use the same wing mirrors as the Lancer lolz, cute little car with giant ears

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Added on November 17, 2012, 6:04 pmBtw, the SA told me tose Bridgestone Ecopias are worth RM300++ per rubber, even more expensive than my Fiesta's continentals

But he claim can last 100k km lar.

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2012, 06:04 PM

anyone knows the mivec in the engine for mirage has dual vvt on intake and exhaust valves as similar to the 4B1 (lancer engine)?

btw, it the same engine used in later version of smart fortwo, 21km/l should be achievable might check it out, is the space good? if its as small as viva/i10/alto etc, this car is a no-no for me.

i'm not sure what ecopia tyre this car use..only know ecopia
thn i go search....suprisingly, its more expensive than ordinary tyre
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2055801/+460 (Post #467)
not 300+ but still expensive...not sure why

and another thing is, i search around...there is no 14" for bridgestones ecopia

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Nov 17 2012, 07:03 PM

what the base price?

abt the mivec part, am not sure...maybe ask "dares"
that FC is achievable by aerodynamic body, CVT, lightweight body and small CC engine
i think if u know how, it can go way over 21KM/L...theres a FC contest in thailand...the highest/winner have 55KM/L

the size...no....it looks like viva/i10 in picture, but its not as small as u think
the size is somewhere around myvi/fiesta/yaris
just go check it out yourself and test drive

the higher the number, the lower the light beam.

it is to compensate for the passengers weight.

more passengers, car sinks backwards, headlights too high--->blind traffic.

so, when u put 4, it is at it's lowest.

hey, proton inspira also has this.

yameh?...i thought proton inspira one, the headlight have motor but the switch have to self install

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Added on November 17, 2012, 7:13 pmgo to mitsu website, the price list can be downloaded from there

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Nov 17 2012, 07:13 PM

Vvt only on intake valves.

It s quite spacious in terms of legroom. But not as wide as Myvi and less headroom. But overall I think it is bigger than viva.

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Added on November 17, 2012, 7:27 pmThen I wonder how much is the Mirage headlamp gonne cost

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2012, 07:27 PM

u got a new car? and its not a proton?

congrats!

i think the headlamp isn't expensive
its the motor controlling is expensive instead

Coming from you, dunno how I should feel coz dunno you trolling me or not, but thanks I guess.
Yea, got my Fofi a few weeks ago and sold my saga a few days ago

how much did u get the fiesta for?

I think its sold as one assembly from mitsubishi lets say your headlamp got broken in an accident, it will have to be replaced whole even if the motor is not damaged.

I think thats why Inspira headlamps are so expensive, no?

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Added on November 17, 2012, 8:44 pm85k with 5k discount lor, I think standard year end discount right now

This post has been edited by dares: Nov 17 2012, 08:44 PM

hey i tot you are gonna get the turbo car

fofi ? with strips?