2020 Mitsubishi Mirage - Motoring TV
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- After asking viewers what they'd like to see on the show, they told us they'd like to see a modern vehicle without all the tassels and features - a barebones vehicle. To start with, Zack picked a more inexpensive car with a good warranty.
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I bought a Mirage brand new in 2014. It had 14 miles on it. The car now has 162,000 miles on it and has needed NOTHING other than routine maintenance. Never even a check engine light.
It ain't fast. It ain't pretty. But it is cheap, economical, and EXTREMELY reliable.
But it’s cute
Yeah I like mine. 68,000 so far but hoping I can ride it well into the triple digits. Although I may give my current one to my sister and buy a manual mirage
And fun in a parking lot
Amen
Is it cvt?
Adjusted for inflation, this car is still $4,000 cheaper than a new Volkswagen Bettle from the 70's.
This car basically fills the same niche the Geo Metro did, and still does.
They need to offer a truly bare-bones base model. Manual everything, no A/C, etc. I'm sure the ones they sell overseas are available like that.
@@nodak81 the Nissan Micra here in Canada did that. It wasn't that good.
it was possible to buy a 23' Mirage 5speed in Canada and it had rear roll down windows, all manual locks... no cruise... Mexico sells the Dodge Attitude and that even is more stripped... the radio in that only has 2 speakers and 2 airbags. It actually got 1 more mpg.. but that's because all the equipment weight its missing. Yeah for Dodge? lol @@nodak81
Bought mine new in 2017 and it now has 86,000 miles on it without any problems at all.
I’ve read they’re very reliable. One guy got over 400,000 miles on his being a medical sample courier in Minnesota
CVT?
@@627horsepowers 5 speed manual.
@@627horsepowers yes CVT look up 414,000 mile Mirage
I bought the 2014 new. Now have 113,000 miles. No problems, 35 to 53 mpg. I love this little car.
i have this but the mexico version, Dodge Attitude, which is almost the same, it's very cheap to repair, fuel efficient, save tons of money in gas per year, go from home to work easily.
The face-lifted Mirage looks way better in my opinion
On my second one. Originally I had a 2017 and traded in for a 2020 last December. It had 127500 miles with never a problem or a light and now my 2020 has 27000 with so far the same results! These cars were much maligned in the past but they are proving their worth now.
Reviewers n haters find all ways to criticize this car.Its too slow, it's too loud, it's too cheap looking, it isn't safe it's built cheap etc.But those who own one love theirs.Reviewers n haters are mostly speedheads or snobs.They are who they are.I love my slow unrefined MIrage.It gets the job done.
I love my mirage it’s so cute and it’s just the perfect size for me AND it costs like 20 dollars for me to fill it up! great car
I'm 50 years old; I want this car because it reminds me of my first car. If you look up Mitsubishi "Space Star," you will find European reviews of this car which are pretty fair. They go 160 kph on the autobahn and never complain about the lack of power.
+1 I'm 56 and just bought one out the door for $13.1K for a rural commute sans interstate. After studying and considering this car for two years, it started to become my dream car. I finally got a 5-speed in Silver Nov 30, 2020. My first car that was my own was a 1978 Datsun B-210 with aftermarket black louvers on the back glass. I wanted to go back to basics for the next decade. After my trade, I financed $5,700. Payment is $93 for 72 months. I'll have it paid off in 24. It's sort of crude, but that's part of it's appeal, just like the 90s style door handles, 14" wheels, and 43+ mpg for my commute.
@@gregoryfaulkner5345 Did you just say dream car? Please 🥺 tell me it is not a poster on your wall. Normally people refer to dream car as maybe a corvette or viper. Maybe we can just call your mirage a car you wanted to meet your motoring needs but don't really care about cars?
@@stevenzeletski1730 Thought it was his dream car, but it was just a Mirage... 😃
It's reliable and decent transportation for those that want the subcompact car.
but I won't pay $16k for it, it is just not worth it.
Nice to see cheap cars are still available for people who really need transportation. Great for some teenagers, university students and immigrants. I remember when we first moved to Canada, my dad bought a brand new Pontiac Phoenix 5 door wagon. We loved that car. Cost only $8,000.00.
It's also good for people who need a good A to B car.not just for immigrants or teens and college students.
AC, auto and power windows. That's not what I would call a bare bones car. Still a great review as always, keep up the good work Motoring
The Chevy Spark is smaller and is bare to the bone. Spark costs more. I love my 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage
I’m glad to see so many positive reviews. The Mirage is a great little car. I purchased a 2019 & it’s been more of a back up than a daily driver because I was trying to save some mileage and winter wear & tear on it while driving my 2002 Echo. Well, with almost 300k on the Toyota, a buddy asked if I’d like to sell it & so I decided to. With the exception of a rather flat first gear, the Mirage is a great little car. And I concur with others here... what could you possibly need besides what comes standard on this vehicle? Power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise, rear wiper & defrost & a great little entertainment & backup screen combo. One improvement I’ve added was some MTX, 6 & 1/2” speakers to replace the stock ones & I’m planning on adding Dynamat or some comparable product which should quiet down the road & engine noise a little. I drive 190 miles per day so, I’m shooting for 300k & I plan that I’ll still be driving it when I retire.
How many miles do you have on your Mirage/how have you liked it so far? Have you added the noise cancellation mats to it/did it make a difference?
@@andrew7650 Hey there. Well, my response isn’t as simple as it should be. My wife had some vehicle issues & took over the Mirage for a while. It was a constant fight to get her to keep it the way I would. Well one day I saw she’d been using it as a little wagon & that the drivers side rear door had a gouge in it. So, I committed to trade it in on a newer one as it had been my first “new car” purchase. After looking over the redesign of the 2021/22s, I really liked the redesigned nose & upholstery so much more than my 2019, that it became an upgrade I wanted to make. So I did. I now have a 2022 in Mercury Grey. Now, I don’t know what Mitsubishi did to it but, it’s definitely quieter than the 2019 & maybe it’s all in my mind but, it just feels a little more refined all the way around. I really like it. So what did the old one have on it for mileage? I don’t remember exactly but, it seems like it was in the mid 20s. You have to keep in mind I was still driving the Echo for some of that time. As for my liking it as a daily driver… I clearly enjoyed it, as I bought another one. Something that has helped me enjoy the Mirage more than anything else was watching a guy on TH-cam that explained the engine dynamics of that 3-banger & that you really need to get it above 3k to enjoy the engine. He was right. I always felt like it was so gruff above 3k that I didn’t drive it much like that through the gears. However, once I accepted that it likes being wound out, I started winding it out more & then the performance picked up & I really started enjoying driving it all the more. As for the sound deadening materials, yes they absolutely helped. Now I haven’t felt the need to do it on my 2022 just yet. However, if I upgrade the speakers on it at some point, then I’ll probably do it just the same while I have everything apart. Sure it’s a little added cost but, if you’re planning on keeping as long as I am, it’s a worthwhile investment. Hope that helps.
@@adriangoede7433 Wow! Thank you so much for your detailed response, this is really going to help on my decision to purchase another mirage. That’s awesome you enjoyed the vehicle enough to buy it again. My previous vehicle was a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan and I drove it from brand new until about 110,000 miles till it unfortunately got totaled in a wreck. I wasn’t very fond of the vehicle mostly due to how noisy it was on the highway, terrible sound system, how much the vehicle would drift/move around on the highway especially with high winds and semi-trucks driving past. Gas mileage & practicality were the advantage’s but I’m unsure of the positive’s outweigh the negatives. I also had engine issues right over 100,000 miles. The engine Mount & a/c compressor both needed to be replaced which were very expensive repairs. Also had a issues with the brakes where I had to replace the brake pads and rotors pretty frequently and probably needed new breaks entirely but I wasn’t willing to fork over the money for that kind of work. I drove it full time for Uber and put an average of 35,000 miles per year for the 3 years I owned it so it really got put through a lot of use.
I’m going back and forth between getting an older cheaper model any years before or after 2017. The 2017 year was supposedly the worst year for the Mirage so likely going to skip that model year.
Has Mitsubishi fixed any issues that the previous year mirages had? Such has better quality radio system, more stability/the car not drifting on the highway? How many miles do you have on your new Mirage and do you like the Mirage more than your echo?
Lastly sorry for all the questions! I’m thinking about purchasing the hatchback version of the Mirage so I can use it to sleep in for road trips, do you think there’s enough space to sleep in during the night?
Thank you so much for the reply and your insight!
@@adriangoede7433 It’s refreshing to hear Mitsubishi made the Mirage a more quiet vehicle in the newer generations!
It’s incredible how gas prices and the availability of cars have had an effect on the price. In my area, South Florida, you could find a used 2021 Mirage for $20K usd. It’s crazy!
I have had my 2020 Mirage for 6 months now and i can say that i'm very happy with it. I have the manual transmission and never had any troubles going up steep hills or finding it to be unpleasant to drive on the highway. It"s comfortable and pretty fun to drive.
May I ask how much you pay for your mirage out of the door? Planning to get myself one this weekend.
I loved my 2014 Mirage ES in Kiwi Green while I owned it. An excellent new car value at the time for $11,900 fully loaded. I had it for 4yrs and 56k miles until it was rear-ended. I replaced it with a new 2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL, which was priced similarly to the 2018 Mirage at the time because Mitsubishi was no longer offering big discounts on the Mirage, but Hyundai was on the Elantra. The Elantra has had three times the amount of problems in half as much mileage. It's been a nightmare! With used car values sky-high right now due to the pandemic, I'm seriously thinking about selling the Elantra to cash in on the value, and daily driving my dependable 14yr old pickup truck. If new Mirage prices ever do drop back to the discounted $8,000-$12,000 range again, I"ll seriously have to consider snatching one up.
I wish Mitsubishi would bring back the Expo/Colt Vista wagon. I grew up riding in the mini, minivan and learned to drive in it. There's just something about a simple vehicle and its purpose versus a vehicle without the same heart.
Besdies fuel economy and low price, the maneuverability of the car needs to be mentioned s a benefit. It relieves so much of the frustration of driving in a dense metropolitan area. Parallel parking is so easy with a tiny car like this. You can pull off U turns on a two lane street. When you're stopped behind someone turning left at a green light you can squeeze right past them. Even driving in Manhatten isn't too bad, which is something I would avoid at all costs in my previous larger car
it is not a low price anymore, at least not in my area. Dealership wants premium price for it currently
great review
both mirage hatch and sedan are very popular in metro manila. you see a lot of these in the philippines
Not on topic but I always want to visit the Philippines!!
@@huynhc35 You'll fall in love here and maybe don't want to go back hahaa
How can I get an OEM muffler for 2019 mirage in the philippines?
An attractive dashboard layout. AND no laptop computer up on the dashboard!
Used car budget for a new car. That should’ve been the marketing strategy for the last 6 years or so with this model.
gone the day that this car have a used car budget, mitsubishi dealer wants msrp premium price in 2021. One in my area has 7 new 2020 mirage es that they can't sell for a year now and they still quote me for 16.5k OTD. I guess they rather see the car rot in the dealership lot then
I hope air condition is available from base model manual????
I remember when the Nissan Versa was the lowest cost car in America. 100K warranty on the motor and trans, makes for a nice first car.
Mitsubishi are the best next to Honda and Toyota
nice value and reliability
I like the old school simplicity of this car. Some say,why not buy a Corolla instead?
I did,looked at both used and bought a Corolla eco and I am more disappointed in it than any car I have ever owned.
so I am assuming you are disappointed with your corolla purchase? You can always sell it back without suffer too much loss since it is corolla and get yourself the mirage, hope you don't get more disappointed with your mirage decision!
Yep, I'm sick of all the tech and screens, BMW, Audi blah blah. People that buy $60K cars don't watch this channel. They buy the name and dispose when done. The value point on most cars are the basic model. Nice to see cars under $20k that get you to work like a reliable appliance should. No-one cares how you got there but that you did...get there! BTW viewer since Motoring 88. You've done a great job with balance but you are right to reset a little as the manufacturers push you their biggest and best. The addition of Zac was spot on and his wife Andrea adds a balance to his point of view. Motoring should utilize them together.
The mirage only has a touchscreen because the Feds mandated backup cameras in 2018.
Bigger mirrors get the job done all the same...
Yep, I agree. I prefer electric to petrol and am really gutted that EVs have almost completely abandoned the city car segment they used to hold and moved almost completely to larger cars and "luxury" features. I had a Peugeot Ion (the European version of the Mitsubishi iMiev) which was precisely that no-frills but super practical electric city car concept, and I absolutely loved it.
@@scowler92 Yeah until you run over a child playing behind the car in your blind spot.
@@dancollins8338
Doesn't happen if you keep your foot off the gas.
Living on the edge, but not driving a German or Ferrari to get that 'on the edge feeling.
As today date 9/11/21 , I have a 2019 Mirage ES. This car is for a single person who lives in the city only. I had no trouble from the engine yet. I change the brakes twice and engine oil once. If someone hit you on the highway from the back, You will be really in trouble! cheap car for a person with bad credit or $10/hr working person.
Yes, it’s time to keep things simple. If you have money to spend go for fancy cars but be ready to spend on service as well. As long as people are gullible there will be no dearth of manufacturers to take them for a smooth ride….if you know what I mean!!!
Isn't calling this barebones a bit of a stretch? Power everything, auto climate control, airbags, back up camera... Definitely not the most refined car in the world but definitely not a penalty box
Back up camera and airbags do not make a car not barebones. Atleast in America, it is federally mandated to be included.
Yeah
But Bluetooth, Apple/Android AC, tilt, plus power features is no joke either. Nice to have for a car like this.
I remember when power steering, and brakes with a automatic transmission were the bee's knees!
@@CollinMac96 I'm pretty sure airbags have been mandated in the U.S. since 1996. It's old tech at this point.
Have a grandson just old enough to qualify as a 'Learner'. Wondering about Mirage or Used. Can anyone give advice on that? ps. he's a nice quiet boy & unlikely to do 'Drags' or 'smokies' - from Aussie 2021.
I'd get a lightly used well maintained Mirage. They're very fuel efficient and require very little maintenance to keep running. For getting around town it's more than sufficient with plenty of cargo room. It's not a fast car but in my opinion this helps avoid unnecessary speeding.
I feel like a young person who is learning to driver should have a bigger, older, and safer car, like a 10 year old Camry for example. Younger drivers are more likely to get in wrecks and the Mirage just isnt all that safe when it comes to collisions. I drive a Mirage now but if I had been driving one when I was younger I probably wouldnt be alive today.
God...I remembered I had a Mirage for a 2 day rental, I felt like I could have ran faster than the car. 🤣🤣
Bet your ass hurt after sitting on that brick of a seat. 🤣
If u can run faster than mirage, then run 30mph 3 hours,
@@joedoe2290 if he can run 30 mph 3 hours, he will not buy mirage because he definitely win all of long distance running competition and those crap talker will definitely banking at least a mil $, no man can do that yet. If this Marcus able to, Nike will just force spoon fed him with money to use Nike merch!
Yeah ok.outrun mine.
Yeah right. You can't outrun mine.Mine will smoke you.
Is this unit made in Japan or from Thailand?
Thailand.
What about -20 C Canadian winters? Will it start? Will I be freezing my ass off?
for $10k why don't try it yourself? it beats walking or motorcycling in Canadian winter
no b.s. vehicle luv my 2018 ❤
My dad is trying to get me into one of these 😂. I have a 2018 ford focus rn. Idk if i would switch.
You already own a great car. Why would you replace that car?
@@JodyBruchon I'm not replacing my car? ._. I still drive a focus??
@@xluminarix4393 I'm just saying that if your dad is trying to get you into one of these when you already have a great car, it doesn't make sense to switch. It was worded like he wanted you to replace the Focus.
@@JodyBruchon why are you liking your own comments lmao
@@xluminarix4393 Because it makes people mad 😂
I want to rent one to drive from texas to california.with 2 kids is there enough room for our junk and stretching out for a nap with three people?
The sedan Mirage has more rear legroom compared to the hatchback. For road trips with rear passengers I'd rent the sedan. I assumed the sedan had more cargo room but it turns out the hatchback wins that category. Short naps in the car probably won't be a problem but for cross country road trips I'd just get a hotel room and get some comfortable sleep.
It might be possible. Depends how much stuff you bring. You can fold down the rear seats for more storage space. So you could put down 2 seats and leave one up for the kid. But may feel too cramped.
Such a bad fuel efficiency for such a small car. Although the price is alluring.
Is the Mirage a tin can on wheels as other reviewers have eluded to? I'd like to pull the trigger with this machine but so many naysayers commenting thumbs down on it I'm leery to purchase it. I do have an open mind though. 🤔♐
Pay them no mind. Ive driven everything from 80s econobox to modern V8 luxury cars. This is the best mix of fuel economy and reliability in a small car currently available. And is fine for comfort and interior space.
Its only "weakness" is actually a positive:
The 76hp engine is perfect for the Jatco transmission it uses. Yes, Jatco CVTs are bad when they put them on heavy full size cars with 180hp+. The maximum horsepower rating on these CVTs is 150hp, so really 75-80hp wont cause any problems for a car this small and light. It will be a litte loud when going on highway speed but performance is acceptable.
Just remember to change your engine and transmission/CVT fluid regularly and this car will last you a looooong time.
Ciel Azul: Many thanks for your reply to my original question. I feel that the Mirage is a fine machine for what it is: a fun runabout, economical and fun...yes, fun! I wish all the negative commentary of this small machine would stop, especially from those who haven't driven one! The US consumer seems to be only interested in bigger monoliths of vehicles, SUVs and such. A pity, but I don't play that. Anyway, peace to you friend... Happy trails! 🙏✌♐
Original owner of a 2018 with CVT with 83k miles on it now. Burns oil badly. Car goes into protection mode when driving on the highway for at 75 mph for 45 minutes. It literally loses power and shoots the rpms up way high. I try to get off the highway, making me late for work or visiting family. Getting on the highway is scary with the lack of hp and having everyone riding ass while I'm almost flooring it. Some how I get 30-32 mph city and 28-30 highway. I'm guessing it's because the eco shuts off around 77ish mph. Dealership gave me the run around a few months ago and charged me $400 for looking at it and changing my tabs fluid. They made no fixes. 100k mile warranty lmfao Idk how the one in the vid is $13k. Mine is bare bones, doesn't even have fog lights or cruise control and it cost me $15.4k.
Goes into "production mode"? What does that even mean? Sounds like you got a lemon, which sucks because the vast majority of owners love their Mirages, judging from the comments on here. Your burning oil on a 2 year old car? You must be beating the hell out of the 3A92 engine.
@@kylemas2005 fixed it. I meant protection mode. The gear indicator on the dash flashes and the rpm just shoots up to 4k no matter what speed you're going and won't go over 5k rpm while keeping the car from going over 70 mph. It's scary af with all the highway driving I do for work.
@@jesuscarrillo4344 Dude you sure its not your JATCO CVT7? A flashing "D" whilst in drive means your cvt is overheating. Check the fluid dipstick on the right side of your engine bay. If the cvt fluid is black your tranny is blown. Change the cvt fluid immediately, that should be done every 30k miles and the 2 filters in your cvt should be changed every 60k miles. Its in the owners manual service schedule. You have 17k miles of that warranty. Pray the service writer gets you a new CVT free.
@@kylemas2005 That's what I told the dealership and they changed my fluid and told me that it didn't go in protect when the techs drove it. I'm going to take it back next week with multiple vids of it doing it this time. Check engine light came on today a it says the O2 sensor is bad. Died on me as soon as I started it as I was leaving work. I'm telling you lol
@@jesuscarrillo4344 Damn. You got a straight up lemon! You need to contact a lemon law lawyer. That's 2 massive failures back to back. I'm telling you the Mirage is dead reliable for the vast majority of owners. You got screwed with a lemon. Luckily you got that warranty. I hope you did the cvt fluid changes though because if you didn't or don't have documentation showing you did, they can deny warranty work on replacing the cvt. To me though I think your whole car came out of the factory out of spec. You deserve a replacement. This couple got 400k miles out of their 2014 DE CVT Mirage!
media.mitsubishicars.com/en-US/releases/414000-miles-in-a-mitsubishi-mirage-and-ready-for-more
I think in Canada the Chevy Spark offers more value
True, but Mitsu offers a better warranty and Japanese reliability (for those that plan to keep their car awhile).
The Spark is a product of GM Korea. It's basically a Daewoo. It is notoriously unreliable.
It does, as do a few others in that $15,000 neighbourhood.
The Spark offer a lot less MPG.
This type of car is ment for city driving,college/university students and old foggies (75 years and up)
Truth this car is what the ole 90’s saturns geos used to be, a first college car or a newlywed starter family car.
I love Mitsubishi, but that camera.....
Yeah like a giant pimple Nissan did the same with the micra
A game of darts determined its placement.
Better then not having one.
Who the hell needs a backup camera in a tiny Mirage?
@@kylemas2005 I am not 100% sure but think it’s govt mandated standard safety equipment for all current new vehicles
My Mom pronounces it Mitsu-bitchy.
Love your mom!
There was no acceleration and handling test or report. A disappointing review.
Nah, this is not viable option anymore in 2021, I pay you $500 fee if you can find me 12k OTD for 2021! Dealership wants it for 16.5k for ES cvt, I just laugh and walk out the dealer, not even counter offer! if you can get it for 10-13k it maybe an ok car, but asking 16-17k for this? Yea, no!
My 2020 cvt was 10550 otd. Base model. It even came with the arm rest tano cover and Mitsu floor mats. Got it in northern pa
@@CollinMac96 thank you for your reply. That's a good deal right there!I can't seem to find it with that price anymore in 2021
@@slothypunk 2021 got the refresh facelift and other safety features. I doubt youll get it for less than 14 otd
@@CollinMac96 I'm not even ask for 2021 when I went to dealer. There are at least three 2020 model that dealer can't sell since Feb or Jan 2020 and the dealer wants high 15-16k for base model with cvt. I just don't understand why they hodl 2020 model like that, the more they hold out is not going to hold it's value and they refuse to let me have it for 13k, not even 14k
@@slothypunk I work in the car industry and I will tell you that supply for vehicles have skyrocketed due to the pandemic so my guess is that has to be the reason. Honestly man, you’re better off getting a Honda Civic or a Kia Forte or Rio for those prices. I love my Mitsu to death but I’d never spend more than 14 for a base model
Even in the 3-cylinder space this is a miserable penalty box. People who want this aren't just saying they don't want gadgets: they're saying they reject progress in all its forms!
I reject paying too much money for new car, how bout dat? You get what you pay for and this car ain't your cup of tea, and that is ok!
I want a car thats gonna get me where I need to go.Now all of a sudden thats a crime.You can't drive tech.Its a option.My Mirage has decent options. You go drive your super tech ride.Hope that super tech won't end up at the mechanic. You'll need that warranty.
Not a strong car 👎
HP power wise your correct, but in reliability, economy, and frugality it's very strong.
What do you expect from it
Pros: warranty length
Cons: Literally. Everything. Else.
The worst car for sale in Canada, bar nine. Buy a Chevy Spark or Hyundai Accent - either is better - a LOT better.
The only thing that the Mirage brings that those two don't is a complete end to your will to live. The only car it's truly competitive with is an '89 Chevy Sprint, and even that would be close.
The Mitsubishi Mirage: the only car that makes the previous generation Nissan Versa sedan look exciting.
Who are you? Doug Demuros brother? The Accent and Spark is no better than a Mirage. The only thing both have is more HP. That's it!
Horrific. Acceptable in 1984 not 2020. Just get a used Polo or Fiesta.
Both aren't available anyway
@@1985toyotacamry well buy a push bike - much better than this tin can
84? Maybe 98. Like an old Metro.
This thing is a luxury car compared to a 1992 Geo Metro.
@@scowler92 well, yeah. The next Gen was actually much plusher, furl injected, air bags, etc. but yup.. these are a bog step up from any Metro. Engineering, at least a little (timing chain)