The new Mitsubishi Mirage will have the heart of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur

The next generation of the Mitsubishi Mirage will arrive within a few months, and work on it has already begun. This crossover, born in 2012, aims to be one of the favourites among enthusiasts of small urban crossovers, alongside the models that are set to become its siblings. These are the Nissan Juke and the Renault Captur, with which it will share a platform to take advantage of the synergies of the collaboration agreements between the three companies.

The need to capture part of this segment, which is very successful in both the European and American markets, has driven this change. The presence of several vehicles of this kind means that every manufacturer wants to have a presence in them. In its new incarnation, this model will compete with the Hyundai Kona and the Peugeot 2008, offering a compact size, equipment designed for the urban environment, and technology intended to make city dwellers feel comfortable on board.

Sporty looks, restrained heart

As for the engine, this new version of the Mitsubishi Mirage will feature a small 0.9-litre petrol engine producing 94 CV. But since that sounds a little modest, the Japanese brand is expected to offer another 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, although the power output of this variant has not been disclosed. As the aim is to make it an attractive model, there are also reports that some electrified version will be added, but it is not specified whether this will be a hybrid or whether the plans also include a fully electric version.

Mitsubishi wants to go a step further when presenting new models to compete in the market and sell more cars, including in its lineup a sporty mini city car. So it is possible that it will continue to push forward with its proposals. That said, these cars may be harder to find outside the Asian market, which is more receptive to this type of vehicle.