Mitsubishi Mirage Gets 74.1 MPG in Hypermiling Contest
Ever heard of a non-electrified vehicle getting 74.1 mpg?
That’s exactly what the Mitsubishi Mirage did in its hypermiling challenge, driven by Aaron Gold, an AutoGuide contributor. In a 275-mile trek from Las Vegas, Nevada to the Mitsubishi Motors North America headquarters in Cypress, California. Gold averaged 74.1 mpg while competitors Mike Austin and Joni Gray tied with 68.5 mpg.
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According to the rules of the competition, the participants were only allowed to make very minor modifications to their vehicles with all of the participants opted to try to reduce aerodynamic drag by taping over the gaps between the hood and the fenders, along with covering up sections of their vehicle’s front bumpers by varying degrees. For winning the competition, Mitsubishi donated $1,500 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on Gold’s behalf while Austin saw $500 donated to his charity of choice, the Wounded Warrior Project. Gray’s charity was TJ’s Dream Team, which also received a $500 donation.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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