Ahh thats so great to hear! So happy for you! The Mirage is a unique lil car unlike any other new small cars. The quirks are what makes this lil car so unique and awesome!!! Mirage Rocks!
Congrats! Do you like your Outlander? They are nice. We are thinking of trading our other Red Diamond 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring on a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Touring when we can find one we want in the Bronze color at our dealer. I love the Mirage, heck even went from an Eclipse Cross back to the Mirage I missed them so much. Yea I imagine the CVT feels a lil different. Even though Mitsubishi/Nissan are both JATCO CVTs Mitsubishis seem to be far more reliable I guess due to tuning and programing. I have owned 6 Mitsubishi CVTs with no issues.
@@kmckenzie2461 I’m loving it so far. I spent 3 weeks looking for an SE with Tech package but couldn’t find one. So got a regular SE. I really wanted the moonroof😩
@@carlosr5918. Awesome im so glad. I will tell ya I was super excited to have the pano dual roof in my Eclipse Cross but it made the car so hot in the summer I kept it closed alot. The pano roofs are nice to have but when its super cold they can make som creaking noises at times. So I had no problem when going from my loaded Eclipse Cross to the loaded Mirage SE without a sunroof cause you cant get one. I have not missed it. What color did you get in the Outlander? Does it have the suede like seat centers, I like that vs full leather. My Mirage has the Leatherette bolsters and backing then plaid stitched cloth centers.
@@carlosr5918. Wow. That red diamond is hard to find and sharp. Its a beautiful color isnt it and when the sun hits the paint it shines so neat. Its paint process is different and has added layers for the color and luster. My dealer told me the other day the red diamond SE and SEL is rare. Congrats!!!
Headlight is amazing! So much better than my old G4. BTW. Have you experienced the Carplay randomly disconnecting and reconnecting your phone? This really bothers me.
Thank you! My 2017 Mirage G4 had done that at one point alot until they did a software update and it stopped. But my 2021 Mirage has not done it at all.
My only gripe about this car....is how it would do in an accident....I drove one for a week while my car was getting repaired....it does feel tiny among all bigger cars.
The newer models have larger airbags. I hear you about its size. So many jerks in big pickups in SUVs, that think they own the road, and don't follow the rules. I'm used to riding a motorcycle, and my first car was a '69 Corolla, so I'm usually comfortable.
Yup! They tend to last quite a long time if you have a light foot. Some CVT's can last 300,000+ miles. You just need to take proper care of it, and change the CVT oil more frequent than what the manual says. Change it ever 15,000 miles or so, and it should be good for a very long time.
Seems like a nice little car for what it is, but every time I take my little 2.4 liter Tacoma on Interstate 81 (Virginia, and it’s mostly tractor-trailer traffic), I feel like I’m gonna get killed cause it maxes out at around 70 uphill. Everyone, literally everyone, is doing 10+ mph faster than that on 81. This would be a nice around town car, though.
Yea these are great little cars. It does awesome up to about 70 mph if you get up to 75-80 mph its a little light and can blow around a little more. But it can do it. I just love the Mirages and have had 3 now a 2015, 2017 and my 2021.
Yes I will definitely do that. When I just went on a 70 mile or 1 hour and 20 minute trip last week I averaged 44 MPG going to PA and then 45 MPG back to MD.
@@kmckenzie2461 I got a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ES. I do a mix of city, and freeway, and average 47.4 Miles Per Gallon. On the freeway, doing the math, it gets about 59 MPG. So very nice!
@@edgaryzen4925 I recently got a Mirage, I agree. He is about.. What, half throttle roughly? I don't really go above 2,000 RPM. On the freeway hills, I let cruise go 55 up them and it stays under 3,000 RPM.
@@lockdot2 yes! :) From my observation 2k rpm is the sweet spot for efficiently maintaining momentum for optimal fuel economy. One interesting quirk for me: maintaining 2,500k rpm when going uphill (7% grade) at 55 mph with cruise control on. I was really blown away about that.
Hi! As promised I would like to share my opinion about Mitsubishi Mirage with you! I have recently (as I said) visited the US (for the first time !Wow!) , especially the whole California state, like Los Angeles, Orange County etc. and I made like 1047 miles on my rented Mitsubishi Mirage and I must tell you that I din't like it ! :( Sorry for saying that but (maybe it was just a bad and poor version from rental company or something) but apart from engine the look inside was terrible!! The steering wheel very hard to move, usb port too low, seats looked like in a bus or something. In general it looked like an interior of a bus! it was ok on freeway though but I stay with my super KIA :D
Hahaha don’t be sorry thats why we all have choices and I am not offended. I am sure some of the rental ones are worse for wear and in base trim the interior is much more basic and plasticky with no mix of materials. You do not get the nicer seats like mine, nicer gauge cluster, nicer steering wheel, and upgraded door panels inside on ES trims like you do the SE. I do wish the usb port was located differently and wish it had 2. The steering in the Mirages is slow to respond and different than most all cars (I think I am so used to it after owned 3 lol) . I am glad you got to try one! I am also glad you enjoyed your trip and returned safe! I would love to see California. You did quite a bit of driving too dang! Hey thanks for messaging and letting me know.
@@kmckenzie2461yes it is true. California is great but in some touristic areas there are too many homeless people :( but fortunetelly I don't like touristic places (I mean like Santa Monice etc., it is sad because landscape and nature is gorgeous) so it wasn't a big problem for me. Btw. is it like this in every State in America or it is specific to California etc.?? I really like cities like Newport Beach where like everybody looks so happy and chilled walking their dogs for example or hanging out with friends (a lot of pensioners on vacancion though hahah but at least it is more peacefull) and of course surfers. I was like on a few dates with cute girls and I was really surprised how easy was to talk to American people! In Poland where I come from people are colder and they don't smile at all so huge difference ;)
Absolutely. No issue. Fastest I ever had any of my Mirages was 85 mph. Look up the video of the Mirage on the autobahn I believe it was up to like 109 mph in the video, same engine. I know it was over 100 mph.
Both modes the 0-60 is the same. But in DS, you don't need to push the gas pedal down as much, as it keeps the RPM's higher. The DS, and Low gear are more useful going down hills for the most part, as it uses engine breaking.
Well these are the factory led headlights so the bulb is build into the headlight assembly. Unable to change in the top trim Mirage SE with led headlights as its enclosed. You can change the blinkers and parking lights in the headlight housing but not the low/high led bulb or the led daytime running lights. Very common it led headlight equipped vehicles.
Its the lowest horsepower car in the USA with a 3 cylinder and 78 horsepower it just revs higher than cars with double that power to get up to speed. Its not made for speed and reving this car out is what makes it fun to drive.
At 78 hp the car is amazing. Light and fun. If a 4 stroke motorcycle revs 10K, why would one worry about 5 k rpm even? Durable, simple, built to rev. Rev the bastard. It's fun.
Well 40 mph is what it was at which is the speed limit on I-68 there until the top of the hill which then goes back to 55 mph. Its an extremely short on ramp due to the low speed limit there through the city where the speed limit is 40 mph for a couple mile stretch due to all the short on/off ramps, twist and turns and all the wrecks on moose curve at that on ramp mostly 18 wheelers.
I had a 1992 Ford Festiva (essentially a Mazda 121/Kia Pride) with 3 spd automatic it was just fine I thought it actually did really well. I could do 90 MPH comfortably. I wonder how this car does in comparison
If the world ends this would be a great to go car.
Hahaha right. Really good on gas and reliable!
Cool man I got one couple weeks ago. Never been so excited about a vehicle. 🚗
Ahh thats so great to hear! So happy for you! The Mirage is a unique lil car unlike any other new small cars. The quirks are what makes this lil car so unique and awesome!!! Mirage Rocks!
Extremely efficient economy car. Here in philippines its the most bought car here apart from other cars.
Oh that's on I-68 in MD! Glad to know this has the power for those steep grades!
Love these videos every time ! Got a new 22 Outlander SE few weeks ago and it feels a bit different to the older non nissan CVTs but so far so good !
Congrats! Do you like your Outlander? They are nice. We are thinking of trading our other Red Diamond 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring on a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL Touring when we can find one we want in the Bronze color at our dealer. I love the Mirage, heck even went from an Eclipse Cross back to the Mirage I missed them so much.
Yea I imagine the CVT feels a lil different. Even though Mitsubishi/Nissan are both JATCO CVTs Mitsubishis seem to be far more reliable I guess due to tuning and programing. I have owned 6 Mitsubishi CVTs with no issues.
@@kmckenzie2461 I’m loving it so far. I spent 3 weeks looking for an SE with Tech package but couldn’t find one. So got a regular SE. I really wanted the moonroof😩
@@carlosr5918. Awesome im so glad. I will tell ya I was super excited to have the pano dual roof in my Eclipse Cross but it made the car so hot in the summer I kept it closed alot. The pano roofs are nice to have but when its super cold they can make som creaking noises at times. So I had no problem when going from my loaded Eclipse Cross to the loaded Mirage SE without a sunroof cause you cant get one. I have not missed it. What color did you get in the Outlander? Does it have the suede like seat centers, I like that vs full leather. My Mirage has the Leatherette bolsters and backing then plaid stitched cloth centers.
@@kmckenzie2461 I got the red diamond. Has the suede inserts on seats with leather outer edges. It’s beautiful
@@carlosr5918. Wow. That red diamond is hard to find and sharp. Its a beautiful color isnt it and when the sun hits the paint it shines so neat. Its paint process is different and has added layers for the color and luster. My dealer told me the other day the red diamond SE and SEL is rare. Congrats!!!
wow never knew this would give such nice asmr hums.
I love your videos. Can you do a video where you do city driving. Like stop and go at red lights and stop signs under normal acceleration.
Yep I sure will. I will try to remember to do one when I get off work from cat eye here in the morning! No problem!
You mentioned Cumberland. I used to live there until I decided to leave my ex and move back with my family
Headlight is amazing! So much better than my old G4. BTW. Have you experienced the Carplay randomly disconnecting and reconnecting your phone? This really bothers me.
Thank you! My 2017 Mirage G4 had done that at one point alot until they did a software update and it stopped. But my 2021 Mirage has not done it at all.
I live in Colorado thanks for the video I am going to buy 2021 model
My only gripe about this car....is how it would do in an accident....I drove one for a week while my car was getting repaired....it does feel tiny among all bigger cars.
The newer models have larger airbags. I hear you about its size. So many jerks in big pickups in SUVs, that think they own the road, and don't follow the rules. I'm used to riding a motorcycle, and my first car was a '69 Corolla, so I'm usually comfortable.
Has the mirage been reliable? Including the CVT
Yup! They tend to last quite a long time if you have a light foot. Some CVT's can last 300,000+ miles. You just need to take proper care of it, and change the CVT oil more frequent than what the manual says. Change it ever 15,000 miles or so, and it should be good for a very long time.
Seems like a nice little car for what it is, but every time I take my little 2.4 liter Tacoma on Interstate 81 (Virginia, and it’s mostly tractor-trailer traffic), I feel like I’m gonna get killed cause it maxes out at around 70 uphill. Everyone, literally everyone, is doing 10+ mph faster than that on 81. This would be a nice around town car, though.
Yea these are great little cars. It does awesome up to about 70 mph if you get up to 75-80 mph its a little light and can blow around a little more. But it can do it. I just love the Mirages and have had 3 now a 2015, 2017 and my 2021.
Next time you go on a road trip, can you make a video seeing what MPG you can get? That would be fun!
Yes I will definitely do that. When I just went on a 70 mile or 1 hour and 20 minute trip last week I averaged 44 MPG going to PA and then 45 MPG back to MD.
I have a 23 mirage and get 53mpg mixed conditions.. not doing anything special
@@kmckenzie2461 I got a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ES. I do a mix of city, and freeway, and average 47.4 Miles Per Gallon. On the freeway, doing the math, it gets about 59 MPG. So very nice!
Same! I got the 2024 Mirage, and get very similar MPG.@@jim0311
Are you at wide open throttle to climb this hill?
He is not. I have one
Wide open throttle is about 5,700 RPM. And once you are already going about 65 MPH, if you floor it, it will go to 6,000 RPM.
@@edgaryzen4925 I recently got a Mirage, I agree. He is about.. What, half throttle roughly? I don't really go above 2,000 RPM. On the freeway hills, I let cruise go 55 up them and it stays under 3,000 RPM.
@@lockdot2 yes! :)
From my observation 2k rpm is the sweet spot for efficiently maintaining momentum for optimal fuel economy.
One interesting quirk for me: maintaining 2,500k rpm when going uphill (7% grade) at 55 mph with cruise control on. I was really blown away about that.
If it had a digital gauge cluster I would get it
That would be cool
Why ? I seem to manage with normal gauges, and have done since the 1980s.
I must have a boomer soul because I actually dislike digital gauge cluster
@@oddities-whatnotbecause of personal preference
Are the Mitsubishi mirage like that. We have one and it sounds the same. Do you have a reason it doesn't shift?
It has a CVT transmission so it only has 1 gear.
@@christiantaylor9873 oh ok thx
@Jonathan A uhhh okay thx
Hi! As promised I would like to share my opinion about Mitsubishi Mirage with you! I have recently (as I said) visited the US (for the first time !Wow!) , especially the whole California state, like Los Angeles, Orange County etc. and I made like 1047 miles on my rented Mitsubishi Mirage and I must tell you that I din't like it ! :( Sorry for saying that but (maybe it was just a bad and poor version from rental company or something) but apart from engine the look inside was terrible!! The steering wheel very hard to move, usb port too low, seats looked like in a bus or something. In general it looked like an interior of a bus! it was ok on freeway though but I stay with my super KIA :D
Hahaha don’t be sorry thats why we all have choices and I am not offended. I am sure some of the rental ones are worse for wear and in base trim the interior is much more basic and plasticky with no mix of materials. You do not get the nicer seats like mine, nicer gauge cluster, nicer steering wheel, and upgraded door panels inside on ES trims like you do the SE. I do wish the usb port was located differently and wish it had 2. The steering in the Mirages is slow to respond and different than most all cars (I think I am so used to it after owned 3 lol) . I am glad you got to try one! I am also glad you enjoyed your trip and returned safe! I would love to see California. You did quite a bit of driving too dang! Hey thanks for messaging and letting me know.
@@kmckenzie2461yes it is true. California is great but in some touristic areas there are too many homeless people :( but fortunetelly I don't like touristic places (I mean like Santa Monice etc., it is sad because landscape and nature is gorgeous) so it wasn't a big problem for me. Btw. is it like this in every State in America or it is specific to California etc.?? I really like cities like Newport Beach where like everybody looks so happy and chilled walking their dogs for example or hanging out with friends (a lot of pensioners on vacancion though hahah but at least it is more peacefull) and of course surfers. I was like on a few dates with cute girls and I was really surprised how easy was to talk to American people! In Poland where I come from people are colder and they don't smile at all so huge difference ;)
Can it go past 70mph?
Absolutely. No issue. Fastest I ever had any of my Mirages was 85 mph. Look up the video of the Mirage on the autobahn I believe it was up to like 109 mph in the video, same engine. I know it was over 100 mph.
Here is the link to the video
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@@kmckenzie2461 nice, I’m strongly considering this car as a daily beater, has it been reliable for you?
How is Ds mode vs D ... on the hills or during overtaking... any difference? Thinking of getting one 🤔
Both modes the 0-60 is the same. But in DS, you don't need to push the gas pedal down as much, as it keeps the RPM's higher.
The DS, and Low gear are more useful going down hills for the most part, as it uses engine breaking.
What about low gear acceleration for moving out of a junction? @lockdot2
What is your headlight bulb
Well these are the factory led headlights so the bulb is build into the headlight assembly. Unable to change in the top trim Mirage SE with led headlights as its enclosed. You can change the blinkers and parking lights in the headlight housing but not the low/high led bulb or the led daytime running lights. Very common it led headlight equipped vehicles.
5k rpm just to get from 40 to 60 😭💀
Its the lowest horsepower car in the USA with a 3 cylinder and 78 horsepower it just revs higher than cars with double that power to get up to speed. Its not made for speed and reving this car out is what makes it fun to drive.
At 78 hp the car is amazing. Light and fun. If a 4 stroke motorcycle revs 10K, why would one worry about 5 k rpm even? Durable, simple, built to rev. Rev the bastard. It's fun.
It amazes me people don't know smaller engines rev higher
"no trouble" you were going under 30 mph at the end of the onramp, that's actually dangerous
Well 40 mph is what it was at which is the speed limit on I-68 there until the top of the hill which then goes back to 55 mph. Its an extremely short on ramp due to the low speed limit there through the city where the speed limit is 40 mph for a couple mile stretch due to all the short on/off ramps, twist and turns and all the wrecks on moose curve at that on ramp mostly 18 wheelers.
He's not pushing it 100%
The truth is you never need all the power, dumb fans of doug only think it's enough power when you have 1238912912389hp and 69 gears.
I had a 1992 Ford Festiva (essentially a Mazda 121/Kia Pride) with 3 spd automatic it was just fine I thought it actually did really well. I could do 90 MPH comfortably. I wonder how this car does in comparison
Is this a hatchback?
Yes mine is the hatchback. I have owned the Mirage G4 sedan version also.
I thought this thing is fast 😂