Media sources have revealed that Mitsubishi's upcoming Mirage small car, which will make its world debut at this month's Tokyo motor show, will be launched in Thailand by March 2012.

The small five-door hatchback measures 3,710mm in overall length and 1,490m in height, making it slightly smaller than the Nissan March, Thailand's first Ecocar; however. the 1,665mm width is identical.

For the Japanese market, Mitsubishi is aiming for a 30kpl fuel economy record when equipped with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, CVT automatic, automatic stop/start and 14-inch tyres rimmed with low rolling resistance tyres.