2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES | Full Rental Car Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- This is my review of the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES. There's more details below, but I just wanted to quickly say thank you for watching this video. Please comment below and share your thoughts on the Mitsubishi Mirage or just take a second and say 'Hey'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers.
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THE BASICS:
Year: 2017
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Mirage
Trim: ES CVT
Type: Subcompact Car (basic four-door hatchback)
MSRP: Starting from $14,195 (but you can get the price WAY lower)
Color: Mercury Gray
UNDER THE HOOD:
Engine: 1.2 L 3-cylinder
Horsepower: 78hp (wow, that's low)
0-60: It's slow...really slow.
MPG: 37 city, 43 highway (impressive)
Fuel Tank Size: 9.2 gallons
OTHER REVIEWS:
Edmunds: 4.6/5.0
Kelly Blue Book: 9.5/10.0
Cars.com: 4.5/5.0
Car and Driver: 1.0/5.0 (ouch!)
WRAP UP:
Days with vehicle: 2 days
Miles Driven: Approx. 160
Overall score: 4 out of 5
Final Thoughts: Great gas mileage and reliability. It's not the coolest car out there, but if you're on a budget, you can't go wrong with this little hatchback. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
This is an honest car for honest people. People need to stop hating.
Well said. But in defense of the haters out there, I did have to drive the Mirage twice before I got it. The first time around I was comparing it to all the other 40k+ sedans I typically rent. It took me a few hours behind the wheel of the Mirage before I realized that's not a fair comparison. This is a true budget vehicle. And I wish there were more like it. Not everyone needs, or should buy, a fancy car with all the latest tech. ...okay, I'll get off my soapbox now. 😀
Exactly! You can get a brand new one for even less than 10 thousand dollars, that's a true steal.
True.Speed demons and haters.stay away from the Mirage. Its not for you.Its forA to B drivers like me and a lot of other Mirage owners.Speed n flash isn't everything only execution and efficiency.
I forgot to mention: GREAT review! You didn't trash the Mirage as other automotive journalists have. Well done. I subscribed to your channel because of this review. ♐
Thank you sir!
Exactly. Its a car u can buy cash for $9-10k now so u have to put things in perspective which many car “journalists” don’t do. Good car for the money
Professional reviewers and car enthusiasts forget what this car was built for. Inexpensive reliable transportation. I own one and I’m completely happy. It gets me from point A to point B with no problem at all. My wife owns a Corolla, therefore, when we go on a longer journey we take the Corolla. I am a state government employee and my salary is not that high ( low 40’s), so this car fits my budget perfectly. And this is the reason for this car, for folks like me who are on a tight budget, that still want reliable transportation to and from work. Will I win any races? No, is it luxurious? Hell no. Will it impress anyone? Nope. But then again I’m not about appearances or trying to keep up with the Joneses. Awesome review by the way!
How many miles? CVT or 5speed?
So true.Im middle class but I love this car.Ive had many cars.Some slower than my Mirage but all got the job done.Im not a enthusiast or a speed guy,I'm just a driver.If a car can get me to where I need to go damn if its fast or pretty its good with me.My Mirage is fine by me.
Great to see a positive review on the Mirage. I work for Enterprise and everyone thinks this car is total garbage but I am one of the few that like it. I think of this car as a 'Modern-day Geo Metro' because of the 3-cylinder it has and hybrid like fuel economy. Yeah the engine is buzzy and shakes, but what can you say. Simple reliable transportation. One thing is for sure: when another gas crisis hits (like another 2008), this car will be in huge demand, and the people who have one already will be laughing their way to the gas station without worry of fuel cost. That is the beauty of this car and others like it!
Thanks Theo. And I agree, there's nothing wrong with the Mirage. Im fact, I wish there where more small, reliable, fuel efficient vehicles like this. The roads would be a better place! And how is Enterprise treating you? I'm there four days a week, so sometimes I feel like it's my second home.
I think that had crisis is coming on right now. Used to be able to fill my mirage for about $13. Now it's $20.
My favourite car. As another person mentioned, there exists an even more basic model with no AC, manual windows in the back, and no power locks. I have that one (a 2015) in manual. I can't imagine a car simpler to work on. And it's been dead reliable, so not much to work on... so I went about upgrading it.
Adding cruise is quite simple and inexpensive. You can add factory cruise yourself for about $100 and a couple of hours of effort (if you buy a used wheel with the controls). If you replace the stereo with a "DIN Kit" (Metra makes ones) you can fit any single or double DIN stereo you like without any special adapters. I'm working on a circuit to let you use the factory steering wheel controls (which you'll get with your used wheel you installed for cruise control) for Pioneer stereos. And, of course, I ended up installing a subwoofer.
Next project will be heated mirrors and heated seats. Maybe eventually installing Air Conditioning. Seriously, the car is so reliable I'm *that bored*.
And, as far as price goes, I think I got the cheapest deal that's ever existed for these super-basic models. Paid $8995 Canadian dollars, plus tax (the ONLY extra charge was $30 for a tank of gas, no PDI or any other BS). Totally brand new. Had to buy it in pink, though... Guess they couldn't move it in that colour. The $14,000 Mitsubishi pretends these things costs is a joke, work your dealer down by at least $3000!
The manual shifts really easily (light as a feather and very forgiving clutch) and drives a lot faster than the automatic, which truly turns the car into a sloth. Which I only know about because I loved this car so much, when the wife's car broke, I bought here a used 2014 automatic Mirage (with most of the features mine didn't have).
I think most other reviewers have lost sight of who would buy such a cheap car. If you want to get from A to B, and you don't care how, you just don't want to pay much, this is the car for you. It's cheap to buy and it's cheap on gas. And the warranty means it's cheap to maintain, at least for 5 years (10 if you don't mind fixing items that aren't the engine/transmission). Most other reviewers complain that the interior feels cheap (sure, it does... it's a cheap car), they complain it is slow (yes, that's why the fuel economy is good), they complain that at 100 mph it handles like a death trap (it sure does, why are you driving so far over the speed limit???), and they complain that Mitsubishi didn't paint under the hood (nobody cares).
Owners of these cars love them, because people who buy a $10,000 car have low expectations. Mitsubishi meets all those low expectations and provides you with cheap long term ownership. But if you were driving a Prius and then buy this car to replace it, sure, you'll get the same mileage, but you will be unhappy with the lack of features and comfort. But I don't see anyone doing that except the bad reviewers.
Wow! First off, what a comment! Thanks for putting so much thought into this! Secondly, I totally agree with you. There's plenty to love about the Mirage. This is actually my second review of the 2017 model. In my first video I was much too critical. I just did get it...yet. But after driving it a second time I think I finally began to understand what makes the Mirage so unique. It really is a great little, budget friend, reliable hatchback. And if they ever make an electric model...well, I'd seriously consider buying it. Anyway, thanks again for the great comment. Cheers!
It's a hard car to love. You have to get into the mindset of "What can I put up with to save money?". The Mirage isn't going to reward you with luxuries, that is for sure. And the ride isn't the best in the world. And the interior is so-so, at best. But if you're saving money, you just don't care about those things. You need the car to be simple (save on repairs), reliable (save on your time), safe (getting hurt in an accident is expensive!), cheap to run (fuel efficient/save on gas), and cheap to buy.
I swear Mitsubishi went to their designers and said the car needs to seat 4 people and you need to meet those 5 goals. This car does that, and nothing else. And that's why I love it.
Your review is balanced and frankly, I personally tell others this is a 1 star comfort car, and a 5 star cheap ass car. 2.5 stars seems like a legitimate split down the middle.
Hows your wife's CVT holding up? Her mileage? I got a 2014 DE CVT @ 50k miles. So far so good.
@@kylemas2005 Mine with CVT has 60 K. So far so good too.
Just had a family member pick one of these up for $9k...not bad at all!
9k?!? Well done! I agree, these are great little cars.
You understood much better the essence of this car than many so called expert reviews. You can get a brand new one at a much lower price than MSRP.. something like 9 to 10k for the base manual which is crazy for a reliable car that takes you from A to B.
It's easy to dismiss a bare-bone, extremely cheaply made vehicle. But with how expensive cars are today, especially because of all the technology that goes into vehicles, there aren't many options for people on the end of the income spectrum or people that just need a car simply to get from point A to point B.
For the average consumer, the Mirage won't even be considered when buying a vehicle. But for the certain market, there aren't many options. So, I won't attack this vehicle. It's there for a reason, and it serves it's purpose well.
Or people who don't want to take more than they need. Just getting from A to B is perfectly fine.
This poor car is always trashed. Your review surprisedme
I'm going to say this just like everyone else has. Thank you for the review. Everyone is so negative to this car like Car and Driver magazine. All these people drive sport cars primarily so of course when they go to this car it's going to be a completely different ride. This is bare-bones basic and there is a Market for car is like this. Cars that do the most basic things and do it good. Daily commuting small towns and much more. I love the gas mileage and it goes fast enough. I currently drive a 2000 Corolla CE and this reminds me of it. New but still basic with a low cost is something I never see so this is awesome. You can either buy a new car with warranty for a cheap price like this or are used car from another company that's a few years old for a similar price which at that price range there will be competition, but I still love this car and honestly I've seen some used for like $4,500 and that blows my mind. I also have my eyes on the Prius C, but has a little too much technical stuff that I don't really care about besides the Eco Mode. This car seems to get pretty close gas mileage and it's only gas and much more simple. Both seem like lovely cars for simple driving but not for people with a Leadfoot that's for sure. It'd be cool to see you review the Prius c one day. Thanks for the review it was really nice to watch.
+Rohy Thanks for the kind words! And you should totally check out the Prius C. I drive the C2 and absolutely love it. I get 70 mpg on my 27 mile commute to work. It's an amazing little car. Mines a little beat up, and 4 years old, so I won't do a full review, but I will try to post a short video about it soon.
100 Rental Cars , yeah that would be cool. It's been awhile since I left my first post but I know you're busy and making that video about the Prius C I'm sure is at the bottom of the bucket list and I can't blame you. There's so many rental cars out there to keep making more videos, but by some chance you do end up making a video about the Prius C, please compare it to the Mitsubishi Mirage because one of the other is going to be the next car I get. I like the Simplicity of the Mirage and the fuel economy but the Prius gets even better fuel economy and is probably more of a comfortable ride. And when it comes to features the Prius C wins in that regard even though there is a Mitsubishi Mirage model with a backup camera, Android auto and Apple carplay which is fantastic. But in the end of the day as long as the car has cruise control that's almost all I need. It's a great feature to have in a car because I don't have to take my eyes off the road and I just hover my foot above the brake just in case something crazy happens my foot's already there to stop the car. But anyways just thought I'd leave this message out there. Hope you're doing well man and keep up the good work. Your videos are of top-notch quality and I consider them the best auto review videos on TH-cam bar none.
Excellent review . Straight forward .
i’m 16 and my parents got me this car for like 9k and it’s great for a beginner car for a high school, good on gas, small, efficient and simple
Nice! And 9k is a great deal. Good job Mom & Dad!
Excellent review. I bought this same exact car. I love it. No issues. Just needs cruise control. Highly recommend.
Thanks! I'm glad you're liking it. I wish there were more cars like this on the market in the states. Reasonably priced, reliable, and great gas mileage. What else do you need?
You can have my cruise control. I don't even use it.
The mirage is the VW beetle of the modern era.
I bought one of these after renting them a few times. I like it a lot. I bought a used 2017 for 8,000 back in 2019. I think it's a great car for city driving. All the maneuvers that you have to do become a breeze, like parallel parking, u turns, squeezing past people who are turning left and waiting for traffic etc. And it's easy to beat the rated mileage. I've gotten 53. 54 etc MPG on long interstate drives.
I've got the 2014 Mirage hatch. They made some improvements for the 2017 models. As far as cars in general go, Mirage leaves a lot to be desired, BUT when you consider the low price and focus on the positive traits like low running costs, surprisingly comfortable front seats, good ergonomics, it's not the horrible pile most auto journalists claim it to be. It's an small, inexpensive car that's light on the wallet, but still offers some good comfort and features for the low price.
Another great video!
Thanks Peter!
I’m planning on purchasing this car used for my first car 😊 i think it’s a cute car
Nice! It is cute. And I've heard from several owners that it's pretty reliable too. Good luck with your purchase. I bet you get find a suuuppper great deal on the Mirage. And let me know what you think after a few months of driving. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you! Finally someone gets this frugal, reliable car. Not everyone cares about bells and whistles. Thank God some manufacturers are still producing cars for poor people like me.
@@aDistantLight IIHS rated it good in 4 tests and marginal in small overlap, a newer test that many other sub compacts rated poorly in. Its got AC, Android auto, power locks/windows, decent ride comfort for Uber and its cheap to own and maintain. Sheeeeit thats all I need baby. Drive one, you might be surprised.
I'm not really that poor but it saves me moola on gas.
@@stevensmith8648 what year? Miles? CVT or 5speed?
@@kylemas2005 I like seeing your comments on the Mirage videos. There are a few others that I see commenting as well. Owners who want others to know the car isn't bad like they say, but actually good at what it does. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for this neat little car.
@Kingfisher Thank you man! Kingfisher is a mighty bird. Mirage is the last true subcompact standing now that the Spark is gone. I see them all over the place now. Secrets out and the price has gone up but you get a lot more amenities now. It's safer with crash avoidance etc. I still recommend buying a new Mirage but used prices are insane.
Want to get a truck and was thinking of getting this as an a-b economy car, I know there are better cars out there, but this car really appeals to me in the way that it’s cheap, and would get the job done. And that’s really all I care about
Looking forward to your review of the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GT. Please road test it. ♐
Will do!
AladdinSaneNYC He won’t get a GT. Only the Base trims.
People that buy a mirage with the 5 speed manual transmission seem to love this car. I would just be concerned driving a car that light and small in bad weather and if someone hits you with their Ford F-150. Nice review.
People that own the CVT auto love theirs too, I know I do.
Mine was hit by a Jeep Grand Cheroke.No prob. Took it like a champ. Try not to get hit by a F150 though.
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I'm enjoying mine. I got a 2017 Mitsubishi mirage in 2018. I love mine it's good on gas too.
Nice! How's it holding up? Just it still drive well?
It's nice to see a good review of the Mirage for what it is rather than the standard bashing from car reviews painting a nasty picture of the car.
Hey, thanks! If you consider price, reliability, and mpg, it really is a great little car. Do you drive one?
100 Rental Cars I wish I could I have a 2013 Smart which is fine but not going to be around for 2018 as a gas car.
Yep. A $12,000 reliable cheap car
You can upgrade to 15" tires. Definitely makes a difference and the car feels more stable. Still a fun car to drive around.
I haven't had my "kiwi green" 2014 Mirage, affectionately called "Kermit", since Spring 2018, but I must say I do miss this car a lot. It was a fantastic city runabout, where this car excels. The ride is super soft, which is great for absorbing rough city streets. The fuel economy was good, though my current 2018 Elantra actually gets pretty darn near the same fuel economy around town and slightly better at 70mph, even though it's a significantly bigger and much more powerful car. I do miss the thrum of that 3cyl though, the ease of parking and maneuvering, the automatic climate control, and the handy hatchback body style. I used fit my 26" mountain bike in the back with the seat folded. If I could afford to buy a 2nd vehicle, I'd considering purchasing another new Mirage. Maybe this time with the manual trans.
I'll also mention that I find the car strangely engaging to drive. It can be fun to see how much fuel economy you can get (aka hypermiling).
The hatch vs the g4 you reviewed before, which did you find more comfortable to sit in as a driver? Also how tall are you?
Nice review, how come you didn`t mention the Ds (Driver Sport) selector on the transmission? Whenever I`m merging on the highway or just general need faster acceleration with my 2017 Mirage I just flick the shifter into Ds mode and off I go.
+Robert Because I had no idea. Thanks for letting me know! I'm totally going to play with that option next time (and I'll be sure to mention it too if I make a video). Thanks again!
I heard these cars are aimed for those who may not have as much money as others. These cars have all of the essentials, nothing special, and have good warranties. Not sure I'd like one but good review 👍
+Trenton Hull Thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure I'd want one either. Then again, if I still lived in a big city and didn't need a car everyday, something like this might be a good option. It's small and easy to park, good on gas, reliable, and you won't get upset when someone bumps or scratches it. Right? It does have it's place in the automotive universe. ...just not in my garage right now.
“Cabin Noise isnt THAT bad”
Shows us VERY loud CVT xD
Yeah...that probably wasn't my smartest moment.
I own a 2014, and mine is even more basic! only option it has is that it's automatic.
Mine only has 2 power windows in the front, & no power locks, or AC.
It was the first car I purchased new, I admire the simplicity, I also like how when I pop the hood I see space in there for me to work on it, vs some newer cars.
I driven a 2017, and everything on it seems slightly improved over my 2014.
Everything seems like its been slightly refined and improved.
From the suspension, to how the CVT transmission behaves, and many more little things.
You got the basic trim level for 2017 from that rental company.
My dealer lent me a 2017 to drive when mine was getting fixed.
It had a LCD screen media centre with bluetooth and everything.
Plus steering wheel controls and cruse control, heated seats,
digital climate control.
And much more.
+Dylan Mayhew First off, I think this is a PERFECT first car. Especially, if you like working on it yoursel. And secondly, yours is even more basic?!? Cool. I don't know about you, but I'm drawn to "simpler" cars. I mean, I love all the bells and whistles on the cars I rent, but for my personal vehicles I like manual transmissions, manual seat control, and no touch screens. Just...a car. Anyway, thanks for the great comment. And if you do get a new car, let me know! I'd love to hear your thoughts! Merry Christmas!
Oh the Mirage is far from my first car, It's just my first "new" brand new car. I've owned many other older used cars!
But yeah I admire the simplicity and in the big picture it's just less to go wrong!
But I am also the fan of nice fully loaded luxury cars!
If you wanna hear my 2 cents on a car I got very recently that is "new" to me. Is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
I got mine for next to nothing as-is from a dealership my former employer works with. So I got it for what they gave the guy for it in trade in. plus dealer fees and tax. $1,500.
Had only 105,000 miles I think the last owner sold it once the warranty ended one of those kinda people.
Had the weld the rear end from some rust on the frame, and a passenger ball joint, and a small section of exhaust and its been great to me!
This one is actually my daily driver my wife stole the Mirage from me because she liked it better then any of the other used cars I could find...
But the Lancer is one of the best handling car's I've owned yet!
I find that very impressive and its a joy to drive in that way.
The suspension is more firm but not as firm as some car's I've been in. (not saying much)
I wouldn't say it's the fastest car, but it gets around. (looks faster in appearance haha)
I'm able to get 32 mpg on the highway when the car was only rated to get 28mpg. But that's more on the rural highways I drove it for abit over 70mph and I only got the suggested 28mpg.
Mine is the middle package between base and the high end package.
Mine has cruse control, heated front seats, aluminium rims with tire pressure censors. steering wheel audio controls, full powers windows and locks keyless entry, power mirrors. AC..... Maybe more? haha
My bottom line view on the Lancer is its fun to drive around corners fast! I've driven many modern cars and older cars nothing I'd call a performance car mind you. but this one out handles them all!
Plus the car just looks angry and its glaring at you.
Doesn't matter if you look at it from the front or the rear!
Mitsubishi stopped producing the Lancer as of this year this was the last model for it.
Has no replacement....
I think Mitsubishi is adjusting there focus on midsize SUV's & the Mirage economy car...
I don't think there doing to well..... They might disappear from north America like Suzuki...
Gee I gave you a story and my views on the car.... Sorry lol I like talking about cars as you can tell.
Btw if you read this in time Merry Christmas as well!
In Canada they offer very different trims.
God! That's as basic as it almost gets!
God they sold them like that? No way!
Drove one as a rental for an extended period. Overall, I was quite impressed for what is considered the lowest segment car out there. I've driven Honda Fits and Toyota Yaris' as well so I can compare them fairly. The Mirage is softly sprung, similar to the Yaris, while the Fit is much firmer and in many ways, too firm for pot-hole ridden roads. Noise levels in the Mirage is identical to the Fit, while the Yaris rides quieter. Engine noise is more pleasing in the Mirage than the Yaris, but not nearly in the same league as the Fit's engine. Fit is the fastest of the trio, with acceleration that only leaves you wanting more in the most demanding situations, while the Mirage you are constantly reminded there isn't much power under the hood (Yaris is about mid-pack). Fuel MPG is where the Mirage stands out though as it is way better than the Fit and Yaris, and those two are no gas guzzlers, mind you, but you can get into the 50's with the Mirage at steady highway speeds and city mileage is also very good.
Yeah, I'm not really sure who this car is intended for. I mean, it gets great gas mileage and, from what I hear, it's super reliable. But the Fit and the Yaris have a lot better features. Or at least they do NOW. I've heard the Mirage is due for a nice refresh. Stick a decent touch screen in this, and maybe add some cruise control, and it might be getting close to the Fit? Maybe?
Higher trim models all have the touch screen (android and Apple car play) as well as Cruise.
I was under the impression that all rentals now have cruise control, meaning that Mirage's would be higher trim. But I guess I am wrong!
+brorowcarwiz I thought the same, but we were both wrong. I don't use cruise control that often, so it's not that big of a deal, but still...I mean how expensive can it really be to add a basic feature like cruise control?
On the SE and GT you get Cruise.
brorowcarwiz Yeah there are only 2 rental cars that don’t have cruise. This and the Accent
I have a 2017 standard and am getting between 60 and 70 mpg now that's flat highway and the sticker average was about 45 mpg
Honestly not bad. Basic car for basic transport. I so badly wished before I saved up for my car I was able to have a decent little ride to get back and forth to work. I had to take the bus and cabs when I was younger. I hate when people make fun of cars like this. It’s a safe and satisfying feeling to leave work and get safely into your car. It’s piece of mind. Not everyone has rich parents that buy us a car for our 16th birthday 🙄🙄🙄
Woo-hoo Missouri plates!! Lol . Just a basic car but would be a good commuter car .
And excellent commuter car. Did you see that someone else said you can lease this for $69 a month. Crazy!
I would think this mirage is about the same size as your Prius C and very similar gas mileage for half the price. 👍
I'm in the market for a new car. In Europe journalists tend to bash the mitsu. I really can't see why. It's Japanese reliability, has all the basic features one could want in this day and age (electric windows, air-conditioning and even cruise control if you want). We got an equally cheap car in the Dacia Sandero which journalists seem to love love love... Which in the basic version doesn't even get a head unit! Has no power windows, airco is an expensive option and if you want cruise-control? Well you can basically forget it because it isn't even on the options list. Oh and it's drinking fuel like it's water.
I really don't get it...
It all boils down to marketing
I think the problem is that while the Mirage isn't a bad car, there are other cars that cost about the same or maybe less that are better. In the US, the Nissan Versa has a lower sticker price and is generally considered to be a better car. You can also get a Chevy Spark or a Kia Rio for about the same money and they are considered better too. Then again most Mitsubishi dealers tend to discount the Mirage so much that it starts flirting with being under $10k. I could see how some people would have trouble saying no to a car like this with a new car warranty for less than $10k.
Seeing as you have such a wide range of cars you use, from mirages to Camrys to charters to rams, what do you reserve when you book a reservation?
Usually just an "Intermediate" car. I do, however, rent mostly from the same location and they know I like variety. So they'll occasionally give me a free upgrade, especially when drive something "cheaper" the time before.
100 Rental Cars in surprised if you reserve intermediate they can give you a mirage, I didn't think they could give you less of what you reserve only more. I'm supposed to pick my rental up Thursday, but I might actually trade my Civic in on an accord this week. So, if I do that I probably won't want to rent a car. The remaining 17 accords have great incentives... thinking of a sport or hybrid
I have one (living in the Netherlands). 60.000 miles. Zero defects, not even a light bulb broke. No rattles, no oil consumption. The only thing needed was normal maintenance (1x new transmission oil was expensive). And yes, 5 wiper blades, and two tires, 2 gallon wiper fluid and gas. That's it.
Yeah that trans flush is high.If you don't do it yourself The dealer or transmission place will get you.$250/$285. Damn! But at least your maintaining it.In case something does go wrong the dealer can't blame you for it.
@@stevensmith8648 The car asks so little, I can afford it. So, why not?
How to Turn Off Mode ECO ?
Are the gas and brakes really sensitive? Most newer cars I've driven (especially small ones) seem to have REALLY touchy gas and brakes that make them annoying to drive.
I own a 2014, and driven a 2017 as a loaner car from my dealer once.
I know what your talking about, and you wont find any issues with the Mirage.
The little 3 cylinder is not powerful enough to be "touchy" mind you it will still get you where you need to go, and can still be zippy around the city, but you gotta push down on the peddle for that.
The breaks are fine, there not touchy at all.
So if you just rest your foot lightly you'll just slow down very slightly, but if you need to stop fast just push down further and there you go.
Awesome, thanks.
Which rental company did you rent the car from? Do you know if Enterprise rental has this model, the ES or the SE?
+Felix Fernando Hi Felix. I got this car from Enterprise, so I'm sure you can too. And I've never seen the SE on an Enterprise lot, but that doesn't mean they don't have it. It just might be difficult to get. Usually you can't even request specific cars, only car types (compact, sedan, suv, etc.). Anyway, if you get a chance to drive the Mirage, let me know. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Felix Fernando Yeah just the ES. Only Enterprise and Hertz rents this car out. Avis or Budget doesn’t keep this car in their fleet.
I like slow cars. You avoid speeding tickets more easily.
Very true. And you usually get much better gas mileage.
At 2:00 you can see that the "Service" light is on. So it was probably due for an oil change.
+Disney Fan I see that a lot with the vehicles I rent. Oil changes and tire pressure warnings. I always mention it when I return the car...but I'm not sure they care much. I hope all the cars have a mandatory maintenance schedule...but I wouldn't be shocked if it was just ad hoc.
100 Rental Cars maybe they do service it but forget to reset the light.
A lot of oil change places can't figure out how to reset the oil change reminder on these cars. In fact, of all the ones I've been to, only the Mitsubishi dealer knows how to (and the other places try... I've even had them ask me how to, LOL). It's kind of weird... though not all that hard if you look it up in the manual.
I don't wait for no oil lights.Change with synthetic every 5k.miles.
in my area, they are 10k brand new with the auto tranny
Not bad, right? I think you can get a Toyota Yaris at that price too. Both have the same feel to them. Well made...but very basic.
im looking to drive Florida to New York and back on this car , what do you think?
Should be fine. It's a bit slow, and the cabin noise is a bit loud, but I think you'll still have a good trip. Plus, it gets amazing gas mileage, so even if you hate it, you'll still have a few extra bucks in your pocket at the end of your journey. Drive safe! And happy new year!
@@100RentalCars Thank you!! Same to you!!
Damn no cruise control is brutal. That's the only major feature missing from the base model. Hey atleast now days the cheapest cars around have power windows and AC.
It is a bit strange, right? Thankfully, Mitsubishi has started to add basic features to the Mirage. But, with that being said, I still think it's kinda cool that you can buy such a basic vehicle. I could definitely see myself buying one of these.
Base level Nissan Versa does not have power windows!
Just did a 700 mile roundtrip journey in my Mirage. No cruise control, but its fine, just pull over every couple of hours and stretch for a minute and you'll be fine.
In 19 Cruise became standard equipment. I have a 15 Scion XB manual with cruise. Never used it once. Does not occur to me. But I do not take big trips.
I have to say I think the mirage isn’t all that bad, my closest Mitsubishi offers them for $69/mo lease...if you’re on a budget then why not!
Wait, what? $69 a month for a lease? Holy crap, that's amazing. I totally agree, there is nothing wrong with this car. Honestly, I think many people drive cars WAAAAAY out of their price range. This is a great little car!
100 Rental Cars Probably with a hefty down.
Is that the stick shift one!
@Donovan Campbell Desperate to sell? The Mirage has sold triple what was initially expected, 7500 units, since 2014. This lil car is a good success story.
Which would you prefer to own - a Chevy Spark or a Mitsubishi Mirage?
A Chevy sports what?
@@stevensmith8648 A Chevy Spark
Can it overtake other vehicles in the highway going 70 or 80 mph?
+An Drei Yes, but it takes a while to get up to those speeds. It's slow, but you do get excellent mpg. Are you thinking of buying one? Cause for the right person, I think this would be a great purchase.
Oh, not for me. One of my colleague is looking to get one soon for mostly city driving with the occasional use in the highway. He's on a tight budget. I use a Suzuki Swift as my daily driver, awesome little car btw. It gets a bit better mileage than the Mirage (37mpg city and 60 on the highway from my experience). I'm not sure if Suzuki still sell cars in the US though. But if you happen to take a trip in Asia, UK, or any country in Europe, try to rent one. They handle like go-karts 😀
Yes
Yes it can but where you live where cars are going that fast? The Indianapolis speedway?WTF?
I've seen a lot of other reviews that trash this car, too, and suspected it wasn't as bad as the "pros" make it out to be. However, that USB connector is ridiculous. First, it wasn't clear to me if you have to leave the glove box open to use it? If so, that's insane. And it also looks like it won't last for the long haul. That cord is going to get worn out and break eventually. How hard would it have been to put it down by the DC port? I suspect that it was added just for US models, much like the backup camera that gets unceremoniously tacked on to the back since it's required in the US.
Yeah that one is weird but I guess you can put your phone in the Gbox and the info would show on the screen.Havent tried it yet but will when I clean out my Gbox. Haha!Got check stubs all in there.
This is better than Doug Demuro. This car is an upgraded bike that you buy from Target. It's nothing special, it just gets you to point A to point B. It's a classic car that you can get for literally new.
Thanks for the kind words David.
Try to get your hands on a mazda 3 or 6!!!
I would LOVE to, but I've never seen a Mazda on an Enterprise Rental Car lot. The second I see one, I'll grab it and post a video. Promise.
100 Rental Cars lol okay! Ps they have them in avis/budget lots here in South Florida
Really? Okay, I'll see if I can switch over to Budget for a while. Maybe I'll get lucky!
$ 9999 for brand new one( with manual ) before the discounts !
Under 10k? Hells yes.
And digital speedometers
Yeah, I do like having that option.
Added bonus: no one ever pays retail for these
A 5 speed is more enjoyable, with better use of the powertrain and better fuel economy even. I found the CVT very sluggish. But many love it. I guess if you are stuck in traffic a lot.. Love you can get these under 10k all day now.
I took a 5 speed SE hatch out on a test drive and managed 50.9 MPG at 59 mph. I also just felt really scared when trying to merge in a place like an intersection to make a turns while cars were coming straight when I tried a CVT.
+djkenny Those are some damn good numbers. 50 mpg is good for some hybrids... And yeah, I agree about this being a little frightening. It's too small and slow to feel safe.
+Remus RM 49 mpg? Hell yeah. I'm rather obsessed with mpg lately.
Size did not bother me, it gets good scores by the IIHS. The acceleration with a CVT was just really sluggish off the line. But if discounted well enough, and someone needs a commuter than is an auto.. I can see the appeal.
Me too. Someone else mentioned in the comments that you can lease this for $69 a month. That's crazy. But I do agree about the poor acceleration. I think you're actually being kind by calling it "sluggish". Let's be honest, this car is slow. But that's OKAY.
I’m shocked it has power windows lol
If it has AC I'm happy.
Amen, what else do you really need, right?
@@100RentalCars Tinted windows lol, those are a must in the summer.
Elitest! Not all of us can afford fancy things like that. :)
For some reason, I think the bare bones cars have more personality. I had a 93 Accord years ago, it had zero amenities, but I still loved that car. I'd buy another in a heartbeat... assuming it would actually run.
@@100RentalCars I had a 2000 Honda Accord very minimal equipment but dang is was a great car. I wish I wtilll had it, only reason I sold was I needed AWD and got a base model Kia soul lol. Although I did almost try to bye a 1993 in near mint condition but it sold lol.
Mitsubishi catch up with new age add a touch screen and add some buttons
I think Mitsubishi is adding some upgrades to the 2018 model. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to test them out. What do you think otherwise? If you had to, you would rather drive the Mirage or the Hyundai Accent?
100 Rental Cars They added the Bluetooth and the touchscreen Standard on the ES for 2018.
Isn't it just the back up camera and Bluetooth? I don't think the Apple Car Play is on the base?
@@100RentalCarsMirage GT 2017
2018 on up has the touchscreen with Apple/ Android .2017 SE /GT has one also.
While these are interesting little cars, they just don't provide you with a lot of standard equipment.
+Vincent D Very true. Although sometimes I wonder if we really "need" all the bells and whistles that are standard in most vehicles. I kinda enjoyed driving something this basic...although I bet I'd miss my heated seats come wintertime.
I don't know? I mean, a Versa is way less equipped. Those and the Spark do not even come standard with power locks and windows. The Mirage has power windows, locks, AC, PS, ABS, Traction Control, Nice cloth seats, split fold rear seat, Tach, trip computer, 4 doors, etc. What can you get new for 10 grand?
And for 2019, all Mirages also get cruise control, even the very base version with a manual.
True.A base one from 2018 up has all that and keyless with alarm.Dont think nobody will ever steal one but who knows? Car jackers jacked a Volvo from a guy got halfway down the block and jacked a old woman's BMW. Wha?
С правым рулём комплектация гораздо богаче, с левым рулём вообще как старая телега
If you are in lower-income it is still better than the bus
Yep!
@@100RentalCars in my area they start at 9500 with cruise control standard that's what most people spend on a decent used car for a brand new car
Mitsu mirage is better here in philippines
It's great for city / urban driving. Chevrolet Spark is better though.
Spark handles better, faster, better looking, but Id trust the Mitsu for reliability over the Spark. Its also has more cargo space than the Spark. Both good cars though depending on your expectations.
A Trabant for the 2000's.
Worst car I have ever rented.I rented it because I was curious about how it drove. I had better results driving a Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, Nissan Versa, etc.
Yeah, I agree that the Elantra, Focus, and Versa are all better cars. But I'm not sure the Mirage is a true apples-to-apples comparison. I mean, you can pick up a brand new Mirage for under 10k. It's a TRUE budget vehicle. I actually reviewed it twice. The first time I hated it. The second time I focused on the MSRP and discovered a lot of things I really liked about it: reliability, fuel economy, simplicity. Just to name a few. Anyway, that's my two cents. Thanks for the comment!
100 Rental Cars I once purchased a 2015 Versa S for $9700. I forgot to mention that.
@@TheCarCrazyGuy Yeah no thanks on the Versa considering their reliability ratings are atrocious. Complete opposite of the venerable Mirage, oh and they both use the same JATCO CVT7 transmission. Funny, I guess Nissan just cant get their programming right.
This car is due for an oil change soon. They got one at 27,000 miles in MO. But at 33,000 miles they will probably get rid of this one soon. These cheap cars don't last long. These cars have such poor resale values.
I understand the poor resale value. I mean, you could just buy a brand new on for around 10k. Your monthly payment would you tiny!
100 Rental Cars Yeah on this car as soon as you drive it off the lot you lose 45%-55% of the value. So this car is only worth about $5,000.
Where do you get this idea? There is 2014 models selling for $6500-$8000.
djkenny I meant trade it. Yeah they go for $8,000 but if you sell one to a dealer with 35,000 miles on it you will probably get about $5,000
Why? Trade it? You buy a car and drive it for a 100k or more to get any real value out of it. These are great cars to keep long term. Cheap to run. Should hold up over 100k easily with very cheap repairs to follow. I would not trade a car anyway if I wanted to get another one. The dealer gives so little. Always sell on the private market. Always. Unless it is a RPITA and you just can't drop it.
I have a 22 hatch, I love this car ! Super easy to maintain and work on. I will drive mine till I die or until some dumbass runs into which will probably happen sooner!!