While Mitsubishi is committed to expanding their SUV and crossover range, the Japanese automaker is not turning its back on the Mirage. With Mitsubishi now under the Renault-Nissan Alliance, it has been reported that the next-generation Mirage will be based on a Renault product.
Mitsubishi’s corporate vice-president and product planning head Vincent Cobee told reporters that they are looking to use Renault (and Nissan) platforms for the small hatchback category. If so, the car the next-gen Mirage will be based on is the Renault Clio. The Clio is Renault's entry into the B-segment hatch class and, if Mitsubishi will use the platform, the Mirage hatch will move up one size class.
With Mitsubishi under their wing, the Renault-Nissan Alliance will go for a three-pronged approach for the B-segment. At the same time, Mitsubishi UK chief Lance Bradley has confirmed that the all-new Mirage can be specified as fully-electric vehicle with gas models to complement it. That said, the French hatchback is also likely to spawn a Nissan counterpart, possibly the next-generation Note.
As for engines, the report said that these too may also be shared with Renault and Nissan. One of the likely candidates is the Renault TCe 90, a turbocharged, three-cylinder motor with a displacement of 899cc. In the current Clio, it produces 90 PS and 135 Nm of torque. Another possible engine to be fitted to the future Mirage is a three-cylinder, 1.2-liter unit which both Renault and Nissan use for their small cars.
however, is going to be earlier than we expected. In a report by Headlightmag.com, their sources say that the new look Mirage hatchback will be launched at next month's Thailand International Motor Expo. They also reported that the Mirage, while still coming with the same 1.2-liter 3-cylinder MIVEC engine that makes 78 PS and 100 Nm of torque, will have enhancements to allow it to meet the new Eco Car Phase 2 program in Thailand.
The Eco Car Phase 2 program means it will have emissions to comply Euro-5 standards with carbon dioxide emissions that cannot exceed 100 grams per kilometer, and achieve a fuel economy of 23.25 kilometers per liter or better. The program also mandates that it should have anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), and stability program (ASC, ESC, ESP, et al) as standard features for safety.
HLM reports that some variants of the Mirage as well as the Attrage (AKA: Mirage G4) will have features such as forward collision management and radar sensing mis-acceleration mitigation which help prevent or reduce impacts from incorrect pedal application.
Overall, this will be the third look for the Mitsubishi Mirage/Mirage G4 family. It is expected that both the hatch and sedan will make an appearance at the Thailand International Motor Expo.
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2019 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW: THE NEW TCE 100 ENGINE UNDERLINES THE VERSATILITY OF THE ALL-NEW CLIO
The All-new Clio is the top attraction at the Renault Group’s stand at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Its many new features include the brand-new TCe 100 engine, the fruit of synergies within the Alliance. The engine has more power but consumes less fuel and comes with a manual, X-TRONIC and even a hybrid petrol/LPG gearbox option. The 1.0 TCe engine is the essence of the Clio’s versatility.
Take a guess: Which 1.0L engine in the Renault range has 3 cylinders, a turbo engine, is the smaller version of the 1.3 TCe and has a Euro 6d-Temp rating? It’s the new TCe 100, introduced on the All-new Clio, of course!
Like the 1.3 TCe, part of the range since 2018, the TCe 100 is the fruit of the work and synergies within the Alliance. The TCe 100 features much of the technology used in the previous version, including a turbocharger with an electrically-operated discharge valve, an exhaust manifold partially integrated into the cylinder head, twin variable valve timing control and a special steel coating on the cylinders (bore spray coating).
The new-generation engine is 10hp (100hp against 90) and 20N.m greater (160N.m against 140) than the TCe 90 it replaces, and also reduces both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. With emissions from as low as 100g/km, the petrol version of All-new Clio TCe 100 is at the forefront of its category. The engine provides optimum driving pleasure thanks to increased torque that kicks in at low engine speeds for exhilarating acceleration.
In short, the TCe 100 is more powerful and a more economical engine, a winning formula for every customer.
TWO GEARBOXES AND AN LPG VERSION
There’s a Clio for everyone. Many options are available to ensure customers find the most suitable engine for their lifestyle. Available in 3 different versions, the TCe 100 speaks to the Clio’s versatility.
The first version comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, making it suitable for every journey, be it on urban or main routes. If you love driving, you can also choose the latest-generation automatic X-TRONIC gearbox. The X-TRONIC is adapted to European driving conditions and offers maximum urban driving flexibility. It also features D-STEP technology that mimics a multi-speed gearbox on journeys with varying road conditions and when for hard acceleration.
Renault TCe 100 engine with 5-speed manual gearbox:
Renault TCe 100 engine with X-TRONIC gearbox:
The TCe 100 will also be available in a dual-fuel petrol/LPG version for maximum fuel economy and low emissions. Featuring twin tanks, this version of the All-new Clio allows for an extended driving range.
The TCe 100 is already used by the Alliance in the Nissan Micra and will be rolled out on other vehicles in the Renault range in the coming months.
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