Currently reading: Mitsubishi Mirage given revamped look and tech for 2020

Japanese city car is redesigned inside and out but will retain its 1.2-litre petrol engine for UK sale

The Mitsubishi Mirage has been updated for 2020 with a refreshed look and new interior tech, although it's set to retain its current engine.

The revamped version of the Hyundai i10 rival has been revealed ahead of its public debut at the Thailand motor show in Bangkok and is due to go on sale in the UK early next year.

The Mirage has been given an exterior styling revamp to reflect Mitsubishi’s current Dynamic Shield design concept, featuring a redesigned grille and new LED headlights designed to make the car appear wider. The city car also gets a new-look rear bumper, new 15in alloy wheels and two new paint colours.

Mitsubishi has revamped the interior in a bid to make it more user-friendly, including redesigning the front armrests. Upper trim levels feature a new-look fabric and synthetic leather upholstery, while the firm’s new Smartphone Display Audio infotainment system will be available as an option. That comes with a 7.0in touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

The 79bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine will continue as the sole powerplant offered in the UK, with either a manual or CVT automatic gearbox. Full UK specifications and pricing are due to be revealed early next year.

The Mirage will be displayed in Thailand alongside the Attrage, its saloon sibling, which isn’t sold in the UK.

READ MORE

Mitsubishi's journey from rally royalty to plug-in privateer

Mitsubishi plans new SUV strategy

Mitsubishi L200 pick-up review

Autocar's top 10 city cars 2019

James Attwood

James Attwood, digital editor
Title: Acting magazine editor

James is Autocar's acting magazine editor. Having served in that role since June 2023, he is in charge of the day-to-day running of the world's oldest car magazine, and regularly interviews some of the biggest names in the industry to secure news and features, such as his world exclusive look into production of Volkswagen currywurst. Really.

Before first joining Autocar in 2017, James spent more than a decade in motorsport journalist, working on Autosport, autosport.com, F1 Racing and Motorsport News, covering everything from club rallying to top-level international events. He also spent 18 months running Move Electric, Haymarket's e-mobility title, where he developed knowledge of the e-bike and e-scooter markets. 

Join the debate

Comments
6
Add a comment…
Thekrankis 18 November 2019

Waste of time and effort

Hardly any one in the U.K. will buy this limp car over an UP, i10 or Aygo  alternative.

Rodester 18 November 2019

Thekrankis wrote:

Thekrankis wrote:

Hardly any one in the U.K. will buy this limp car over an UP, i10 or Aygo  alternative.

I guess they could go for the Honda Jazz instead, in a nice shade of light blue to go with their hair.

si73 18 November 2019

Regarding comments about it

Regarding comments about it being uncompetitive, the way things are going it'll have no competition anyway, as city cars seem to be disappearing, with only electric or premium surviving, and maybe a Kia/Hyundai. Which I think is a shame, I've always thought these look like the previous lack luster Micra.
superstevie 19 November 2019

si73 wrote:

si73 wrote:

Regarding comments about it being uncompetitive, the way things are going it'll have no competition anyway, as city cars seem to be disappearing, with only electric or premium surviving, and maybe a Kia/Hyundai. Which I think is a shame, I've always thought these look like the previous lack luster Micra.

True, but it would be good if it was at least a decent little car. As for the Micra, I had one as a courtesy car once. Interior was awful, but the engine was peppy. 

john386 18 November 2019

Mitsu

Mitsubishi now screams "short of money" more than ever before. I know they have hovered on the edge of bankruptcy for years, maybe even techincally bankrupt sometimes, but it is really showing in their range nowadays. Read any magazines reports and they all say "outdated" engines, poor gearboxes and lack of road finessing. This Mirage looks like rivals of years back, nothing special or "modern" about the appearance at all.

superstevie 18 November 2019

If this was launched 15 years

If this was launched 15 years ago, it would have been uncompetitive then too. This will be a courtesy car for dealers only