A police pursuit involving a stolen Mitsubishi Mirage has generated amusement among those who follow vehicle pursuit content, as the choice of one of the least powerful and least exciting economy cars on the market as a getaway vehicle represents a curious decision by whoever stole it. The Mirage, known for its modest performance and budget positioning, is about as far from an ideal pursuit vehicle as exists in the modern automotive landscape, making the decision to both steal one and then attempt to flee police in it a noteworthy combination of questionable judgment. The pursuit concluded with the predictable apprehension of the driver.
The Mitsubishi Mirage’s appearance in a police pursuit stands in contrast to the powerful muscle cars and performance vehicles that more typically feature in dramatic chase footage, and the incongruity of the choice has been the primary source of interest in the incident. The economy car’s limited performance gave the fleeing driver no meaningful advantage and likely made the apprehension easier than it would have been with a more capable vehicle. The driver faces charges for both the original theft and the subsequent flight, having gained nothing from the pursuit beyond demonstrating the limits of attempting to escape in an underpowered economy car.