* Mirage G4 is called “Mitsubushi Attrage” in Thai Market. Professional race drivers and navigators like George Ramirez, Robbie Hermoso, Louis Ramirez, George Apacible, Raul Asuncion, Steve Acaya, Barry Ortiz, Ivan Isada were among the members of the Mirage G4 Eco Drive Marathon team. The eco drive marathon commenced on December 2, 2014 at Northpoint Alliance Motor Corp., MMPC’s dealership in Laoag, Ilocos Norte and from there the team took Philippine Nautical Highway route. Fuel lines were inspected and sealed by AAP’s official representatives.
Before the actual Eco Drive, MMPC was eyeing to achieve 1,450 km on one full tank to break the longest distance recorded in 2008 which was 1,402 km. The route required several challenges like passing through mountainous scape especially in the northern Mindanao area which significantly affects fuel consumption. Another major challenge was the interruption brought by typhoon Ruby as it posed a major threat to the safety of the team. The team had to stop in Iloilo city and just continue the run several days later.
The Attrage managed to travel from Luzon to Visayas and up to Mindanao on just one full tank or 42 liters of fuel. The results were beyond expectations as the Attrage manual transmission was able to travel a total distance of 1,647.1 km while the CVT achieved 1,517.9 km and the Mirage achieved 1,278.6 km with just one full tank.
The impressive fuel efficiency and best value features of the Attrage were all attested in this Eco Drive Marathon. The drivers were truly surprised on the performance of the Attrage. “With this Eco Marathon we broke all our expectations as well as all the records”, lead driver Georges Ramirez commended. Aside from the Attrage’s fuel efficiency the participants also noticed the spaciousness of the car and the driving comfort that it offers. Mr. Ramirez said that they never really felt uncomfortable and at times the car would even serve as his bed during their very long travel. “The Attrage is designed to be a straightforward four-door sedan, easy to drive with lots of space inside and luggage space.
For me it’s a very practical car with top of its class amenities and at same is also eco-friendly.”, Mr. Ramirez added.