The Attrage which means Attractive is the new B-segment car from Mitsubishi, launched recently in Malaysia and many months back in Thailand. However, I had never seen one on the road as yet. Whether it is attractive or not, you decide!
The Attrage is based on the smaller Mirage hatchback, with an elongated boot now, and to me, it looks better than the weird Ford Fiesta sedan. And if you hated a Vios for the so common feel, and don't feel like the muscular City is your choice, or the conservative Tan Chong's Almera does not suit your character, then maybe you should take a look at this car.
The car is powered by a 3-cylinder 1.2-litre MIVEC engine, that produces 80hp/106Nm, paired to a CVT transmission, which should fair appropriately for normal city driving. It also belongs to the Eco car category in Thailand and Indonesia to enjoy some tax benefit. However, with no such policy in Malaysia, Eco or not, makes no different. You still need to pay RM78k for the fully loaded SE version, but the GS version which should fair better at RM71k, minus the 2-Din Audio, tint, leather seats and DRL.
Looking at the interior, as a basic car, it has the most basic layout, with only the speedo and tacho in the meter cluster, and no audio control on the steering wheel. The Kenwood 2-din unit feel after market, again, with USB port on the unit instead of integrated at a more convenient location. The gated gear shift look upmarket though. It has the common Push Start button, Digital Auto Air Conditioner and keyless entry...why can't they make a better audio unit. Though some of you out there like a Kenwood better than a no-brand integrated unit.
With its cute compact look, people that like the Mirage would like the Attrange, and I would think this car target the ladies that want a no-frill car, simple to operate, economy of fuel and available in Red!
