FULL REVIEW || Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage the best one yet??
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Simply put: the 2021 version of the Mitsubishi Mirage is the best one yet. While the car is still the slowest of the slow, and the 3-cylinder 78hp engine still leaves MUCH to be desired, the 2021 Mirage now comes standard with forward-collision mitigation, automatic high beams and a 7” touchscreen. Mitsubishi also updated the front and rear of the Mirage, giving it a much-needed boost in the looks department: an hourglass shape chrome design now flanks the front between LED lights (on our SE trim), while the body panel molding out back has also been updated and thick black lines now surround each taillight housing. The Mirage also loses the GT trim level for 2021, and instead adds what Mitsubishi calls the Carbonite Edition, which is the third priciest model (ES, LE, Carbonite Edition, SE). The Mirage is simple and affordable A to B transportation free of fuss, drama or extra cost. And it’s 39MPG combined fuel economy is nothing to shake a stick at. But is more green in your pocket a good enough trade off for a whiny, wheezing engine and lackluster acceleration? You be the judge.
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“The heated seats buttons look awful”
Me: Oh cool it has heated seats 👍
Most reviews trash this car but owners tend to really like them.
I own a 2015.... its definitely bare bones. Point A to point B. I have no complaints though. I knew what I was buying. Going on 50k miles and its only needed new front brake pads (highway driving). Hasn't let me down yet. These cars are super popular in other countries because of the size and engine (gas saver).
The former is because, objectively and comparatively, it is a terrible car. But people that buy it are under huge financial constraints and budget constraints, and so they tend to be biased towards their purchase. They also know what they're getting, its not like they are expecting Lexus ride quality.
Because those reviewers all they want is a big SUV or truck to have a supercharged V8
@@DeathBloodRider or maybe it's because most of the reviewers know that this car is bad...
RIO 5 !
Well, the shaking is just the nature of 3 cylinder engine. It’s perfectly normal for any 3 cylinder. It’s a cool little car with low operating cost and long warranty. Perfect for folks looking for reliable and economic transportation.
less coils and sparkplugs! hmm...
400,000 km on my shakey engine and not a single issue. must be designed well to handel the vibes.
This is a TRUE COMPACT hatchback. This is the equivalent of what the Civic's were back in the 80s and early 90s before they became another big sedan.
Lot of ppl complain on the steering not return to center position after a turn, but i love the steering response, it feels heavy and stable at high speed.
It’s definitely gonna take some getting use too. Have noticed this myself.
I own a 2018. Love the car. Have put 64k and no major repairs except regular oil change, replaced brake and other fluids. Great car to save on fuel
100 km How many liters do you need
@@sultanflow6592 5-6 L/100 km on high way.
I actually calculated it manually driving from New York to Boston. It used 4.6 US gallon on a 196 mile trip, which converts to 5.6L/100km. Normal driving at 75 mph and not trying to optimize for the fuel consumption.
Manual?
@@mastertiago6320 shitty cvt..
Good to know it's reliable.
Love the color. The seat material is beautiful and looks very premium for a small car. I have owned 5 Mitsubishis and 2 of them were Mirages. I owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES CVT and a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE CVT and absolutely loved them, great cars, super reliable, feature packed and fun and unique. I now own a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring with S-AWC I got new in October 2019. Ever since I switched to Mitsubishi in 2015 I am hooked. I have owned new Chevys, a Hyundais and Kias but when I made the switch in 2015 to Mitsubishi I just loved their cars and I really like their simplicity and reliability. They use time tested and proven platforms, engines and CVTs instead of changing things every couple years they do interior and exterior updates on the same underpinnings keeping the cars reliable. Keep it up!
Wowww massive improvement from the previous mirage
Meh ...im liking my 2020 tho. Both are pretty good.
Great review. Nice updates. Great little cars. Critics just hate small, affordable cars. They are all on the crossover/suv craze. I like not having a $400 a month car payment along side $300 in gas.
Japanese people love small cars or kei cars. Japanese people Love Kei cars for their fuel economy and due to their small size, they’re easy to navigate and park through the busy Japanese streets
that color is amazing!
Nickolision: The yellow color IS nice, but I still would like Mitsubishi to bring back the bright, retina burning Kiwi Green or the freaky Plasma Purple exterior colors to the mix. ♐
mustard edition lol
@@AladdinSaneNYC
My wife found a 2015 🥝 kiwi green by fate. Las Vegas is perfect city for the color.
Drove to valley of fire when newer and relieved 64 miles per gallon.
Looking at the new 2021/2022 Carbonite edition.
Not your dads Oldsmobile but much more like the vw bugs we use to sneak out at night.
I drive it like my old 69 green Chevelle 396.
Amazing what these little toys can handle. Front brakes go quick but consider the best disc brakes pads and you should be saving money on fuel.
Our second Vehicle is a Hemi.
i seen one last wek in orange that was nicee
The Mitsubishi Mirage is the econo vw beetle of the present time. Owning one makes a lot of sense then, makes more sense now for as long as you manage your expectations.
Even if my car went 0-60 in 3 sec, I'd still get to work at the same time, since I'm always in rush hour traffic the 0-60 means nothing to me.
Yeah buying a fast car is fun, but we are all limited by speed limits lol
@@leeham6230 I think of that all the time.
Exactly! All I want is to get from point A to point B, with AC, and with good gas mileage. I would take this car before taking any V6 or V8.
And also fast cars some cons can get you in a very big trouble knowing the temptation
These youtube "reviewers" dont ever get what the mirage is. Its inexpensive safe economical transportation to get you where you need to go with modern amenities and decent looks and every person ive talked with that owns one loves em! I was going to buy one myself back in 2018 but got an incredable deal on a 2017 nissan versa note leftover that it was just too good to pass up.
Yep, I've got one and it's amazing for what it is. Highest sustained mpg I've seen was 60 (slight tailwind), and it's not surprising to me if I get 50mpg puttering along a lower speed highway. Another thing they don't mention is that the acceleration isn't as bad as you'd expect for the horsepower; the CVT means that you can floor it, and maintain full power the entire time you're accelerating. No, it doesn't fully make up for having a more powerful engine. But it helps.
@@Amy_A. That's impressive gas mileage. You're saying that's with the CVT? or is it a manual shifter?
@@nitetrekker the CVT revs the engine lower on the highway that the manual by several hundred RPM. So as long as you're not hill climbing, you'll probably get better mileage with the CVT.
I would recommend doing a test drive with ES trim with manual transmission. That will be fun! Got a manual transmission Mirage and its a little fun driving it.
I agree the manual is the sweet spot!
What's your opinion on buying a 2015 (manual) for about 4k for a temporary car for work
@@samfonov depends if you go on the highway and how long you drive for. These cars arent really the best at fuel economy and are very miserable at higher speeds
Manual will always be superior, except in traffic, but the JATCO CVT7 is actually pretty reliable in the Mirage. Too bad Nissan can't say the same thing for their Versa.
@@Theutmostgeek Is this car good for 45mph on 15-30 minutes drive?
The shaking of the engine and exhaust is an inherent feature of a 3 cylinder engine.
I am very appreciative of how you are being honest and not just touring the car saying how fantastic everything is.
i just bought it las week and i love it.. 300 miles with full tank of gas !!! and only has 8 gallons of gas. and yes u can drive it 80 miles on the express. just be care full with the wings... and yes is not fast so take your time and space when you are getting in on the express.. i have wrx so i dont need for speed...
I have driven the Mirage for 6 years and I absolutely love it greatest small car I have ever owned and I have owned a lot of them and it has plenty of power unless you want to race.
Almost still the same with my 2015 mirage.its reliable and very efficient.i only changed brake pads and tires.with the regular change oil no other issue.i use it everyday
2015 mirage looks nothing like that. 2015 mirage is ugly
@@user-us9rw4ir7c I think its cuter and more charismatic, more interesting. This looks like a “car”.
@@user-us9rw4ir7c its like the same but a different grill
The Cheaper the car the less to worry about fixing! People always think the opposite lol.. the more expensive the car the more money to fix down the road.. a lot more money! High performance means $$$$$$ hahahah
Well it’s kinda true .mmhmm
The 4 wheel version of a scooter. It’s small, plenty of storage, fuel efficient, excels in town/city roads, can be taken on the highway. Agree the front and rear styling is a HUGE improvement. The red stripe on the front reminds me of the first and second generation VW GTI.
Over here in Australia they've just been released with the Dynamic Shield upgrade. We purchased one only last week for work commuting. Not sure if its for the Right Hand Drive market like ours, however weirdly ALL the models here (which there are only two) have the side indicators in the front side panels and not the mirrors, there's no push button start, only remote lock and unlock and thankfully the rear camera is tucked up under the lip where the number plate is situated. Great little car, love ours. Great review.
They tend to equip vehicles differently for different markets.
I have the 2015 1.2 CVT Intense (almost top of the line) with a lot of options. 60.000 miles now. Zero problems. Only 6 tyres and 7 wiper blades. That's it. I do 50 miles to a gallon as the lifetime average. It serves me well. I was in a mountainous area with a fully laden Mirage. Then it struggles to accelerate quickly enough from stand still uphill. But doing 80 miles an hour for hours on the German autobahn was possible on cruise control, even on the uphill sections. I see why Mitsubishi upgraded the model. It looks nicer. But I still like the old models better. They were more faithful to the original (minimalistic and economic) concept. The 2021 Mirage is a bit heavier, has a bit more air resistance, is even slower and consumes substantially more fuel than the original ones did.
The styling certainly is a big improvement.
The design looks much much better
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Manual transmission is best. I have a 2015 and I fucking love it. Yeah, its slow, but its also a gas sipper. If I want to go fast, I have my 05 STI to putt around in. Meanwhile this slow little monster can literally be floored everywhere like you are racing and still end up never getting a speeding ticket because its just too slow. Its mad fun to drive. I feel bad for people that shit on slow cars. Sometimes slowing down can be really fun.
YESSS. I’m getting a 2021 5 speed mirage hatch in December, I have an 08 speed3 to go fast in. I can’t wait for my mirage lol
The steering wheel looks exactly like the one on my Outlander Sport. Also, i LOVE this car!
It's the same components in all Mits. I have the 2016 Outlander GT.
I had a 2015, 2018, and now a 2022. All were top trim models and I can say the 2022 is considerably the best one out of all . The only thing I wish they would have done with the car is offer a 6 speed manual In all trims and maybe a turbo model or a hybrid .
A Mirage hybrid would be an awesome offering.
Awesome! I have owned 3 as well a 2015, 2017, 2021 and all top trims as well. Great cars and I love them and I agree when they did the updates for the 2021 model year (2021-2023) it made huge improvements and is the best one yet. Great price, feature packed, reliable, great warranty, amazing mpg, good standard safety features on base models and the top trims add even more. Just a good small car. A hybrid Mirage would get insane mpg that would be so cool. I agree like a turbo version of this engine and like 100 horsepower would be so neat.
20:46 that sounds really good to me.
Have been researching and it's difficult to find a mirage owner who is unhappy with theirs.
Because they are in denial.
@@njramsfan30 Maybe so. But denial of what, exactly?
I spend $400 per month just to get my truck and equipment where it needs to go. What about you?
@@KF1admitting they bought a POS car.
@@njramsfan30 Read the forums. They make fun of their own cars all the time. Not a snob crowd.
You're probably looking at this video right now because your gas is just as expensive as mine.
What are you paying per month in fuel?
Wanna deny something, deny that.
@@KF1 paying for gas is not a concern for me. Never has or will be. Especially driving turbo cars. That being said. Only reason I'm here is cause aunt asked me to research new/used subcompact cars. And so far. I'm not liking what I see from this garbage. Others on the list were versa, accent, Aveo.
Just got one of these earlier today and I love it
2009 Honda CR-V is a luxury car compared to ur mirage
@@FormerpresidentHathaway. Ha ..you mean your mums car. Don’t worry you will get your own car one day
Very cool car. I prefer this more than the overpriced crap that the other automakers are pushing.
I'm really considering this as a daily. Simple A to B car with amazing gas mileage.
have you driven one? if you have hw did it feel?
@@WheatsTsu Not yet
I wish I had found this video back in December! I was looking to buy a new car and fell in love with the mirage when I first set my eyes on it. But I could barely find any videos on the 2021 - 23 models, even rarer, are the automatic transmission models. Everyone seems to mostly review the manuals, which wasn't too helpful since I guess automatics and manuals drive differently? According to everyone, that drives a manual anyway. I went and bought the car thanks to K Mckenzie's videos and another youtuber. I adore my baby mitsu now and can actually enjoy driving for the first time. But I seriously wish I found this when doing my research!
Drove one today. I liked it. Good car for a small price.
I like this little car, it's a touch slow but that mpg is pushing Prius territory for far less money.
This cars seems to fit my needs. I live in SoCal where gas is $6 a gallon and my commute is highway and I do lots of stop and go in the city (pick up my kids at different schools, school and gym) plus parking sucks at my job because most drive huge lifted trucks. I currently own a family crossover for the family, and my current beater car is a 2003 honda accord two door v6 that gets 18 mpg and seating sucks, it's long and doest have room plus since I live in a mobile home park, the third vehicle sticks out a bit, so this hatchback would fit perfectly. I don't need the cargo space, since I mostly needed for commute and to carry a back pack. Corrollas and civics are way too expensive, big for my needs.
Looks a lot more aggressive with the body changes which it would seem that it should have more horsepower for this new model. Unfortunately it doesnt, but overall cool looking mirage. I have a 2019 model and it's been a great commuter. Good review! 😎👍
I just bought a 2021 Se in black. Searching the 12 closest dealers to me there were only 3 Ses. Two white and the Black one I bought. The white ones were both over an hour from my house. This car is surprisingly well build for its price. The panel and door gaps on my car are all perfect. The doors open with a sturdy click and close with a satisfying thud. Everything appears to be well put together. The 15 inch rims do have a stiffer ride then the 14 inch wheels but the look of the 15 inch rims make up for it. I’m getting 38 in town and 51 on the highway. Also my exhaust does not shake at idle like the one in this video.
Is ur car manual or cvt?
@@buildmorefarms1007 CVT. The manual is only available in the base ES trim.
How much did you get it for? I saw some people saying they got it for $11K but I believe the MSRP is actually $16K right?
@@elletangere8964 what? 11k? ive negotiated on so many mirage SEs near me and the lowest I have currently got one to is 14.8
Mitsubishi had a sale for these awhile back which comes back every now and again for $9,999.
Good review. I got the 2020 ES 5spd manual for $13.1K OTD with fog lights and arm rest / storage before my trade. After the trade, I came out with a $93/mo payment but I pay an extra hundred per month.
I love what Mitsubishi has done with the styling and am glad that they left the power train alone except that the highest gear in the manual needs to run a couple hundred lower RPM at 60 mph.
I like the old school latches for the doors and hatch.
I like the quirky little engine. As has been stated, a three cylinder is going to have this shake and sound as it doesn't have multiple cylinders firing at the same time like does a four, five, or six cylinder inline engine. If they went to a four cylinder with the less troublesome indirect injection and low cost, it would never achieve much above 40 mpg in any circumstance.
As for performance, I traded a six-speed manual Kia Soul with a 1.6L 4 cylinder DI for this car. And while it was a much smoother power train, it was an absolute dog. On a hill at highway speeds, I had two choices: Keep it in 6th and watch the speed drop and watch it lug, or downshift and still watch the speed drop even as it sounded like it was screaming at 3500 RPM. Yes it would most-certainly do better off the line, but I never understood how Kia can claim that car has 130 HP and 118 peak ft-lb torque, bc I could never find performance in that car at any RPM that I ever took it. The Mirage 5 speed has much better drive-ability and gets about 14 more mpg along the same routes at the same speed for me. The Soul also did not come with cruise. The Mirage drives right up the hills with no fuss and far more satisfying even though the Soul had an amazing ride and good handling for a compact. However, those are not priorities for me as a commuter car. I want acceptable comfort and handling and ride, good drive-ability, good utility, reliability, and great mpg, and the Mirage has all of that covered and more.
I would never spend extra on a cheap car for higher trim levels for extra goodies that have little to do with getting from here to there, as that would defeat the purpose of this car. As you pointed out, many of the most important features are standard on all trims.
engine vibration during start-up and idle is a common issue for a 3-cylinder engine.
Quite a thorough review. Great! 💁🏼♂️
My Girlfriend got the mirage GT (canadian market) which is the top trim, and we both love it! It's not as slow as what the HP number suggest, gets up to speed good & can easily maintain highway speeds. Brake pedal just needs some time to get used to. The mirage may sound cheap & look cheap but when it's built FROM JAPAN, it's EXCELLENT QUALITY. I sat in a new Hyundai venue & DANG, whenever it went over small bumps & manhole covers it sounded & felt like it was crashing over them. The mirage may have less sound proofing but it's suspension is way better. Again Japenese built products are another level
I myself drive a 2020 mitsubishi RVR 2.4 AWC limited Edition & honestly i like the mirage as much as (if not more than) my own RVR. I was scared this mirge was too weak but the sweet spot is at 2500 RPM & picks up speed easily without too much engine sound (and this is with me & my girlfriend in the car)
Reliable,cheap , low cost fuel..not bad ,just another city car
@@benchoflemons398 that engine has been proven, it's been used forever and the car in general is very simplistic
Highly reliable, I have done up to 5 hour trips and no problems
@@Ravennevarr I missed my chance to buy one with a 5speed with 40k on the dash for around $5k..... Would had been a solid daily
I'm really considering this car in a manual. Does anyone know if I can put 15" on it or do I have to use 14" tires? Also dont forget to take it to an independent shop to have rear alignment checked.
@@joeb2588 do it, you should be able to upgrade to a 15, I believe I saw 16s on the mirage forums. Just make sure to get a wheel that weighs less. I actually think there's a factory size at 15.
The body panels fit better than a Tesla.
@Miles Doyle go home you damn cultists
I have a Tesla no cap
Nope kiddo
@@thespeakersreview99 Tesla are utter garbage fit & the world knows it
Have this car in a different color and it runs great.Great gas saver!Love it!
Bought one 2 months ago in a manual transmission. Is fun to drive, gas is amazing, seats are comfortable. Only problem is noisy and the speakers could have used a little bit more power.
i just bought new One - in EUROP its under the label named : "Space Star" - the ergonomics of the car is perfect very easy to maneuver alot of space inside the Car very Convenient Car , very Easy to park Enough power for me . I just Love this car , if i had the chance i would definitely buy unother one !
Thanks for the in depth review of this under-rated little car.
you're welcome!!
I have a 2014 with 115,000 miles with no major complaints
this looks much better than the last gen
Let's buy one! 🔥🔥
Nice review. I have a ‘23 mirage & love it. Love ur pants too btw. 😊
There is a company that makes a supercharger kit for them. They should do another turbo model with a 5 speed like they did back in the 80’s. They were quick and fun.
A turbo'd mirage from the factory with a 100k mile warranty would be sweet
Even if it only pushed 3-5 psi... I think it could be at 110-120hp pretty easily
@@Sammy-x8y I remember looking it up on their website but don’t remember the number. But I think Jatco rated the CVT to 150hp max. I could be wrong. The car would be fun a 300hp AWD with paddle shift. My wife likes hers just the way it is. BORING!
I still have the top of the line mirage hatchback 2015 and I still love it. 😍
we love ours !!!! even got a life time bumper to bumper
I bought a 2020 5-speed for $11,820 and $13.1K out the door less my trade. I had studied this car for almost two years and am completely satisfied with what this car provides with respect to utility, transportation, handling, safety, and appearance for the money. Much has been made, said and written about how slow and crappy this car is, but I swear it performs twice as good as the Kia Soul 6-speed for rural, state route highway commutes. It merges in traffic more easily; holds hills in top gear better; and in general has far better drive-ability. Yes the engine is noisy until the road noise drowns it out. Yes; it makes transmission whining noises when downshifting to third and second; but if you want a cheap car that's cheap to maintain that also provides decent comfort, reliability despite what the lying, paid-off auto media says, good utility for an economy car with a great warranty; this is a great car provided you don't need a car for mostly 80 mph interstate cruising.
Its a great car. Engine vibration is due to the 3 cylinders, nothing of concern. The black strip along the side bottom is good for protecting against rust from salt in winter. All in all, they've got a winner here: updated styling is on par with competition, the size of this vehicle is larger (more shoulder room, more cargo room, bigger back seats) than Micra or Spark. Since Honda got rid of its Fit, Ford got rid of its Fiesta, and the general industry push to put people in larger overpriced vehicles than they need (so they make more $$$), this will probably start selling even more.
Man it’s kinda sad how they’re getting rid of the hatchbacks.
3 cylinder engines shake like that in idle. Nothing to worry about. I still drive a 3 cylinder, 1999 Metro. 145K mikes and still running. I would totally get one of these cars.
I own a 2020 LE just make sure you get a idrive ultimate performance EVC throttle control cus it’s easy to install you simply just plug it in and the car works perfectly fine with much better pedal response this car to me is worth every penny it’s gets me around and saves a lot on gas just don’t go trying to race anyone and you’ll be happy with this vehicle 💯
This looks like the perfect car for someone who wants a car like this.
Hahahah
Excellent, balanced review! I've always had a soft spot for these cars. Curious how good the headlights are at night
Just bought one, it is a great little car if you are looking for a means of transport. The fuel economy is a lot better than this review suggests. At the moment I am running the car in, and I'm getting 4,7 liters to 100km, that's 60mpg!
That's excellent mileage. Do you have the manual or the CVT?
If it had an armrest I'd buy one. Used one for a month, basic, 52mpg hwy. Impressive so long as you know what you need
I like it over all. It's not mean for speed but for everyday use because it's very economical in terms of fuel consumption. One of the best base from my personal experience. When I drove previous model, the manual transmission, the engine is not really noisy that makes me forget sometimes to change into higher gear. The door handle is just right for us for most Asians since majority are not as tall as westerners, our average is 5'5 height. My only complain in mirage and maybe most of the Mitsubishi models is its aircon. After 2 to 4yrs of its use a problem will come unlike in nissan (the best when it comes to aircon department in the Philippines even if its an old model) and Toyota cars. But that problem you mention that is not returning when you turn the wheels that's new for me. Its bothering 🤔🤔🤔.... Nice video BTW 👍👌👏
You bring up some good points. Thanks for the compliment!
Far from perfect, but a quirky and fun little car. I enjoyed mine while I had it. As they say, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. It's a noisy car, but I loved the 3cyl growl. I really like the updates they made for 2021, with the exception of the rear bumper. The way the license plate cutout goes all the way to the bottom looks weird. If I didn't worry about my safety, feeling like a soccer ball other drivers kick around, I'd love to own a new 2021.
great on fuel, features and gets the job done. Perfect
I'm sorry but 0-60 in 13 seconds isn't just about performance. My used 1998 Ford Escort had a 110 hp engine that did 0-60 half a second slower. Highway driving? Definitely. But I was white-knuckling it down the entrance ramp to the highway, each and every single time. Yes, it was good, very basic, reliable transportation. And the Mirage SE trim clearly has more enjoyable extras than the Escort Penalty Box I used to drive. But I found myself consciously avoiding the highway because I didn't want to get run over by more aggressive drivers in faster cars.
Around town, the Mirage looks like a great choice if fuel economy is a huge factor for an individual buyer. Looks easy to drive, and park. Replaced my Ford Escort with a 2009 V6 Mazda 6 sSport model. 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. I'm in the market for a new car. While I wouldn't mind a slower vehicle that's less expensive than my 6 back when I bought her brand new, in exchange for significantly better fuel economy, I'm sorry; I can't go back to my used Ford Escort days of being in fear of entering the highway in order to get to work. Just not for me.
That my car but, I bought the 2022 model. I'm happy with it.
My 2018 mirage hatchback 5 speed Manual transmission can get 51mpg combined (I can achieve this especially on spring, Fall and Winter season) for summer season I'm getting 48mpg combined with the air conditioning is on full blast. And that is a great mileage for a NON Hybrid car. Low cost operation and ownership. Insurance rate is cheap and registration is cheap as well because it's a small car. I've been using a full synthetic motor oil, full synthetic oil filter, synthetic manual gearbox oil, duralast platinum maintenance free battery. The Engine is not sophisticated like newer Toyota cars. This Mitsubishi mirage engine is simple, reliable and economical great for city, urban driving. Long distance? I only tried driving 10 hours from Boise ID to Fort Collins CO. and it really fuel efficient and the car can do it. Being manual transmission with a small engine I'm surprised the car can handle the steep hill. It can climb not as fast as the other Big cars but this little car can do it. I can still drive this car on winter, harsh weather, snow storm without having to worry about 2WD car. I'll just throw some Hankook Winter Tires on all 4 wheels. And I'll bring a pair of snow tire cables just in case of emergency but I doubt if i really needed to use it because the winter tires can really handle the brutality of the famous and notorious Interstate 80.
Doesnt matter what car brand if its a 3 cylinder, it will have some vibration same as Smart cars or Bmw i3, But its reliable and great fuel economy which absolutely the point specially now days.
If they could lower the automatic version to $14,000 I would love it. How could you not??? It would be a $14,000 car with a 10 year warranty!!!!
I would love to have one of these. They are brilliant! There needs to be more innovation in this area of cheap, safe, reliable new cars to get everyone, including broke high school students like me from point A to point B and through college while not becoming a time bomb (even though I can't afford one yet.)
Honestly I think saving up for a car like this would be a good option for me.
Mitsubishi would be heroes!!
If they could do it, which I understand is probably very difficult, with the same features, and the same warranty, I say with confidence that their sales would skyrocket.
I live less than a block from a dealership. They regularly break out banners advertising the previous model year (when they start getting the next one- and they're mechanically pretty much unchanged since 2012 internationally, 2014 in the US) for $8-12K. Others report significant deals and rebates, too, depending on the financing and manufacturer incentives on offer at that particular time.
You might want to check out the possibility of a better deal than MSRP, if there's a dealer near you. I don't know of anyone that's payed full-sticker, and they sell a ton of Mirages here relative to population (the DSM/Mitsu North American plant was here before it closed in 2016, and there's a lingering local loyalty to the brand here).
78k miles on my 2018, original owner. The CVT tansmission overheats if you go 80 mph for 45 min on the highway. The wheel bearing is shot and grinds very loud at any speed. The belt tensioner squeaks unless you're at 3k rpm or greater. It's so slow that you can't really pass anyone on the highway unless you floor it. The wind noise is insane. I'm 6'2" and I'm stiff after being in it for extended time. The dealership doesn't want to fix anything even though they claim 100k mile warranty. I got a kid on the way and I'm looking at early 2000s cars to buy since the woman and I agree that our child will never be in this car, while still owing $9k. 1st and last Mitsubishi I'll ever buy.
Sounds like you got a lemon. The countless owners on MirageForum experience none of this. Also is your "D" flashing? Get your cvt fluid changed. I do many roadtrips in my Mirage @ 75mph and never had overheating issues. If your CVT did over heat the steel belt would of snapped preventing the car from driving at all.
@@kylemas2005 Fluid has been changed twice. It has done it two more times since post. Check engine light came on too starting the O2 sensors are bad. I tried to leave to the store last night and it wouldn't start so I changed the battery 30 min ago and it still won't start. Going to try the dealership again. Hopefully they don't basically tell me to piss off like they did the last time. Not impressed at all with this car :/
@@jesuscarrillo4344 Sorry your going thru all that. Unfortunately lemons exist for a all models of cars. Your the second owner? You should still get the transferable 5 year 60k mile powertrain warranty. I'd try another dealer.
@@kylemas2005 original owner
@@jesuscarrillo4344 Then you need to call Mitsu corporate and get this figured out. There is no reason for them to deny your claim unless there's something missing here you haven't told me? What was there exact reason for denying your claim? Did you modify the car in any way that could void your warranty?
I owned a 2014 Mirage for several years. It was fantastic for city driving, but not so fantastic outside the city. The small size was maneuverable and easy to park. The soft ride soaked up rough city streets pretty well. It sipped fuel. Out on faster and curvy roads, the true nature of this car shows. The handling was downright scary if I hit expansion joints or potholes while going through interstate on/offramp curves. It floated and bobbed around like an old Cadillac. The small engine struggled to get up to interstate speed and felt strained once cruising. I live in Florida where hills are small at the most and it struggled to maintain interstate speed with the cruise control. It was also very loud. A lot of road, wind, and engine noise. On the bright side, it was very comfortable for my small frame, had great features for the money, and with the rear seat folded it held a lot of cargo for a tiny car. It was also by far the cheapest new car I could buy at the time because it was $4,500 off MSRP. I would not touch this car for anywhere near the MSPR. At those prices, you can get a much nicer and more substantial Hyundai Accent or even a base model Elantra, which both feel like luxury cars in comparison.
I do multiple roadtrips in my 2014 Mirage CVT. Yes, its a little loud but nothing my stock speakers can't drone out. These cars cruise nicely once up to speed @ 3k rpms but fuel economy does go down.
@@kylemas2005 I sort of agree, but not entirely. If the road is flat, yes it cruises nicely. The engine doesn't have enough power though for hills or passing. If I set the cruise control to 65 or 70 mph, even the slightest inclines would make the engine rev up to 4500 RPMs. Very loud and tiring. The engine revs would also jump way up for casual passing. Every time I got to my destination after a highway trip, I could tell my hearing was a little impaired from the level of noise. For perspective, my current 2018 Hyundai Elantra with a 6spd automatic maintains the revs at 2300 RPM at 70 and doesn't require a downshift for a casual pass, even on a slight incline.
@@jaxandmore440 I live in hilly north Georgia so I'm constantly passing with no issues but like I said my mpg is mid 30s so I'm def flogging it. I'm rarely over 3500 rpms in up hill driving doing 75mph though but I don't use cruise control either. Your totally right about cruise control being jarring as hell too! We installed a Rostra unit in my wife's G4 and it kicks up hard when going up a gradient. I just don't use it anymore. On flat surfaces it's fine though. Your correct cabin noise is loud on roadtrips but I don't even notice it anymore honestly. As long as I can hear my podcasts I'm fine. Lol
Had a 93 which was also at the time sold as dodge and Plymouth colt and eagle summit. Basic sedan with crank windows and amazing gas mileage with minimal maintenance.
Thank you for the upload, (I was the one who requested this)
You’re welcome!
@@overdrive_reviews can you review the g4 next please ^.^
I just bought this car a week ago and I actually get 50 miles to the gallon and over 40 in the city it's fantastic I bought the Carbonite edition
im assuming you bought manual?
@@WheatsTsu no sir I've got my fully built 6sp Z.
@@WheatsTsu I wanted an automatic to give myself a break. And keep the fun for the weekend in the Z
@@1MADZ woow pushing 50mpg in the automatic?? Im getting a really really good deal on a Mirage SE almost fully loaded, basically 4.8k off the normal price plus conditional offers. I have 20k in my budget to spend on a car and recently ive been in a hot debate on wheather i should get a newer hatchback toyota corolla which has way more features but id have to finance around 8k on it. Or if i should go with a fully loaded 21 mirage se, despite being top trim fully loaded it still misses out on a ton of new car features of today which is why im stuck in a hot debate
Trading my 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL Touring S-AWC on a new top trim 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE in Infrared with the sport kit package with red and carbon fiber in 2 days. I love my Eclipse Cross I really do but I have owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES and 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE both bought new and I just loved them and want to go back to one. I like a smaller car and its unique 3 cylinder. The updates to the 2021 Mirage SE like the LED headlights, forward collision mitigation, lane departure, auto high beams, beautiful plaid type seats and just the updated styling convinced me to go back to one. Having owned 2 and about to own my 3rd Mirage I can say they are enjoyable little reliable cars that do exactly what the person buying them intends them to do and gives amazing mpgs!!! If you are looking at one go for it.
With gas prices on the rise, SUV's, Trucks and Crossovers are going to end up in a bad way. Crossovers aren't as fuel efficient as they SHOULD be in theory, SUV's and Trucks are more fashion statements than honest Utility Vehicles...
We're gonna see an econo-box resurrection boys and girls
Well more suvs and trucks and crossovers is getting better mpg and filling it up be cheaper
@@shelton.nobles I don't know of any SUV's or crossovers that are standard combustion engine that pull these types if practical MPG's for this price.
Compare apples to apples and oranges to bananas...
Not really. EV is taking over even though the home/ off site infrastructure will never cope. Yes I’m deeply involved. I’ve no opinion on EV’s but understand the mess coming
Top form tonight John. Pauline Hanson will be stoked!
Shame we are losing Mitsubishi in the UK.....Always liked their cars.
Cheerio
@Barbara Sowak Toyota have slipped too,had issues with a rusty Yaris,they werent intrested... Had a Suzuki SX4 as well, recall and things always needing fixing too.Once the Japanese built cars outside Japan that was when the rot set in....
Unfortunately that kind of vibration is to be expected with any unbalanced 3 cylinder engine. Mitsubishi thought correctly that their customers likely won't care about this for the most part.
The only issue I experienced with this car was when driving at freeway speeds over gravel, it seemed as if the steering wheel wandered a little which necessitated a tighter grip and more precise hand control. I rented one for 8 days recently and I normally drive a Kia Soul which has WAY better steering. Other than that, it was a cozy little car to drive for 8 days. And I drove it a thousand miles or more.
Good review. The engine is very reliable. Again, not a speed demon but that's not what it's main purpose is. In real world , many people have reported averaging over 40 mpg. Looking to get a '17-'19 soon!
Yep I can attest to that I have owned 2 (15 Mirage and 17 Mirage G4 both CVT) and you can top 50 mpg on the highway easy. This is a super reliable, simple and proven engine and platform. Plus now they come loaded with features and safety systems its great!
2020 is the best....loving mine.
That engine is underrated. It moves when needed. Its not 370z fast but its no dog either.
This is a hit not a miss
not much to say about the car, but DAMMMNN you’re wearing those pants at 5:00 😍 subbed right there!
Hahah. Well thanks.
I currently own a 2017 G4 model but before that I had a 2014 hatchback.Mirages are great cars for the money.I find it to be comfortable and enjoyable to drive.The one low cost improvement they could make would be to add more sound proofing.It isn't the worst I've ever driven but quieting things down inside makes all the difference.I go for the 5 speed,feels zippier than the CVT.
What kind of mpg are you getting? And is it good in snow?
Mitsu has GREAT warranties! You can't go wrong! The MIRAGE is a great little car, with great mileage!
They have great warranties because CVTs are garbage & Mitsubishi is a failing automaker.
@@ZambonieDude Except according to countless owners on MirageForum, the JATCO CVT7 holds up well in a car with 78HP. Plus many of the posters on there own 2014s well over 150k miles doing gig work. Its reliability is proven after 7 years on the world market.
@@ZambonieDude yelled a 14 yr old who’s mum just bought a fiat 😅
I'm trying to understand why Mitsubishi even went out of their way to make a car that has 78 horsepower look sporty..... 💀
It's style that barely cost anything. Only way to give it any visual appeal at its asking price.
I dig it
It's consistency with their new generation look. That's all it really is.
So people would buy it
Reason to jack up the price😄
I have a 2015 with the CVT, im at 96,000 miles, with no real issues. Thats alot of miles for 6 years for a litttle 3 banger. This is a mixture of highway and city. I dont know how much longer itll last but if you just need a daily driver car for the cheap this car is hard to beat.
It'll last another 100k miles if you take care of the CVT with fluid changes and full synthetic oil changes every 5k miles.
Just maintain it get a trans flush and keep up on the oil changes and that Mirage will last.
These cars actually look pretty menacing, shame Mitsubishi never offered a sport version
I like these cars. They are fun to drive. They need to make turbo with sunroof. Also you can fit in the back and used it as a bed ones you fold back seat
Awesome comprehensive review... Thank you.
thank YOU!
Its not bad looking for a first time car. Awesome review btw!
thanks dude
I've installed aftermarket backup cameras down by the license plate on all three of my 2015 Mirages and it's definitely too low to be as useful as the stock one AND it gets dirty way faster. That's why it's mounted on the tailgate... much better field of vision even though it looks a bit silly.
Would be sweet if they integrated it into the 3rd brake light
Nice review; looks sporty and good value.
Dad has 2 2017 mirages, one with a 5 speed manual and his wife has the cvt. They both really like them for the daily commutes. He's already pushed 60 mpg in the summer with his 5 speed. She is averaging high 30's low 40's with the cvt. Im 6'2” and have plenty of room in the front seat. My main 3 beefs with the cars is all the hard plastics with the piano black trim (particularly the one surrounding the radio and climate controls), the base stereo volume and sound quality and the bluetooth capability. Other than that a good economy car!
I dont own a mirage, nor even drive... yet. But if I were to get a new one I would go with the base model and get the cvt transmission. Get a arm rest, and thats about it, would be a neat travel road trip car. Bed in the back, roof rack and a small trailer. Would be neat.
Manual is more fun, more engaging, more Reliable, people often get better MPG, cheaper to service, etc
@@djkenny1202 You have a point there, but the gears I heard are not too good for 75-80 mph on the highway. I'd be doing mostly highway driving. I would be doing around 536 miles of highway driving a week. So it is just easier to stick it on cruse control and not have to keep shifting gears for 10 hours.
@@lockdot2 they have cruise control standard on the base 5 speed, now
@@djkenny1202 True, but it is still easier to drive a cvt on long highway trips. especially when you go threw the la area. My drive would be from south west Arizona around the bull head area to the la area to and back every week. And on the highway I heard the cvt does better on gas due to how it works.
@@djkenny1202 Also, I could drive a manual, done it before. My uncle has a old manual truck he doesnt use. Not driving at the moment due to the clutch stopped working. Need to replace it soon.
Maybe I'm missing something, but at 6'2'', reaching down to open a door doesn't seem so bad, as you're going to be reaching and *getting* down a fair bit to get in the thing, anyway.
Also, don't know about the sedan, but the 'spoiler' on the hatchbacks has always been there, on all of them. It isn't for styling or downforce, but to streamline the airflow off the otherwise suddenly-truncated back of the car. (Think of a tiny counterpart to those truck trailer rear fairings you might see on a highway drive.) Aero is for fuel economy on this thing.
Engine shake: Yeah, it's an inline-3, it'll do that. Hell, a lot of smaller Toyota inline-4s do it. Below a certain displacement and power load (and the Mirage is *well* under that threshold), it's a waste to add balancing shafts, so you just let it mix the paint, and build the engine mounts to deal with it. (Honda really likes their balancing shafts, but let Honda do Honda.) You don't want to mount it *too* firmly, either, or the shaking transfers to the unibody and makes the passenger compartment feel like a vintage aircraft. It's not going to be shown off at the local Cars-n-Coffee, so engineers just let it rock around hidden under the hood. No problem.
The backup camera: Idiots required all cars need them in the US. No subcompact needs that as a practical concern, but it remains as a regulatory 'feature'. Since they're not required everywhere the platform is sold (it's very much a world car), why would they re-engineer the stamped rear hatch just for North America? It's an econobox, so it's price-point sensitive, and this is a cost-effective mounting. "Looks like a wart on the back of this thing." -> NHTSA is a wart on the back of this thing. The overbroad regulatory requirement foisted on the public at large via glaucomic imbeciles trying to reverse swollen CUVs, SUVs, and cowboy-cadillac luxury pickups with only the rearview mirror is a wart on the back of more alert drivers. Put the blame where it belongs.
Wheel Centering: Probably down to the electric power steering, as opposed to more traditional hydraudlic power steering. (Personally, on a car this light, I'd love to just have a manual rack and pinion setup, but I doubt the market at large would take that stock without complaint.) I'm used to manually returning a wheel from driving too many forklifts (some do, some don't), but I get this one.
If my 2015 DE manual is any indication, it should overdeliver on fuel mileage, too- but we'll see.
Overall, a pretty judicious review, subjective tastes aside (I like the older near-lack of styling). You seem to understand the segment and aim of the model much better than many. Thanks!
You should do reviews haha
@@overdrive_reviews Oh, god no, I'm far too disagreeable. I'm like Mikey from the old Life cereal commercial- I hate everything.
At best, it would slowly turn into the "we have that at home" meme over time.
wow it's major jump in looking better then the old ones.
Only issue is the engine vibration..
i don't care if they say ''that's normal''
No it should not have been normal and it is not!
Long vibrations is really bad for the engine lifespan.
I checked multiple cars, they all do it...it's just what happens i guess at that price point
@@overdrive_reviews 85,000 on ours without any issues.
They have the perfect little platform to make a "GT" mirage. A basic no turbo 4 cyl with 180 hp and a 6 speed would do wonders for the power to weight ratio. And still be reliable and great on gas.
I dont understand reviewers who focus on the little things...knowing its an economy car with a small engine essentially "bare bones", i think people should review for what the car is. Not comparing to a larger engine vehicle or, especially, not comparing to luxury cars. As long as you know what you are purchasing, you will have realistic expectations and know what it is worth and what you may be able to negotiate. I just purchased a 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 5 speed manual transmission and was able yo negotiate a fair price....only ~ 17,000 miles and in excellent condition. I knew what to expect and was able to negotiate a fair price with the dealership. Actually, I a surprised by the acceleration power thos little 3 cylinder engine actually has merging onto the highway. I know most people these days (in the U.S.) don't know how to drive a manual trans and those who do are usually looking for a gas vehicle (at least 4 cyl), but at thw same time these cars are difficult to find with manual transmission and I also know that manual is a better transmission. Therefore, I knew my latitude in negotiating, plus I'm too honest to give a lowball offer (which as long as the seller knows what they have, lowballing won't get u very far anyway). I am very happy with my purchase. Japanese is always the way to go in my opinion.
Mitsubishi must bring this to the philippines!