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 includesa 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.