I really liked how you reviewed the car as what it is, I mean People always complain about how car manufacturers stopped making cheap affordable cars and when mitsubishi did it people hated the car 🤷🏾
Toyota discontinued the Yaris both the one it made and the one made by Mazda and Honda cancelled the Fit in the USA. The Chevy Spark may soon be cancelled as well.
@@davinp There's more profit margin in crossovers. Those little cars weren't the fastest sellers but they were reliable sellers and filled a niche in the market.
i love basic transportations and budget cars. there's nothing in between me and my driving. no steering volume thingy, land departure, no sound warning at everything, and the bloody thing turning off my engine. just me and my driving. also small engines are fun to drive, you can rev them up high and it won't break the speed limit/law. also parts are cheaper, cheaper to maintain, uses less gasoline, so you can drive further and more. lovely.
Parts are NOT cheap homie. Also they are never in stock at auto parts stores. I have to wait a day every time I forget to order something off RockAuto a week in advance, unlike an F150 or a Civic. The electrical systems are very sensitive so any sensors have to be OEM. The stock parts DO last though, I’ve heard of people getting 120k miles on the OEM brake pads! There was one with a CVT that lasted 280k+ miles. I have discovered recently that I can get higher gas mileage, more range on fill ups and way better acceleration by getting pure gas and not E10. I hear less clatter on idle too. I think it cleaned out my fuel injectors. Try it and you will fall in love with your car all over again!
Finally someone who understands what the Mirage (Space Star in our continent) is all about. I have now 70.000 miles in my Mirage CVT. Not a single defect in 8 years of use. Not ONE defect. Not even a light bulb broke. All is still rattle free, zero oil consumption and 60 mpg. Why? what was made, was made well, engine has no turbo, is simple, not stressed, indirect port injection, so no carbon build up, and the car is light, so no mechanical stress on axles, suspension elements and brakes. And the CVT gets an oil cooler (contary to Nissan who uses the same CVT's). They will last much longer in Mitsubishis therefore. High temperatures is killing Nissan's CVT's.
You bring up a good point about the Mitsubishi Mirage. Yes it's not meant to be a luxury car or a sporty car. It meant for something like it's cheap a long warranty and it's reliable. And the mission is accomplished for this car.
It has a purpose. You could take a gamble on a used car off Craigslist that may or may not be reliable or you could buy a new Mirage with a solid engine and a long warranty. It's cheap, efficient, reliable transportation and doesn't need to be any more than that.
Great review. This is why you have become my favorite car reviewer. You understand what the car is and what it is intended for and don’t expect it to be anything but that. Yes there will always be cars that punch above their class, but this car never pretends to do that. My mother in law has a 2019 and it’s the “fully loaded” one with heated seats and nice wheels, and I love taking it on long trips. Is it fast? Hell no. But it rides well, is spacious, and will return 37+ mpg’s doing 80mph the whole time with the air on. It’s reliable and simple without many things to break. It’s an affordable car that will be affordable to maintain and affordable to drive. Need new tires? Cheap. Need new brakes? Cheap. I drove a 2015 hatch for 7+ years and was hard on it the whole time, never broke or even sputtered one time.
Owner of the 19 Mirage ES manual hatch here and last week was my 1yr ownership of said vehicle. Absolutely no problems whatsoever and the amount of money ive saved on gas is amazing! When gas was hitting $4.89 here in FL, $32 max and i get a full tank that i average 330 miles on. Horsepower is not really a issue as for ive never had a problem merging onto a highway. The only reason i got the hatch is bc to me the sedan looks a lil wonky but regardless im willing to bet its a great vehicle as well!
Nice POV. Thank you. Let me ask you this then: Why some folks here still disapproving/disliking this car when it clearly not for them? It make zero sense!
@@edgaryzen4925 I guess because it looks cheap and tiny. It is. When you have a generation of people my age 18 to 30 growing up with raw hp from dodge & everything going eletric & futuristic looking, i could see why they hate this vehicle. Im willing to bet most people dont even know what these cars are let alone they come from Mitsubishi. The Evo days are gone and the public cant/wont get over it. This car just doesn't work for the modern family due to size and horsepower but if you need a reliable basic cheap car, why not these?
@@edgaryzen4925 it's an American thing, American's still have this dumb mindset of "bigger is better". This vehicle is selling well in South East Asia and Mexico for it's original purpose; affordability.
These are good and fun little cars, when they have the stick. I owned a 2015 and I miss it. When they have the CVT they're totally awful...but with the stick, they're fun to drive. I'm glad you did an honest review on this care for what it is: good, cheap, and totally honest.
Biggest problem with a manual is when you want to trade it in. Because the market for manual cars in the US is so small a manual really loses its resale value compared to an automatic. Maybe if you plan to keep it until it dies then resale does not matter.
Nice little car, I almost bought one It was between that, a Chevy Spark, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent and a Nissan Versa. I ultimately chose the Versa. Last ones with affordable subcompact cars currently in the us. Yaris was gone already.
I started driving in the era of cheap Japanese cars with manual transmissions. Think of early Reagan years. 😆 While I haven't driven a G4, I wouldn't turn my nose up at one if I needed a cheap second car. I'm sure it would be fine if it had the 5-speed. It would probably seem downright luxurious compared to the old 80s cars I drove. Actually, the Mirage seems kind of nostalgic for me. Reminds me of the simple cheap cars us "dazed and confused" generation drove when we were young. It was all about freedom and not breaking us on a payment or gas. I hate to see cars like that disappear.
I have the Mitsubishi Mirage. Bought it brand new this year and now it has 5k miles so far. Here is my takes: IMO yes the brand new Mirage is especially worth it over any used car as an *** affordable BASIC mode of transportation *** aka going from point A to B. Thats it. New Kia Rio and Nissan Versa fill this purpose as well. The Mirage has been proven to be honest, economical, dependable and simple to drive globally since 2013. Mitsubishi Motor, from my point of view, has no plan to discontinue the Mirage in the future (at least model year 2023) as it helps meet CAFE goal AND the fact that there is virtually no competition left in America. The AFFORDABLE subcompact sedan segment is being endangered from it existence. Just Kia Rio, this, and Nissan Versa. That's it. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Chevrolet had left this segment for good which is a tad shame. Like Zack Pradel had said in the review, the Mirage is a "people car" (old term) like how Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle intended at the time; Simple and basic mode of transportation = far less thing to go wrong over the course of ownership compare to car with complex electronic. That how I can easily appreciate this car especially for the $. Now... **** Heed my warnings below for you prospective owner/buyer****** If you for example... Need/want lots of horse power or torque to pass other cars instantly? This car is not for you. (This can go uphill no problem) Want/need luxury or modern features i.e. adaptive cruise control, leather seats, dual climate control, wireless charger, etc? This is not for you. (The only nice features it has are Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, SiriusXM, and automatic climate control) Want/need solid well-built car like the Corolla/Civic? This car is not for you. Need/want infotainment system? This is not for you. Very sensitive to road noise and feel? This car is not for you. Want/need sporty handling? This car is not for you. Expect Sony/JBL/Bose sound system quality? This car is not for you. Want/need resale value being high as Toyota Corolla? This car is not for you. Want/need large fuel tank as 14 gallons? This car is not for you. Need/want 3 adults to fit the rear seats comfortably? This won't work. Need/want RWD, AWD or 4x4? This is not for you HOWEVER do note that winter tires especially being skinny work really well, according to Canadian Mirage review. ***Lastly, and this is important to know*** There are at least 300 Mitsubishi dealerships across the nation which are objectively lacking compared to its competitors. Gotta wonder how you can take it to them for service and parts. That's all I have to say here about my takes on my BRAND NEW Mirage.
the good thing about the Mirage is that it's not that hard to fix or maintain. you don't exactly need to go to the dealership for any PMS or whatever maintenance, you can basically just go anywhere and if possible, try to get ORIGINAL or on par or better parts from other reputable manufacturers like Bosch, Wix, AC Delco, etc.
My aunts 2015 mirage cvt has 182k mi and still runs good. She said to change the oil every 5k mi or every year and the cvt fluid every 20k mi or every year. Trans fluid is a MUST if you want it to last. She got a new sedan G4 for her and her old one she gave to my 16 yr old cousin as his first car Overall very dependable car and very easy to service.
They take the backseats and not going to bother arguing with the other driver like you because defensive driving skills matter to them more. You get the priority to go first 🤷♂️
There is no step down from this, that being said, it has a lot of useful attributes. I can see this being a decent beater for delivery, and even winter. You won't have to worry about it getting stolen, especially when you can get a manual.
The hatchback's has a cargo room that is much more vertical. We found it actually held more when we did the test at the dealer. We bought the hatchback because of that, and the fact that you can put the seats down for even more made it more valuable. At 6ft, I found that I actually had more room in the rear seat than when we actually sat in the Outlander Sport at the dealership. (Nice ride with the Sport though.) That was awkward to find out about the space in the rear seats. I am very happy with the Mirage we got the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES with CVT. I am really happy with how awesomely it handles as well. I was worried about that until I drove it because I was seeing people still copy pasting reviews from the 2014 Mirage which was a super spongy suspension. We have 0 issues as well getting up to speed and even passing people on the highway. I did install sound dampening materials for road noise as that is the only issue we had after testing it. (Floor and roof sound insulation fixed all issues with sound we had.) Highway MPG has been 44-52mpg with cvt and 5 passengers 3 of which were kids. Also, it exceeded my expectations, which were kind of low, in snow traction. It actually does amazing in snow which blew my mind.
Of course the hatch back is more ulitarian like the Fit but simplier. The sedan is just to comfortably haul 3-4 folks in the long run PLUS sizable objects. You gotta admit that it nice to have choices than none. Win-win for all 🤷♂️
@@samusaran7317 Mandatory 4 door for my family. Diesel would have been a interesting powertrain option, but I likely wouldn't have gotten it even if it offered more torque and power because I wouldn't need that.
@@edgaryzen4925 Fits my family comfortably, and I like the back seat, I actually have a few inches before my knees hit the back of the drivers seat and I am 6 ft. 5 People, one of which is in a bulky car seat still. Kids came with the test to find which car was more comfortable. Besides the Mirage, the kids like the Subaru Forester and that was about it for space and our price range. (The forester was a 2016 and needed suspension work, like damaged control arm bushings, and was the same price so we got the Mirage.) All the Mazda's failed out kid test, and all the Honda's (like the fit which we liked) were way to expensive locally. Toyota's were even more expensive so we didn't consider any. We are actually very happy with the Mirage though. Especially seeing cost of fuel went up just after we bought the car.
The only time I've ever faulted a mirage regardless of the year and model, is when it's optioned with an automatic, apart from that they've always been great cheap little cars that are easy to run and maintain and easy to work on
I love my cvt on the Mirage. It just is so comfy, especially in town, but also outside of town (because of wider transmission ratios than the manual). And it uses less a tiny bit less fuel.
@@ronaldderooij1774 the cvt on this mirage is great for 0-60kph but after that it is slow, can't complain. If it has the 5 speed manual it might be able to set your head back thr seat on first gear.
Great review! I've had the 2017 version of this car for the past 5 years and absolutely love it. It's nice to drive, gets great fuel economy, is extremely reliable, and the Mitsubishi servicing isn't overpriced. Car enthusiasts will never be happy with it, but Mitsubishi know how to make a cheap, reliable car that you can drive without having to worry about. Great channel by the way, subscribed.
I have this car and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! And yeah, it is basic transportation for the masses. Gets you from Point A to Point B on the cheap, and can say from REAL WORLD CITY DRIVING I have absolutely been averaging between 36 and 43 miles to the gallon driving in the city, depending mostly on whether or not I use my air conditioner and if I hit hills. It climbs like a WWE Wrestler on a ladder, which is th eone downside, but honestly this is the perfect car for doing something like Doordash, so huge plus.
I love these. It has to be one of the last true "economy" cars. 2018 seemed to be the end of the cheap economy cars since so many like Honda Civic went digital inside with turbo engines, etc. They're very upscale. I would love to own one but I wish they weren't inherently unsafe. Safe small car, but not inherently safe when you live in an area littered with 4x4s. Conservation of momentum is a bitch!
Lol what are you talking about. You're way safer in this car than any big ass suv or truck just with the roll over factor alone. You realize if those 4x4s hit you, THEY"RE the ones in trouble. The wheels will literally bounce off the car and flip them, tons of videos of this in idiots in cars. Unless they hit you completely straight on, in which case worst case scenario you get wedged slight under their truck.
Good on Mitsubishi for putting a timing chain on their interference engine but can we please have solid rod shift linkages instead of the cable linkages for the manual.
@@Bleachanna idk about newer cars but ve did maybe until the mk4 and mk3 vr6. Toyota had it on earlier the Corolla, it was a hybrid of rod and cable. Nissan had it on I believe the old sentras. I had some really good cable based shifters, Mazda made a really good tight one.
I have the 2019 g4 and love it the only thing I don't like is the cvt trans I wanted the five speed but it's really not that bad I had mine now for 2 months and put 14,000 miles on it and it's been wonderful good little car I don't understand all the hate
I swear by the Mitsubishi Mirage. I have driven both my hatchback as well as this model between New Jersey and Alabama for business purposes. Once I eve averaged over 64 miles per gallon. What other gas-powered car do you know of that can do THAT? I LOVE them. With a government business mileage reimbursement rate of 56 cents per gallon it has paid itself off multiple times. I currently have 160,000 miles on mine. Do the maths: That's $89,600 in mileage reimbursements for a car that originally had an MSRP of $12,500, though I paid $16,000 for mine because I added some options. One thing you forgot to mention was the stock sound system sounds much better than many much more expensive cars! Great for those long cross-country drives. Also, since 2014, nothing has happened significantly mechanically except for oil changes and brake shoe replacements. Once I had the muffler bolted on better to tightener it up. These cars seem to run forever! Once I hit a very bad pothole that blew up my tyre and threw off my suspension. The re-alignment, balancing and new tyre all together cost me $180! Try doing that with another car! lol
There was a police chase a while ago in a Mitsubishi Mirage. Also it does have Apple Carplay, and Android Auto, you just plug your phone into the car with a USB cable, down by the cup holders there is a USB port where you plug your phone in.
Might have to suggest this to my cousins who just started college. They need a ride and this looks like the entry level vehicle they need. Great video!
@@bwofficial1776 new Mirage vs used insert name of car is Apple to blood orange comparison. Can’t do that. Used Mirage new mirage is comparable by $ alone. If the difference is so narrow, there is 0 appeal to the used one.
Should probably swap out the stock tires for wider ones. I also feel like slapping some simple mods on it like slightly better brakes, upgraded intake and exhaust and better suspension. Should make it more driveable.
THANK YOU! That was driving me absolutely bonkers how he was 1 whole horsepower off, like COME ON??? That single horsepower is the difference between pure misery and absolute automotive perfection. If it weren't for that extra horsepower I would have never bought 17 of these for all of my family members. Cheers mate!
@@etahhcumosevahi Apple car Play is standard on 2021 + models even base trim, I own an Evo X and also a Mirage for daily and it’s a great reliable car, 3 cylinder engine is a little slow but not weak, is actually quiet strong and efficient, 60k+ and haven’t had any issues other than regular maintenance. Nice little car.
You could take a gamble on a used car off Craigslist that may or may not be reliable or you could buy a new Mirage with a solid engine and a long warranty. It's cheap, efficient, reliable transportation and doesn't need to be any more than that. It serves a purpose and it's pretty decent at it. I've heard that with some suspension mods these handle surprisingly well. It's funny how small the wheels are though, any smaller and they'd belong on a motorcycle. The BMW i3 is the same way. I'd take the hatch though. The sedan is a little weirdly shaped. The facelift front end looks a little more purposeful than the old nose, which looked like it belonged on a cheap blobby anonymous car.
Probably the last one left in this size and prize bracket. Thailand still has Nissan March as an alternative but Nissan in your country don't sell it anymore right?
Ive driven one for a year as ride share, great mileage, great cargo ( for airport pick ups) fits in any street, cheap, and keeps cost low, and the suspension feel a bit better then The hatchback. The right car for the job
I did that with my hatch. Meh. It was ok, but the aftermarket support for it is almost nonexistent, so it got boring after a while. It’s really best as an economy car.
Unfortunately there's nothing like this on a dealer lot within a 200 mile radius, which sucks. Everyone around here just buys big SUV's and pickup trucks and puts themselves deeper in debt for the next 7 years.
This review got you a like and a subscription. We've owned two, a 2014 hatch and a 2022 hatch. My mother has a 14 hatch and my mother-in-law has a 2016 G4. Never one issue with any of these cars and they are the last honest car on the market.
I literally love mine so much. It’s nice to know I will never need to replace a timing chain on it. They’re WAY overbuilt for that little engine. Idk why everyone feels the need to buy a crossover instead of a Mirage just to drive themselves to work!
I just subscribed as this was a great review. I kinda like the sedan better too which I am usually a hatch guy. Honestly for what it is, how can you hate it. Cheap a to b transportation. My wife has the big family car. I just need something for work and back and if my current car needed to replace why not look at one of these. I also agree. I had a 2018 mazda3 for a little and man the truck space was horrible
Now that Toyota has discontinued the Yaris, that is one less sub-compact sedan/hatch on the market and the Chevy Spark may soon be canceled as well. Honda canceled the Fit in the USA last year. Sadly they aren't bringing the new one in Japan to the United States.
I like the Mirage over the G4 because the Mirage is lighter than the G4 so it gets better mileage and presumably responds quicker, but if you need to carry people and luggage the G4 is better at that but you will get lower mileage. PS it does have Android Auto/Apple Carplay.😊
I wanted a mirage back in 2018. The only ones stocked nearby were CVT. Instead I ended up in a three-cylinder ford focus. Fuel economy is almost as good, and it's turbo. Sedans were getting phased out -- $16,900 after rebates and dealer incentive.
I’ve owned one of these for 3 years and spent countless hours on the Mirage forum. They are probably the last car you can get in the US new right now that you can mostly repair yourself. Not many modules on these! You can also get better gas mileage and better HP by putting E0 gas in them. The octane doesn’t even matter, they run better without ethanol. Change the oil every 5,000 miles religiously and get the CVT serviced if you have one. They are GOOD cars.
I enjoy mine, I do however wish mine had 15" alloys, discs all around, and trunk and floor liners. Everything else I'm pretty satisfied with. If I had to be fancy i guess is choose heated seats and mirrors too but not 100% necessary. Hey, while I'm at it a lil sound deadening wouldn't hurt either
Its a shared model with Nissan's old Versa. That means there should be similar performance along with a lot of interior space. It is decent car with good fuel economy.
I kinda prefer too own my 1998. Ford Escort it's got more power then the Mitsubishi mirage but I would prefer too own the lancer if i had the money too own one.
I'd still choose the hatchback tbh. The rear seat, for me, is occasional use or for kids or something so I don't care about the extra space, it's just that the hatchback with the folding seats gives you so so much more practicality and versatility.... I saw someone with a mirage hatchback at Lowe's putting a washing machine in the back
Yeah I know. It is ulitarian especially for single driver. No argument there. But to haul 3-4 folks comfortably on a consistent basis PLUS packing some small stuff like the size of Costco toilet papers and paper towels, the sedan makes perfect sense. Everyone is different.
Saw one of these a few days ago missing 2 hubcaps and driver mirror, cracked windshield and missing rear bumper cover. Couldn't have been more than a couple years old. Come to think if it I rarely see a good condition late-model Mirage.
I saw a brand new 2021 model and even though it was obviously new with the shiny paint and all, it kind of felt 2011. Like it was a cross between a brand new car and a 10 year old one
@@dabnisbrickey6527 Mindset is often what keeps them down. You see this in how they take care of their cars, house, hygiene, health, etc. Not trying to be rude as I'm far from wealthy.
I wouldn't mind that car except Mitsubishi should fire the marketing team for my country cause they had the brilliant idea to call it 'space star' as for economy cars, we have a few competitors The Hyundai i 10/kia picanto are there The cheapest Suzuki Alto and Nissan Micra are still sold and are cheap. We used to get the Seat mii/Skoda citigo but no longer unfortunately. We also have Peugeot 108/Citroen c1/Toyota aygo, those are actually decent as they get the toyota drivetrain, (just don't get the automatic). I think GM still sell the Chevy spark which is quite good for the money. But all those don't apply to US because of the distances you have to drive.
Althought i'm happy they are still cheap basic cars available, i could not see why buy this instead of a kia rio, more power, better equipped and more modern design...my 2015 run circle around this for about the same price...i would rather keep mine than buy this brand new car...
Literally none carries around a yeti if their car is a Mitsu G4. Besides, go to any gas station and they have 44 ouncers with a cup sized bottom that fits in every cup holder.
@@edgaryzen4925 You'd think Mitsubishi would change some things... like add an orange sticker to the lock switch, or add a center console... but then again, it's probably the worst selling car on the market today.
@@tall_dude1233 changes like that bring up the price. If the price on the consumer is too high they will say “ I minds well spend a lil more on X vehicle”
@@CollinMac96 Exactly. If a new Mirage costed like $19,000 just bc it has a few "luxury" items to keep up with the trends then i would just buy a Corolla for a few thousand more
Now a days people speed with any type of car. I've seen one of these in the fast lane on the highway it was being pushed to Its limits. The driver had one hand on the steering wheel thinking he was driving something special.
It's truly sad too see this brand today. They had so many good cars, the Galant, 3000GT VR4, Lancer Evolution, Starion, Pajero, Pajero Evolution. Now the best they have to offer is a Mirage....
Why do car makers not focus on the small ones so that they make them more comfortable and fun to drive,, In fact, this is an idea why not make a comparison and evaluation of the best selling small cars 👍
Any modern sedan below the compact car segment looks so bad. The Ford Fiesta sedan is probably my least favorite car if all time. These cars looked designed as hatchbacks and forced to be sedans.
Mitsubishi doesn't care what you think. I know it has been said a lot of times, but it's true. If they did, they'll bring back the Lancer to compete with the Honda Civic, or the Montero to compete with the 4runner.
@@edgaryzen4925 Err they aren't exactly livable. Subcompacts dominate the least safe cars list. Fiesta is number one. The Versa, Korean cars, Chevy Spark and Sonic, Fiat 500. Stats show you have a good chance of not living. But no doubt you mean as a economic sense? Sure I can agree. But safety aside they are just really impractical sometimes. And very ugly to most buyers. I think the Ford Fiesta hatch was the best looker in the segment when it was still here. But all of them were obviously deisgned for other markets without America in mind. I sat in a Fiesta and at only 5'8 130 pounds at the time, it was a very dreadful car. I do wish we had more cheap cars but most people will just pay the same price for a new Subcompact to buy a slightly used compact car with better safety and more space.
Mitsubishi could stop making mirages and bring back the lancer or better. Or make the mirage's engine bigger like a 1.2L Base model and middle line 1.5L and top line 2.0L. Then their SUVs should bring back a V6 variant.
I like the front and middle lateral lines of the 2022 Mirage sedan. However I find the rear lines lacking harmony and resolution with the curves and general shape of the other parts of the vehicle.
Mitsubishi makes cars cheaply. This mirage looks cheaper than the discontinued Toyota Yaris. Years ago, a car reviewer said it was the worst cheap small car you can buy. It has since improved a little bit
So this is basically the quintessential definition of basic transportation in a modern vehicle
Modern day Geo Metro-like, really. Not bad to be frank.
@@edgaryzen4925 well a little better does it have ABS and AC lol maybe even the high end option of front disc brakes
The same kind of car Civic, Corolla and Lancer used to be and conquered America with back in 1971. Now that the third Oil Shock is with us...
I really liked how you reviewed the car as what it is, I mean People always complain about how car manufacturers stopped making cheap affordable cars and when mitsubishi did it people hated the car 🤷🏾
Toyota discontinued the Yaris both the one it made and the one made by Mazda and Honda cancelled the Fit in the USA. The Chevy Spark may soon be cancelled as well.
@@davinp There's more profit margin in crossovers. Those little cars weren't the fastest sellers but they were reliable sellers and filled a niche in the market.
Main reason is the safety ratings
Just was for ‘23.
@@davinp it is cancelled
i love basic transportations and budget cars.
there's nothing in between me and my driving. no steering volume thingy, land departure, no sound warning at everything, and the bloody thing turning off my engine.
just me and my driving.
also small engines are fun to drive, you can rev them up high and it won't break the speed limit/law.
also parts are cheaper, cheaper to maintain, uses less gasoline, so you can drive further and more.
lovely.
Parts are NOT cheap homie. Also they are never in stock at auto parts stores. I have to wait a day every time I forget to order something off RockAuto a week in advance, unlike an F150 or a Civic. The electrical systems are very sensitive so any sensors have to be OEM. The stock parts DO last though, I’ve heard of people getting 120k miles on the OEM brake pads! There was one with a CVT that lasted 280k+ miles.
I have discovered recently that I can get higher gas mileage, more range on fill ups and way better acceleration by getting pure gas and not E10. I hear less clatter on idle too. I think it cleaned out my fuel injectors. Try it and you will fall in love with your car all over again!
Same!! I drive a kia spectra and love it
Finally someone who understands what the Mirage (Space Star in our continent) is all about. I have now 70.000 miles in my Mirage CVT. Not a single defect in 8 years of use. Not ONE defect. Not even a light bulb broke. All is still rattle free, zero oil consumption and 60 mpg. Why? what was made, was made well, engine has no turbo, is simple, not stressed, indirect port injection, so no carbon build up, and the car is light, so no mechanical stress on axles, suspension elements and brakes. And the CVT gets an oil cooler (contary to Nissan who uses the same CVT's). They will last much longer in Mitsubishis therefore. High temperatures is killing Nissan's CVT's.
You bring up a good point about the Mitsubishi Mirage. Yes it's not meant to be a luxury car or a sporty car. It meant for something like it's cheap a long warranty and it's reliable. And the mission is accomplished for this car.
I think that's all mitsubishi have in their minds
@Capsized Cloud the mirage is definitely solid. Engine and trans.
Reliability and Mitsubishi do not go together
@@infernoking7504 how do you know? Most people that have those cars especially for deliveries are pretty reliable. Even up to their CVTs.
It has a purpose. You could take a gamble on a used car off Craigslist that may or may not be reliable or you could buy a new Mirage with a solid engine and a long warranty. It's cheap, efficient, reliable transportation and doesn't need to be any more than that.
Great review. This is why you have become my favorite car reviewer. You understand what the car is and what it is intended for and don’t expect it to be anything but that. Yes there will always be cars that punch above their class, but this car never pretends to do that. My mother in law has a 2019 and it’s the “fully loaded” one with heated seats and nice wheels, and I love taking it on long trips. Is it fast? Hell no. But it rides well, is spacious, and will return 37+ mpg’s doing 80mph the whole time with the air on. It’s reliable and simple without many things to break. It’s an affordable car that will be affordable to maintain and affordable to drive. Need new tires? Cheap. Need new brakes? Cheap. I drove a 2015 hatch for 7+ years and was hard on it the whole time, never broke or even sputtered one time.
It's a death trap though.
@@666cemetaryslut so is some sports cars but that doesn't mean people don't buy it.
@@666cemetaryslut compare to motorcycle or 90s sedan? Get real.
@@edgaryzen4925 It's the #1 car involved in fatal accidents.
@@666cemetaryslut so is driving old vintage cars. Pick your poison.
Owner of the 19 Mirage ES manual hatch here and last week was my 1yr ownership of said vehicle. Absolutely no problems whatsoever and the amount of money ive saved on gas is amazing! When gas was hitting $4.89 here in FL, $32 max and i get a full tank that i average 330 miles on. Horsepower is not really a issue as for ive never had a problem merging onto a highway. The only reason i got the hatch is bc to me the sedan looks a lil wonky but regardless im willing to bet its a great vehicle as well!
Nice POV. Thank you.
Let me ask you this then: Why some folks here still disapproving/disliking this car when it clearly not for them? It make zero sense!
@@edgaryzen4925 I guess because it looks cheap and tiny. It is. When you have a generation of people my age 18 to 30 growing up with raw hp from dodge & everything going eletric & futuristic looking, i could see why they hate this vehicle. Im willing to bet most people dont even know what these cars are let alone they come from Mitsubishi. The Evo days are gone and the public cant/wont get over it. This car just doesn't work for the modern family due to size and horsepower but if you need a reliable basic cheap car, why not these?
@@edgaryzen4925 it's an American thing, American's still have this dumb mindset of "bigger is better". This vehicle is selling well in South East Asia and Mexico for it's original purpose; affordability.
@@objective7042 true. The "big vehicle is safer" logic is a false logic that it ignore the real issue of the driver's behaviour
@@objective7042 It's because of their evergrowing waistlines. Let's tell it like it is.
This car is quite popular here in the Philippines especially for first time car buyers since it covers the basics without breaking the bank.
We owned one for six years. I was able to fit a full-size wheelchair (folded) in the trunk, and the remote trunk release is a neat parlor trick.
These are good and fun little cars, when they have the stick. I owned a 2015 and I miss it. When they have the CVT they're totally awful...but with the stick, they're fun to drive. I'm glad you did an honest review on this care for what it is: good, cheap, and totally honest.
Biggest problem with a manual is when you want to trade it in. Because the market for manual cars in the US is so small a manual really loses its resale value compared to an automatic. Maybe if you plan to keep it until it dies then resale does not matter.
First time to hear an honest review that understands the car and isn't all negatives.
I own a 2022 5 speed hatch. I’m also a tech for Mitsubishi. Have nothing but good things to say about these. They don’t break. Very solid little cars.
Lifespan of this car?
I have a 2013 mirage all I can say it is I’m satisfied I still use it today as a second car no frills it gets the job done and I love it for that.
Nice little car, I almost bought one It was between that, a Chevy Spark, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent and a Nissan Versa. I ultimately chose the Versa. Last ones with affordable subcompact cars currently in the us. Yaris was gone already.
This guy is quickly moving up the ranks as my favorite car TH-camr.
In the time when Doug Munroe is losing his magic.
No matter what car you are looking for this guy has put his butt in there lol
I’m amazed that some cheaper cars still come with a stick
@DM ME VIA TELEGRAM👉@ShootingCars Yeah right. Go away, bot
why? it’s the cheaper option for the manufacturer vs an auto
It keeps the price tag down in third world countries where auto gearbox taxes still exists.
I started driving in the era of cheap Japanese cars with manual transmissions. Think of early Reagan years. 😆 While I haven't driven a G4, I wouldn't turn my nose up at one if I needed a cheap second car. I'm sure it would be fine if it had the 5-speed. It would probably seem downright luxurious compared to the old 80s cars I drove. Actually, the Mirage seems kind of nostalgic for me. Reminds me of the simple cheap cars us "dazed and confused" generation drove when we were young. It was all about freedom and not breaking us on a payment or gas. I hate to see cars like that disappear.
Nowadays, carmakers are only making crossovers/suvs because old people have hip problems and so need lifted vehicles for easy entry and exit.
It's demonstrated reliability after almost a decade with the JATCO CVT7 version as well.
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For Thailand market, salesmen get 30% more commissions selling SUV than cars might also play the part.
@@thanakonpraepanich4284 oh I see, good point.
But did'nt the Jatco7 had issues with Nissans? I have a G4 CVT so I am worried
What a great review! When you popped the trunk I think my jaw hit the floor, was not expecting a whole ass golf course worth of space!
Right?! 🤯😎👍
The Mirage and Outlander got me back to the brand
I have the Mitsubishi Mirage. Bought it brand new this year and now it has 5k miles so far. Here is my takes:
IMO yes the brand new Mirage is especially worth it over any used car as an *** affordable BASIC mode of transportation *** aka going from point A to B. Thats it. New Kia Rio and Nissan Versa fill this purpose as well.
The Mirage has been proven to be honest, economical, dependable and simple to drive globally since 2013.
Mitsubishi Motor, from my point of view, has no plan to discontinue the Mirage in the future (at least model year 2023) as it helps meet CAFE goal AND the fact that there is virtually no competition left in America. The AFFORDABLE subcompact sedan segment is being endangered from it existence. Just Kia Rio, this, and Nissan Versa. That's it.
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Chevrolet had left this segment for good which is a tad shame.
Like Zack Pradel had said in the review, the Mirage is a "people car" (old term) like how Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle intended at the time; Simple and basic mode of transportation = far less thing to go wrong over the course of ownership compare to car with complex electronic. That how I can easily appreciate this car especially for the $.
Now...
**** Heed my warnings below for you prospective owner/buyer******
If you for example...
Need/want lots of horse power or torque to pass other cars instantly? This car is not for you. (This can go uphill no problem)
Want/need luxury or modern features i.e. adaptive cruise control, leather seats, dual climate control, wireless charger, etc? This is not for you. (The only nice features it has are Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, SiriusXM, and automatic climate control)
Want/need solid well-built car like the Corolla/Civic? This car is not for you.
Need/want infotainment system? This is not for you.
Very sensitive to road noise and feel? This car is not for you.
Want/need sporty handling? This car is not for you.
Expect Sony/JBL/Bose sound system quality? This car is not for you.
Want/need resale value being high as Toyota Corolla? This car is not for you.
Want/need large fuel tank as 14 gallons? This car is not for you.
Need/want 3 adults to fit the rear seats comfortably? This won't work.
Need/want RWD, AWD or 4x4? This is not for you HOWEVER do note that winter tires especially being skinny work really well, according to Canadian Mirage review.
***Lastly, and this is important to know***
There are at least 300 Mitsubishi dealerships across the nation which are objectively lacking compared to its competitors. Gotta wonder how you can take it to them for service and parts.
That's all I have to say here about my takes on my BRAND NEW Mirage.
the good thing about the Mirage is that it's not that hard to fix or maintain.
you don't exactly need to go to the dealership for any PMS or whatever maintenance, you can basically just go anywhere and if possible, try to get ORIGINAL or on par or better parts from other reputable manufacturers like Bosch, Wix, AC Delco, etc.
My aunts 2015 mirage cvt has 182k mi and still runs good. She said to change the oil every 5k mi or every year and the cvt fluid every 20k mi or every year. Trans fluid is a MUST if you want it to last. She got a new sedan G4 for her and her old one she gave to my 16 yr old cousin as his first car Overall very dependable car and very easy to service.
When I see a Mitsubishi Mirage in traffic, I GTFO of their way. These are people with nothing to lose, and they drive it as such lol.
They take the backseats and not going to bother arguing with the other driver like you because defensive driving skills matter to them more. You get the priority to go first 🤷♂️
Like a less expensive Nissan driver.
@@bwofficial1776 Big Altima Energy is very real
@@bwofficial1776 you ain’t lying 😂
@@josephwilliams617 Not everyone drivers theirs like a lunatic.
There is no step down from this, that being said, it has a lot of useful attributes.
I can see this being a decent beater for delivery, and even winter.
You won't have to worry about it getting stolen, especially when you can get a manual.
The hatchback's has a cargo room that is much more vertical. We found it actually held more when we did the test at the dealer. We bought the hatchback because of that, and the fact that you can put the seats down for even more made it more valuable. At 6ft, I found that I actually had more room in the rear seat than when we actually sat in the Outlander Sport at the dealership. (Nice ride with the Sport though.) That was awkward to find out about the space in the rear seats. I am very happy with the Mirage we got the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES with CVT. I am really happy with how awesomely it handles as well. I was worried about that until I drove it because I was seeing people still copy pasting reviews from the 2014 Mirage which was a super spongy suspension. We have 0 issues as well getting up to speed and even passing people on the highway. I did install sound dampening materials for road noise as that is the only issue we had after testing it. (Floor and roof sound insulation fixed all issues with sound we had.) Highway MPG has been 44-52mpg with cvt and 5 passengers 3 of which were kids. Also, it exceeded my expectations, which were kind of low, in snow traction. It actually does amazing in snow which blew my mind.
Of course the hatch back is more ulitarian like the Fit but simplier.
The sedan is just to comfortably haul 3-4 folks in the long run PLUS sizable objects. You gotta admit that it nice to have choices than none. Win-win for all 🤷♂️
@@edgaryzen4925 True. Shame the hatch wasn't a two door diesel, I would of kept it.
@@samusaran7317 Mandatory 4 door for my family. Diesel would have been a interesting powertrain option, but I likely wouldn't have gotten it even if it offered more torque and power because I wouldn't need that.
@@edgaryzen4925 Fits my family comfortably, and I like the back seat, I actually have a few inches before my knees hit the back of the drivers seat and I am 6 ft. 5 People, one of which is in a bulky car seat still. Kids came with the test to find which car was more comfortable. Besides the Mirage, the kids like the Subaru Forester and that was about it for space and our price range. (The forester was a 2016 and needed suspension work, like damaged control arm bushings, and was the same price so we got the Mirage.) All the Mazda's failed out kid test, and all the Honda's (like the fit which we liked) were way to expensive locally. Toyota's were even more expensive so we didn't consider any. We are actually very happy with the Mirage though. Especially seeing cost of fuel went up just after we bought the car.
@@blazetownsend8785 Awesome story. Thanks for sharing. That's why I tell folks that buying a used car is a crapshoot nowadays.
The only time I've ever faulted a mirage regardless of the year and model, is when it's optioned with an automatic, apart from that they've always been great cheap little cars that are easy to run and maintain and easy to work on
I love my cvt on the Mirage. It just is so comfy, especially in town, but also outside of town (because of wider transmission ratios than the manual). And it uses less a tiny bit less fuel.
@@ronaldderooij1774 the cvt on this mirage is great for 0-60kph but after that it is slow, can't complain. If it has the 5 speed manual it might be able to set your head back thr seat on first gear.
Great review! I've had the 2017 version of this car for the past 5 years and absolutely love it. It's nice to drive, gets great fuel economy, is extremely reliable, and the Mitsubishi servicing isn't overpriced. Car enthusiasts will never be happy with it, but Mitsubishi know how to make a cheap, reliable car that you can drive without having to worry about. Great channel by the way, subscribed.
I am beginning to like this Mirage as both Honda and Toyota have shot themselves in foot by not importing their new Fit & Yaris respectively.
That’s why I got the G4.
I have this car and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! And yeah, it is basic transportation for the masses. Gets you from Point A to Point B on the cheap, and can say from REAL WORLD CITY DRIVING I have absolutely been averaging between 36 and 43 miles to the gallon driving in the city, depending mostly on whether or not I use my air conditioner and if I hit hills. It climbs like a WWE Wrestler on a ladder, which is th eone downside, but honestly this is the perfect car for doing something like Doordash, so huge plus.
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You are goddamned right. This little machine gets the job done
I love these. It has to be one of the last true "economy" cars. 2018 seemed to be the end of the cheap economy cars since so many like Honda Civic went digital inside with turbo engines, etc. They're very upscale. I would love to own one but I wish they weren't inherently unsafe. Safe small car, but not inherently safe when you live in an area littered with 4x4s. Conservation of momentum is a bitch!
The civic hasn't been an econobox for more than 20 years imo
Lol what are you talking about. You're way safer in this car than any big ass suv or truck just with the roll over factor alone. You realize if those 4x4s hit you, THEY"RE the ones in trouble. The wheels will literally bounce off the car and flip them, tons of videos of this in idiots in cars. Unless they hit you completely straight on, in which case worst case scenario you get wedged slight under their truck.
Good on Mitsubishi for putting a timing chain on their interference engine but can we please have solid rod shift linkages instead of the cable linkages for the manual.
What car has solid linkages with fwd
@@Bleachanna Literally any Honda
@@zaremol2779 not true.
@@zaremol2779 older hondas
@@Bleachanna idk about newer cars but ve did maybe until the mk4 and mk3 vr6. Toyota had it on earlier the Corolla, it was a hybrid of rod and cable. Nissan had it on I believe the old sentras.
I had some really good cable based shifters, Mazda made a really good tight one.
I have the 2019 g4 and love it the only thing I don't like is the cvt trans I wanted the five speed but it's really not that bad I had mine now for 2 months and put 14,000 miles on it and it's been wonderful good little car I don't understand all the hate
I swear by the Mitsubishi Mirage. I have driven both my hatchback as well as this model between New Jersey and Alabama for business purposes. Once I eve averaged over 64 miles per gallon. What other gas-powered car do you know of that can do THAT? I LOVE them. With a government business mileage reimbursement rate of 56 cents per gallon it has paid itself off multiple times. I currently have 160,000 miles on mine. Do the maths: That's $89,600 in mileage reimbursements for a car that originally had an MSRP of $12,500, though I paid $16,000 for mine because I added some options. One thing you forgot to mention was the stock sound system sounds much better than many much more expensive cars! Great for those long cross-country drives. Also, since 2014, nothing has happened significantly mechanically except for oil changes and brake shoe replacements. Once I had the muffler bolted on better to tightener it up. These cars seem to run forever! Once I hit a very bad pothole that blew up my tyre and threw off my suspension. The re-alignment, balancing and new tyre all together cost me $180! Try doing that with another car! lol
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Best review I've seen. You make me want one lol
I got one two months ago here in Saudi Arabia and I agree with every single point you have mentioned about the car !
Very good review and philosophy on appreciating cars that are good enough
There was a police chase a while ago in a Mitsubishi Mirage. Also it does have Apple Carplay, and Android Auto, you just plug your phone into the car with a USB cable, down by the cup holders there is a USB port where you plug your phone in.
Might have to suggest this to my cousins who just started college. They need a ride and this looks like the entry level vehicle they need. Great video!
@Capsized Cloud that's objectively incomparable.
@Capsized Cloud you can get a new mirage for the price of a used fit
@@edgaryzen4925 Why? It's the same size, the only difference is that the G4 is a sedan and the Fit is a hatchback.
@@bwofficial1776 new Mirage vs used insert name of car is Apple to blood orange comparison. Can’t do that.
Used Mirage new mirage is comparable by $ alone. If the difference is so narrow, there is 0 appeal to the used one.
@Capsized Cloud I’ll say they will last as long as each other. The jatco cvt7 is solid and the 1.2L is also robust
Should probably swap out the stock tires for wider ones. I also feel like slapping some simple mods on it like slightly better brakes, upgraded intake and exhaust and better suspension. Should make it more driveable.
i love your thoughts on the affordable compact segment!
Thanks Zack!!! I love the Mirage in both forms!!! Go Mitsubishi!!!
It’s 78hp not 77hp and All 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage models comes with this screen and yes it support apple car play and android auto.
THANK YOU! That was driving me absolutely bonkers how he was 1 whole horsepower off, like COME ON??? That single horsepower is the difference between pure misery and absolute automotive perfection. If it weren't for that extra horsepower I would have never bought 17 of these for all of my family members. Cheers mate!
It costs more to install Apple CarPlay in this car than to build the whole car.
@@etahhcumosevahi Apple car Play is standard on 2021 + models even base trim, I own an Evo X and also a Mirage for daily and it’s a great reliable car, 3 cylinder engine is a little slow but not weak, is actually quiet strong and efficient, 60k+ and haven’t had any issues other than regular maintenance. Nice little car.
People, beware of bots trying to give you prizes. It’s a bunch of crap. I’m sure we’re all used to it though
Ik they’re so annoying
You could take a gamble on a used car off Craigslist that may or may not be reliable or you could buy a new Mirage with a solid engine and a long warranty. It's cheap, efficient, reliable transportation and doesn't need to be any more than that. It serves a purpose and it's pretty decent at it. I've heard that with some suspension mods these handle surprisingly well. It's funny how small the wheels are though, any smaller and they'd belong on a motorcycle. The BMW i3 is the same way.
I'd take the hatch though. The sedan is a little weirdly shaped. The facelift front end looks a little more purposeful than the old nose, which looked like it belonged on a cheap blobby anonymous car.
Cheap economy cars are starting to become refreshing. I get into my truck or Audi and it’s just a rolling computer now
I believe the SE does have car play. Just FYI. Might have been worth mentioning in your video
ES, LE, BE, SE has it. It became standardized starting model year 2021. Zack got it wrong.
This car, in fact, does come with Android auto, and Apple car play. It is standard on all trim levels.
Looks like a great entry level car. I'll consider this in the future.
Probably the last one left in this size and prize bracket. Thailand still has Nissan March as an alternative but Nissan in your country don't sell it anymore right?
@@thanakonpraepanich4284 its still sold, as the Nissan Micra (different name, same car).
Ive driven one for a year as ride share, great mileage, great cargo ( for airport pick ups) fits in any street, cheap, and keeps cost low, and the suspension feel a bit better then The hatchback. The right car for the job
I want to try this with sticky tires, coilovers, and a curvy backroad
I did that with my hatch. Meh. It was ok, but the aftermarket support for it is almost nonexistent, so it got boring after a while. It’s really best as an economy car.
From what I've read, with a roll bar and a little suspension tuning these actually do pretty well.
Great review for “affordable peoples” car. We don’t need Lamborghini or Ferrari reviews.
Unfortunately there's nothing like this on a dealer lot within a 200 mile radius, which sucks. Everyone around here just buys big SUV's and pickup trucks and puts themselves deeper in debt for the next 7 years.
This review got you a like and a subscription. We've owned two, a 2014 hatch and a 2022 hatch. My mother has a 14 hatch and my mother-in-law has a 2016 G4. Never one issue with any of these cars and they are the last honest car on the market.
I literally love mine so much. It’s nice to know I will never need to replace a timing chain on it. They’re WAY overbuilt for that little engine. Idk why everyone feels the need to buy a crossover instead of a Mirage just to drive themselves to work!
@@KekeeBlack we are just about to hop in ours and go on a road trip this weekend.
@@KekeeBlack This^^^
Ownership review coming soon.
I just subscribed as this was a great review. I kinda like the sedan better too which I am usually a hatch guy. Honestly for what it is, how can you hate it. Cheap a to b transportation. My wife has the big family car. I just need something for work and back and if my current car needed to replace why not look at one of these.
I also agree. I had a 2018 mazda3 for a little and man the truck space was horrible
Now that Toyota has discontinued the Yaris, that is one less sub-compact sedan/hatch on the market and the Chevy Spark may soon be canceled as well. Honda canceled the Fit in the USA last year. Sadly they aren't bringing the new one in Japan to the United States.
Everyone of these things where I live is missing hubcaps , dented up … you name it , and a chunk of those don’t even have a tag yet …..
I like the Mirage over the G4 because the Mirage is lighter than the G4 so it gets better mileage and presumably responds quicker, but if you need to carry people and luggage the G4 is better at that but you will get lower mileage. PS it does have Android Auto/Apple Carplay.😊
I wanted a mirage back in 2018. The only ones stocked nearby were CVT. Instead I ended up in a three-cylinder ford focus. Fuel economy is almost as good, and it's turbo. Sedans were getting phased out -- $16,900 after rebates and dealer incentive.
good review .. basic very good car ..fun to drive gas saving exceptionnaly reliable ..l fell in love with this small car
I appreciate all decent cars 🙌🏼❤️
Get the hatchback!
I’ve owned one of these for 3 years and spent countless hours on the Mirage forum. They are probably the last car you can get in the US new right now that you can mostly repair yourself. Not many modules on these!
You can also get better gas mileage and better HP by putting E0 gas in them. The octane doesn’t even matter, they run better without ethanol. Change the oil every 5,000 miles religiously and get the CVT serviced if you have one. They are GOOD cars.
They are! Less modules = LESS THINGS can go wrong.
Less HP/Torque = less stress on the continuous variable transmission IMO.
I enjoy mine, I do however wish mine had 15" alloys, discs all around, and trunk and floor liners. Everything else I'm pretty satisfied with. If I had to be fancy i guess is choose heated seats and mirrors too but not 100% necessary. Hey, while I'm at it a lil sound deadening wouldn't hurt either
Its a shared model with Nissan's old Versa. That means there should be similar performance along with a lot of interior space. It is decent car with good fuel economy.
I can see where you're coming. Interestingly, this car is assembled in Thailand.
I kinda prefer too own my 1998. Ford Escort it's got more power then the Mitsubishi mirage but I would prefer too own the lancer if i had the money too own one.
Great review!
Love it. 👍. Those wheel covers though. 😑. They could have made them better looking.
Yeah I agree. Super cheap to replace and find whatever appealing though.
Looks like something out of 1996 🤣
Higher trim versions of this car get alloy wheels. It does have slightly lower profile tires but adds to the look if you want though.
the cheapest thing about it is the glossy radio/bezel. that makes any car look cheap.
At least this is a cheap car
The engine sounds like a sick lawnmower
3 Cylinders though with the CVT
great car
I'd still choose the hatchback tbh. The rear seat, for me, is occasional use or for kids or something so I don't care about the extra space, it's just that the hatchback with the folding seats gives you so so much more practicality and versatility.... I saw someone with a mirage hatchback at Lowe's putting a washing machine in the back
Yeah I know. It is ulitarian especially for single driver. No argument there.
But to haul 3-4 folks comfortably on a consistent basis PLUS packing some small stuff like the size of Costco toilet papers and paper towels, the sedan makes perfect sense. Everyone is different.
Saw one of these a few days ago missing 2 hubcaps and driver mirror, cracked windshield and missing rear bumper cover. Couldn't have been more than a couple years old. Come to think if it I rarely see a good condition late-model Mirage.
I've seen more than a handful but never a badly kept one
I saw a brand new 2021 model and even though it was obviously new with the shiny paint and all, it kind of felt 2011. Like it was a cross between a brand new car and a 10 year old one
i’ve honestly never really seen a trashed one
Poor people rarely take care of anything
@@dabnisbrickey6527 Mindset is often what keeps them down. You see this in how they take care of their cars, house, hygiene, health, etc. Not trying to be rude as I'm far from wealthy.
I wouldn't mind that car except Mitsubishi should fire the marketing team for my country cause they had the brilliant idea to call it 'space star'
as for economy cars, we have a few competitors
The Hyundai i 10/kia picanto are there
The cheapest Suzuki Alto and Nissan Micra are still sold and are cheap.
We used to get the Seat mii/Skoda citigo but no longer unfortunately.
We also have Peugeot 108/Citroen c1/Toyota aygo, those are actually decent as they get the toyota drivetrain, (just don't get the automatic).
I think GM still sell the Chevy spark which is quite good for the money.
But all those don't apply to US because of the distances you have to drive.
Althought i'm happy they are still cheap basic cars available, i could not see why buy this instead of a kia rio, more power, better equipped and more modern design...my 2015 run circle around this for about the same price...i would rather keep mine than buy this brand new car...
Literally none carries around a yeti if their car is a Mitsu G4. Besides, go to any gas station and they have 44 ouncers with a cup sized bottom that fits in every cup holder.
This car hasn't changed much from the review that Doug Demuro did.
What did you expect it to be?
@@edgaryzen4925 You'd think Mitsubishi would change some things... like add an orange sticker to the lock switch, or add a center console... but then again, it's probably the worst selling car on the market today.
@@tall_dude1233 "Mitsubishi don't care what you think"
-Donut Media
@@tall_dude1233 changes like that bring up the price. If the price on the consumer is too high they will say “ I minds well spend a lil more on X vehicle”
@@CollinMac96 Exactly. If a new Mirage costed like $19,000 just bc it has a few "luxury" items to keep up with the trends then i would just buy a Corolla for a few thousand more
Wonder if anybody put a evo motor in this
Actually looks pretty good except for those bike wheels
I bought a new Toyota Yaris sedan in 2007, this looks alot like it.
That actually looks nicer than this lol
Now a days people speed with any type of car. I've seen one of these in the fast lane on the highway it was being pushed to Its limits. The driver had one hand on the steering wheel thinking he was driving something special.
What state are u in
It's truly sad too see this brand today. They had so many good cars, the Galant, 3000GT VR4, Lancer Evolution, Starion, Pajero, Pajero Evolution. Now the best they have to offer is a Mirage....
Mitsubishi Motor changed direction. Not a bad car, really. It is NOT for the car guy or auto enthusiasts.
@@edgaryzen4925 They killed off their best selling cars. Lancer and Pajero. They just don't know what they are doing, and it's effecting their sales.
@@edgaryzen4925 and plus after all the crap they did in the 2000s I understand why they changed directions.
@@1985toyotacamry They should just discontinue the brand keep mitsubishi electric going they can't make cars anymore.
@@helenmannion that's assuming Mitsubishi, Nissan and Renault will have a last say in it since they are part of it.
Is it just me or do the wheel-wells look to big for those small tires
Why do car makers not focus on the small ones so that they make them more comfortable and fun to drive,, In fact, this is an idea why not make a comparison and evaluation of the best selling small cars 👍
Because price point. Anything over $20k is all vanity.
Small cars in America are meant to boost the CAFE. The more Mirages they sell the more EVOs and SUVs they can pump out.
@@paulblackman8159 yeah that too, I forgot about that. I can't see the Mirage being discontinued when it virtually has no competition.
Fun fact: I'd you slam the passenger door hard enough the glove box will open.
😬 pretty bad quality for a newish car.
@@damilolaakanni it was assembled in Thailand; not Japan. Idk why folks expected to be comparable to Toyota when it clearly NOT.
Did a car ever pass the big bottle test?
Yes, about 24% of cars I film pass.
It looks like my Nissan versa 2013 manual
Interesting
Between the sedan and the hatchback, I usually prefer the hatchback with one exception: Mazda 3. IMHO, the Mazda 3 looks better in the sedan form.
The trunk on a 90's corolla sedan EE100 has a bigger truck than the Mirage G4
I know some people wouldn't mind owning one of these, but why go for this when a 2020 Yaris is better in every way?🤷🏽
Because you cannot find a 22 Yaris for sale and it does not have as great a warranty. You can buy a mirage new for the same price as a used Yaris.
@@CollinMac96 Bingo.
Used car has risk. New car does not. It a fact.
the fuck are those donut wheels????
Any modern sedan below the compact car segment looks so bad. The Ford Fiesta sedan is probably my least favorite car if all time. These cars looked designed as hatchbacks and forced to be sedans.
But subcompact cars are livable
It wouldn't look too bad in a 3 door coupe model with a bit of ralliart products on it but then again what do mitsubishi care about us
Mitsubishi doesn't care what you think. I know it has been said a lot of times, but it's true. If they did, they'll bring back the Lancer to compete with the Honda Civic, or the Montero to compete with the 4runner.
@@edgaryzen4925 Err they aren't exactly livable. Subcompacts dominate the least safe cars list. Fiesta is number one. The Versa, Korean cars, Chevy Spark and Sonic, Fiat 500. Stats show you have a good chance of not living.
But no doubt you mean as a economic sense? Sure I can agree. But safety aside they are just really impractical sometimes. And very ugly to most buyers.
I think the Ford Fiesta hatch was the best looker in the segment when it was still here. But all of them were obviously deisgned for other markets without America in mind.
I sat in a Fiesta and at only 5'8 130 pounds at the time, it was a very dreadful car.
I do wish we had more cheap cars but most people will just pay the same price for a new Subcompact to buy a slightly used compact car with better safety and more space.
@@damilolaakanni I didn't expect them too? I just think the hatch looks better.
Mitsubishi could stop making mirages and bring back the lancer or better. Or make the mirage's engine bigger like a 1.2L Base model and middle line 1.5L and top line 2.0L. Then their SUVs should bring back a V6 variant.
They won't because
1) $
2) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
I like the front and middle lateral lines of the 2022 Mirage sedan. However I find the rear lines lacking harmony and resolution with the curves and general shape of the other parts of the vehicle.
I didn't know these were still around.
I would buy a Yaris over a Mirage any day...
basically a new old car haha
Better than a 2005 econo sedan, except the Mazda 3 maybe, but even that car has some ugliness in it.
It's too bad they don't have a 2dr hatch. I miss cheap economy 2dr cars. Most new 2dr cars are costly sport coupes.
Ask DeMuro how he feels 😂
Mitsubishi makes cars cheaply. This mirage looks cheaper than the discontinued Toyota Yaris. Years ago, a car reviewer said it was the worst cheap small car you can buy. It has since improved a little bit
i drive this car love it dont beleive those snubbish reviewers try one
I had a.new Mitsubishi in 1988, and it was a high-quality efficient car. The current Mirage is an embarassment.