When You Can't Decide Between A Classic And An Econobox…

by Edward Niedermeyer

Published: October 15th, 2009

when you can t decide between a classic and an econobox

There’s the newly-updated Mitsuoka Viewt. It’s a Nissan Micra with a huge crush on the Jag Mk2. And a penetrating insight into the deep reserves of quirk available on the Japanese market. Hit the jump for cognitive dissonance-inducing interior shot.

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Pista on Oct 17, 2009

Newly updated? This car dates from 1993. Unless I'm mistaken, it was last newly updated about five years back when it got some different engine options. Maybe you guys should stick to hassling GM. That said, I like it. If you're going to buy a Micra, why not one with some crazy Inspector Morse chic.

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Joevwgti on Oct 20, 2009

Is anyone else worried that we're looking for cars from the past for better economy? Or why it is that a small car needs to weight 3200 lbs(new).

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