The Mitsubishi Mirage was sold as the Mitsubishi Colt in Europe, and the Colt 1200 and 1400 in the UK. It was known primarily as the company’s first front-wheel drive hatchback, but more importantly, it was a huge leap forward over its principle staple, the Lancer. It was launched in March 1978, bang in the middle of the fastest growing market sector in Europe. It was an interesting addition to the ranks of the supermini class, with clean styling, and high engineering standards. The other memorable feature was the ‘Power’ and ‘Economy’ modes for the four-speed transmission.
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