Strong-Selling 40-MPG Mitsubishi Mirage To Get Sedan Model - Washington Post

The Mitsubishi Mirage minicar has been an unexpected sales success for the Japanese carmaker, which has struggled in the U. S. market. Now, Mitsubishi is looking to keep the streak growing by adding a new Mirage variant to the lineup. A Mirage sedan is already sold in other markets, and soon the four-door model will be offered in the U. S. alongside the current five-door hatchback. The Mirage sedan will arrive in showrooms later this year, Mitsubishi executives confirmed to Wards Auto in a recent interview. Mitsubishi expects the sedan to eat into sales of the Mirage hatchback somewhat, but believes adding a second body style will ultimately boost sales. ALSO SEE: Will Mitsubishi Mirage Minicar Add Sedan Model For 2015. (Jan 2014). Don Swearingen--executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors North America--told Wards that he thinks the sedan is sportier, and will appear to buyers who might not... MORE: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage: 40-MPG Minicar Gas Mileage Test (Oct 2013). If nothing else, Mitsubishi will finally be able to meet this. Source: www.washingtonpost.com