Mitsubishi KILLS its last car - R.I.P. Mirage...Only Pricey Crossovers Remain
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
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The most affordable new car on the market has just been cancelled. We look at the Mirage and towards the future for Mitsubishi.
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00:00 - Mirage Walkaround
05:27 - Ralliart Mirage
07:07 - Mirage rise and fall
09:27 - Mirage replacement
12:22 - Mitsubishi Pickup
13:54 - RIP Mirage - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
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I'm actually pissed that the ENTIRE auto industry is moving away from providing an ACTUAL economy/budget car segment, and forcing everyone to go upmarket or buy used. I like that almost every company is shifting their focus to EV's, but yet again, they're completely ignoring the economy segment with those as well since its all new tech.
US auto industry doesn't care for poor people, they want you to work 3 jobs to pay $1000/month for 8 years.
I've always heard basic economy cars aren't profitable for manufacturers, yet they made them for how many decades? Suddenly they woke up and realized they were not making money on them? It just doesn't make sense.
We will not buy a gas guzzling crossover! Keep the 3 cylinder mirage mitsubishi!
This is sad. I know that the car itself most likely wasn’t appealing to most people but it had one sole purpose: reliable A to B transportation. We need more cars like instead of big trucks that start at $40K and can nearly reach the six figure mark.
The only reliable thing about this transportation is the speed it will end up in the junkyard, when you factor in the way other people drive on the highway.
As a poor American who earns minimum wage, this makes me sad. We desperately need more cheap new cars in America and carmakers are instead cancelling all their cheap entry level cars and forcing us to take out 7-8 year car loans to buy their expensive bloated crossovers/trucks. Apart from price, there's a joy that comes with driving a small light nimble car that can never be experienced with a big heavy crossover. I drive a 2020 Chevy Spark LS CVT and it's so much fun to drive! RIP Mirage! I will miss you!
I agree with you. But automakers need to make cheap cars that aren't just God awful. Automakers have raised the bar so high in so many aspects that when you get into one of these cars, it is a shock how backward it is. So many people grow up with used cars that have more features and better quality than these things. It's hard to go backwards. The deisgns are also never going to have mass market appeal for Americans. And safety is a huge concern. The Mirage killed more drivers than any other car.
@@baronvonjo1929 Not every car needs +300 hp and 0-6 under 4 seconds.
@samusaran7317 I never said that. You are the second person to just make stuff up on me from nothing today. What is happening to society 😭
I meant cheap materials that are not durable, cheap build quality, cheap looks, just cheap everything.
@@baronvonjo1929 Fold like a cheap suitcase
I'd rather get a used car than a mirage. At least it would likely mean I'd get a better car for the money
A very well engineered car. Yes, it is a bit basic and slow, but it does what it is meant to do so increadibly well and reliably that I doubt I will ever have a better car for my taste. I have one now 8 years in harsh climatic conditions. No rust, not rattles, no defects during those eight years. Just as new. (85000 miles on the clock). I have 52 mpg with a calm driving style.
Auto or stick shift?
We owned a mirage decades ago and daughter owns one now. Great mileage and a great reliable small inexpensive car. Sucks that they’re getting rid of it. 😢
The evo x was the last good and cool Mitsubishi ever 😢😢
The last car that they have left that I would consider cool is the Delica D:5.
@@deet4895 yeah that cool jdm camper van that should be sold here in the states 🏕️🚐
There were many tears shed for the Mitsubishi Mirage.
In Germany the Name is Space Star and has a starting price from only $ 13k 👍
Problem with the Mirage is it cost thousands more in America than everywhere else.
Just think, a handful of years ago they were going for $9,995 in some places within the U.S.
Because the EPA killed off compact cars in the US thanks Obama and Biden
Use your brain and think about a reason why that is…
Toyota car is cheaper about 10% than Honda in every class. Why? Because Toyota is made in Mexico and Honda is make in USA. I don't think American technicians are this better than Mexicans, but they need more salary to live....basically nothing different, but costumer pay the gap~
@@seanthompson8071 Yep. When I bought my new 2014, they were selling for $10k for the base DE and $12k for the top ES. I can't fathom paying nearly twice the price now for a slightly fancier version of the same car. I'd rather buy a base model Kia Forte for the same price. It feels like a luxury car in comparison and gets the same MPGs on the interstate.
I honestly have considered a mirage as a daily driver. Still ICE and achieving 40mpgs and cheap to own. I would take it over an EV anyday.
I live in the Daytona Beach area and there's Mitsu dealer here. Lots a Mitsubishis of all models, but yeah, I see a lot of people driving Mirages. Not just seniors either - I see young men and women driving them too. It really fills a niche with people of modest means. I'm sorry to see it go.
I still drive a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander GT to this day. PHENOMENAL vehicle, 200k problem free miles on the clock and still looks new. Mitsubishi is very underrated for reliability
@Brian_Eugene_Lee Agreed. Whats the point of rebadged Nissan anyway?
@Brian_Eugene_LeeShut up!
@@tehsin13It’s not a rebadged Nissan. Are you fcking dumb?!
I been trying to buy one, and at least here in California, I have not seen any for the most part. In the last 6 months, I seen some top trim ones, and 1 LE, which was black. I want any color but black, being in a desert.
I do see a White Diamond ES in transit, the paint is about $300 more. But I am going to do my best to get it. Out the door, the ES will cost about $18,800.
I need to add, the cheapest Corolla out the door is about $25,000. Which is a lot more than the Mirage still. About $6,000 more.
I'll be one of the few people in the comments that actually owns and adores this car it seems. I'm really sad to see it being discontinued.
I bought the car last year in December. An SE 2023 model. Replacing my 2018 Jeep Cherokee. I've loved every moment so far that I've owned this little car! Great gas mileage, very cheap to fill up, plenty of trunk space since the seats fold down, and beautifully simplistic! For the first time ever, I've actually felt comfortable driving in a car and wanting to drive around the city more just to enjoy the experience. Mostly because it's better suited to my size since I'm short. I even love hearing the noises from the engine when I accelerate and decelerate, and the noisy startup. I can fit into any parking space available with extra room to spare! I'm also one of the two people in town (that I've seen so far) with this model design car. So it feels pretty special and unique whenever I spot someone else in town with one the older modeled ones. If I'm lucky, I can keep the car safe and running for the rest of my driving days. I have a dumb dream of one day buying a second yellow version in the future, and retrofiting it with popup headlights. Though it'll likely never happen since that would be pretty expensive.
heard steering is shidy, wish it is a fun hypermiling car, i liek the idea of such a thing
@kalmmonke5037 I haven't had any issues with the steering personally. Can't speak for hypermilling since it's the first time I've heard the term. It might make a good car for it, though. On it's own it gets fantastic MPGs. The highest I was able to get was 51 mpg. I can consistently get up to 46 mpg while driving on the backroads
@@kalmmonke5037 I hypermile mine, and know someone else that does too. Pretty easy to get mid to high 50mpg range if you are not in a congested area.
it maybe would be lighter weight, and battery would last longer, if it was not powered steering, like lotus. i dont reremebr if it is, but i think i heard it is electric power steering @@samarafujioma6588
The very first car in my life was a pearl white 99 Mirage, served me well, drove it to college, to deliver pizza, i did not know much about cars at that time so I did very little maintenance on it but never failed on me, great little runner.
The Mirage is selling well in congested and narrow streets in Southeast Asian cities. I think it's now manufactured in Thailand and the Philippines.
My first car was a 1981 Dodge Colt, which you can probably say was an ancestor of the Mirage. It served me well for more than 7 years before being totalled in a collision on an icy road when an oncoming car slid onto our side. Low speed collision and just a few bumps and bruises, fortunately, but the car was a write off
I had an '80 Colt, with the power shift setting. It was so much fun! Those were actually Mirages sold with the Dodge label. Just got a '24 Mirage. I drove a '67 Beetle with 53 hp for years, so this Mirage hasnt been a problem merging or passing at all for me, and I haven't even tried the Ds mode yet.
As a business, it makes sense to streamline to SUV, but the Mirage was the last ray of hope for Mitsubushi for the car market let alone with WRC. I was hoping it will have the same Cinderella story like Toyota with their Yaris. Well it might come back in the future, but here is hoping.
Bring back the genuine TOYOTA Yaris!!!
Someone willingly advocates for more bland crossovers? Yuck!
They still sell em in mexico
U get to much out of a sedan price wise unless it’s luxury so it does make since should of did this 20 years ago all brands it’s a illusion for the most part
Lancer Evolution will stay in history books
The Mirage should've been priced starting around $13-$14k, would've sold better.
Shame about the Mirage, and Mitsubishi in general. There should be additional inexpensive sedans and hatches available. Americans complain about cars being too expensive yet don't buy inexpensive models. The Mirage needed a replacement though after 12 years, but it would end up being another CUV. So tired of CUV's!
2011 Mazda2 was my first purchase. These will be missed.
Great content Krik, as always
I currently have three Mitsubishi in my household: the 2015 Lancer Evolution X GSR (I brought with my first job sign-on bonus), the 2019 Outlander PHEV SEL(I got it during Covid when there was a massive discount on it for a daily commute, and car pool lane accessibility), and the 2023 Outlander 40th Anniversary edition (My wife and I brought as she needs a good daily). All of them perform flawlessly in terms of reliability;
It is sad to be an EVO X owner to see Mitsubishi step away from the sedan/4WD sports car era (the parts on my 2015 EVO X are becoming hard to come by even after 8 years). Every time I drive it, it brings back the era of tuner cars and my childhood dreams. But nowadays, it is more like a one-trick thrill pony for the weekend back road with no comfort whatsoever. It is the best car in the world when you are just out of college and have worshiped Mitsubishi's Rally Heritage since 1992, and the S-AWC performance is something else; you got drive it to know it.
However, coming from the interior of EVO X (designed in 2006, full of black plastic crap-38K OTD) to the 2019 Outlander (does the basic, still a lot of cheap plastic-20K OTD with 6K tax credit and 10K rebates), then to the 2023 Outlander 40th Anniversary edition(interior rivals if not better than major European luxury brands-40K OTD) I could say Mitsubishi are definitely making competitive mass market products compare to crazy 4WD performance car that only less than 1% of their target customer would buy. I have 'SOLD' two 2023 Outlanders to my friends (they were cross-shopping the new CX50 and CR-V) after they rode in my wife's car; the SEL Touring (MSRP 38K) two-tone interior is better than almost all other non-luxury compact crossovers at this price point. Also, there is 10 year/ 100K miles warranty to back the total cost of ownership up.
And with the Ralliart brand returning and racing in Asia Cross Country Rally with their new Triton/L200 pickup, we might eventually see Mitsubishi back in Dakar Rally someday. So the future is promising for Mitsubishi.
Also, it's worthwhile to point out that the Mitsubishi Raider shares the platform with the Dodge Dakota instead of the Nissan Frontier; it is an end-of-era DSM product like EVO IX and Montero Sport.
We have a Mirage as a second car. It is great for my wife who really does not drive much. The car is so fun. You can whip it around the city, and it does fine on the highway too. Tons of room when you fold down the back seat. If you are in the market for one, I'd recommend spending the extra money to get all the options. You can get push-button start, alloys and some other goodies for not much extra money. The mileage is insane, and the insurance is VERY low. Safety ratings are surprisingly good.
So stupid for them to kill it off. The demand for these affordable cars are going to always be there especially with gas prices the way they're going. Also if they're just going the route of pure SUVs then what's going to be different from them compared to other companies? They will probably lose out in that battle in my area considering there are barely any Mitsubishi dealers around.
Currently only 17% of US population feel they can afford a new car. When the economy crashes in '24, people will be buying Mirages.
I have my Mirage hatchback since 2017. No issues whatsoever until now. Such a reliable car.
Extremely reliable and well built. So many folks getting over 200,000 miles on them, even with the CVT. I have 195,000 on mine, a 2019. The manual is the way to go if you can, but if you service the CVT, it'll do the job. I'm gonna really miss this beauty.
Your thumbnails are always so clever. Sad to see it go
Surprisingly, I've seen plenty of these here in DFW, the Land of Gigantic Trucks. I can see why - plenty of people want an affordable, reliable, economical *new* car. Sadly, that's not an option anymore.
I seen quite a few sub-compact cars like the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and Mazda2 (Currently own one, it's a blast to drive!), and mirages in Dallas as well which surprises me because I mainly see shitty SUVs here that's some already banged up, drive really slow in corners and really fast in a straight line and never seen a piece of dirt on the hood. Also people driving SUVs are usually incompetent as hell and can't pay attention for shit for anything...
Grew up with the DSM twins. Golden age of Mitsubishi. Will be missed.
Unless it gets another LOW priced EV out pronto, this IS the death knell for Mitsubishi in the U.S. We NEED cheap cars, dammit!😡
Surprised the mirage lasted this long. It’s modern geo metro, as in the last “minimal car” in USA. I don’t see many missing or remembering this car 10 years from now but wish it could stay as an option for bargain shoppers. I see more minimal modern cars since I moved to europe where manual trans is still more common. Toyota aygo, Mitsubishi colt, Honda city are cars that are in EU but not USA.
How unfortunate for Isuzu, I remember in the 90s they started to only sell SUV and trucks (Hombre, amigo, trooper,and my favorite: vehicross). This was probably why Isuzu left the US market but now car companies like Ford and Mitsubishi stop selling cars. Mitsubishi used to be cool, gt3000, eclipse, galant, lancer evo… and made the engines for Hyundai…. Their misfortunes should be studied as what not to do.
Blame Obama and blame Biden the EPA penalizes car companies for making compact cars because they aren't “clean enough” for their size
Who is running Mitsubishi? You would think they would be killing it in a market that is obsessed with SUV's yet their once most popular model the Montero/Pajero has been discontinued for some years already.
I genuinely think Mitsubishi will pull out of the US before they reintroduce the Evo (which I still hope doesn’t happen). The Outlander is carrying this whole brand now in the US.
And its a rebadged Nissan.
If sales never improved that would’ve left years ago, but now they’re experiencing growth in sales, even before the new Outlander was released. Mitsubishi is also occupying a niche market: affordable and reliable vehicles. Yes, all their models (except for the Outlander) are old, but they’re still selling because they’re more emphasized on the cost and reliability side rather than bells and whistles. And to be honest, a lot of manufacturers need to bring back affordable cars, which people actually need.
Also, this is the first time I’ve heard of someone not wanting Mitsubishi to bring back the EVO, lol
I guess it’s now a Mirage
We've got a lot of these in Philippines. And at very low prices. We own a 2015 mirage sedan automatic in blue colour, still drives like new.
Great video! Happy 200k!
Not even a full blown final Ralliart Mirage before it goes? 😢
Sad News, they are not bad cars I dont understand why people dont buy them more. I still have a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander with 145K and running smooth
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People still want mirage. I just buy one and i have to wait for it and they were all sold before they arrived to the dealership. I m from quebec canada.
Noooooooo, I like the mirage's so 90's practical and popular where I live in Florida. It's easy on gas, insurance, etc. But alas the crossover/suv has reigned supreme.
Insurance is really high for small cars. Plus the Mirage is the most dangerous car to drive in the US. Insurance can't be cheap.
@@baronvonjo1929 Sadly, it is one of the deadliest cars. But insurance is still low close to with the civic and camry.
I'd love to see Outlander Sport and Eclipse Cross replacements soon. Especially considering how great of an improvement the Outlander is
I have a mitsubishi outlander sport 2022, I went to Guadalajara jalisco mexico, I drove 36 hours both ways, I had no problem fantastic suv
Chances are, whatever they replace the Outlander Sport with is not going to be a genuine Mitsubishi. It'll be some other brand rebadged. It likely won't be as reliable either. The Outlander Sport is super reliable. I'd rather have the current one.
I'm sorry to hear that the Mirage will no longer be an option in the US for people who want basic affordable efficient transportation. I believe the Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent are also on the way out? But the Nissan Versa, which was completely redesigned a year or so ago, starts about the same price as the Mirage and is a lot more car for the money.
The Mitsubishi Raider was actually a rebadged Dodge Dakota not a Nissan Frontier
WTF is going on at Mitsubishi?! The Mirage just needed a turbo, automatic, and a new interior to sell better! And the same goes for the RVR. Makes me mad how these incompetent business men run a legendary company into the ground.😤All the parts they need are in the Renault Nissan alliance. Such a dumb company! Man, I hope an ambitious CEO comes along.
I just purchased a 2022 Mirage G4 SE and I love it. It's a shame that Americans want giant trucks and SUVs (and then still complain about gas prices). I drive for a living and I average around 45 MPG in mine while delivering. It rides very smooth for a car in this price range, let alone a sub-compact. Has automatic windshield wipers and climate control, good heat and AC, classic style handbrake (a positive in my book), heated seats, power windows with an auto switch for the driver window, push-to-start, cheap to maintain, alloy wheels, android/apple play, HD radio, six airbags, a four-star safety rating, and a metallic paint job all for about $16K. (that was purchased in 2023 with only 7800 miles on it - basically new)
That's a hell of a lot of car for the money, not to mention the gas savings. All the people dissing this car are comparing it to cars that cost 2-3X as much. It's ridiculous.
EVO was the godfather car of my life 😔I wish before I die, still able to see evo return 😔😔😔
Marketing insanity of needs of the customers.
The Mirage was just named the highest death rate small car per accident by the IIHS 12 days ago, no matter what price that would be a silly decision. The new versa and forte are much better for the price.
Exactly. At only 2100 lbs they are an absolute deathtrap with all these huge 5000-6000 lb trucks and SUVs on the road.
forte has been discontinued. And if safety was that important, nobody would ever buy a motorcycle.
@@marks6663 the forte is being replaced by the K3 it's not going away they're just changing the name for the new generation just like how the optima became the K5.
Install a front bumper grill guard and put 500 pounds of weight in the car to make it stronger.
Man, the rally art is fire! Put a manual in it and a light tuning to 100-120 hp and this thing would fly! But even the normal edition in gold with black rims is pretty nice. But I bet it will be discontinued in Europe too. As was the Triton/l200 end of last year. Lancer too. Nissan just stopped their last compact car the Micra. Great looking small fuss car. Now it's just Toyota sticking to super small entry level cars with the new aigo-x.😢
Interesting point. Hopefully someone will convert into rally car in the future.
@tehsin13 The Mirage is a popular beginner race/rally car in Southeast Asia. There's a user on the Mirage Forums that modifies and races his car
@@samarafujioma6588 That's good to hear. No one is doing it in the US (at least I don't know of any).
Quite honestly, I own the 2023 G4 SE. Which is the loaded model and it's fantastic for road trips and I honestly love it. Aside from the longer 0-60 time. I feel it's a great car that's really safe. Someone rammed into the rear on mine and I still have it on the road
I miss my old 1994 Eagle Summit(Mitsu Mirage) currently have a 2012 Lancer Sportback
I had 1995 coupe 1.5 with manual. Paid $1000 in 2000.
@@rachegreenrg same here! Great little car. I bought mine in 2010 for 250$ cause it was up for scrap at my local dealer. Dropped a new timing belt and it lasted another 4 years
The sedan versions are called Mitsubishi Attrage in Jamaica. The hatchbacks are calle Mirages.
I am here in Lehigh Acres and like this car. I had one as a rental and was surprised how well it drove. Witch dealer do you think one should buy at?
I had 3 Mirages, all were great cars.
Didn't know they were still around. They'll be gone like a fart in the wind.
1st Gen Galant Lambda was the first Mitsubishi I rode.. my grandparents on both sides owned one each.
omg Kirk you HAVE to review the Ralliart Mirage lol
Mitsubishi is a huge company and its sad they have decided to stop making awesome cars. Maybe they feel that they simply can't compete with Honda and Toyota. Side note, my Japanese GF works for Mitsubishi and she absolutely hates the way the company operates, go figure
Oh really? Boy, I’m so curious!
Top secret company info resides within me 😜@@mrgurulittle7000
Ha i bought my 2020 mirage LE at this dealer. Its at 90,000mi now. So far only maintenance. Replaced the spark plugs on my last service
I think that the mitsubishi mirage is underestimate. It is slow to start, but above 40mph the car can move quickly. Had it do 110 no problem. Also wrc has the mirage r5. All wheel drive. 280hp. The last mitsubishi in my book.
Noo I just got one!
Very poor IIHS safety ratings, especially in terms of accident fatality rates.......😢
I thought these did well?
Yeah 99 percent of Americans drive gigantic 3 ton vehicles , because they think they look pretty driving them so yeah that what the mirage is gonna hurt if it crashes into a piece of crap 4 door junk truck . But it’s small and you don’t take up the whole lane like like they do, so you have room to avoid crashes with the huge monster american bus sized vehicles!
I bought a blue m.m. last week. Love it!
Black and white, red and blue. That’s it for every new car. But the Mirage also has Yellow!!!
I have a 2015 bought new for 11,300. Love it, great gas mileage, great computer car. No problems with it ever. It would continue to sell if they bring the price back down to 14,000 of less.
We have a 23 hatchback and it's a reliable car
Do you guys know what the highest trim level was for the manual transmission mirage?
We need to petition Mitsubishi to continue production.
They didn't kill it, they just won't sell it in the USA anymore. They are still sold in most of the world.
I sold Mitsu for less than a month and ran like a scalded dog upon leaving. The Lancer was the the first sign of the s**t that was to come. Only the Evo and possibly the Ralliart had a saving grace. Trade in value? Don't ask.
Pass.
You only get 40+ mpg if you accelerate like a semi truck carrying a full load maintaining 5 mph under the limit. You'll get 32-34 city and 36-38 highway if you drive like a half way competent driver.
What are you talking about, I consistently get way better then epa. Road trips 70 to 80mph I get 44 to 45mpg, in the city I ATLEAST get 40mpg. When I really want to save on fuel I just set the cruise to 60mph sometimes 55mph if its less the 15miles down the freeway, will get mid to high 50mpg range, even after some city driving. I only get 36 to 38 on the freeway if am I HAULING ASS, I mean passing others at over 4k rpm and consistently over 80mph. Not sure why you would not be getting the same numbers, to be fair I have 99k miles on this car and am very familiar with driving it.
The car is more aerodynamic than the walking blimp
Finally, Yamaha speakers are vastly underrated. I have a set I use for listening to music at the house, best speakers I have ever had.
Those mini cars have just become too expensive. I believe the Mirage sold for 10k not a long time ago. For that price you sell them every day.
Man if i was rich id totally buy one as a toy
I though for 2024 Mitsubishi was bringing in the rebadged Renault Clio as a Mitsubishi Colt. Same for the RvR(Canada) Outlander Sport (U.S) a rebadged Renault Captur that will be called the Mitsubishi ASX.
These are the results when you stop selling your most iconic sport's car's (3000gt ,Eclipse,and off course EVO....)
Versa stands alone, although Vietnam's VinFast is supposed to bring a $12k car in 2026
ALl these car companies killing off the economical small car segment is going to bite them in the ass. People don't want to buy $100K trucks and SUV's. There is going to be a huge demand for whoever can market a small manual transmission little car.
Couldn't they just make the Mirage look a little bit like a CUV, if that's what the market wants? A slight lift, maybe, to go along with those gaudy black ralley fender flairs. Maybe something a little more aggressive than those Walmart-grade wheel covers and tires. Maybe this way, they might have milked a few more years out of this wonderful little car.
Mitsubishi has an enigma of a lineup in North America. The Outlander which is modern and way ahead of the Sport and Eclipse Cross. The Outlander Sport should’ve been replaced years ago however I understand the financial constraints of the time. They need a replacement like the XForce very soon and/or a small pickup like a Maverick competitor. If they could bring a small truck to market it would put this company on the map again for sure. All the parts and pieces are there with the Nissan alliance and it could happen.
I wish the best for Mitsubishi styling language
Did you say "Alliance"? That was a 1983-87 Renault car. 🤣🤣. All kidding aside, what'll you do for an "Encore"? 🤣🤣🤣. _(8/16/2023)_
Mitsubishi doesn’t have manufacturing here so they can’t import trucks here without it getting hit with tariffs. They actually just debuted the new generation of their pickup but they’ll never bring it here.
With Mitsubishi having an alliance with Nissan they could use the plant In Tennessee where the Rogue is assembled and use the platform as well.
@@John-kx3ng that’s what everyone says but we don’t know if Nissans plants have the extra capacity to handle Mitsubishi. Even the outlander is made in Japan and it shares parts with the Rouge
I almost bought a manual one, but bought my 00 insight instead...
Wow, the bronco baby powder blue is retro 1950s
I wouldn’t say it’s the last new car under 20k…the Nissan Versa is still here, but for how much longer idk 🤷🏽♂️.
The Raider was a Chrysler, it had the dodge V6 in it. No hemi sadly. If they offered that with it I imagine it would still be around
So a Dakota?
@@KirkKreifels basically yeah, they were eh, the 4WD system in them wasn’t the best but that V6 I’ve seen a couple of them hit over 300k
Recently, I saw a TH-cam video from Mitsubishi of Europe where they showed the new Mirage, so how can it be canceled in Japan?
To clarify, the name was changed to Colt, but it's the successor to this last generation of Mirage.
Wonder if they will replace it with a Renault version of a small car
I mean it was going to happen. At least here in the states there was basically no reason to get one over a Chevy spark or Nissan Versa.
Apparently, Mitsubishi Taiwan still sells the Colt Plus and the Grand Lancer. Yep, the Lancer is still alive!
Did Mistubishi specify when the production for Mirage will end?
I drive mine to Clearwater 2 times a week its great on the highway
Well there still is the base model manual transmission Nissan Versa that can be had for 17k.
The Mitsubishi Raider was a Dodge Dakota, not a NIssan.
Dont y have the colt back?! Idk it makes me sad i really want Mitsubishi to do well like we need a halo vehicle and some old nameplates. Figure out how to get the l200 here and bring back the Montero
But, new Outlander phev is great car, it's not cheap but i think it is the best 4wd phev we can buy now.
The current Mirage was originally designed for emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa, which is why it feels cheap overall. Hell, during the 2010s, the Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10 murdered the Mirage in Europe. Top Gear magazine gave the Mirage a score of 3/10 in 2013; in comparison, they i10 got an 8/10 and the Picanto a 7/10.
Yep. It's what's known as a world car. Like tha KA+ and EcoSport from Ford. The Viva from Vauxhall. There was a Nissan as well ( Pixo ? ) and the Fox from VW. MG3 fills that void now and will be a hybrid soon
I loved these new for $10000 up to about 2 years ago. 15000 is TOO MUCH! Losing the manual transmission is a Travesty.
I want to turbo a manual hatchback 😅 it would be a hoot...
The Mitsubishi Raider was based on the Dodge Dakota and not a Nissan product....