Some efficiency threads from MirageForum.com: aero; 70 mpg contest; 1.0L engine...
 

Here are some interesting fuel economy threads from MirageForum.com.

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Aerodynamics of the new M irage (0.27-0.31 drag coefficient varies with options)

Mirage aerodynamics are better than average for a small hatchback body, with a drag coefficient between 0.27 to 0.31, depending on drivetrain & other options. This thread looks at notable drag-reducing features of the car. More ...

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Beating the EPA: 19 owners averaging 42 MPG US (5.6 L/100 km) over 46,000 miles (74k km) in daily driving.

Our Fuel Log numbers show that owners are beating the combined EPA rating of 40 MPG for the CVT and 37 for the manual. This seems to confirm what a number of people (including media reviewers) have been saying: the EPA ratings for the Mirage are probably conservative. More ...

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Poll: 1.0L M irage engine = 7.5% better fuel economy. Would you choose it over the 1.2L?

In North America (and most countries where the car is sold), the only available engine is the 74 HP 1.2L 3-cylinder. But the car has an optional smaller, 1.0L 3-pot in Japan & Europe -- with ~9% less power and ~7.5% better fuel economy. Would 1.2L owners go for this engine if it were available here? More ...

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Ecodriving contests: Mirage averages 70 mpg US (3.4 L/100 km) in six contests/demos

With the Mirage at or near the top of its class for fuel economy in multiple countries, Mitsu has put a spotlight on efficiency by organizing fuel economy/ecodriving competitions and demonstrations. Details, conditions & a couple of videos in these threads. More ...

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