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Old 04-30-2013, 02:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Its completely possible, and not even under horribly specific scenarios. The new Mirage will have the best mileage rating of any non-hybrid out there. One of the members of EM actually had one for testing a while back and was able to do some speed vs mileage testing for us. At 50 mph you are almost eeking out 60 mpg.

Speed vs. mileage/fuel economy chart - Mirage 1.2L 5-spd

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