I own a 2015 Mirage DE 5-speed. 31,000 trouble free miles. It won't win a drag race, it's not a Lexus, but it can easily beat the EPA ratings if driven properly. The Mirage is inexpensive, efficient, reliable transportation. It's not an enthusiast's car but it's a great commuter car. Every car has a purpose, the Mirage fits the bill for those who want a reliable vehicle for a low price point. Read the reviews of owners versus the media, owners speak nothing but praise for the Mirage. Journalists trash it because they're comparing it to a Lexus or a BMW. For $13k, it's a damn good deal for a great basic little car with a kick ass warranty.
+TuAnh Duong Yep I wanted a car that was loaded, small in size, great on gas, long warrnaty, and cheap to buy and run! It was a no brainer for me on the Murage! I wanted mine loaded with Nav, Parking Sensors, Push To Start, Power Everything, Keyless Access, Chrome Package, Exterior Package and so on. Love it and got a great deal!
I have 44,000 miles on my 2015 Mirage ES 5-speed. All it has needed is a set of tires, a set of front brake pads, and oil changes. My girlfriend has a '14 Mirage DE 5-speed, and over 42,000 miles she has only needed the same. I'd say I have averaged about 48 mpg over those 44k miles. I know three other people who have bought these cars (a '15 DE CVT, a '15 DE manual, and a '17 ES CVT), and they are all just as happy with them as we are. Problems with these cars are VERY few and far between. There is a reason the Mirage has such a great warranty...Mitsubishi knows you WON'T NEED IT! It's easy to warranty a car that simply doesn't break!
The Mirage is definitively at home driving in the city. It's small and nimble. Has a tight turning radius. Soft suspension does a decent job with rough pavement. Out on the highway, it feels out of its element though. It can cruise at interstate speeds, but it feels loud, engine strained, and poor handling.
As a previous owner of a +400 hp beast. Undoubtedly, the Mirage is a great buy: 1. 10 Yr warranty 2. 40 mpg, 3. Even with its size, it is safer than most used car. 4. Good reliability. 5. Latest phone integration (so GPS, bluetooth) 6. Rearview camera (for inexperience drivers) 7. Not to mention that you can get it with extremely good discounts and 0% interest rate. We have a winner. Not for an enthusiast but once again, that is not the target market.
Ivan Pineda Very well put and list all the benefits for a person who is looking at this car. People who bash these so much do not understand this kind of car. I love mine and both my Mirages have been great cars with no issues just as with our Outlander Sport. Mitsubishi has really impressed us over the years with how reliable ours, our families and friends Mitsubishis have been, no issues with any!
I own 2017 mirage and love it. Averaging 44 mpg actually got 61 mpg on a 200 mile trip. Just the sight of this car angers some people. It’s not for everyone but it’s the “geo metro” of today and some will be fine with that.
Thanks for this review Dave!. I own a 2015 Mirage ES with Navigation and it took me a few weeks to get used to the 74 horsepower (2017 they updated to 78 horsepower) but once I got used to the power I am able to judge it no problem now. You really touched on the positives and the negatives and I give you props for that. Most reviewers only bash the Mirage and are set on the negatives. It gets great fuel economy, lots of features and a great price and thank you for touching on them all!!! Keep it up Dave your reviews are awsome!!!
Glad you like the car. I'd like to get one of these with a manual transmission. I drove one a little over a year ago, I thought with the stick it felt like a 4 cylinder. I'd like to know how the suspension changes compare to last year's model.
I really hope Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. increase. I really like their new products that have a lot of features for the money. They're also really fuel efficient and have a warranty as impressive as Hyundai/Kia. I like the constant updates they make to their lineup.
azera55555 Yea their sales are really improving yesr after year! They will be releasing an all new Outlander Sport for 2018 and soon after a new Outlander!Then they will be bringing the Large Montero SUV back. The Lancer will be discontinued after the 2017 model year and their only cars will be the Mirage and Mirage G4 and then they will have SUVs for their line up. From what Mitsubishi says over the next 4 years they will be releasing redesigned and new models for their line up.
Dan Cowan I will partly agree with that but I myself and 3 others (2 I work with and 1 neighbor) bought the Mirage over the Spark and Versa because we liked the car itself more and the features it had. Yes I know the Spark is more refined than the Mirage of course but there is just something about the Mirage that owners really end up loving them once they own them.
i own that one, just turned 1 year last august and its heaven. I drove and owned lots of car before, toyota vios, kia rio sedan, and an innova and yes, the mileage this car gives is just very good. it doesnt prentend to be a ferrari but its safe, pretty elegant and simple but contraty to popular belief, it do packs some punch even in hill climb specially youre alone driving. its just good.
I want one. Rent is so expensive living in the west coast , and etc. alternative to not getting on the bus. Hell its so much traffic, so I won't ever go fast . I met a rich guy who had a Mirage he basically Praised this car more than his Porsche.
I've seen rich doctors and lawyers drive these too in my country. It's easy to park, easy to drive in tight two lane streets with traffic, and you don't have to go out of your way to fill up.
I have the hatchback, it is lighter. However, I do not find the engine underpowered at all. Normally, I never exceed 2,000 rpm in my CVT Mirage (not even when accelerating) and that is the way it should be driven. So the engine has LOTS in reserve if need be.The CVT finds the torque for you. I just cruise along NOT slower than other traffic. With that, I get an average fuel consumption of 52 mpg over 30K miles in a cold densely populated area. Why do car testers think we want to be racing drivers?
Very few really get how the CVT should be driven and accelerating it to only 2K rpm is how I myself found the sweet spot for my Mirage. Once you accept and work with the car and dont try to make it do what it cant you find you have a vehicle that gets around just fine and is probably the most reliable car built today. Props for mentioning how to drive the CVT as it should be driven!
It's not pretending to be anything else other than a budget friendly economy car with some surprisingly nice creature comforts. My Mirage is saving me a lot of money. Gas, insurance, no repair costs (great warranty). Mitsubishi is underrated. More people should give them a look. I wouldn't consider the Mirage without deep discounts though. I think the sticker price is crazy high. Much nicer subcompacts out there for similar money.
A few out there.Not much.A Spark LT or 2LT , The others are the Versa S, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rios S and they're compact cars.If you can get a Corolla for under 18k grab it!.I'm talking $18k for all which is the same price for a SE Mirage.And most you can get incentives n rebates to make it lower.If Hyundai, Kia Toyota and Nissan can do that jump on it!
@@stevensmith8648 It entirely depends on manufacturer discounts. It can affect purchase price immensely. I was looking to buy a new car in 2018. I wanted another Mirage to replace my 2014, but my local Mitsu dealers were asking near MSRP and the trim I wanted was going to be almost $18k. Way too much money! Hyundai was offering HUGE discounts. So I was able to step up to a much nicer Elantra for under $17k. It's actually turned out to be just as fuel-efficient as my 2014 Mirage with literally twice the power. Maintenance costs are lower too. It pays to shop around. I would have been a fool to buy the Mirage instead.
My wife and i have the 2017 Mitsubishi mirage g4 ES edition with the 14" wheels and we love it. Very cute little car and only cost $24 to fill the tank too.
My fiancee has the 2017 g4 too. I own a 2014 hatch. Great lil cars! Lets up Mitsubishi can keep up the good fortune with sales. More aftermarket parts need to become available however because many of the parts are dealer reliant.
We got a 2017 g4, so glad we got that instead of the Versa. Too many reliability issues with Nissan lately. The G4 has never felt underpowered or dangerous to merge onto the highway, far from it, that 3cylinder engine is peppy and is willing to pull hard.
the engine and 5 speed work well enuff for me!! average 42-43mpg around town and just about 48 to 50 mpg on highway maintaining 60 mph,,I love my new Mirage Hatchback!
I never thought ID love a small car so much but the Mitsubishi is a real decent ride all around. It will make you change your style of driving to want to get better mpgs!
Fuel economy varies A LOT depending how the Mirage is driven. If i'm just trying to keep up with traffic, I never hit 40mpg. If I drive it like a Rolls Royce chauffeur, I can just barely tickle 50mpg.
It's ridiculous how people talk about an engine that isn't able to bolt out into traffic only to need gassing up a mile down the road because it gulps gas! I am so sick of these $50,000 to $80,000 cars bragging about the piddly 360 hp or whatever 600 hp who cares! You can't enjoy any of those hot rods anyway because as soon as you get on it Mr. War Pig is there to punish you with points and money removed from your wallet or purse! The Mirage brings back the good old days when people appreciated fine craftsmanship and frugality! Little engines are really cool and sound neat! I love them! If some people want and can purchase a tank to cruise the roads with , we'll let them! But I thank the engineers at Mitsubishi for designing such a great car that your average butt busting American can afford when we get paid at most one third of what we need per week to live working two jobs! The Mirage is a beautiful well built small car for us hard working underpaid citizens! Let the stingy elite drive their 4 ton tanks with evil smirks on their faces! I will smile back with a grin of joy from ear to ear because I am driving a car that rarely ever has to visit the gas pump, a car that rides well and has plenty of pep if you know how to drive, and a wonderful car for 20% of the purchase price of the vehicle they are driving and a car that practically will never have to make an appointment at the maintenance shop! Great car Mitsubishi! I love mine and there isn't another car I would rather drive!!
"I am driving a car that rarely ever has to visit the gas pump" Most cases for me I just go to 7-11, Shell etc.. for a quick drink and sandwich combo they offer for lunch and I don't even worry about the fuel level in my Mirage.
Thank you so much for your confidence in this car Kevin. I'll be getting my 2017 attrage next week; which of course is basically the same car from Mitsubishi and I can't wait to get it. As you rightly say these cars are affordable and truly a car economical vehicle. THANKS MITSUBISHI!!!!!
Actual owners love their Mirages. KBB is loaded with comments from happy Mirage owners. Reviewers always say bad things about Mitsubishi but they do not own this car. It is very reliable and cheap to operate yet comes with power equipment and a decent stereo on base model. And at least Mitsubishi was smart enough not to use touch screen slide for heat a/c like Honda did. Honda also has CVT but doesnt have drivers knee airbag like this Mitsubishi.
mehftv maybe for some but a used car cant offer 10/100,000 miles warranty, apple car play, such great mpg, and with a used car you do not know how it was taken care of before you purchase it. Many people trade used cars due to an issue. I know first hand because we traded a 2010 Kia Soul that had 12,000 miles on it due to an issue with a clunking suspension they could not resolve so someone who purchased that would be stuck with the issue. I would much rather have my brand new loaded Mirage G4 SE and ai only paid $12,719.00 after rebates and sale price (window sticker $18,115.00).
They might not be the sportiest on the block, but they got them now for $10k new with a 10 year warranty. Can't really beat that for a fuel efficient new car.
Seems to be a decent car for the price. Sure the engine is weak but then again this car is less than 15 grand. We like to make comparisons to other cars that cost thousands of dollars more to find fault with cheaper vehicles.
I have a Mirage hatchback and I think this review is overly critical of its power level. As far as noise, the car itself isn't terribly noisy, it's the factory tires which generate a lot of noise, if you drive it on a variety of pavement surfaces you'll realize that. The review also doesn't mention they ride fairly well. Take this from someone who regularly drives much larger cars like a Grand Marquis and a Fusion. I actually think the Mirage is a much better driving experience than the Ford Focus.
I own a 2014 and i gotta disagree about the noise. It's a NOISY car. For some reason you can always hear the exhaust system at any speed. Thankfully i like it.
I recommend Goodyear tires, they usually have a quieter ride. Also there are some aftermarket sound insulation mods you could do that may help. I think Scotty Kilmer had a video on that.
When did lift up door handles become "dated"? I laugh at folks when they say that about manual windows, something still available in about 5 cars in the USA. But lift up handles? Every car I test drove under 15 grand had those that I looked at.
You can get a new one for about 9k, manual, with enough electronics. Great starter car and with the money you save you can save for something fancy if you wish to do that. Not everyone wants a luxury car, some of us just need to get to work without worrying about maintenance issues.
Thats all this cars about. Simple Basic A to B car. Now itsa crime to make these cars now. Why? There.are us who just want a car to get around. But this underrated car gets blasted for being basic. The Spark LS is even more basic but it doesn't get as much hate as the Mirage.Because it has 98hp and a so called better ride? It drives no different Go figure.
thanks dave good review. I had 2016 golf r ...for a lease ...and as you know in life things change lol lost my job...and had to get something much less $$$ lol so I just got a 2017 mitt mirage and I have to say great little car! light! and a TAD bit fun! good job to Mitsubishi
Mine has like this other gear I forget what it's called but its used to beef up take off. Iv had mine since November & I honest love it. No major problems with it as of "yet" I keep my oil changed & plan to do a fule system treatment soon. The only down side is the space. It's perfect for me but I have 2 young children. The gas mileage is AWESOME. However I do plan at a later time to get something a bit more spacious. I'm in LOVE with the Mitsubishi outlander. I can without a doubt say I will miss it when I do trade it in. I don't understand all the hate about this car tho. It's really a great car.
I had a 1992 Ford Festiva (essentially a Mazda 121/Kia Pride). That was so loud inside at freeway speed it felt like my head was going to explode but I do suffer from severe headaches too so-
I used to own a Suzuki Swift hatch with 70hp that got about 32-36 mpg in the city. It was no speed demon but it was more of a runabout for the city. Honestly we loved the car but once we started having a family we outgrew it. I can see how owners of the Mirage would love it as a commuter
I have a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis that Scotty Kilmer used in video. Which is irrelevant to this video but I have a neighbor moving up North and she wants a small knock around car and she'll be living in a super small city and I told her this car may be pretty good for her needs.
Most reviewers cannot get over the fact that a small car geared for efficiency has an engine to match. This is the fourth reviewer I've watched or read who's said "you might need to plan out crossing intersections". Fuck I always do anyways.
Yeah nah buddy. My daily is a 5 series I6 and my work car is a mirage. The mirage is just plain dangerous when trying to pull out into traffic in the city. The BMW I can kick in the guts and it actually moves.
This my second Mirage. I had 2014 and I work in sales. This car has been great to save me money on gas and repairs but 2014 model was really lacking in features and comfort. The 2017 G4 has beefed up struts so the car doesn't bottom out like the 2014 Mirage. I can say that I enjoy my 2017 G4 SE Model. it is more than what I want for an inner city car. Much quieter than 2014 Mirage and it has great pick up to merge in the Houston traffic.
MY MY MY DAVE YOU MAKE A PERSON WANT TO GO BUY THIS CAR. SO ATTRACTIVE AND WELL SPOKEN ABOUT THE VEHICLE. GREAT JOB. GREAT PRICE FOR THE CAR AS WELL AND THE WARRANTY IS OUT OF THIS WORLD.. I'D BUY IT FROM YOU... YES INDEED...
actually, if you know how to properly utilize the cvt, it picks up pretty nice.. especially for 78hp.. and I'm getting 50-55 mpg on highway doing 85. everyday this car surprises me
Mine performs the same exact way I am surprised with mine also..The only thing I would add would be the 6th gear then it would pull at least 60 miles a gallon on the interstate
I wish you would review the Mirage GT hatch sometime soon. Plus I hope MITSU decides to offer both a power sunroof on both the GT/G4, and a Rockford/Fosgate 300 watt audio system as options on the top of the line G4. Maybe for 2018? Mitsu, are you listening? ♐
Das Sondermodell 100+ von 2017 zum hundertjährigen Jubiläum hatte ein Elektrisches Faltschiebedach von Webasto und eine Werksmäßige Tieferlegung um 2,5 cm. Habe mir das Modell zugelegt
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Excellent review Dave! I myself own a 2017 mitsubishi mirage G4, and I would say that you pointed out the pros and cons of this car right on. One thing, have you had any issue with its brakes? From my experience, I think the brakes bite too much, which causes it to jerk hard on a full stop. I would appreciate it if you could share your insight on that if you've had an experience like that or anything close to that with this car. Thak you.
I had one of these as a rental for a week. It's major faults that I found: rear seats don't fold and no center console/storage bin. Really there is no excuse for not having folding rear seats in 2017. If the car had these two features I would actually be happy owning one despite how under-powered it was.
It depends on ones lifestyle how much folding seats matter to you. I have also had small cars and I would never buy one without folding seats as it wouldn’t work with my lifestyle.
You can tell the interior of this is made to be right hand drive all the important controls (start button, home buttons on radio) are on the opposite side from most all cars in the US
What all he said is true.. but hey, I also own a Mitsubishi mirage g4 2017.. and its the best car ive driven so far. My sisters have their toyota, ford, and honda vehicles, but they love my car too.
I'd say lower trims of this car are worth the money, but with at $17,800 I'd be looking at other subcompacts. It looks way better than the Versa, and the hatch looks really nice for a cheap little run-about. I'm bummed to hear your average fuel economy was only in the low 30's! That doesn't seem right for such a small engine + CVT.
My local Mitsubishi dealer has these for as low as 11k. Is it weird that I want one of these to turbo and beat the crap out of on the track? I'd get the base manual of course.
It seems two conflicting schools of thought went into this car. On the one hand it looks like something a grandma would drive. But the interior with all the high tech touchscreen radio it seems geared toward a crowd much younger than me.
To be honest; I kinda like the Mitsubishi Mirage because it gives great fuel economy. It can be hard to choose between the Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. These are just a few examples.
Other than its low attractive pricing, I fail to see why I would take this over something say the Ford Fiesta 1.0 turbo if I wanted to save fuel, a Toyota Prius C.
djkenny If price is all that matters, a used car is a better option. You won't have to put up with a penalty box for the next 3-5 years of paying it off.
I kinda agree, but I was speaking in terms of apples and oranges. When anyone says well a turbo charged $5000 more car is better.. well, YAH. Or, a Hybrid car a whole bump up in class even more money than that.. it is is not a fair comparison. For someone willing to fork 10-12 grand on a car, and they want something new.. the Mirage really is not a bad car. The reliability has been great. They get very good gas mileage and are easy to park, turn, etc. But I "personally" would buy a used 3 year old Spark EV for 12k any day over any of these. Subjective. All the same, these cars are NOT penalty boxes. They are full of features and have a comfortable ride. I drove the 5 speed and it had plenty of get up and go. He must be driving like a Bat our of Hell.. 33 mpg? Our new Forester gets 29 driving mixed without punching it. Wow.. on a Subcompact.. even heated seats are available? That's, to me.. kinda Fancy.
I like it because it doesn't look ridiculous like all the other modern vehicles. Seriously, what is this? www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/yaris-hatchback/overview
However, will it have over 40k miles? Will it achieve over 40 mpg? It depends on what someone needs and prioritizes. I could guy a 2007 Fit for 7 grand, maybe less. And? It will have almost 100k and need a lot of service, no warranty, etc.
In the first minute I noticed over spray on the non-painted back side of the hood and exposed fasteners on the rear door panels. Cheap is not an excuse for incompetence.
Ever since I moved to Minnesota, I had seen more people driving Mitsubishi. Now that his car has caught my attention @ the Twin City car show, I am wondering how much space in the back when I am working with 1 or possibly up to 2 car seats at a time?
nice review! I myself own this car. Im just wondering, did you have any issue with the brakes being too sensitive? from my experience it feels like it jerks a lot coming to a full stop. Also the ride seems bumpy. you can feel a lot of the road motions as you drive along, which makes me dizzy most of the time when I drive this car. please let me know if you have the same experience. thank you.
I had a 1 liter turbo 3 cylinder Chevrolet Sprint Turbo. It was quick, reliable, and efficient. Sold it in 2010 with 198k for double what I paid in 1992 used with 117k miles. They should offer a turbo intercooled model. It weighed 1770 lbs and moved quick. You will only get 33 mpg if you drive way too aggressive in this car, or over 55-60 on the freeway. Drive it efficiently; and it will be good to you. I test drove a 2015 model and it was fine. Of course, I drove the 5 speed stick. I liked it fine. Power was decent. 14 grand is too much, btw. You can get these under 12 grand DE trim. I would get a higher end car for a little more if it was 14 grand. 17 grand is INSANE. Don't buy this car if you want to spend that. Get a new Forester for 20 grand, or just go Base on a economy car like this.
I know someone who paid $12,900 recently for the G4 SE. That is still 15 grand? I can get a Subaru Impreza for $16,700. I just saw a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer for $14,000. They come standard with a lot of features and have a peppy 2 liter engine. Still a hefty amount for a econo car. Nothing against your loaded car, it is a lot in terms of intended purpose of the car. I might consider a $14,000 Nissan Versa Note SV if spending more for some features was desirable, but I would more likely jump up to a $17,000 well equipped standard Honda Fit LX. If I bought a Mirage, it would need to either be a sweet deal on the G4 SE under 13 grand, or a standard model under $11,000 for the standard one. The Metros were great easy cars to maintain, I think the Mirage will be similar in terms of ease of maintenance and repair. I just wonder if Mitsubishi will remain selling cars here for very long.
You paid over15 grand for a Mirage. I know a mid grade Versa would be less money. Regardless, I like the Mirage. Could never get myself to pay 15 grand for a 3 cyl econobox with 78 hp, and would do whatever it takes to get it below 11 grand, but all the same.. they are good cars. The Lancer is a huge jump up in class, performance, drivability. I would lose Apple Car Play for the other attributes. I would still chose it if it had no power options at all.
I would not buy a CVT in a cheap car, further adding to cost and complication to a econo box. The only Versa I "Might" consider (as I am no Nissan Fan) is the base 'S" model with 5 speed manual discounted below 10 grand. Econo Car Pricing. But yeah, I heard about the CVT having issues. In a Mitsubishi Mirage it makes it less fun and flexible, too.
I drove the 5 speed and thought it was just fine. I would stick with the 5 speed in a little car, unless I had a lot of traffic (I still would likely go stick, actually). Yes, the steering was numb as can be, but I thought it was a perfectly decent little car. It was the 2015 new at a dealer, great car for $9700. I might pick up a under 20k mile one for 6 grand soon. Wait, did you say the trunk model was stuffer? I know in the Versa the reaction is the Note was a nicer driver with the hatch? I prefer hatchbacks, I love the versatility. The Versa had such cheap controls. I did prefer the ones in the Mirage. I would be concerned with long term reliability of all the digital stuff. I keep cars 20+ years.
Not too switch gears, I also drove the i-miev. I wanted it BAD. They had a used 2012 at the dealer 2 years ago for 7 grand with only 12,000 miles. I thought I could see myself with that car. No more tune ups, no more oil changes, no more gas.. great when it hits $4+ a gallon again, too. IF I decide to sell my 92 VW GTI, I am considering an electric car. But I can and have been biking everywhere for 10 years now.
The old Mirage was a much superior car, many still going strong after 16 yrs since they were last made. This thing doesn't even deserve to carry that name.
78 go paired to a CVT? I remember when I was looking to replace my 02 Saturn Sl I test drove a 100 go Chevrolet Spark with a CVT and it was noticeably slower than the half dead Saturn. Long story short I ended up buying a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor instead
Mirage is really nice car Its a little dicey at higher speeds on wet roads or high winds so be careful then. BUUUUUT it gets 40 mpg all the time and often gets up to 52 mpg with the 5 speed stick.
I own a 2015 Mirage DE 5-speed. 31,000 trouble free miles. It won't win a drag race, it's not a Lexus, but it can easily beat the EPA ratings if driven properly. The Mirage is inexpensive, efficient, reliable transportation. It's not an enthusiast's car but it's a great commuter car. Every car has a purpose, the Mirage fits the bill for those who want a reliable vehicle for a low price point. Read the reviews of owners versus the media, owners speak nothing but praise for the Mirage. Journalists trash it because they're comparing it to a Lexus or a BMW. For $13k, it's a damn good deal for a great basic little car with a kick ass warranty.
I now have 9,000 miles on my 2015 Mirage ES and no issues to speak of.
Yes! Exactly! Perfect for people who want a new car on a strict budget or a first time driver!
+TuAnh Duong Yep I wanted a car that was loaded, small in size, great on gas, long warrnaty, and cheap to buy and run! It was a no brainer for me on the Murage! I wanted mine loaded with Nav, Parking Sensors, Push To Start, Power Everything, Keyless Access, Chrome Package, Exterior Package and so on. Love it and got a great deal!
I have 44,000 miles on my 2015 Mirage ES 5-speed. All it has needed is a set of tires, a set of front brake pads, and oil changes. My girlfriend has a '14 Mirage DE 5-speed, and over 42,000 miles she has only needed the same.
I'd say I have averaged about 48 mpg over those 44k miles.
I know three other people who have bought these cars (a '15 DE CVT, a '15 DE manual, and a '17 ES CVT), and they are all just as happy with them as we are.
Problems with these cars are VERY few and far between. There is a reason the Mirage has such a great warranty...Mitsubishi knows you WON'T NEED IT! It's easy to warranty a car that simply doesn't break!
The Mirage is definitively at home driving in the city. It's small and nimble. Has a tight turning radius. Soft suspension does a decent job with rough pavement. Out on the highway, it feels out of its element though. It can cruise at interstate speeds, but it feels loud, engine strained, and poor handling.
As a previous owner of a +400 hp beast. Undoubtedly, the Mirage is a great buy:
1. 10 Yr warranty
2. 40 mpg,
3. Even with its size, it is safer than most used car.
4. Good reliability.
5. Latest phone integration (so GPS, bluetooth)
6. Rearview camera (for inexperience drivers)
7. Not to mention that you can get it with extremely good discounts and 0% interest rate.
We have a winner. Not for an enthusiast but once again, that is not the target market.
Ivan Pineda Very well put and list all the benefits for a person who is looking at this car. People who bash these so much do not understand this kind of car. I love mine and both my Mirages have been great cars with no issues just as with our Outlander Sport. Mitsubishi has really impressed us over the years with how reliable ours, our families and friends Mitsubishis have been, no issues with any!
what car did you have?
Im enthousiast for economy cars so
Mirage is too modern for my taste tho.
I own 2017 mirage and love it. Averaging 44 mpg actually got 61 mpg on a 200 mile trip. Just the sight of this car angers some people. It’s not for everyone but it’s the “geo metro” of today and some will be fine with that.
I think anyone who feels angry about the way some stranger’a car looks is mentally unstable
Just bought one in 2022 because of gas prices only I have a pickup truck I have luxury cars now I have a gas saver for rough times
Hey I wanna buy this car…?! How often you had breakdowns on this car…?!
Car’s living in people’s heads rent free lol
Thanks for this review Dave!. I own a 2015 Mirage ES with Navigation and it took me a few weeks to get used to the 74 horsepower (2017 they updated to 78 horsepower) but once I got used to the power I am able to judge it no problem now.
You really touched on the positives and the negatives and I give you props for that. Most reviewers only bash the Mirage and are set on the negatives. It gets great fuel economy, lots of features and a great price and thank you for touching on them all!!!
Keep it up Dave your reviews are awsome!!!
Glad you like the car. I'd like to get one of these with a manual transmission. I drove one a little over a year ago, I thought with the stick it felt like a 4 cylinder. I'd like to know how the suspension changes compare to last year's model.
I really hope Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. increase. I really like their new products that have a lot of features for the money. They're also really fuel efficient and have a warranty as impressive as Hyundai/Kia. I like the constant updates they make to their lineup.
+azera55555 Mitsubishi's sales have actually increased in the US. Don't pay too much attention to the Evo fanboys or other critics.
azera55555 Yea their sales are really improving yesr after year! They will be releasing an all new Outlander Sport for 2018 and soon after a new Outlander!Then they will be bringing the Large Montero SUV back. The Lancer will be discontinued after the 2017 model year and their only cars will be the Mirage and Mirage G4 and then they will have SUVs for their line up. From what Mitsubishi says over the next 4 years they will be releasing redesigned and new models for their line up.
Dan Cowan I will partly agree with that but I myself and 3 others (2 I work with and 1 neighbor) bought the Mirage over the Spark and Versa because we liked the car itself more and the features it had. Yes I know the Spark is more refined than the Mirage of course but there is just something about the Mirage that owners really end up loving them once they own them.
I tell you what...just got an '18 and this little sucker is not bad at all! I'm even 6'2" and can fit pretty comfortably.
i own that one, just turned 1 year last august and its heaven. I drove and owned lots of car before, toyota vios, kia rio sedan, and an innova and yes, the mileage this car gives is just very good. it doesnt prentend to be a ferrari but its safe, pretty elegant and simple but contraty to popular belief, it do packs some punch even in hill climb specially youre alone driving. its just good.
Bought and happy with it. Living in a city with lots of traffic stops this is really worthy and not to mention cheap and fuel savings.
I want one. Rent is so expensive living in the west coast , and etc. alternative to not getting on the bus. Hell its so much traffic, so I won't ever go fast . I met a rich guy who had a Mirage he basically Praised this car more than his Porsche.
The well to do man you met IS very smart for getting a Mirage, especially in the west coast with traffic as hectic as it can be. Peace...♐
Move and own a Mirage somewhere else with a cheaper costs of living, these cars put alot of $ back in ur pocket.
I've seen rich doctors and lawyers drive these too in my country. It's easy to park, easy to drive in tight two lane streets with traffic, and you don't have to go out of your way to fill up.
Yeah, I miss Georgia where the cost of is SO much lower 😕
I have the hatchback, it is lighter. However, I do not find the engine underpowered at all. Normally, I never exceed 2,000 rpm in my CVT Mirage (not even when accelerating) and that is the way it should be driven. So the engine has LOTS in reserve if need be.The CVT finds the torque for you. I just cruise along NOT slower than other traffic. With that, I get an average fuel consumption of 52 mpg over 30K miles in a cold densely populated area. Why do car testers think we want to be racing drivers?
Ron you said it exactly. You get this car, and know what it's purpose is and how to use it properly.
The Mitsubishi mirage is the perfect family car.
Its just not the reviewers. Lots of people act like they're race car drivers also.Thats their reason they hate the car.
In Malaysia; this one, the Sedan version is named Attrage meanwhile the hatchback version is named Mirage.
Very few really get how the CVT should be driven and accelerating it to only 2K rpm is how I myself found the sweet spot for my Mirage. Once you accept and work with the car and dont try to make it do what it cant you find you have a vehicle that gets around just fine and is probably the most reliable car built today. Props for mentioning how to drive the CVT as it should be driven!
I drive this yesterday in red, my first car in about 8 years since my 93 Ford Mustang died out. Good car to start driving again
It's not pretending to be anything else other than a budget friendly economy car with some surprisingly nice creature comforts. My Mirage is saving me a lot of money. Gas, insurance, no repair costs (great warranty). Mitsubishi is underrated. More people should give them a look. I wouldn't consider the Mirage without deep discounts though. I think the sticker price is crazy high. Much nicer subcompacts out there for similar money.
How much do you think is a good price. I’m looking at a 2017 mirage g4 with 60k miles for $6500 before negotiations.
A few out there.Not much.A Spark LT or 2LT , The others are the Versa S, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rios S and they're compact cars.If you can get a Corolla for under 18k grab it!.I'm talking $18k for all which is the same price for a SE Mirage.And most you can get incentives n rebates to make it lower.If Hyundai, Kia Toyota and Nissan can do that jump on it!
@@stevensmith8648 It entirely depends on manufacturer discounts. It can affect purchase price immensely. I was looking to buy a new car in 2018. I wanted another Mirage to replace my 2014, but my local Mitsu dealers were asking near MSRP and the trim I wanted was going to be almost $18k. Way too much money! Hyundai was offering HUGE discounts. So I was able to step up to a much nicer Elantra for under $17k. It's actually turned out to be just as fuel-efficient as my 2014 Mirage with literally twice the power. Maintenance costs are lower too. It pays to shop around. I would have been a fool to buy the Mirage instead.
My wife and i have the 2017 Mitsubishi mirage g4 ES edition with the 14" wheels and we love it. Very cute little car and only cost $24 to fill the tank too.
My fiancee has the 2017 g4 too. I own a 2014 hatch. Great lil cars! Lets up Mitsubishi can keep up the good fortune with sales. More aftermarket parts need to become available however because many of the parts are dealer reliant.
I have the G4 version Never paid attention to the gas mileage but $25 at $3 something a gallon to fill up is heaven.Ill take the 78hp no problem.
Looks way better than the versa though
RayzaBlayz hggggg
meh kinda...I like the versa front but this car has a better looking rear
We got a 2017 g4, so glad we got that instead of the Versa. Too many reliability issues with Nissan lately.
The G4 has never felt underpowered or dangerous to merge onto the highway, far from it, that 3cylinder engine is peppy and is willing to pull hard.
Oh my god that spare is smaller than the rotor disc on my Silverado
And the Micra!
this is not a wrx,it's meant to get you from point a to point b with using little fuel.....and a great warranty....
the engine and 5 speed work well enuff for me!! average 42-43mpg around town and just about 48 to 50 mpg on highway maintaining 60 mph,,I love my new Mirage Hatchback!
I want a 2017 SE manual.
I never thought ID love a small car so much but the Mitsubishi is a real decent ride all around. It will make you change your style of driving to want to get better mpgs!
Fuel economy varies A LOT depending how the Mirage is driven. If i'm just trying to keep up with traffic, I never hit 40mpg. If I drive it like a Rolls Royce chauffeur, I can just barely tickle 50mpg.
@@danfavata2821 I too find myself driving slower. Trying to get better MPG. Thus not incurring speeding tickets $$$!
It's ridiculous how people talk about an engine that isn't able to bolt out into traffic only to need gassing up a mile down the road because it gulps gas! I am so sick of these $50,000 to $80,000 cars bragging about the piddly 360 hp or whatever 600 hp who cares! You can't enjoy any of those hot rods anyway because as soon as you get on it Mr. War Pig is there to punish you with points and money removed from your wallet or purse! The Mirage brings back the good old days when people appreciated fine craftsmanship and frugality! Little engines are really cool and sound neat! I love them! If some people want and can purchase a tank to cruise the roads with , we'll let them! But I thank the engineers at Mitsubishi for designing such a great car that your average butt busting American can afford when we get paid at most one third of what we need per week to live working two jobs! The Mirage is a beautiful well built small car for us hard working underpaid citizens! Let the stingy elite drive their 4 ton tanks with evil smirks on their faces! I will smile back with a grin of joy from ear to ear because I am driving a car that rarely ever has to visit the gas pump, a car that rides well and has plenty of pep if you know how to drive, and a wonderful car for 20% of the purchase price of the vehicle they are driving and a car that practically will never have to make an appointment at the maintenance shop! Great car Mitsubishi! I love mine and there isn't another car I would rather drive!!
"I am driving a car that rarely ever has to visit the gas pump" Most cases for me I just go to 7-11, Shell etc.. for a quick drink and sandwich combo they offer for lunch and I don't even worry about the fuel level in my Mirage.
Thank you so much for your confidence in this car Kevin. I'll be getting my 2017 attrage next week; which of course is basically the same car from Mitsubishi and I can't wait to get it. As you rightly say these cars are affordable and truly a car economical vehicle. THANKS MITSUBISHI!!!!!
filipinos love this car! lots of them here in the philippines
Actual owners love their Mirages. KBB is loaded with comments from happy Mirage owners. Reviewers always say bad things about Mitsubishi but they do not own this car. It is very reliable and cheap to operate yet comes with power equipment and a decent stereo on base model. And at least Mitsubishi was smart enough not to use touch screen slide for heat a/c like Honda did. Honda also has CVT but doesnt have drivers knee airbag like this Mitsubishi.
Agreed!
buildmorefarms100 this car is made irrelevant by two year old used compacts.
mehftv maybe for some but a used car cant offer 10/100,000 miles warranty, apple car play, such great mpg, and with a used car you do not know how it was taken care of before you purchase it. Many people trade used cars due to an issue. I know first hand because we traded a 2010 Kia Soul that had 12,000 miles on it due to an issue with a clunking suspension they could not resolve so someone who purchased that would be stuck with the issue.
I would much rather have my brand new loaded Mirage G4 SE and ai only paid $12,719.00 after rebates and sale price (window sticker $18,115.00).
K McKenzie I'm talking certified pre owned though.
I'm not sure what kind of CPO would have anything remotely close to the warranty standard on Mitsubishi.
They might not be the sportiest on the block, but they got them now for $10k new with a 10 year warranty. Can't really beat that for a fuel efficient new car.
Seems to be a decent car for the price. Sure the engine is weak but then again this car is less than 15 grand. We like to make comparisons to other cars that cost thousands of dollars more to find fault with cheaper vehicles.
I have a Mirage hatchback and I think this review is overly critical of its power level. As far as noise, the car itself isn't terribly noisy, it's the factory tires which generate a lot of noise, if you drive it on a variety of pavement surfaces you'll realize that. The review also doesn't mention they ride fairly well. Take this from someone who regularly drives much larger cars like a Grand Marquis and a Fusion. I actually think the Mirage is a much better driving experience than the Ford Focus.
It's true, the ride it's very comfortable, and in good road condition or highway, it's quiet enough. This car its a little underated.
I own a 2014 and i gotta disagree about the noise. It's a NOISY car. For some reason you can always hear the exhaust system at any speed. Thankfully i like it.
The 2015 model got better noise insulation.
I agree, different tires make a big difference. I recommend 175 65 r14.
I recommend Goodyear tires, they usually have a quieter ride.
Also there are some aftermarket sound insulation mods you could do that may help. I think Scotty Kilmer had a video on that.
Lift-up door handles? So early 2000s. And I like it!
Me too.
When did lift up door handles become "dated"? I laugh at folks when they say that about manual windows, something still available in about 5 cars in the USA. But lift up handles? Every car I test drove under 15 grand had those that I looked at.
lol. I refuse to own a car that doesn't have them.
Lift ups handles is classic
@@everymandriver Thank you for a balanced review and not dog piling the Mirage for not being a Lexus. Well done!
You can get a new one for about 9k, manual, with enough electronics. Great starter car and with the money you save you can save for something fancy if you wish to do that. Not everyone wants a luxury car, some of us just need to get to work without worrying about maintenance issues.
Thats all this cars about. Simple Basic A to B car. Now itsa crime to make these cars now. Why? There.are us who just want a car to get around. But this underrated car gets blasted for being basic. The Spark LS is even more basic but it doesn't get as much hate as the Mirage.Because it has 98hp and a so called better ride? It drives no different Go figure.
If you drive with the radio playing, chances are you might not even notice the road noise. It's a point A-B kinda car.
Totally true, you get used to it and stop noticing it.
With it being lightweight it would make an awesome track car with some power upgrades.
The only thing I like about this car is the fact that most interior panels are held on by screws, not hidden clips.
1:32 the amount of rear seat room is quite impressive for such a small vehicle
It takes a fine person to appreciate this car.
Its almost a cult car.
I appreciate having one very much when u drive almost a 150 miles day it's a life saver on the wallet
@@kylesoler4139 Cult Car ? lol😂🤣
Once gas gets back to $4 a gallon nationwide, there will be an avalanche of cheap reliable 3cylinders introduced to the market.
It takes a person who just wants reliable transportation without a bunch of BS to appreciate this car.
thanks dave good review. I had 2016 golf r ...for a lease ...and as you know in life things change lol lost my job...and had to get something much less $$$ lol so I just got a 2017 mitt mirage and I have to say great little car! light! and a TAD bit fun! good job to Mitsubishi
Mine has like this other gear I forget what it's called but its used to beef up take off. Iv had mine since November & I honest love it. No major problems with it as of "yet" I keep my oil changed & plan to do a fule system treatment soon. The only down side is the space. It's perfect for me but I have 2 young children. The gas mileage is AWESOME. However I do plan at a later time to get something a bit more spacious. I'm in LOVE with the Mitsubishi outlander. I can without a doubt say I will miss it when I do trade it in. I don't understand all the hate about this car tho. It's really a great car.
The only hate is from critics and guys with huge trucks and tiny pe-pees lol. Actually owners love em, I know I do! We got 2 in our family!
A good dose of aftermarket sound deading material of your choice works wonders.
You get used to it honestly and forget it. My old Yaris was even louder lol.
I had a 1992 Ford Festiva (essentially a Mazda 121/Kia Pride). That was so loud inside at freeway speed it felt like my head was going to explode but I do suffer from severe headaches too so-
I used to own a Suzuki Swift hatch with 70hp that got about 32-36 mpg in the city. It was no speed demon but it was more of a runabout for the city. Honestly we loved the car but once we started having a family we outgrew it. I can see how owners of the Mirage would love it as a commuter
yellofury a swift hatch was a much better car then this turd
Konrad C true. the Suzuki was easy to wrench on.
@@yellofury So is the mirage
We love our 2018. Like you said, no power whatsoever, but that gas mileage is amazing!
The amount of horsepower it has is the amount of views this video has. I'm not making fun of the views but the car, Dave a very good review as always
Dang, this thing must haul xD
Woah 3553hp.
Dang, this is a beast....About 6000hp!!!
I have a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis that Scotty Kilmer used in video. Which is irrelevant to this video but I have a neighbor moving up North and she wants a small knock around car and she'll be living in a super small city and I told her this car may be pretty good for her needs.
Most reviewers cannot get over the fact that a small car geared for efficiency has an engine to match. This is the fourth reviewer I've watched or read who's said "you might need to plan out crossing intersections". Fuck I always do anyways.
Yeah nah buddy. My daily is a 5 series I6 and my work car is a mirage. The mirage is just plain dangerous when trying to pull out into traffic in the city. The BMW I can kick in the guts and it actually moves.
I've never had a problem crossing anywhere in mine and I drive in maniac Chicago.
Mirage is good for transportations and family car and its good for long drive because its saves alot fuel
Finally now i know what an Oh blank handle is , i thought it was some fancy word spelled oblanque
Pretty cool and nice color. It would look nice with a small spoiler on the trunk. Just like those 90s sentras used to have.
my grandfather bought a 2015 model a month before the release of the 2017 G4
The manual feels like a 4 cylinder.
this americans really wants large engine and consume more gas while in japan smaller car and hybrid are mostly being use
What dose this Americans mean go to school
This my second Mirage. I had 2014 and I work in sales. This car has been great to save me money on gas and repairs but 2014 model was really lacking in features and comfort. The 2017 G4 has beefed up struts so the car doesn't bottom out like the 2014 Mirage. I can say that I enjoy my 2017 G4 SE Model. it is more than what I want for an inner city car. Much quieter than 2014 Mirage and it has great pick up to merge in the Houston traffic.
Excellent review. Keep them coming.
i am the 755th viewer of EverymanDriver....i like this cute little car.. this is a girlie car.
Its a guys car too if you're not masochist.
Auch aer nicht nur, dürfen auch Männer fahren.
MY MY MY DAVE YOU MAKE A PERSON WANT TO GO BUY THIS CAR. SO ATTRACTIVE AND WELL SPOKEN ABOUT THE VEHICLE. GREAT JOB. GREAT PRICE FOR THE CAR AS WELL AND THE WARRANTY IS OUT OF THIS WORLD.. I'D BUY IT FROM YOU... YES INDEED...
actually, if you know how to properly utilize the cvt, it picks up pretty nice.. especially for 78hp.. and I'm getting 50-55 mpg on highway doing 85. everyday this car surprises me
Yeah, me too.. That's why I said it surprises me everyday
Mine performs the same exact way I am surprised with mine also..The only thing I would add would be the 6th gear then it would pull at least 60 miles a gallon on the interstate
Exactly! Mastering the CVT feels awsome. Doing 70 mph at 2200 rpm feels cool.
I f***king love this car
I wish you would review the Mirage GT hatch sometime soon. Plus I hope MITSU decides to offer both a power sunroof on both the GT/G4, and a Rockford/Fosgate 300 watt audio system as options on the top of the line G4. Maybe for 2018? Mitsu, are you listening? ♐
Das Sondermodell 100+ von 2017 zum hundertjährigen Jubiläum hatte ein Elektrisches Faltschiebedach von Webasto und eine Werksmäßige Tieferlegung um 2,5 cm. Habe mir das Modell zugelegt
Looks like a nice drive around spokane. I'm thinking of getting one for my daughter.
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I got 26 city out of a 94 mirage all city and stop light driving. Auto tranny, 113 hp about 2100 curb weight.
Excellent review Dave! I myself own a 2017 mitsubishi mirage G4, and I would say that you pointed out the pros and cons of this car right on. One thing, have you had any issue with its brakes? From my experience, I think the brakes bite too much, which causes it to jerk hard on a full stop. I would appreciate it if you could share your insight on that if you've had an experience like that or anything close to that with this car. Thak you.
I had one of these as a rental for a week. It's major faults that I found: rear seats don't fold and no center console/storage bin. Really there is no excuse for not having folding rear seats in 2017. If the car had these two features I would actually be happy owning one despite how under-powered it was.
Ok i had many cars (small,,) that the rear seats don't fold down Not a big issue. Hatchbacks yeah thats automatic. Gotta fold down.
It depends on ones lifestyle how much folding seats matter to you. I have also had small cars and I would never buy one without folding seats as it wouldn’t work with my lifestyle.
$13,000 car at the time. Can’t complain there. If this is a $20k car, then you have a point.
You can tell the interior of this is made to be right hand drive all the important controls (start button, home buttons on radio) are on the opposite side from most all cars in the US
What all he said is true.. but hey, I also own a Mitsubishi mirage g4 2017.. and its the best car ive driven so far. My sisters have their toyota, ford, and honda vehicles, but they love my car too.
I want a Mirage, hatchback
I'd say lower trims of this car are worth the money, but with at $17,800 I'd be looking at other subcompacts. It looks way better than the Versa, and the hatch looks really nice for a cheap little run-about. I'm bummed to hear your average fuel economy was only in the low 30's! That doesn't seem right for such a small engine + CVT.
He was driving it WAY too hard.
Graham Jefferson I found a new g4 for 11500 with 5 year bumper to bumper warranty, it’s the best new car deal out there
The Spark is the other subcompact. The Versa is a compact car now.
I don't think most people will buy the bottom trim. The higher trims are a better choice but at that price range there are better choices.
the bottom trim was what I wanted. basic safe car, great fuel mpgs, standard trans, has ac, pow locks and windows, radio...
Actually, that is typically here the Value is. Lower trim. 9 grand range for the base hatch or G4 is common.
I´ll take the hatchback manual version!
get the 5 speed instead of the CVT it is much better and more fun to drive
My local Mitsubishi dealer has these for as low as 11k. Is it weird that I want one of these to turbo and beat the crap out of on the track? I'd get the base manual of course.
Also the fan control on the climate system
Have you tried the manual transmission? I understand the mileage is not quite as good as with the CVT, but responsiveness is said to be much better.
It seems two conflicting schools of thought went into this car. On the one hand it looks like something a grandma would drive. But the interior with all the high tech touchscreen radio it seems geared toward a crowd much younger than me.
@Everyman Driver - Can you test drive a manual Mirage or Mirage G4 to gauge performance over economy?
I won a drag race between a few people on pedal bikes the other day. 🙃
looks like a first gen Prius mixed with a Nissan Versa 2015 Sedan
I remember the Marige from back in the 90's my mother had one. I'm surprised the company brought it back under the same name.
LOL, Maybe it's like "I think I saw a car, but it was only a Mirage..."
Robert Stewart lmao!
Theyre good lil cars, believe it or not. 😊
10 TEN years \o/
Its good at long drive
To be honest; I kinda like the Mitsubishi Mirage because it gives great fuel economy. It can be hard to choose between the Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. These are just a few examples.
Other than its low attractive pricing, I fail to see why I would take this over something say the Ford Fiesta 1.0 turbo if I wanted to save fuel, a Toyota Prius C.
Well, that is the point.. this car is like 10 grand with some negotiation or when deals are available. Those cars are like 14k++.
djkenny
If price is all that matters, a used car is a better option. You won't have to put up with a penalty box for the next 3-5 years of paying it off.
I kinda agree, but I was speaking in terms of apples and oranges. When anyone says well a turbo charged $5000 more car is better.. well, YAH. Or, a Hybrid car a whole bump up in class even more money than that.. it is is not a fair comparison. For someone willing to fork 10-12 grand on a car, and they want something new.. the Mirage really is not a bad car. The reliability has been great. They get very good gas mileage and are easy to park, turn, etc. But I "personally" would buy a used 3 year old Spark EV for 12k any day over any of these. Subjective. All the same, these cars are NOT penalty boxes. They are full of features and have a comfortable ride. I drove the 5 speed and it had plenty of get up and go. He must be driving like a Bat our of Hell.. 33 mpg? Our new Forester gets 29 driving mixed without punching it. Wow.. on a Subcompact.. even heated seats are available? That's, to me.. kinda Fancy.
I like it because it doesn't look ridiculous like all the other modern vehicles.
Seriously, what is this? www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/yaris-hatchback/overview
I like your channel Dave. Can you do a review on the new Honda Civic and Mazda 3? Thanks
You'll find what you're looking for with a simple search on my channel.
The music is the best part of the video lol
If my calves looked like that I'd wear shorts everywhere
The entry level should be around 11k, the G4 13k, add all the options hovering over 15k. Learn to negotiate.
djkenny and I could still Find a better car for the same negotiable price as that.
However, will it have over 40k miles? Will it achieve over 40 mpg? It depends on what someone needs and prioritizes. I could guy a 2007 Fit for 7 grand, maybe less. And? It will have almost 100k and need a lot of service, no warranty, etc.
To me, this new Mitsubishi Mirage G4 favors the Nissan Versa sedan.
Mitsubishi Attrage in my country. One of the chipest cars on lease
Hey Dave ! Can you review the hatchback mirage?
In the first minute I noticed over spray on the non-painted back side of the hood and exposed fasteners on the rear door panels. Cheap is not an excuse for incompetence.
This car doesn't pretend to be expensive there's gonna be some things on it you don't like. You get what you pay for.
Ever since I moved to Minnesota, I had seen more people driving Mitsubishi. Now that his car has caught my attention @ the Twin City car show, I am wondering how much space in the back when I am working with 1 or possibly up to 2 car seats at a time?
"Lowered Expectations" 😂😂😂😂
Great little car!
Under 10K brand new - with dealer discounts! Yet most Americans can not afford it w/o taking a loan and paying interest to the banks for it. he-he
nice review! I myself own this car. Im just wondering, did you have any issue with the brakes being too sensitive? from my experience it feels like it jerks a lot coming to a full stop. Also the ride seems bumpy. you can feel a lot of the road motions as you drive along, which makes me dizzy most of the time when I drive this car. please let me know if you have the same experience. thank you.
Omg!! I’ve not laughed so hard in ages. It even has a sport mode 😂🙌🏼🙌🏼
Dave, have the upgrades in the suspension improved the ride over last year's model?
I had a 1 liter turbo 3 cylinder Chevrolet Sprint Turbo. It was quick, reliable, and efficient. Sold it in 2010 with 198k for double what I paid in 1992 used with 117k miles. They should offer a turbo intercooled model. It weighed 1770 lbs and moved quick.
You will only get 33 mpg if you drive way too aggressive in this car, or over 55-60 on the freeway. Drive it efficiently; and it will be good to you.
I test drove a 2015 model and it was fine. Of course, I drove the 5 speed stick. I liked it fine. Power was decent.
14 grand is too much, btw. You can get these under 12 grand DE trim. I would get a higher end car for a little more if it was 14 grand.
17 grand is INSANE. Don't buy this car if you want to spend that. Get a new Forester for 20 grand, or just go Base on a economy car like this.
I know someone who paid $12,900 recently for the G4 SE. That is still 15 grand? I can get a Subaru Impreza for $16,700. I just saw a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer for $14,000. They come standard with a lot of features and have a peppy 2 liter engine. Still a hefty amount for a econo car. Nothing against your loaded car, it is a lot in terms of intended purpose of the car. I might consider a $14,000 Nissan Versa Note SV if spending more for some features was desirable, but I would more likely jump up to a $17,000 well equipped standard Honda Fit LX. If I bought a Mirage, it would need to either be a sweet deal on the G4 SE under 13 grand, or a standard model under $11,000 for the standard one. The Metros were great easy cars to maintain, I think the Mirage will be similar in terms of ease of maintenance and repair. I just wonder if Mitsubishi will remain selling cars here for very long.
You paid over15 grand for a Mirage. I know a mid grade Versa would be less money. Regardless, I like the Mirage. Could never get myself to pay 15 grand for a 3 cyl econobox with 78 hp, and would do whatever it takes to get it below 11 grand, but all the same.. they are good cars. The Lancer is a huge jump up in class, performance, drivability. I would lose Apple Car Play for the other attributes. I would still chose it if it had no power options at all.
I would not buy a CVT in a cheap car, further adding to cost and complication to a econo box. The only Versa I "Might" consider (as I am no Nissan Fan) is the base 'S" model with 5 speed manual discounted below 10 grand. Econo Car Pricing. But yeah, I heard about the CVT having issues. In a Mitsubishi Mirage it makes it less fun and flexible, too.
I drove the 5 speed and thought it was just fine. I would stick with the 5 speed in a little car, unless I had a lot of traffic (I still would likely go stick, actually). Yes, the steering was numb as can be, but I thought it was a perfectly decent little car. It was the 2015 new at a dealer, great car for $9700. I might pick up a under 20k mile one for 6 grand soon. Wait, did you say the trunk model was stuffer? I know in the Versa the reaction is the Note was a nicer driver with the hatch? I prefer hatchbacks, I love the versatility. The Versa had such cheap controls. I did prefer the ones in the Mirage. I would be concerned with long term reliability of all the digital stuff. I keep cars 20+ years.
Not too switch gears, I also drove the i-miev. I wanted it BAD. They had a used 2012 at the dealer 2 years ago for 7 grand with only 12,000 miles. I thought I could see myself with that car. No more tune ups, no more oil changes, no more gas.. great when it hits $4+ a gallon again, too. IF I decide to sell my 92 VW GTI, I am considering an electric car. But I can and have been biking everywhere for 10 years now.
its not about the car, its about how you drive the car
iwant you to do a review of faw v2 as soon as possible
CVT Does it hold up?
The CVT7 is very reliable, considering the low curb weight and low torque. Its bigger cars that have issues with the CVT.
Perfect for Uber and Lyft
I’m seeing this same car at a local dealer but no review or screen for the radio?
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Is this based on a Versa? It does look better but 17k is a lot for this even if it does have auto climate etc
Every other makers ask too much money for all their cars
I did 86mph last weekend on this.
That is crazy. I didn't think it got that high
The old Mirage was a much superior car, many still going strong after 16 yrs since they were last made. This thing doesn't even deserve to carry that name.
Whatever. Then what should it be named?
78 go paired to a CVT?
I remember when I was looking to replace my 02 Saturn Sl I test drove a 100 go Chevrolet Spark with a CVT and it was noticeably slower than the half dead Saturn.
Long story short I ended up buying a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor instead
Makes total sense.
What’s your leg workout bro ?
Michael Chavez years of consistency :-)
@@everymandriver Can you comment on the Mirage bucking the trend and selling alot more of these rides than even Mitsubishi projected?
Mirage is really nice car Its a little dicey at higher speeds on wet roads or high winds so be careful then. BUUUUUT it gets 40 mpg all the time and often gets up to 52 mpg with the 5 speed stick.
5 speed is 1000% quieter and smoother