2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES: This Car Is Perfect For The Upcoming Recession!
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- Today I drive and review a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES with the effects package!
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Bout time you review normal cars that normal people who make a normal living drive.
This segment of car is unfortunately almost extinct. The last Chevy Sparks are being made RIGHT NOW. Pretty soon, only the Mitsu Mirage will be the last car standing for the budget segment. The ENTIRE car industry is now completely on board with only making cars with what would've been LUXURY options just a few years ago, forcing people to fork over +40K for the lowest trim level models available. This pushes low income people to buy half broken used cars that are unsafe to drive or take out a massive loan, only for them to have their transportation to their underpaying job, repo'ed when they can't make payment.
I do agreed im looking to buy new one I can't found anymore and used one with 40k miles cost like a new one.........
Ford does have the maverick which starts at 22k with 5 seats and happens to be a hybrid pickup that is well equipped, building a car cheaper than a model t adjusted for inflation today is really hard. Ford may be starting a move back to basic vehicles for an affordable price.
@@rysterstech I hope Ford is very careful about what kind of transmissions they choose equip on their new budget cars. The DCT fiasco all but destroyed what confidence I had left in Ford. They knew it was bad but continued using it.
@@joeMW284 Ford is about the worst there is these days. Even worse than the Korean cars. I'd honestly bet on a Volkswagen to outlast the Ford. Look into how many recalls they had to issue. It's like more than every other car company combined.
@@rysterstech Can you actually buy the car for that price?
That is the problem with manufactures advertising base model prices, then only sending mid-high tier trims. Its even worse with dealer fees adding own options to inflate prices especially on the lower tier models.
This is a time machine back to better times, gives me 90s nostalgia in a good way (actually it's better than cheap cars from the 90s)
Same experince for me.
I bought one last year with a manual. It has a fantastic radio, turning radius, very fun to drive, and gets hybrid like mileage. 33-36 MPG all day long in the city with the AC on driven hard. 42-46 MPG on the HWY
I have been searching for a 2020 Manuel. Once I do get one, I will drive the heck out of it. 😅
I'm so disappointed that they no longer carry it in manual. I'm ready to buy a small manual car but manufacturers keep moving them out of the US market! WTF?!
I bought the 2022 model and have zero buyers remorse. It's goes from A to B, reliable, lane departure warning, forward collision detection, 6 airbags, apple carplay and android auto, sufficient room to carry my stuff, cheap to maintain and cheap to operate. The warranty is just the icing on the cake. 5L/100 km on the highway with the AC and climate control on. Whats not to love?
It's surprisingly durable, I heard from fleet mangers that they usually run over 150k miles without any issues, there are even quite a few with over 200k miles.
Fummins is da man!
Wow and that's with fleet driving. You just know those drivers did not baby this lol
@@KekeeBlack Fummins is the Mirage god, the one who nows these cars the best besides Mitsubishi themself.
@@Andreasy2 he's thrilled the Mirage's reliability and ease of maintenance makes his job a lot easier I imagine.
I imagine the 5 speed models are much longer lived.
I have a 2020 ES 5 Speed that I bought because at the time I was commuting 155 miles daily. I wanted just basic transportation and I was actually surprised at how well equipped it is. I have had no issues in 40K miles and get 43-45 mpg consistently running 70 mph on the highway. I bought it in October 2020 before the car market went crazy and paid $11,600 out the door including gap insurance. I'm definitely happy with it and wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.
That's great. I'd do this in a manual transmission only. In fact I'd do anything in a manual transmission!
155 miles daily? Wow.
If you buy another one, it will be at least 16 thousand out the door, even for the base ES manual.
Oh I know not to mention that they are no longer going to be available with the 5 Speed. Still $16K for a new car this day and age still isn't that bad.
@@rogerf7265 True
A very admirable little car for all the reasons you mentioned. Cheap, efficient, reliable, simple. Helps that Mitsu still includes 100k mile powertrain warranties. The ES base trim is the clear best value with CVT, cruise, phone integration, and auto climate. An aftermarket set of wheel covers would do wonders! I hope it is not discontinued any time soon.
I was given this car to drive as a replacement for a full-size rental car. The Mirage handled perfectly. We drove over 800 miles mostly on the interstate at 75-80 miles getting 38 miles per gallon. more comfortable than the full size.
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75-80 miles for 800 milesomg were you able tofeel your butt after that. Or it doesnt vibrate that much
@@aametaydin3234 it has a pad in the seat that feels like someone put a grandma pad on your back but its just the seat and it feels really nice..
We love the 2022 Mirage ES with CVT that we bought back in February. Does amazing in snow, and amazing fuel economy. We even love the handling, and the audio system is great. Not top tier great audio, but once I added sound dampening materials to the floor and roof, which was the only issue I saw with the car, the audio sounded great.
Nice! I wonder why people dis this car so much. It seems to get the job done going from A to B.
@@RedMango55 cuz theyre trying to sell more expensive cars and this one is cheap because it leaves out all the bells and whistles you dont need or want while still including some very nice features... its like stripped down and high end at the same time.. for a low price..
I've had mine for 2 years (Mirage first edition 1:2 CVT) from Wiltshire & Sons, Farnham, Surrey. UK. It is the best small car I've ever owned. Fantastic value for money & comfortable. Fuel economy on a recent 350 mile journey recently returned 61:1 mpg (sixty one point one MPG) & with with the fuel price in this country at around £2 a freakin' LITRE-NOT A GALLON-that's a BIT of a relief! Included in the the specification: SatNav, heated seats, dealer fitted Dash-cam in addition to the one on your test, 5 year warranty + the 1st 3 services included.OK-you're NOT going to win many races from a standing start from the traffic lights, but it's not the sort of car for that. 16000 miles driven & so far no faults!
I just got a 2023 Mirage in top trim SE. Has all the options and is a pleasure to drive. I own other vehicles all being V8's. Besides the jerky CVT I have no problems with it. Being 6'4" I look a bit weird getting in and out of it but who cares it's a nice car for the price.
Same. 6’3 ft 280lbs mirage owner here, zero complaints
What made you opt for the SE trim instead of the BE, LE or base trim? Curious to hear your input
Also 6'3" and bought a '23 ES model, easy to love, this car does it all, best mileage, extreme reliability, simple, easy to work on plus gives better than 50mpg how cool is that?
@@edgaryzen4925 Believe it or not it was the design on the seats. It's a plaid pattern like a GTI
@@Mr.Ratchet yup and the red grill accent too!
Go for the manual transmission, more fun. Many people are getting in the 50mpg range on the highway. Many also have 150,000 miles on these tiny engines without issue. Maybe at $17k it would be a deal, $20k is stretching it.
20k is your price? here in germany this is available starting at 8k €(as the Space Star basic with nothing). highest is 18k. Normal Editions that contain everything one needs is 14k ish. Similar to the one in the Video. Would be Select Plus I think. Although Select Plus contains Aluminium car rims and air conditioning so this would be similar to the Select which goes for 12k in germany. So this seems a lot more expensive on your end. Everything after taxes of course. This may leave a bitter taste now knowing that € and Dollar parity is a thing now.
@@loswolfos6649 not necessarily a bitter taste. Heck the subcompact segment here in USA is nearly dead. Nobody cares for the cheapest brand new car anyways as they put too much value in Toyota, Honda, super size, heated seats, space, tall, and on and on.
Frugal car is better than luxury car and that just me. Why spend too much $ when we don’t have to?
@@loswolfos6649 That's what the price should be for this vehicle. But guess what, people here are dumb AF. They are willing to spend so much money on cars its almost scary.
Sadly, Mitsubishi is dropping the manual transmission for 2023
I love that Mitsubishi still makes this.
They have the high ground now since Chevy is pulling the spark from the north american market. If Mitsubishi sticks with it they could do some good with this.
I have a 2018 g4. 167000 miles. All I’ve had to do was replace tires and breaks. Just change your oil and other fluids when your supposed to and she’ll last. 😊
do u change cvt fluid?
Great review! I've owned my Attrage, which is the sedan version of the Mirage, since December 2017 and I absolutely love it! These cars are so much fun to drive, extremely durable, and highly economical. You should try to review the Attrage, it has the same engine, and still gets 19km per litre (44.6 mpg), yet it has much more space in the rear and a proper trunk. I was surprised by all the extras that come as standard like folding wing mirrors and the rear camera (which really helps with reversing!). I've also been really happy with Mitsubishi servicing and they never charge that much.
39 mpg! Awesome. I had a very similar vehicle to this all throughout my 20's and I loved it. A Mazda Protege. A very modest car. Modest vehicles like this (though this is very nice to me for a "cheap" car) are life-savers for just getting to work, being free, maintenance costs, gas, etc. What a great little car.
Thanks Ben for this honest and amazing review of the Mirage.
I love my Mirage. 3 years now and its been cheap af. If you look for cheap and reliable look no further!
I got on in June used. Love it so far. Not a rocket in the speed zone but sure passes all the gas stations. Did find that small tires are hard to find for this model. Amazon to the rescue.
Next time go for 175 65 r14 if you got the 14" tires. It's barely different in size, within the 3% tire shops recommend, hardly messes with your mpg and has a much bigger selection, saving you a lot of money.
I bought my Mirage new in 2014 and it every first maintenance needed was hard to find parts. First, no one carried an engine air filter for this car. Had to order online. Then tires. The major tire store chain I went to only offered me 2 options. The same OEM tires for $94 each that had poor traction and wore too quickly, or a generic brand that was slightly wider for $48 each. I went generic. Definitely the right decision. Much better grip in corners and an improved steering feel.
This is a good car for a DIY mechanic, very little computer crap to deal with. All years have pretty much the same components, so if you need to swap the engine for some reason you can get one from a junkyard and drop it in without a lift because it’s so small. It’s also good for a person who has only ever owned old simple cars. You get to have something shiny and new without getting angry over computer crap and features you aren’t used to.
We made a 5500 km trip this summer with a 2014 model with the 1.0 engine. The only time I got a bit nervous about the power was an 18% incline where we had to shift back to 1st gear. Other than that we got an average of about 4.8 L/100 km or 48 mpg.
Mirage actually looks decent and drivable now. Made by my Brothers-In-Lineage in Laem Chabang, Thailand.
I have an earlier 2014 with manual, has been completely reliable and cheap to run and own.
Had a 2015. The engine has basically been unchanged since 2014 (2012 if you count Thailand). It's high-tier reliable. The 22' Mirages has SO many creature comforts compared to my 2015. One of the cool things was that I sold my Mirage for more than what I bought it for. I'll probably get another Mirage again but most likely a 2018 model. Ya'll...these are truly under rated commuting cars....especially if you can find a 2022 for under 12K lol
Curious to ask you. Would you ever buy a used Mirage in normal car market (pre pandemic time era for example)
@@edgaryzen4925 i bought my 2015 in 2016. I'd grab another one in a heartbeat if it was maintained well.
@@edgaryzen4925 My wife bought a used 2017 G4 Mirage with 30k miles on it for $10k otd price. It's a reliable, economical commuter car, suited our needs perfectly. A month ago CarMax offered us $10k for it after my wife put 3 years and 50k miles on it. We drove that lil car all over the east coast. NYC to Fort Lauderdale, very dependable. She wanted a Mirage with the latest tech and safety features so we went got her 2022 Black Edition Mirage. She loves it. It's a handsome lil car in person.
@@kylemas2005 how much did you pay for the 2022 black edition?
@@braetonwilson4296 Total price including a tax, tag, and title. Was just over $20k. Well really $10k because we recouped her old G4 value entirely for $10k. Carmax paid us 100% of what we paid for it 3 years and 50k miles ago. I'm glad she got an upper trim with more safety features than her base 2017. The Black Edition interior and exterior is IMO quite improved. She's thrilled with it.
Nice balanced review for those looking for simple. They're used all over the world and the warranty can't be better. I almost bought one, maybe I'll be back would like to give Mitsu a chance
Good afternoon I bought one space star ( it is its name in Portugal) two months ago, I am satisfied. It is great to hear good references from this car
Bought the 2022 sedan variant with the 5 speed manual and...
I love it.
It has 3k miles now on dodometer. it unanimously livable. It is comfortable. It is not a penalty box in fact it has everything as a necessity. It simple, honest, frugal, inexpensive in gas, and dependable. Also, no confusing electrical features to fiddle through (head unit is enough).
Slow yes, no surprise there but 76 HP is hardly needed in below 50 mph city driving, practically speaking. It capable of handling 70 mph on hwy...just not quick obviously.
Rear seat leg room is a bit more spacious than the hatchback.
Trunk space is decent as the 2014 Mazda 3 sedan (was cross shopping)
You see, I bought this to comfortably haul 3 passengers (excluding myself) and put stuff in the trunks in a daily basis. Plus, it goes for less than $20k with a brand new warranty.
Solid value proposition indeed. Peace.
Great review hope you can get to review the 2022 Nissan Versa
I wish Mitsubishi brought back the mid-size Galant. I could really use a mid size Mitsubishi sedan. But this Mirage is really cute surprisingly
Consider the sedan variant called Mirage G4. It surprisedly livable in the back and spacious as the Nissan Versa. That part of the reasons why I bought one for myself :)
Great review! I like the Mirage.
I bought a 2022 Spark last fall that was delivered after a 5-month wait. The Mirage was my second choice (none available to test drive), as my income is mediocre. I'm happy with the Spark, and it sounds like the Mirage would have also worked well for me.
I wish America got more small cars
Instead we're losing them one by one. The Chevy Spark is another good little car and it's going away this year.
@@nodak81 it's sad. nissan versa is good. i had one as a rental when my fiesta was getting work done from hitting a deer
Just got a new 2022 mirage g4 love it great on gas and awesome ride glad I trade my 16 jetta in for it
Really? Dropped the jetta....I think I'm going to save 5k if I get this vs a new Jetta. Gotta test drive first.
it is a small car for one or two persons fun to drive, reliable exceptionnaly l love mine
I love this car so bad, hope I'll get one soon.
Had my 17 ES since new. My dealer was offering lifetime free oil changes, and of course the Mitsubishi 100k power train warranty. I've had to take it back for 1 recall. No warranty issues. Never paid for an oil change and here in May 2023 still looks and rides like new. 38k miles only. Avg mpg is 38 consistent. Only changes I made were to the stereo system. At the time I paid 10,589. This car has cost me $0 when you figure on convenience, and value.
Just got a 2022 limited. It's a nice car for what you pay. Doug daily drives a Ferrari so keep that in mind.
I'm getting a 2023 Mirage GT at the beginning of November!
I'm getting one of these, I need to retire daily driving my evo x. Takes 87 octane and gets 40 mpg, now I can start treating my evo as a garage queen lol
Just bought the 2022 SE . It is my 2nd one I have owned. Never had a problem with them, fuel economy is mid 40s mpg. You can also buy the loaded SE for $20,000. May not be the car for everyone, but definitely worth a test drive
For $20k there are so many better options out there. The only problem the Mirage has is that's its MSRP is way overpriced for what you get. The base needs to be $9,999 and the top trim should max out at $14k.
@@nodak81
Really, better options out there ? Well the cheapest Hyundai and Kia were 2 to 3000.00 more similar equipped to the Mirage. The cheapest Toyota and Honda where 4 to 6000.00 more and had half the warranty. The Nissan Versa was close to the Mirage in price but has half the warranty and lots of transmission problems. So I'm curious as to " much better option " your talking about. I do agree about what cars should cost, example is a 67,000 Toyota 4Runner should be priced at 40,000 max.
@@chuckm8472 well said. Lot of folks forget that the Corolla and civic starts at near mid $20k.
Just because it used to be cheaper doesn’t mean it has to be cheap still. That’s false logic. Inflation hurts.
I'd go for a little higher trim to get the better wheels. The black edition trim also adds red sport seats and interior trim. Change the CVT fluid regularly and these seem to be super reliable. Also Mitsubishi includes a 10yr warranty.
do not forget the two filters in that transmission as well. Do not hammer on them with hard jack rabbit starts as well, that will kill a cvt.
I've had mine since 2013 and it's been great as a city runabout. Easy (if unexciting) to drive and park, reliable, efficient, economical and comfortable. The CVT makes the best out of the small engine. Y
I have a mirage hatch & I’ve never liked a car this much before. My other 2 previous ones were 2 cavaliers which were nice, but there’s just something about this little guy that’s different & so much fun to drive. I don’t get why the “bad” reputation. It is what it is & doesn’t pretend to be anything else. At the end of the day it drives & takes you from point A to point B which is what cars are made to do regardless of any high tech gadgets.
I would gladly drive a Mirage as a daily driver especially for great MPGs. I like technology and all the cool gadgets, but having something simple to drive is liberating and actually enjoyable...IMO. Great video.
I have a Spark. Simple small cars like these are fantastic.
I like the Cadillac CT5 you reviewed a few weeks ago better, but I appreciate the review of these economy cars.
I would much rather buy a Mirage and use the remaining money to buy Gamestop shares in the stock market.
My wife has a 2015 purple mirage. She loves it. It’s actually surprisingly good in the snow. Those narrow tires cut right through it. Plus you don’t have to worry about it getting dented because it’s mostly plastic. I wanted to get her a new one, but they discontinued the purple color. 👎🏻
Plus the gas tank is only 8 gallons!!
Now if she wants a new purple car, I’ll have to get her a BMW 2 series. 😃
@@tommita6440 how many miles does that car have already?
@@andresestevez1149 around 75k
@@tommita6440 gotcha I got a 2017 with 76k
Mitsubishi mirage is a cute car
The best Selling car
everyone said this is the worst car ever and shouldnt be allowed on the highway.. i just drove from minnesota to illinois today and i was passing literally everyone.. passing bmws, civics, mustangs... everybody.. while in eco mode...
You didn't mention how it has automatic climate control. That's pretty modern. My Kia Soul doesn't even have that, at least I don't think it does.
Probably because your Kia soul is a base model and just to let you know your Kia is better than that nasty mirage
Just bought one a week ago
This is a solid commuter econobox and an excellent delivery vehicle for gig workers.
Excellent In-Town Uber car as well
👍👍👍👍👍
worth paying 20k plus fees and taxes for a new 2022 mirage?
@@braetonwilson4296 base model is the best value for the $. Corolla and Civic are heading to the mid 20k threshold pre tax. I say that anything below $20k OTD is the best deal as cars are already becoming more expensive than ever. Gone are the days of sub $15k. Chevy Spark is no more ☹️
@@edgaryzen4925 Great point. It's sad that there's very few cheap affordable cars anymore. Spark, Yaris, Fit, Accent, Fiesta etc. all gone.
Great. I want one with crank windows and a stick shift.
I want to get one of these in a 5 speed manual in the white color.
it has a Jatco CVT, so i wouldn't keep it after the powertrain warranty runs out, but I'm sure it's perfectly adequate till the transmission inevitably goes out before 130k miles
They go 200k plus on the cvt at that point you want a new car anyway
Awesome economy car! 😎
Sure beats an EV car
By FAR! This car save you $ right away when buying new.
I traded a 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x for a 2024 Mirage. I couldn't be happier. No more car payment and I get 40 mpg versus 17mpg. This car reminds me of the old school Toyota's and Honda's before they turned into what they are now. Just a basic car. Not much to go wrong with them and they have been making these a LONG time. 40k cars are just overkill.
I just read that for ‘23, the manual transmission has been dropped from the Mirage guys!
We have a 23 mirage hatchback raliart version.. reliable economical affordable great warranty excellent value
Best everyday car. fuel saver. low maintenance cost.
I Feel like the review is too hyper-active, i cant hear what you say you talk to fast. but thanks for reviewing it .75 speed now able to hear it well.
I've had a manual G4 (2017) for over a year now. The maintenance is the cheapest car maintenance ever. This thing takes so little oil in a change, and the tires are super cheap. Changing the tires in the winter is an absolute breeze; rims are small and light, and only require 4 bolts. The engine is very simple and well-designed as well! My dad bought a chevy sonic, and he keeps having problems with the coolant reservoir cracking and leaking.
My car has had 0 issues, 94 000 km and still going strong; well worth it for the price if you ask me.
The fuel saving are off the charts; I get 44-50 MPG in this thing. If you want better fuel mileage, then you're going to have to spend a LOT more on a hybrid.
The only complaint I have is the low acceleration, but that can be offset by good manual driving, or putting it into sport with the CVT. I wouldn't buy a CVT Mirage because I have heard bad things about the company that manufactures them (JATCO). Nissan had some issues with CVTs made by them.
The JATCO CVT7 operates quite well in the underpowered 78hp Mirage. It isn't stressed at all. My wife and I are on our 4th Mirage, that's almost 650k miles combined, all CVT, no powertrain issues at all in all those miles. These are excellent delivery workhorses, 5speed or CVT7.
@@kylemas2005 Thank you for your input. They recently got rid of the manual, which sucks, but at least I know it will be reliable if I buy a new one. Cheers.
Can someone tell me are these equipped with daytime running lights?
It is a normal, simple, reliable, easy to maintain and cheap to run car. It gets You from point A to point B. Show it some bands and it is even fun to drive. The only thing that this car is missing is like 30 bhp more - nothing else. But what it takes from performance it gives right back at the pumps, so ... imho it is a great deal :) Great value. Would buy one again :)
I have a 2020 es 5speed..my only complaint is I wish it had more sound deadening material,it gets a bit noisy on the highway
@Jonathan A suggestions????
White Bear Mitsubishi bought back a Mirage with 414,000 miles on it from one of their customers. You can research that story. White Bear was selling the ES manuals for $9,000-9,500 back when I bought my 2017 (newly updated model). I paid under 66% window sticker at the time, & they delivered my new Mirage to my home 4 hours away for free. I could have bought two new Mirages for the price of one today. Awesome economy car if the price is right. Despite the driving conditions, I consistently get 40-50 mpg year round. As far as horsepower goes, I've owned three vehicles with less in the past. Learn how to drive a manual & have fun with it!
Valid point! 👍😎
Would you pay 20k plus fees and taxes for a new Mirage now?
@@braetonwilson4296 No! I would never buy a new car, except under circumstances like my car where I paid less than 66% window sticker for a new one. Keep in mind, I wanted the updated 2017model. Used one in manual didn't exist at that point. I paid $17,000 for my 2011 Forester 2.5X manual with 15,000 miles in 2013. I wouldn't pay $20,000 for any vehicle if I can find a good used one. My vehicle before that one was a 2000 Honda CR-V LX AWD manual with 20,000 miles. I paid $12,000 private party deal in 2004. That was my favorite vehicle & deal.
@@braetonwilson4296 Mirage ES manuals were $7,500-9,000 brand new in 2017. I paid $9,000, because I didn't qualify for the loyalty, VIP, or military rebates ($500 each). I agreed to pay 9,299, because Bluetooth, center armrest, & pulse rear light had been added to my Mirage. They got from another dealership & delivered it to my home 4 hours away for that price, too. I bought it over the phone. Paperwork was done on my kitchen table.
@@driftlesshunter9200 Very nice! Unfortunately, used cars are also very overpriced right now. 2 year old Mirage is going for 17 thousand dollars.
I might buy this car.
You say it's a slow car but you were keeping pace with a pickup truck. I'm going to assume it has no passing power because of it's tiny engine. Is it noisy as you speed up?
It's passing power is just fine. I'm often on the road for work, and have driven up and down the eastern seaboard, doing 75mph on I95 for hours. The car cruises just fine, it's only 2100lbs, 78 HP is plenty. The interior is louder than say a bigger car, but nothing your speakers can't handle. I listen to podcasts on roadtrips, no issues. Any compact car is going to have slightly louder interiors.
😊I had 48 mph alone no air empty highway (2017 es)
If Mitsubishi had a turbo option , this car would have been amazing. Turbo 3 cylinders are actually the best way to achieve both power and fuel efficiency.
Mitsubishi had been sitting on 3 cylinders since before 2013 and did nothing.
Toyota and Nissan managed to overtake Mitsubishi with 3 cylinder design even though Mitsubishi stated introducing 3 cylinders to main stream before both toyota and nissan.
The gr yaris and gr corolla are both turbo 3 cylinder 1.5. Mitsubishi could have been a contender, it just shows how bad Mitsubishi management is with little to no vision.
If they did do that they better have both options, id be pissed. Not a fan of turbo.
you are right about getting a turbo into a mirage but then that would kill off its mileage and shortly rip apart its transmission in one fun afternoon. So the factory will never go there, but if YOU did, then how are you going to reinforce their jatco trans? Just pray it holds together?
@gkauto1959 well the eclipse cross has a turbo and cvt and it works perfectly fine. Mitsubishi also has other cars in Japan, that are 3 cylinder and come with a turbo charger, in some of their Ek space and Ek cross models.
There is no longevity issue with the transmission, once it is developed properly . Mitsubishi is just poor at understanding the automobile market.
They only try to please the Japanese market with their k cars , but internationally they are out of touch.
In Doug demuros defense, he had the previous model, which was terrible. This new model is much better, although still quite slow
Doug had two generations ago. The 2014-2015 was one generation and it kind of sucked, not the engine or transmission which was the same, but the suspension was weak, there was less sound dampening materials, and the infotainment system was bad even for the year. They skipped 2016 and revamped the Mirage for 2017-2020 which had a facelift, second generation suspension that was a huge upgrade over the previous generation, and slightly better infotainment that could be upgraded. They took it further with the update they made for 2021 which improved the suspension springs, gave another facelift, standardized the infotainment system and added standard frontal collision mitigation standard in North America. The engine mount also looks different from previous years, and it could be that it isolates better now because I really don't feel the engine like the 2014 which was reported reported to have a noticeable shake.
Need to do the manual transmission one test that one. Please much better than the CVT.
This is a two-seater that has four seats. I have heard that Mitsubishi is discontinuing the manual for the US.
3c 1.2 l no turbo? It looks sporty but it’s slow
For a small cheap car it actually looks quite good imho
Is there anything that is in your face bothersome to you while driving? Outward visibility ok?
None.
I think the Mirage is the most crucial car being made right now. The Cavalier and stuff like that use to offer an option like this. We have a potential looming recession, with people unable to afford homes and living in multi-generational homes. I love performance cars but let’s not forget a car is often just a way to get a family from A to B. Every automaker not offering a car in this segment should be ashamed. When 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, they deserve to have an affordable option to get to work and have fun on the weekend. Auto Journalists are dropping the ball by turning their nose up at this car. Challenge GM or Ford to make a better car at 16 grand
Abouta stick an LS motor in mine 😼
The 2024 sedan is about 170 inches in length. In comparison my wife's Honda civic is 177 inches in length. Of course the hatchback is shorter. Many owners have over 200,000 miles on them.
It looked really nice to me but reviews always complained of noise on the road and the engine (for used versions not brand new) so Im sitll kinda scared and hesitant but your review makes me feel a little better however im still not sure since yours is new vs Im trying to buy used older version and I dont know how well it holds up over time 😅
Always thought it was funny/odd that the engine is as small as the battery! To bad Renualt now owns Mitsubishi. Can Jatco CVTs be far behind?
How the 13 second 0-60 time?
The slow acceleration is the only thing putting me off from buying it
Love the simplicity. I don't like those push start buttons tech crap. Those key fobs can be scanned by car predators and they can then duplicate the signal allowing them to access your vehicle. Screw that.
They can't do that with an actual physical key. LOL 😆😂 Don't believe me?? Just ask Scotty. He has video where he explains it.
For someone who prefers petrol powered vehicles instead of those electric crap on wheels, for someone who prefers regular simple digital or analog watches instead of smart watches, for someone who prefers flip phones rather than smart phones, for someone who prefers wired earphones rather than wireless buds,..........this is a GREAT car.🤔
I understand where yours coming from, I really do.
But let be honest here. Who the heck gonna want to steal this car? Unless the owner/driver left something obvious inside for theft to see or left it unlocked, idk why theft be wanting to drive a SLOW car? Cops can chase them EASILY
@@edgaryzen4925 Son..... You haven't a clue of this world. You'll be completely shocked to find out that there are many criminals who steal cars just so they don't need to walk.
Yes, this car is simple and many people don't want it. In a case like this, theives will not steal even the ugliest car, because they love it, they steal it because they need a ride somewhere. It's as simple as that.
Free transportation is exactly what it is. FREE.
I bought my daughter a 2019 Honda fit sport and I have to admit it’s a pretty cool car! It’s currently getting 40 mpg
When the average new car is priced at35k on the low end. Something someone on the come up can afford is a godsend. Most of the people that do car reviews have nothing good to say about the Mirage. While the people that own and drive them everyday have nothing bad to say about them. Interesting.
Is it AWD or 4wd?
Mitsubishi’s Versa and Micra
It’s a good starter car for someone 16 or 17
Or the 50% of Americans who can't really afford anything much more than a new Mirage but finance a monster SUV to keep up with Joneses and live beyond their means.
It's a good car for someone 57 or 58 too.
Colin, it's a good car for everyone. It's a good family car too.
Now time to do an engine swap and make it a sleeper car.
was a 16 seats minibus driver in Hong Kong. theres nothing wrong with the speed of this vehicle as long as it could reach 80mph. driving in the city is more about judgement, with all the traffic lights you are not going too fast and furious?
Hi Ben, being a #15k+ Mitsubisho Marage it's a nice vehicle not luxurious in anyway, shape, or form. Plz reply.
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@@BenHardyCars Yrs it's a dandy.
78 HP is puny by modern standards, but it's almost 4 times the horsepower of a Model T.
Do you think you can review a new Kia Rio S
Sure
Who listens to that idiot Doug. I’ve stopped listening to him since he revealed he gets paid to say things. This vehicle is one of the best vehicles to get if you’re looking for fuel economy and reliability. Yes it is slow, but it gets my mother 90 mph in the highway no problem. It’s super easy to maintain and service. 100% recommend it. I hate how people say it’s a horrible car, but owners say differently.
The Hyundai accent is INFINITELY better for close to the same price
Exgf had a mirage. Sure it's great off the lot - at 30k miles it won't be so great, At 60k you'll start to have regrets. At 100k it'll fall apart. Get a 5 year old Corolla for the same price
On paper, sure. “I know what I have” motto from sellers. Translation? Seller market. Used car
Shoppers don’t have any leverage except to walk away
7:37 gas prices change
I drove a Nissan Versa with the 1.6 L 4. Would be nice if Mitsubishi put a similar engine in the Mirage. I understand why they don't but I would feel much safer on the highway. The 1.6 has 122hp 114 torque. I cruise at 80 with no issue and still get 30 plus.
The Versa has the exact same CVT as the Mirage...however the Versa has tranny issues while the Mirage does not. The difference? The Versa puts more HP and torque through the CVT which stresses this particular unit. The same CVT when on the Mirage is bullet proof.
@@ficklefingeroffate bingo.
CVT simply does not operate best or nor could tolerate constant stress acceleration from the aggressive hurried based behavior. That's seem to be the case for most American drivers who is always in the hurry and don't know their car enough.
@@ficklefingeroffate also, the weight of the car does play an important role with the transmission.
Because CVT mated to low power output because of stress tolerant. High weight amount with a heavier engine mated to a transmission is likely to prone issue.