Great review and glad you’ve had good luck with it. I rented a ‘19 Mirage recently for a 2,500 mile road trip. I was apprehensive at first, but decided it’d be a good test to see if this car was as bad as the reviews. On the contrary, I loved the thing It was comfortable, I never felt tired after several 400 mile days, it was super efficient (averaging no less than 45mpg), felt solid and well built, was honest to goodness in its engineering, kept up with traffic and I was able to go from sea level to 7500 ft with no dramas. There was little to fault at all I do prefer the Chevy Sonic that we own due it’s more robust feel and being built in the US. But I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Mirage if we needed a new car and wouldn’t laugh at anyone who does. It’s an honest car that does the job well.
I would rethink. The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is 10 times a safer car than the mirage. The mirage is the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rating. It performs poor in several crash test ratings.
@@igotanimac1 Four star ratings all around. It's' not a Volvo or Subaru, but it's fine; Safety is relative and driving an M1 tank on the road would still have risk. How safe is it compared to the infamous Ford Explorer or many other cars from the past; yet millions drove them and lived to tell about it? It's all risk versus benefit. Other factors affect risk such as driving style and distraction versus driver focus. Most of it's safety inferiority (passive) is weight inferiority in a collision with a heavier vehicle. Every light-duty vehicle on the road is less safe than another vehicle that is heavier than it when they collide and even the driver in the heaviest truck is less safe than a locomotive engineer when they collide. Count the lug nuts. The one with the most wins. Single vehicle crash, Mirage rates about average. Active safety; it's hurt by handling and braking; but that can be countered by more careful driving in most situations. For instance, body roll is not a factor if you're not driving like it's a road race. I never exceed 65 mph; so maybe I'm safer on average than an average 5-star Subaru driver going 85. The Mirage works great as a cheap way to commute in the city or a rural situation where you need not run 80 mph to stay with traffic. It's a cheap car. We need at least some cheap cars in America. Some people don't want to pay a year's salary on a new car even if they can afford it. Our society wants to rid the world of cheap cars so we're all hoplessly in debt. I paid $28.7K for a new pickup in 2015. Paid it off in four years. Great truck. Average price paid at the time was $45K for a new pick up. I'll pay this one off in 2 years. It has a 5/60K bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10/100K powertrain warranty and a 7/100K anti corrosion warranty. I can wash and wax it in an hour. The Mirage has three major differences versus it's economy car competitors. It's slower zero to sixty and accelerator response above 70 is almost nill. It has a great warranty and great mpg. The others are smaller, lighter and slower than the slightly larger and more expensive compacts just like Mirage; but the mpg is no better or worse except for Mirage which has great mpg. The Mirage has the highest mpg of any non hybrid or non diesel on the market. I got mine for $13.1K out the door. Sure it has some old school features like the door and hatch latches, but guess what? The old style latches open doors just as good as the new ones and last just as long too. It gets one from a to b very cheaply. Takes three qts to change the oil. It has three spark plugs. There is room in the engine bay to work on it. It does not have direct injection. It has 14" wheels and weighs about 2K pounds. It has some room in it for cargo unlike the Spark. No other car like it. Known to enthusiasts to be very reliable; especially the 5-speed. Yes; there are enthusiasts.
@@gregoryfaulkner5345 Yup 4 stars. Unfortunately that's deceiving. You have to look at what actually made up for 4 stars, as you can have 2 cars that both test 4 stars, with one being significantly safer than the. other 4 star car. The 2014-2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is less safe than some cars made several years ago. It's completely unacceptable to have a brand new 2020 car perform so poorly in a crash test like in small overlap, when the technology exists to have the structural safety part of the mirage be built better. It's not necessarily because it's small, it's because they're not putting in the money into it's structural safety (for various reasons). There are some small cars that are safer than some larger SUVs. It performed poorly in the Small overlap front test. The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 14 cm to the right, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects, and the driver's seat tipped forward and toward the B-pillar. It has a rollover risk similar to that of an SUV. Scored 2 stars in the side poll test. It performed Good or acceptable in other areas. The tests are rated as either poor, marginal, acceptable and good. There should be no poor or marginal ratings in any of the tests on a 2020 model year car. This car maybe would have been acceptable 10-15 years ago when you compare it to the safety of cars from that time. So considering you can get a safer car that performs either acceptable or good in all of it's ratings for around the same price, it would be a very poor choice to buy a mirage.
I have a 2018, with about 12,000 miles. I will have had it for 2 years in October. My record mileage is 53 mpg. Averaging about 44-45 mpg. My wife was not at all impressed When I bought it, now she has pretty much confiscated it LOL
I love my 2019 Mirage LE. It has the blacked out accents from mitsubishi and looks great. Have had it for a little over a year now and its a great car. Even in the Texas heat the AC works great. Its a very unappreciated little car!
But you'll worry about getting in a car accident, even a 'minor' one. Because the mirage is the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rating. Not a surprise considering it's bad safety crash ratings.
love my Mirage...5 years old...has taken me on a lot of great trips...have travelled in the mountains in the winter as well as going south to Arizona...love driving this car
I have a 2012 Lancer GT bought new, and I have only like 48,000 miles on it. I love it. I can see me owning that car 20 years easy, and to think it has a chain timing belt too. I hit a curb going over 40MPH once, got airborne, slamming all four wheels into that curb, and ended up having no suspension damage, and years later found only one wheel slightly warped. That warp didn't show up with that set of tires, but after I bought new tires, it was making the steering wheel shake at 70MPH. The thing is built like a tank AFAIC.
That was a great video. I am trying to convice my baby sister that this will be the best car for the money. She doesn’t have a high paying job, pays rent and other bills and this would be perfect for her budget. Plus, with Cali gas price, she would need the small gas tank with the high MPG. Thanks for the review!
Slower, efficient less complicated cars will always be more reliable. More people should buy these type of cars, but they don't, partly due to the structure integrity of cars like the mirage. The mirage is the most dangerous car in the world, with the highest fatality rating.
@@aaroncostello8812 I read the article. Saying "it's the most dangerous car" is probably not the best terminology to use, they should just say it's the least safe car based on individual crash test ratings, so the likelihood of injury is highest in a mirage, compared to any other brand new car, because overall it ranks at the bottom (based on overall individual crash test ratings) compared to any other car, in any class. On a system of poor, marginal, acceptable and good, mirage rated marginal for Small overlap front: driver-side, marginal for Structure and safety cage, poor for Lower leg/foot, marginal for Driver restraints and dummy kinematics, poor for Side Pole and a higher than average 16.4% rollover risk.
@@igotanimac1 I guess my point is there is really no such thing as a 'dangerous' car nowadays. The worst of them have fatality rates of something like 25 deaths per BILLION miles driven. A car that scores a 'marginal' rating today is likely safer than a car from ten years ago that got a 'good' rating.
@@aaroncostello8812 I guess that's your point. My point is what I said above, mirage is the car with highest likelihood of injury vs any other car sold in America. And considering you can get a car in the same class or 1 class above (compact) that have no marginal or poor ratings, just acceptable and good ratings, it would be pretty dumb to get a mirage, especially considering you can get a much safer car for the same money.
I've had mine for a year and I adore it! If it were to get totalled I'd immediately get another one, no questions asked. The gas milage is insane, especially with some aerodynamics mods I've done, and it's a joy to work on mechanically. Transmission fluid and oil changes are extremely easy to do yourself, and the brakes are about average difficulty. I have the CVT and it's got a "brake" gear you can shift to, which helps a ton with extending your brake life. I use it as a replacement when I don't have to brake hard, or whenever I'm going down a steep hill. It's only got 78 horsepower but it weighs less than a ton, so I'm always able to accelerate as fast as I need to. I'd argue this is one of the best cars you can get as a daily driver, and probably the best if you travel a lot.
Amy, I totalled my 2015 Mirage with 30,000 trouble-free miles and immediately purchased a 2018 model. The Mirage has almost no competition in the U.S. I have 62,000 trouble-free miles on it. A great car!
I got so upset with my sister after finding out that she went and bought this vehicle yesterday but now after gawking the video and reading through these testimonies. I'm feeling a bit guilty since everyone who owns it seems happy with what they have so. Who am I to not be ok with that I guess... I should apologize to her later for being rude. Thanks for the reviews though,
I put 40k miles on mine in one year, I know I know. I do cannabis delivery. I currently have 46k on my 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT Hatchback. I love this little car. I've had all services done on time.
Nice one year review of the Mirage. I watched your first video on this car when I was shopping for a new vehicle, and ended up purchasing a Mirage (2019 ES Manual). You and other honest reviewers/owners plus the online Mirage community helped me to decide this was the car for me. After almost one year of ownership I'm very pleased with how this car has performed. Really don't have to even try and you'll get well over 40 MPG, and 50+ is pretty achievable as well. Agree on the small gas tank, would be nice if it was a little bigger but other than that I have had no complaints. I've made several of the same upgrades you have, and look forward to many more years of ownership of this car. Thanks for the videos!
I have a 2015, sick shift. Upgraded 14" alloy wheels. 175x70 tires really improve ride on CA rough roads. Love this little gem. Best car I ever owned. Critics be damned.
I know right, the new consumer reports just came out and bashed it. I personally love it and so do most owners. Those companies that are paid to shill reviews are just haters
I own a 2017 Mirage G4 and a 2022, both are great cars, never had any problems and averaging 45 to 50 MPG +. Both are dealer serviced from Anderson Mitsubishi. Original brakes on the 2017 with 78k, just basic maintenance. Would recommend to anyone.
Excellent review! I was just thinking ahead, what I might do if I had to replace one of my Toyota Echoes (one for summer, one for winter) and nearing retirement, that warranty would sure go a long way in my decision. Thanks!
I freaking love my 2015 Mirage, it's the best! It's the best for what you need in a car. it's gets me around with ease but I agree, I would bump the gas tank and the engine,wished it had 4 cylinders
I just got one today and I love it. The one I got has a few scratches on the trunk so I would like to get a guard like you have. Do you remember what the one you have is called.
10 years warranty is incredible. We here in Germany only get 5 years, with 100k kilometers limit. I appreciate how US law protects customers interests.
Germans get free healthcare and don’t put off checkups to save money. Around 50k Americans die each year bc they can’t see a doctor early enough in the illness. You also get free college.
@@TheCharmIsGlobal Depending on the income a particular German makes every year. It's all relative. But I see your point about not putting off going to the doctor to question your own health. Or get something looked at that you're worried about.
Farpoint Farms: Absolutely, they’re great little vehicles. As I’ve mentioned in other reviews, I plan to drive mine till I retire. Which at the current rate of close to 200 miles per day, I should have around 300k on it. I have no doubt whatsoever that it’ll happen & get me there with a smile.
Thanks for the review, man. I am seriously considering it, especially as i found it on discount lately (the new mirage lineup is out, so i guess they are clearing out the remaining 2015 models) for 8000€, basically 9000$ - you can't really go much lower than that with new cars. I like driving, but not in a sporty way: i want to be comfortable, and be able to take my GF out for sunday rides. This car seems perfect for me.
Eric - it looks AWESOME! Love the upgrades! Captain Mosquitoe (yes, we've named him! ) is a really great car. You are correct about the paid reviews - the Mirage is the SAFEST subcompact car and SO much fun to drive. I have a 2019 Mirage LE, which has the Yokohama tires and most of the bells and whistles, except the upgraded fog lights. After seeing your video on the foglights upgrade, I did that myself. Handles well, even in the snow and ice (with snow/ice tires). I have 12,777 on my Mirage JUST since last July. If you are a commuter, like me and want a great car for the $$$ - highly recommend this car.
It's a decent car except for the fact that's it the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rating. They only sell about 20K units per year, if they want to increase their sales, they are going to have to greatly improve the safety rating.
@@igotanimac1 Enough already. Your input here concerning the Mirage and safety is getting tired. To each their own concerning purchasing and driving it. We all get more of the drift you put down as to the safety of this machine. Let it go! Peace...♐
@@AladdinSaneNYC I'm just trying to save your life buddy. But you're right, to each their own. If you want to drive such a badly built car safety wise, then drive one! I'm not stopping you. ✌️
@@igotanimac1 My first 25 years of driving were cars from the 70s and 80s into the 90s with not anywhere near the safety of today's vehicles. Learn to drive cautiously, don't speed, keep your distance and most accidents will be avoided. These Mirages have far more safety features than earlier vehicles!
Well done review 👍🏻. I have a 2014 with 50k miles. Have had it since new, great little car for the money! No problems or repairs to this point, still has original tires. Fun to drive and super easy to maneuver and park in small spaces. It’s not a race car but has no problem getting up to highway speeds and cruising at a good clip. Love the 40-50mpg too!!
Renting one for a week trip. First day. And I am so impressed by it lol. It is an absolute joke to park and maneuver this thing. It’s so easy because of how small this car is. 5’8” and the back seats are more than comfy in my driving position too. Hatch is great too. Got heated seats that fire up quick, apple carplay/AA. It’s a great little thing. Getting 6L/100km driving in the city. Will update highway economy when we go for a long drive tomorrow. Think I have the fully loaded one with the temperature control display and LED RDL and Low/high beams. It’s a perfect little thing for the average person who lives in the city.
У меня такой же самый Мираж, только 2012 года. Пробег 180 тыс км, по России уже ездим 6 лет и вы знаете, ни одной проблемы с чем либо, никаких ремонтов! Очень качественная сборка и хорошая выносливость материалов!
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Plus.. Cd Play will Automatically Switch CD to DVD on the 6" Factory Cd Am/Fm Radio Try it.. I tried it after a 1yr of Ownership! CVT Automatic. L-1 DS -2 D-3 -4-5-6 Averaging 65 Miles to the Gallon Hwy and 45 Miles to the Gallon City.. 7.7 Gallon / 41 Liters Tank. Taking off from the traffic light Go into L and Shift Up Very Happy! Awesome Car !! Cheers B
My wife had never bought her own car (new or used) and only ever drove hand-me-down cars from her family. Last year, when the old Grand Am she had been driving for six years with nearly 200k miles finally got to expensive to maintain we decided to get a used 2017 Mirage with 30k miles for $7,000 total. It's been a great car so far with no problems and it recently hit 50k miles. I think we will get our money's worth if it can make it to 150k.
I can confirm the alignment problem is still a thing. My 2024 SE had the steering wheel a bit off center, had it aligned and yup! It was slightly misaligned from the factory. Now it is centered and feels better. Otherwise, I love this car!!
@@FarpointFarms wow! That’s awesome! Mine gets somewhere around 41mpg on the highway, but we don’t have very flat highways in Puerto Rico, so it is a really good number considering the topography. These cars are way underrated…
Greetings from Matthews-NC. This video is a pretry good report. I was contemplating the Spark, because they say is made in Korea and it comes with a good bunch of features. But you are right about reliability. I'd get the nissan with manual trans. If I wanted more space. I guess I will be opting for this one.
Been thinking about this as a second car. My Honda is old and I love her and wanna keep her but it be nice to have something like this to not run her into the ground. I saw i believe a 2019 for like 8k which is right up my alley. Thanks for thr review❤
Awesome video and review, i have a infared 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage with hail damage and a salvage title i picked it up for pretty cheep and it has been great for a work car, and driving all over for work, i put 30 k miles on it a year and its been very good, i need to change the transmission fluid radiator fluid and spark plugs
I own a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES model. Currently has 8,593 miles on it. Purchased it new . Went from Denver , Colorado to Sacramento , California all the way getting well over 55 miles per gallon .
It is still the only car that ticks all my boxes. Cheap, very fuel efficient, very reliable, able to go on the highway (but nothing more) and reasonably comfortable (I have all options except infotainment). I did 60.000 miles in six years. No problems. Zero.
Great review! I rented Mitsu Mirage for few days and it was getting awesome gas mileage - even better than my 30 year old geo metro. But my question is, with electronification of cars, will Mirage be as repairable as my old obd1 geo metro? That's why I can't let go of my old geo, as newer cars are not as repairable (and old gas cars last forever in dry climate with no snow).
@@FarpointFarms It's because of your great review that i bought this car and couldn't be any happier. Thanks for sharing your insight about this nice car.
@@FarpointFarms and the 90s and the 2000s... these short term profit driven companies never learn! Add to the list of discontented: Smart, Fiat, Chevy. Adding to the survivors: Kia and Hyundai
Good to see a video and read comments by actual Mirage owners. I am impressed by its reliability and fuel efficiency. One concern, though, is that I have heard the car, with only 78 horse power, takes about 13 seconds to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour, which can be dangerous when merging with freeway traffic. Any truth about this? (I am in the Los Angeles area, where freeway driving is almost a must).
Thanks for the kind words! This little car should be the hottest seller in America, but the paid reviewers are getting paid to push more expensive and far less reliable cars instead. If you really pay attention to various reviews on this car, they actually repeat the same sentences when complaining about the car. Sadly that is the world we live in. Now, on to your question. Let me put the Mirages HP and speed into perspective. MY 1983 VW GTI was considered a sports car and it came with 91HP. The zero to 60 times on that car was a screaming 10.9 seconds zero to 60 time. The Mirage has 89HP, and mine is hooked to a CVT. I live in some seriously steep mountains, and not once. Never, have I felt it was lacking in power or was failing to keep up with traffic. I read those reviews too and was worried. I got lucky as there was a 2017 on the lot in the town where I lived so I took it for a test drive. I found ever steep hill that worried me, and went up and down them. I even stopped in the road a few times to see if it had the power to climb from a stop. No issues at all. I think we read those 0-60 times and think "Man... that civic si can to it in 8 seconds, I'm going to get run over in this thing" but the truth is people don't floor it every time they leave a light, and neither do I. As a result, I've never had a car crawl up my tailgate, nor have I gotten the doors blow off my car as a hemi blasted past me a on an on ramp. Those numbers sell cars, they don't mean much in the real world unless your 16 and dreaming of race cars. The numbers that matter are milage, safety ratings, and cost of ownership. The Mirage wins all 3 hands down! You will not be disappointed in this car.
I would also get a mirage, though would remove or try to get the back seats lower, then put plywood over it or something. To make it better for big things like, saws, cement, plumbing parts, etc.
Got a 2020 model and I think it was worth it in saving gas alone , it's not a sports car or an off-road car or a SUV or whatever it's a small car meant to be affordable and easy on gas as well as easy to maintain and I think it serves it's purpose as intended
@@Almighty_cornholio I'd probably slow down just a tad, the mirage is the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rate. Even a minor, slow crash is likely to result in serious injuries compared to other cars in the same class.
I have 58k miles on my 2017 Mirage 5spd manual. Probably half hwy and half local miles. It has not let me down yet. I paid $9,999 brand new. A lot of reviewers crapped on this car but it is great for the price I paid. I had a 2016 Carolla and while there was a huge difference in interior, the Corolla was double the price. I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road, fully loaded and anytime I have to go in town and run errands I drive the Mirage.
I just bought one. I have the arm rest too but I was curious where you got the pad that goes on the arm rest. Did a lot of research too, but your videos also convinced me.
Here is a link to one similar to the one I got. I don't remember it being that price. www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Center-Console-Lid-Car-Armrest-Box-Mat-Pad-Cover-Cushion-Black-Red/264745520641?hash=item3da4100e01:g:JQIAAOSwcidf-CPv
The mirage is a perfectly adequate car for its price range. These cheap little cars always get bombarded with horrible reviews (mostly from automotive journalists who speak on behalf of corporate interests) because most large companies want you buying their expensive gas guzzling cars that you can barely afford so that auto companies and oil giants are constantly maximizing their profits. When little cars like this come out, they see it as a threat, and therefore want you to not buy it.
I have a 2015, about 90k miles and it still runs well for what it is. It always starts and gets me where im going. I think itll last awhile which will be nice because ill be able to get a second car thatll be fun.
This Mirage SE CVT 2014 is @ 410k miles and going strong. media.mitsubishicars.com/en-US/releases/414000-miles-in-a-mitsubishi-mirage-and-ready-for-more
I miss my 2014 Mirage ES. What an interesting and quirky little car. It was a car people either loved or hated. Mine wore Kiwi Green, which was basically a pearlescent lime green, over a black interior with magenta fabric accents. Very unique! It was slow, noisy and handled like a 1970's land yacht, but boy was that car surprisingly comfortable for long trips, thanks to a comfortable seat, plush ride quality and an abundance of creature comforts. The fuel economy was great, getting 45-50 MPG highway and 30-40 MPG city, depending on conditions. The 1.2L 3cyl engine gave loud and leisurely acceleration, but man I loved the growly sound it made! My current 4cyl sounds decent, but pales in comparison. It was the best car to maneuver around the city and a breeze to park anywhere. The smiles per miles were high with my Mirage. As the British say, "cheap and cheerful". I can't talk honestly about my experience without mentioning the reliability troubles. It was having problems with an erratic idle condition every time it rained during warm weather. Never got that figured out because it was infrequent and hard to diagnose. There was also a driveability issue where the car would bog down and lurch when I'd try accelerating. Again, infrequent and hard to diagnose. After I had all 4 tires replaced. The car was tracking poorly afterward. It turned out the rear axle was defective. Mitsubishi wouldn't cooperate and replace the rear axle under warranty. Around that same mileage, the engine started developing a nasty metallic rattle on cold start up. Before I could get that checked out, the car was totalled. I wonder how long-term reliability would have fared for me if I still owned the car. I know some people are getting close to 200k miles out of theirs, but I doubt mine would have made it that long.
hello ! thanks for this review what can you say about the sound using bluetooth / auxiliary input using the original speakers ? I really like this car but for me the sound in a car is a very important point thank you !
I wish I could be of more help, but I am nearly deaf on one side of my head and 1/2 deaf on the other side. As a result, pretty much nothing sounds good.
@@FarpointFarms Indeed. It sort of reminded of the simplicity of Geo Metros. I may pull the trigger on the Mirage to help with my long commute. The savings in gas alone would easily pay for this. Thank you for the honest review. Cheers.
That’s a neat little car , and your upgrades look flawless and factory installed . Me personally ,, I’d put a couple of Jegs or Summit racing stickers on the fenders , that’s good for an instant 17.4 horsepower 🇺🇸💪🏼
@@FarpointFarms Don't forget the truck nutz either! Don't know about a HP power boost but it's worth it just to see grandma behind you clutching her pearls in her Towncar.
I currently own a 2001 Toyota Echo sedan with a 5 speed manual transmission. I'd be interested to know how you added cruise control to it! Also the fog lights. I'm considering a local 2015 DE 5 speed without cruise control and would love to add it.
You know the Echo and Tercel are two Toyotas i would love to take a drive in.I wondered if they got the hate treatment like the Mirage does back in those times,?
I bought mine back in 2014, it was a brand new car and still running with no issues. It's cheap on gas/insurance and way more reliable than American cars. It's not as comfortable as Corollas or Civics... but I can't complain if we consider the price that I paid for this. Especially here in Canada where due to extreme climate it's common to have issues after 100.000kms.
Do the new ones still come with a regular key and ignition or have they moved all to push button start? I do not want a car with push button start so I'm hoping the Mirage still gives you a key as an option, GM does on a handful of their vehicles
Yeah on the ES and LE trims.IDK though I got spoiled to that push button start though.I moved my sons 2019 Elantra.I blanked out where to put the key in. Haha!
As today March 28 2021 I have this car for almost a year. The car had 14,000 mile when I did purchase it from the dealer for 10K. I had no problem . My 2019, now has 28k miles.! It is a nice car for a couple without kids! The bad thing''''''''''''''''''''''''''''.It's difficult to find tires at small size.
I am thinking about getting a 2020 Mirage, my only hesitation is the acceleration/ power going up hills. I owned a jeep renegade before, it struggled to pull it's own weight up any slight incline. Other than that it was an ok vehicle.
I live in the steep part of the mountains of NC, and I can say that I've never felt it was lacking power. Even when loaded with the wife and groceries with the A/C on, it gets up to speed just fine. The CVT really helps the little engine stay right in the power band to make sure it feels right.
Love it! Just found a gently used 2017 Mirage G4 SE - thinking about the RF Audio upgrade, so would love tips. Also... Gotta know... Console/Armrest? I'd love to add one.
Man, I just can't bring myself to do it. This car is the only mint thing I've ever owned. It's hard to describe, but I've always driven junk, and this was the first "perfect" car I got to drive.
That little thin cane car tho 😅 I had one for some years. It’s not comfortable for long drives it’s really is cheap fr tho good for delivery tho I was doing instacart for years and it was the best for that
I have a few of these Mirages. They're great little cars. I wonder if you're the guy I went and got the weird 17 only steering wheel mounted microphone for haha. Can't imagine many other's doing that stuff to add the higher end radio.
Probably going to buy one for the sake of fuel wise. I love my marquis, huge car enthusiast. But I need something more efficient and I dig the kei car idea.
I've owned my Mitsubishi 2015 Mirage and can honestly say, there's no better for the price you pay for. If you like your money and like to save it, this car will do that!
I would use the severe service on that CVT..... that will be the first thing to go, up in the mountains. I got a (no longer sold in North America) Nissan Versa NOTE, 2014, and so far I got 170k on the CVT, using the severe service fluid change.
My dealership mechanic, a good guy, told me I should make sure sure to do a 'severe service' CVT flush at 20K, and as Erik has written below as I have Sport mode on mine and I use it often getting on/off the highway.
People don't mention but this is one of the very few WORLD cars sold in N. America, they are sold everywhere and for that reason they have to be sturdy and comfortable as well as thrifty. They get sneered at a lot by reviewers, but if you aren't a snob you can have something in common with a Cambodian farmer, a merchant in Niger, a Serbian salesman, and a lady in Alberta. They are all you need.
I am not sure why people hate on these cars. They are very dependable and carry a 10 year warranty- no other car has that. I am OK with being in common with everyone listed.
How is the takeoff when pulling out in traffic. we have a CVT in another vehicle, when you mash the gas from a complete stop there's a huge pause, it's almost a safety issue. Just wondering about the Mirage
I respect how you take pride in your vehicle
I agree. It means even more to me when I see an econobox car, like the Mirage, well taken care of. You don't have to be rich to have class.
Great review and glad you’ve had good luck with it.
I rented a ‘19 Mirage recently for a 2,500 mile road trip. I was apprehensive at first, but decided it’d be a good test to see if this car was as bad as the reviews. On the contrary, I loved the thing
It was comfortable, I never felt tired after several 400 mile days, it was super efficient (averaging no less than 45mpg), felt solid and well built, was honest to goodness in its engineering, kept up with traffic and I was able to go from sea level to 7500 ft with no dramas. There was little to fault at all
I do prefer the Chevy Sonic that we own due it’s more robust feel and being built in the US.
But I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a Mirage if we needed a new car and wouldn’t laugh at anyone who does. It’s an honest car that does the job well.
Thanks for the info! I couldn't agree more.
I would rethink. The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is 10 times a safer car than the mirage. The mirage is the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rating. It performs poor in several crash test ratings.
@Dig Bick I'm talking about in production vehicles.
@@igotanimac1 Four star ratings all around. It's' not a Volvo or Subaru, but it's fine; Safety is relative and driving an M1 tank on the road would still have risk. How safe is it compared to the infamous Ford Explorer or many other cars from the past; yet millions drove them and lived to tell about it? It's all risk versus benefit. Other factors affect risk such as driving style and distraction versus driver focus. Most of it's safety inferiority (passive) is weight inferiority in a collision with a heavier vehicle. Every light-duty vehicle on the road is less safe than another vehicle that is heavier than it when they collide and even the driver in the heaviest truck is less safe than a locomotive engineer when they collide. Count the lug nuts. The one with the most wins. Single vehicle crash, Mirage rates about average. Active safety; it's hurt by handling and braking; but that can be countered by more careful driving in most situations. For instance, body roll is not a factor if you're not driving like it's a road race. I never exceed 65 mph; so maybe I'm safer on average than an average 5-star Subaru driver going 85.
The Mirage works great as a cheap way to commute in the city or a rural situation where you need not run 80 mph to stay with traffic. It's a cheap car. We need at least some cheap cars in America. Some people don't want to pay a year's salary on a new car even if they can afford it. Our society wants to rid the world of cheap cars so we're all hoplessly in debt. I paid $28.7K for a new pickup in 2015. Paid it off in four years. Great truck. Average price paid at the time was $45K for a new pick up. I'll pay this one off in 2 years. It has a 5/60K bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 10/100K powertrain warranty and a 7/100K anti corrosion warranty. I can wash and wax it in an hour.
The Mirage has three major differences versus it's economy car competitors. It's slower zero to sixty and accelerator response above 70 is almost nill. It has a great warranty and great mpg. The others are smaller, lighter and slower than the slightly larger and more expensive compacts just like Mirage; but the mpg is no better or worse except for Mirage which has great mpg. The Mirage has the highest mpg of any non hybrid or non diesel on the market. I got mine for $13.1K out the door. Sure it has some old school features like the door and hatch latches, but guess what? The old style latches open doors just as good as the new ones and last just as long too. It gets one from a to b very cheaply. Takes three qts to change the oil. It has three spark plugs. There is room in the engine bay to work on it. It does not have direct injection. It has 14" wheels and weighs about 2K pounds. It has some room in it for cargo unlike the Spark. No other car like it. Known to enthusiasts to be very reliable; especially the 5-speed. Yes; there are enthusiasts.
@@gregoryfaulkner5345 Yup 4 stars. Unfortunately that's deceiving. You have to look at what actually made up for 4 stars, as you can have 2 cars that both test 4 stars, with one being significantly safer than the. other 4 star car. The 2014-2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is less safe than some cars made several years ago. It's completely unacceptable to have a brand new 2020 car perform so poorly in a crash test like in small overlap, when the technology exists to have the structural safety part of the mirage be built better. It's not necessarily because it's small, it's because they're not putting in the money into it's structural safety (for various reasons). There are some small cars that are safer than some larger SUVs. It performed poorly in the Small overlap front test. The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side as the steering column moved 14 cm to the right, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward side structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects, and the driver's seat tipped forward and toward the B-pillar. It has a rollover risk similar to that of an SUV. Scored 2 stars in the side poll test. It performed Good or acceptable in other areas. The tests are rated as either poor, marginal, acceptable and good. There should be no poor or marginal ratings in any of the tests on a 2020 model year car. This car maybe would have been acceptable 10-15 years ago when you compare it to the safety of cars from that time. So considering you can get a safer car that performs either acceptable or good in all of it's ratings for around the same price, it would be a very poor choice to buy a mirage.
I have a 2018, with about 12,000 miles. I will have had it for 2 years in October.
My record mileage is 53 mpg. Averaging about 44-45 mpg. My wife was not at all impressed
When I bought it, now she has pretty much confiscated it LOL
I love my 2019 Mirage LE. It has the blacked out accents from mitsubishi and looks great. Have had it for a little over a year now and its a great car. Even in the Texas heat the AC works great. Its a very unappreciated little car!
Great to hear! I'm loving mine for sure.
I have a 2017 and like it a lot. My first new car. It's cheap, doesn't break down and I'll never have to worry about getting a speeding ticket.
Right? Cheap and reliable. Just what I needed. Glad to hear you like yours too!
But you'll worry about getting in a car accident, even a 'minor' one. Because the mirage is the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rating. Not a surprise considering it's bad safety crash ratings.
@@igotanimac1 no shit sherlock its a hatchback and gg 3-1
Haha cop pulled me over said I was speeding in my Mirage. What? You sure you got the right car?I thought they said the Mirage is too slow!
Lionel.Please get a Volvo.
love my Mirage...5 years old...has taken me on a lot of great trips...have travelled in the mountains in the winter as well as going south to Arizona...love driving this car
Right on!
Mitsubishi is a hidden gem 💎! I Love Mitsubishi since childhood. Some underestimated Mitsu, BUT real car owners speak THE TRUTH!
I have a 2012 Lancer GT bought new, and I have only like 48,000 miles on it. I love it. I can see me owning that car 20 years easy, and to think it has a chain timing belt too. I hit a curb going over 40MPH once, got airborne, slamming all four wheels into that curb, and ended up having no suspension damage, and years later found only one wheel slightly warped. That warp didn't show up with that set of tires, but after I bought new tires, it was making the steering wheel shake at 70MPH. The thing is built like a tank AFAIC.
I just bought a 2018 mirage es. I'm so glad I found your channel. Cause the first thing I wanted to do is the fog lights
That was a great video. I am trying to convice my baby sister that this will be the best car for the money. She doesn’t have a high paying job, pays rent and other bills and this would be perfect for her budget. Plus, with Cali gas price, she would need the small gas tank with the high MPG. Thanks for the review!
I bought mine new in December of 2014. It now has 148,000 miles, and has been the most reliable car I have ever owned.
Slower, efficient less complicated cars will always be more reliable. More people should buy these type of cars, but they don't, partly due to the structure integrity of cars like the mirage. The mirage is the most dangerous car in the world, with the highest fatality rating.
@@igotanimac1 The study claiming the Mirage was really dangerous was widely debunked, most notably by Jalopnik.
@@aaroncostello8812 I read the article. Saying "it's the most dangerous car" is probably not the best terminology to use, they should just say it's the least safe car based on individual crash test ratings, so the likelihood of injury is highest in a mirage, compared to any other brand new car, because overall it ranks at the bottom (based on overall individual crash test ratings) compared to any other car, in any class. On a system of poor, marginal, acceptable and good, mirage rated marginal for Small overlap front: driver-side, marginal for Structure and safety cage, poor for Lower leg/foot, marginal for Driver restraints and dummy kinematics, poor for Side Pole and a higher than average 16.4% rollover risk.
@@igotanimac1 I guess my point is there is really no such thing as a 'dangerous' car nowadays. The worst of them have fatality rates of something like 25 deaths per BILLION miles driven. A car that scores a 'marginal' rating today is likely safer than a car from ten years ago that got a 'good' rating.
@@aaroncostello8812 I guess that's your point. My point is what I said above, mirage is the car with highest likelihood of injury vs any other car sold in America. And considering you can get a car in the same class or 1 class above (compact) that have no marginal or poor ratings, just acceptable and good ratings, it would be pretty dumb to get a mirage, especially considering you can get a much safer car for the same money.
I've had mine for a year and I adore it! If it were to get totalled I'd immediately get another one, no questions asked. The gas milage is insane, especially with some aerodynamics mods I've done, and it's a joy to work on mechanically. Transmission fluid and oil changes are extremely easy to do yourself, and the brakes are about average difficulty. I have the CVT and it's got a "brake" gear you can shift to, which helps a ton with extending your brake life. I use it as a replacement when I don't have to brake hard, or whenever I'm going down a steep hill. It's only got 78 horsepower but it weighs less than a ton, so I'm always able to accelerate as fast as I need to. I'd argue this is one of the best cars you can get as a daily driver, and probably the best if you travel a lot.
Amy, I totalled my 2015 Mirage with 30,000 trouble-free miles and immediately purchased a 2018 model. The Mirage has almost no competition in the U.S. I have 62,000 trouble-free miles on it. A great car!
I got so upset with my sister after finding out that she went and bought this vehicle yesterday but now after gawking the video and reading through these testimonies. I'm feeling a bit guilty since everyone who owns it seems happy with what they have so. Who am I to not be ok with that I guess... I should apologize to her later for being rude. Thanks for the reviews though,
Don't use your trans to brake. Trans repair is far more expensive than brake job, come on
Shopping around for a small car and targetting the Mirage, I find your 1 year review the most informative.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Glad I could help!
I put 40k miles on mine in one year, I know I know. I do cannabis delivery. I currently have 46k on my 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT Hatchback. I love this little car. I've had all services done on time.
I need to look into something like that. Any advice?
Yes I have a 2022 mirage g4 have put 78,000 miles on it with only oil change and no less than a quarter tank of gas. It’s incredible
You said it brother! I have had my eye on those for some time. I am 56, just may make it my" forever car" . Great video, BTW!
I bought a 2017 Mirage with 53,000 miles and am happy I did!
Nice one year review of the Mirage. I watched your first video on this car when I was shopping for a new vehicle, and ended up purchasing a Mirage (2019 ES Manual). You and other honest reviewers/owners plus the online Mirage community helped me to decide this was the car for me. After almost one year of ownership I'm very pleased with how this car has performed. Really don't have to even try and you'll get well over 40 MPG, and 50+ is pretty achievable as well. Agree on the small gas tank, would be nice if it was a little bigger but other than that I have had no complaints. I've made several of the same upgrades you have, and look forward to many more years of ownership of this car. Thanks for the videos!
Glad to hear it! I'm also glad to hear that there are others that are upgrading/maintaining these Mirages.
I like that with it's 9 gallon tank, I can go 300 miles plus.
Great video / review! I have a 2015 and I have had it for about 18 months and I love it! Enjoy. Subscribed.
I have a 2015, sick shift. Upgraded 14" alloy wheels. 175x70 tires really improve ride on CA rough roads. Love this little gem.
Best car I ever owned. Critics be damned.
I know right, the new consumer reports just came out and bashed it. I personally love it and so do most owners. Those companies that are paid to shill reviews are just haters
I own a 2017 Mirage G4 and a 2022, both are great cars, never had any problems and averaging 45 to 50 MPG +. Both are dealer serviced from Anderson Mitsubishi. Original brakes on the 2017 with 78k, just basic maintenance. Would recommend to anyone.
Excellent review! I was just thinking ahead, what I might do if I had to replace one of my Toyota Echoes (one for summer, one for winter) and nearing retirement, that warranty would sure go a long way in my decision. Thanks!
I think this is the last year for them, as most car companies they are doing away with small cars for bigger crappy SUVs
I freaking love my 2015 Mirage, it's the best! It's the best for what you need in a car. it's gets me around with ease but I agree, I would bump the gas tank and the engine,wished it had 4 cylinders
I just got one today and I love it. The one I got has a few scratches on the trunk so I would like to get a guard like you have. Do you remember what the one you have is called.
It's an OEM accessory I got from a dealership. Check with them and they can order one for you. I think it's called a sill guard.
I just bought a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage and I love it!
Great little cars! Such a shame they are going to be stopping production soon.
10 years warranty is incredible. We here in Germany only get 5 years, with 100k kilometers limit. I appreciate how US law protects customers interests.
Germans get free healthcare and don’t put off checkups to save money. Around 50k Americans die each year bc they can’t see a doctor early enough in the illness. You also get free college.
@@TheCharmIsGlobal you are right. Thx for your point of view. But everything has its price. Germany has second biggest tax burden worldwide.
@@harunk.2635 you’re welcome. And those higher taxes are worth it. Germans get good return on them.
@@TheCharmIsGlobal Depending on the income a particular German makes every year. It's all relative. But I see your point about not putting off going to the doctor to question your own health. Or get something looked at that you're worried about.
Thank you for a good honest review. They are excellent little vehicles. I highly recommend it. Crazy... I moved up to the Mirage from a 2002 Echo.
Small world! I take it your as happy as I am with the upgrade?
Farpoint Farms: Absolutely, they’re great little vehicles. As I’ve mentioned in other reviews, I plan to drive mine till I retire. Which at the current rate of close to 200 miles per day, I should have around 300k on it. I have no doubt whatsoever that it’ll happen & get me there with a smile.
Thanks for the review, man. I am seriously considering it, especially as i found it on discount lately (the new mirage lineup is out, so i guess they are clearing out the remaining 2015 models) for 8000€, basically 9000$ - you can't really go much lower than that with new cars. I like driving, but not in a sporty way: i want to be comfortable, and be able to take my GF out for sunday rides. This car seems perfect for me.
Eric - it looks AWESOME! Love the upgrades! Captain Mosquitoe (yes, we've named him! ) is a really great car. You are correct about the paid reviews - the Mirage is the SAFEST subcompact car and SO much fun to drive. I have a 2019 Mirage LE, which has the Yokohama tires and most of the bells and whistles, except the upgraded fog lights. After seeing your video on the foglights upgrade, I did that myself. Handles well, even in the snow and ice (with snow/ice tires). I have 12,777 on my Mirage JUST since last July. If you are a commuter, like me and want a great car for the $$$ - highly recommend this car.
Love the name! I need to name mine. I wanted to call it Sparky, but...
It's a decent car except for the fact that's it the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rating. They only sell about 20K units per year, if they want to increase their sales, they are going to have to greatly improve the safety rating.
@@igotanimac1 Enough already. Your input here concerning the Mirage and safety is getting tired. To each their own concerning purchasing and driving it. We all get more of the drift you put down as to the safety of this machine. Let it go! Peace...♐
@@AladdinSaneNYC I'm just trying to save your life buddy. But you're right, to each their own. If you want to drive such a badly built car safety wise, then drive one! I'm not stopping you. ✌️
@@igotanimac1 My first 25 years of driving were cars from the 70s and 80s into the 90s with not anywhere near the safety of today's vehicles. Learn to drive cautiously, don't speed, keep your distance and most accidents will be avoided. These Mirages have far more safety features than earlier vehicles!
Great honest review. I own one with the 5-speed and every thing you say I have said about mine. Great car 22k in!
Well done review 👍🏻. I have a 2014 with 50k miles. Have had it since new, great little car for the money! No problems or repairs to this point, still has original tires. Fun to drive and super easy to maneuver and park in small spaces. It’s not a race car but has no problem getting up to highway speeds and cruising at a good clip. Love the 40-50mpg too!!
As the gas prices climb, we love that mileage more and more!
wow. never thought that little car can hide that big sound system cleanly.i am getting me one soon. wow thanks.
Renting one for a week trip. First day. And I am so impressed by it lol. It is an absolute joke to park and maneuver this thing. It’s so easy because of how small this car is. 5’8” and the back seats are more than comfy in my driving position too. Hatch is great too.
Got heated seats that fire up quick, apple carplay/AA. It’s a great little thing. Getting 6L/100km driving in the city. Will update highway economy when we go for a long drive tomorrow. Think I have the fully loaded one with the temperature control display and LED RDL and Low/high beams.
It’s a perfect little thing for the average person who lives in the city.
У меня такой же самый Мираж, только 2012 года. Пробег 180 тыс км, по России уже ездим 6 лет и вы знаете, ни одной проблемы с чем либо, никаких ремонтов! Очень качественная сборка и хорошая выносливость материалов!
Glad to hear it! With 5 years on mine now, I can say it's the best car I've ever owned.
2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Plus.. Cd Play will Automatically Switch CD to DVD on the 6" Factory Cd Am/Fm Radio Try it.. I tried it after a 1yr of Ownership! CVT Automatic. L-1 DS -2 D-3 -4-5-6 Averaging 65 Miles to the Gallon Hwy and 45 Miles to the Gallon City.. 7.7 Gallon / 41 Liters Tank. Taking off from the traffic light Go into L and Shift Up Very Happy! Awesome Car !! Cheers B
Good choice in wheel covers. The design pattern fits the car well
My wife had never bought her own car (new or used) and only ever drove hand-me-down cars from her family. Last year, when the old Grand Am she had been driving for six years with nearly 200k miles finally got to expensive to maintain we decided to get a used 2017 Mirage with 30k miles for $7,000 total. It's been a great car so far with no problems and it recently hit 50k miles. I think we will get our money's worth if it can make it to 150k.
media.mitsubishicars.com/en-US/releases/414000-miles-in-a-mitsubishi-mirage-and-ready-for-more
For 10K,it seems nlike a very good deal.
Indeed I own one 2017 21k and love it all the way
I can confirm the alignment problem is still a thing. My 2024 SE had the steering wheel a bit off center, had it aligned and yup! It was slightly misaligned from the factory. Now it is centered and feels better. Otherwise, I love this car!!
I just took this one on a 1200 mile trip. Worked great and averaged 46mpg!!!
@@FarpointFarms wow! That’s awesome! Mine gets somewhere around 41mpg on the highway, but we don’t have very flat highways in Puerto Rico, so it is a really good number considering the topography. These cars are way underrated…
Greetings from Matthews-NC. This video is a pretry good report. I was contemplating the Spark, because they say is made in Korea and it comes with a good bunch of features. But you are right about reliability. I'd get the nissan with manual trans. If I wanted more space. I guess I will be opting for this one.
Been thinking about this as a second car. My Honda is old and I love her and wanna keep her but it be nice to have something like this to not run her into the ground. I saw i believe a 2019 for like 8k which is right up my alley. Thanks for thr review❤
Go for it! My wife and I both have them and love them. Great car for what it is and the MPG you can't ask for better
Awesome video and review, i have a infared 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage with hail damage and a salvage title i picked it up for pretty cheep and it has been great for a work car, and driving all over for work, i put 30 k miles on it a year and its been very good, i need to change the transmission fluid radiator fluid and spark plugs
Thanks for sharing!
It's looking great!
And I find it nicer than the last face lift.
Thank you for the update!
I own a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES model. Currently has 8,593 miles on it. Purchased it new . Went from Denver , Colorado to Sacramento , California all the way getting well over 55 miles per gallon .
I love that they get such great mileage, and still have plenty of power.
I love my 2017 Mirage ES. Paid off now, so we are getting the new G4 Black Edition soon!
When we looked at the G4, I wasn't as interested as I love hatch backs, but they are pretty cool looking, and I hear they have a lot of trunk space.
Long term? I should do a review on my 22 year old 300tkm Mitsubishi ;o)
It is still the only car that ticks all my boxes. Cheap, very fuel efficient, very reliable, able to go on the highway (but nothing more) and reasonably comfortable (I have all options except infotainment). I did 60.000 miles in six years. No problems. Zero.
Now THAT is a real review. 60K and still happy!
This car goes everywhere except racetracks,drag straps, off road and bank robberys. Haha!
Great review! I rented Mitsu Mirage for few days and it was getting awesome gas mileage - even better than my 30 year old geo metro. But my question is, with electronification of cars, will Mirage be as repairable as my old obd1 geo metro? That's why I can't let go of my old geo, as newer cars are not as repairable (and old gas cars last forever in dry climate with no snow).
Nice car, nice review. I'm glad the rear end was in spec. I wonder if they finally got that issue resolved. I still consider this car...
I have the 2020 hatchback and I have no negative things to say about it. Pretty happy that I purchased it.
We love ours so much, I just bought a 2021 for my wife!
@@FarpointFarms It's because of your great review that i bought this car and couldn't be any happier. Thanks for sharing your insight about this nice car.
I have had a 2015 base model with a 5-speed for about three years and haven't had a lick of trouble.
Glad to hear it! They certainly seem to have built these very well.
i cant seem to get the clutch feel down properly in this car any advice?
pretty much the only sub compact left on the us market. i wish more company would make small hatchbacks
It's crazy. Ford bailed, Honda bailed, Toyota bailed. As gas shoots back up in price will these companies remember what the 80's looked like?
@@FarpointFarms and the 90s and the 2000s... these short term profit driven companies never learn! Add to the list of discontented: Smart, Fiat, Chevy. Adding to the survivors: Kia and Hyundai
Good to see a video and read comments by actual Mirage owners. I am impressed by its reliability and fuel efficiency. One concern, though, is that I have heard the car, with only 78 horse power, takes about 13 seconds to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour, which can be dangerous when merging with freeway traffic. Any truth about this?
(I am in the Los Angeles area, where freeway driving is almost
a must).
Thanks for the kind words! This little car should be the hottest seller in America, but the paid reviewers are getting paid to push more expensive and far less reliable cars instead. If you really pay attention to various reviews on this car, they actually repeat the same sentences when complaining about the car.
Sadly that is the world we live in. Now, on to your question. Let me put the Mirages HP and speed into perspective. MY 1983 VW GTI was considered a sports car and it came with 91HP. The zero to 60 times on that car was a screaming 10.9 seconds zero to 60 time.
The Mirage has 89HP, and mine is hooked to a CVT. I live in some seriously steep mountains, and not once. Never, have I felt it was lacking in power or was failing to keep up with traffic. I read those reviews too and was worried. I got lucky as there was a 2017 on the lot in the town where I lived so I took it for a test drive. I found ever steep hill that worried me, and went up and down them. I even stopped in the road a few times to see if it had the power to climb from a stop.
No issues at all. I think we read those 0-60 times and think "Man... that civic si can to it in 8 seconds, I'm going to get run over in this thing" but the truth is people don't floor it every time they leave a light, and neither do I. As a result, I've never had a car crawl up my tailgate, nor have I gotten the doors blow off my car as a hemi blasted past me a on an on ramp.
Those numbers sell cars, they don't mean much in the real world unless your 16 and dreaming of race cars. The numbers that matter are milage, safety ratings, and cost of ownership.
The Mirage wins all 3 hands down! You will not be disappointed in this car.
I would also get a mirage, though would remove or try to get the back seats lower, then put plywood over it or something. To make it better for big things like, saws, cement, plumbing parts, etc.
That’s exactly what I’m going to do.
I do that exact thing in my mireage, the first thing I did when I bought it new, was take out that rear seat and put in plywood with a rubber mat
I've been thinking about doing something similar.
I did do mine. It’s working out well. very roomy, open cargo area. The not-flat “floor” leaves to be desired but definitely lots of rooms.
I so habitually lean on the armrest that if I didn't have a center console I'd probably fall out of my seat🙂
Build strong abdominals /core strength and you won’t need an arm rest
2 years on my 2019 mirage. It's a perfect commuter for any one looking very economical vehicle. More fun with a manual as well! 😎👍
Couldn't agree more! We like ours so much, my wife is now looking at a 2021 to replace her 2001 Honda Civic.
That looks like a Mitsubishi Outlander in the background. I had one and it was great too.
It is a 2005- it was my dads, then my father in laws, now it is my wifes- Great winter car
Perfect review!!
Thanks! It's a great little car.
9.2 gal. tank. You're right, great little car. It is what it is and as long as you have that mindset going in you'll be happy with it.
Well said! I have just shy of 14K on mine and love it. The wife is still under 1000 miles, but she certainly seems to love hers as well.
Got a 2020 model and I think it was worth it in saving gas alone , it's not a sports car or an off-road car or a SUV or whatever it's a small car meant to be affordable and easy on gas as well as easy to maintain and I think it serves it's purpose as intended
Thank you for saying that- so many people bash on this car- You hit it right on the head-great on gas economic car
Mine suits my needs perfectly, cheap to run and gets me back and forth to work just fine
You just hit the nail on the head. It does just what you need it to do. Run, Run cheaply, and it has the creature comforts you need.
@@FarpointFarms holds 75 in the highway just fine with the ac on! Only time I'm wanting for power is when I'm climbing up a mountain
@@Almighty_cornholio I'd probably slow down just a tad, the mirage is the most dangerous car in America, with the highest fatality rate. Even a minor, slow crash is likely to result in serious injuries compared to other cars in the same class.
@@igotanimac1 compared to my Honda beat my mirage is a tank
@@Almighty_cornholio What model honda and what year?
I have 58k miles on my 2017 Mirage 5spd manual. Probably half hwy and half local miles. It has not let me down yet. I paid $9,999 brand new. A lot of reviewers crapped on this car but it is great for the price I paid. I had a 2016 Carolla and while there was a huge difference in interior, the Corolla was double the price. I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road, fully loaded and anytime I have to go in town and run errands I drive the Mirage.
I just bought a 2020 Mirage and you are right about the comfort,and the easy to drive.
gas is going back up again, you picked a great time to get one.
I just bought one. I have the arm rest too but I was curious where you got the pad that goes on the arm rest. Did a lot of research too, but your videos also convinced me.
Here is a link to one similar to the one I got. I don't remember it being that price.
www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Center-Console-Lid-Car-Armrest-Box-Mat-Pad-Cover-Cushion-Black-Red/264745520641?hash=item3da4100e01:g:JQIAAOSwcidf-CPv
Nice review 👍
Thanks! 👍
The mirage is a perfectly adequate car for its price range. These cheap little cars always get bombarded with horrible reviews (mostly from automotive journalists who speak on behalf of corporate interests) because most large companies want you buying their expensive gas guzzling cars that you can barely afford so that auto companies and oil giants are constantly maximizing their profits. When little cars like this come out, they see it as a threat, and therefore want you to not buy it.
What a great point! Thank you
I have a 2015, about 90k miles and it still runs well for what it is. It always starts and gets me where im going. I think itll last awhile which will be nice because ill be able to get a second car thatll be fun.
This Mirage SE CVT 2014 is @ 410k miles and going strong.
media.mitsubishicars.com/en-US/releases/414000-miles-in-a-mitsubishi-mirage-and-ready-for-more
I ordered a 2023 Mirage GT, hoping to finally have it in my hands in November! :)
You will have to let us know what you think of it.
I miss my 2014 Mirage ES. What an interesting and quirky little car. It was a car people either loved or hated. Mine wore Kiwi Green, which was basically a pearlescent lime green, over a black interior with magenta fabric accents. Very unique! It was slow, noisy and handled like a 1970's land yacht, but boy was that car surprisingly comfortable for long trips, thanks to a comfortable seat, plush ride quality and an abundance of creature comforts. The fuel economy was great, getting 45-50 MPG highway and 30-40 MPG city, depending on conditions. The 1.2L 3cyl engine gave loud and leisurely acceleration, but man I loved the growly sound it made! My current 4cyl sounds decent, but pales in comparison. It was the best car to maneuver around the city and a breeze to park anywhere. The smiles per miles were high with my Mirage. As the British say, "cheap and cheerful".
I can't talk honestly about my experience without mentioning the reliability troubles. It was having problems with an erratic idle condition every time it rained during warm weather. Never got that figured out because it was infrequent and hard to diagnose. There was also a driveability issue where the car would bog down and lurch when I'd try accelerating. Again, infrequent and hard to diagnose. After I had all 4 tires replaced. The car was tracking poorly afterward. It turned out the rear axle was defective. Mitsubishi wouldn't cooperate and replace the rear axle under warranty. Around that same mileage, the engine started developing a nasty metallic rattle on cold start up. Before I could get that checked out, the car was totalled. I wonder how long-term reliability would have fared for me if I still owned the car. I know some people are getting close to 200k miles out of theirs, but I doubt mine would have made it that long.
hello ! thanks for this review
what can you say about the sound using bluetooth / auxiliary input using the original speakers ? I really like this car but for me the sound in a car is a very important point
thank you !
I wish I could be of more help, but I am nearly deaf on one side of my head and 1/2 deaf on the other side. As a result, pretty much nothing sounds good.
@@FarpointFarms haha no problem thank you anyway for the video and for the answer :p
good thumbs up review
thanks
I wouldn't want one of these but I love when people love their everyday cars!
Now that is the right way to live! Thanks!!!
Great commuter car. Thank you for posting this video.
I figured there were people out there that wanted a real review from a daily driver. It's a great little car.
@@FarpointFarms Indeed. It sort of reminded of the simplicity of Geo Metros. I may pull the trigger on the Mirage to help with my long commute. The savings in gas alone would easily pay for this. Thank you for the honest review. Cheers.
That’s a neat little car , and your upgrades look flawless and factory installed . Me personally ,, I’d put a couple of Jegs or Summit racing stickers on the fenders , that’s good for an instant 17.4 horsepower 🇺🇸💪🏼
Don't forget chrome! Every inch of shiny chrome makes a car gain at least an extra HP!
Farpoint Farms
How could I have forgotten the chrome !!
@@FarpointFarms Don't forget the truck nutz either! Don't know about a HP power boost but it's worth it just to see grandma behind you clutching her pearls in her Towncar.
I currently own a 2001 Toyota Echo sedan with a 5 speed manual transmission.
I'd be interested to know how you added cruise control to it!
Also the fog lights.
I'm considering a local 2015 DE 5 speed without cruise control and would love to add it.
You know the Echo and Tercel are two Toyotas i would love to take a drive in.I wondered if they got the hate treatment like the Mirage does back in those times,?
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I bought mine back in 2014, it was a brand new car and still running with no issues. It's cheap on gas/insurance and way more reliable than American cars. It's not as comfortable as Corollas or Civics... but I can't complain if we consider the price that I paid for this. Especially here in Canada where due to extreme climate it's common to have issues after 100.000kms.
How is it in the snow? Here I am not brave enough to bring it out once they salt the roads-
Link to the aftermarket fog lights, please!
I am sorry, I used to have the ebay link, but it's no longer active and I can't find an updated link.
Do the new ones still come with a regular key and ignition or have they moved all to push button start? I do not want a car with push button start so I'm hoping the Mirage still gives you a key as an option, GM does on a handful of their vehicles
Yes, The ES still comes with a regular turn key setup. I also hate the silly modern push button start found on so many cars these days.
Yeah on the ES and LE trims.IDK though I got spoiled to that push button start though.I moved my sons 2019 Elantra.I blanked out where to put the key in. Haha!
As today March 28 2021 I have this car for almost a year. The car had 14,000 mile when I did purchase it from the dealer for 10K. I had no problem . My 2019, now has 28k miles.! It is a nice car for a couple without kids! The bad thing''''''''''''''''''''''''''''.It's difficult to find tires at small size.
Thanks for the review! I still love mine 2 years in, and love the gas mileage more and more as the prices continue to creep up.
Lots of people trash cars like this but really nobody would reject a box on four wheels that's reliable and gets good mpg.
It's fun to pile on, and since paid shill reviewers use this car as a punching bag, so do all the folks that have no idea what they are talking about.
I am thinking about getting a 2020 Mirage, my only hesitation is the acceleration/ power going up hills. I owned a jeep renegade before, it struggled to pull it's own weight up any slight incline. Other than that it was an ok vehicle.
I live in the steep part of the mountains of NC, and I can say that I've never felt it was lacking power. Even when loaded with the wife and groceries with the A/C on, it gets up to speed just fine. The CVT really helps the little engine stay right in the power band to make sure it feels right.
Love it! Just found a gently used 2017 Mirage G4 SE - thinking about the RF Audio upgrade, so would love tips. Also... Gotta know... Console/Armrest? I'd love to add one.
Got the armrest off of Amazon-the link I used is not active anymore. It really needs an armrest.
Love the wood thrush singing in the background! What’s your aversion to drilling a hole for an antenna?
Man, I just can't bring myself to do it. This car is the only mint thing I've ever owned. It's hard to describe, but I've always driven junk, and this was the first "perfect" car I got to drive.
That little thin cane car tho 😅 I had one for some years. It’s not comfortable for long drives it’s really is cheap fr tho good for delivery tho I was doing instacart for years and it was the best for that
Yup. I do feel the seats could be a little better on long trips, but I do still love my car!
looking forward to more reviews on this one...........
That car is worth more now than what you paid for it. They've appreciated in value tremendously.
We got an offer on my wife's car for $16k, we only paid $12k. Did not sell because you can not buy anything for that
I dont like extra styling, but you have Done a good work!
Thanks!
These are damn reliable cars! Should never have got rid of my 2015!
6:36 that nice metal hood CLANG though.
Hey now, it doesn't have to sound good to be good!
@@FarpointFarms Oh I like that sound. Lets me know I'm driving a car that doesn't try to silence reality ;-)
@@JodyBruchon Truth
Thanks for this review love to know it i bought mine also 1yr ago
My pleasure 😊
I owned model 2017 and I loved it!!!
I have a few of these Mirages. They're great little cars. I wonder if you're the guy I went and got the weird 17 only steering wheel mounted microphone for haha. Can't imagine many other's doing that stuff to add the higher end radio.
That's me!!
Probably going to buy one for the sake of fuel wise. I love my marquis, huge car enthusiast. But I need something more efficient and I dig the kei car idea.
I've owned my Mitsubishi 2015 Mirage and can honestly say, there's no better for the price you pay for. If you like your money and like to save it, this car will do that!
Exactly. I don''t want to spend a ton of $$ on a car, but I wanted a nice car. The Mirage works as it should and was as basic as a modern car can get.
Thanks you convinced me to buy one 👍
Biggest issue I have is my thigh keeps bumping the shift lever into Ds, so it likes to rev the engine and downshift me at inconvenient times.
I haven't had that issue yet. Thanks for the heads up!
I would use the severe service on that CVT..... that will be the first thing to go, up in the mountains.
I got a (no longer sold in North America) Nissan Versa NOTE, 2014, and so far I got 170k on the CVT, using the severe service fluid change.
That was my plan. I'm going with 5K full synth oil changes and i think it's 20K (severe service) CVT flush with 30 or 60K on the CVT filters.
My dealership mechanic, a good guy, told me I should make sure sure to do a 'severe service' CVT flush at 20K, and as Erik has written below as I have Sport mode on mine and I use it often getting on/off the highway.
Bro. Weaver hmm I dong know I just did my first fluid change at 82k miles and I’m at 85k now ..nothing will break mine ..knock on wood ahahaha
Did you upgrade the wheels? To bigger rims? Or those are original but you just changed the hub caps?
Nope. Those are just nicer hubcaps from Amazon. It really makes the car look sporty!
People don't mention but this is one of the very few WORLD cars sold in N. America, they are sold everywhere and for that reason they have to be sturdy and comfortable as well as thrifty. They get sneered at a lot by reviewers, but if you aren't a snob you can have something in common with a Cambodian farmer, a merchant in Niger, a Serbian salesman, and a lady in Alberta. They are all you need.
I am not sure why people hate on these cars. They are very dependable and carry a 10 year warranty- no other car has that. I am OK with being in common with everyone listed.
How is the takeoff when pulling out in traffic. we have a CVT in another vehicle, when you mash the gas from a complete stop there's a huge pause, it's almost a safety issue. Just wondering about the Mirage
I have not had any issues here, it might not be a fast as some others but she is able to hold her own
I do like your wheel covers
Thanks! I think it made the car look a little sportier.
all it needs is a cb radio. RCI - 2970N2. 270watt radio is a perfect match