Out of all the reviews I really prefer this one. You guys hit the points on how it excels at what it is supposed do. Be a cheap, fuel efficent means of transportation. That's that. Meanwhile everyone is complaining it's not a speed demon, it does not have this or that. It's the cheapest car for a reason and again you guys highlighted why anyone would get it. Great job
how exactly is it cheap to maintain? yes, it will save you few bucks on gas and that's about where it ends. This car does not cost any less to fix than any other budget sedan out there. The mechanic will not charge you less per hour to fix your Mirage than he would to fix any other car. Parts will cost as much as they would to a Nissan. So yeah, you save a little money but have a car that doesn't hold value very well and is made cheap in every way with questionable reliability over a longer period of time.
@@LXT43 it is cheap to maintain because, like these reviewers have stated, your warranty is huge on this car. So yes they are very cheap to maintain in that 60k miles for bumper to bumper goes a long way. Same with 5 year road side hazard warranty. You literally have no out of pocket expenses while on the warranty. Pretty basic knowledge to be honest..
@Jonybalony1 only the Toyota doesn't have that long of a warranty. It's half the mitsubishi.. So if the Toyota craps out you're screwed, but during that 10yr period you'd still have warranty with the mirage. You don't have a winning argument. You're a sore loser is all.
@@wade1359 good luck trying to even have it fixed under the warranty if you ever need to. These warranties are just there to make you feel good but fall short when it comes to fixing your Mitsubishi. And good luck trying to resale it.
@Jonybalony1 what? My age is important now haha? I'm probably older than you and i have a 2000 montero that i have over 220k miles on with literally no problems than replacing timing belts and a 4x4 switch. Don't come at me with that Toyota is the best crap. They are overpriced vehicles with lackluster reliability now. Ya back in the 90s and early 2000s they were the most solid vehicles in the market. Now you have a cheap ass version of a Tacoma with poor reviews, and sad excuses for repairable cars. They fell from the top not too long ago and so far in my book they haven't recovered. They're not the bullet proof vehicles they once were.
I have owned the 2014 model here in the UK. Covered 108,250 miles in 5 years. I drove it from Lands end to John O groats in one day without any problems or fatigue. Always dealer services it, and had no breakdowns ever ! Best Mpg I got was 63 mpg. Regularly on motorways worked out by math, not what the screen told me. Easy car to live with, used it as a driving school car. Unfortunately last week, someone drove into the back of it and wrote it off. It did its job and no injuries. Now have two more, a 17 and an 18 plate cars, looking forward to driving them to.
At last, another POSITIVE review of this small runabout! The Adventure Labs lads understand this vehicle for what it is: a simple A to B automobile that is not pretentious in any way, does it's thing and does it well. They "get it", where other auto journalists don't, concerning this Mitsu. Bravo! Peace...♐
That is so true This car is just a basic inexpensive A to B car.It is not a sports car or tech or luxury car.But critics n haters don't see that.Why would anyone try to autocross in a car with 78hp? Or floor the car? They do it to purposely bash the car.There are some of us who don't care about crazy speed, bells n whistles or insane tech.The Mirage is a bad car? Then I guess I love bad cars and I'm a bad MFer.Cause I love my POS Mirage.
Finally! A review that’s worth a damn! No, it’s not a leather laden land yacht. No, it’s not a 0-60 in 4 seconds Road & Track special. Nor is it a vehicle for towing a camper or a Bobcat. So what?!!! I drive nearly 200 miles a day & I’ve been watching the vehicles that go by me on the interstate. 9 out of 10 times a hog of an SUV or quad cab pickup goes by, it’s carrying the driver & nobody else. Nor are they towing anything. What’s wrong with people? I guess they like making OPEC rich. I frankly like keeping my money in my pocket. At the end of the day, a bulletproof, reliable, fuel efficient vehicle that’s easy to work on, is all that most people need on a daily basis. The rest is hype, status & the stroking of someone’s ego. All total bullshit. Mitsubishi has a winner here & I’m glad someone acknowledged that fact, rather than slamming it senseless.
@FMJackal Sheeeeeit I uber in mine, multiple passengers, luggage, AC on full blast, no issues merging or maintaing hwy speeds. Great car for ride share.
@@electron7659 Theyre all three reliable. But here goes IMO after anecdotal research and owning a Mirage. 1. Fit - highest quality fit and finish, also $7 to $10k more dollars 2. Yaris - its not really a Toyota though, but a rebadged Mazda2, reliable but crappy mpg for a subcompact 3. Mirage - way cheaper than the others and it shows in non essentials like seat fabric and touchscreens but a simple reliable powertrain, especially the 5 speed version.
I love my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE. My G4 is the top trim plus I have a ton of OEM Mitsubishi options and accessories added such as remote start, led daytime running lights, sport side sill rocker moldings, bodyside moldings, rear spoiler, all weather floor mats, cargo net, cargo mat, cargo storage tote, chrome exhaust tip, scuff plates, interior led light, interior piano black trim package, upgraded shift knob, center console arm rest with storage, and more! Plus mine came standard with things like push button start, keyless entry, keyless access on drivers door and trunk, back up camera, apple car play and android auto, am/fm/cd/dvd, auto dimming rear view mirror with homelink, heated seats, upgraded gauge cluster, automatic climate control, striped suede like seat material, fold down rear arm rest with cup holders, 15 inch alloy wheels, fog lights, pw, pl, pm, cruise control, title steering wheel, height adjustable driver seat, speed sensitivity intermittent wipers, bluetooth and so much more! I love the car for the way it looks and drives. It is so roomy inside and the rear seat in the Mirage G4 version is as roomy as a family sedan and also has a big trunk. The ride is very smooth on the Mirage and Mirage G4. I love all the features they give you with these cars and even the base model comes pretty well loaded. I also owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback and loved it so much when the updated mid cycle refreshed 2017s came out I traded it on my G4 and my next car with be another Mirage! Both of mine has been super reliable, fuel efficient, fun to drive, and feature packed. Plus the 3 cylinder engine in this car is tested and proven reliable as it has been out in other countries in the Mirage since 2012. I love that the engine is very basic and has little to go wrong with it as it don’t have all these high tech things added its just a basic reliable 3 cylinder that is easy to work on and access. So if you want a good new car for a super low price you cant beat the Mirage and they sell for thousands below sticker as mine was $18,115.00 (top trim G4 SE) and I ended up paying $12,714.00 after dealer discounts, factory rebate and loyalty cash! So essentially I got my top trim loaded Mirage G4 SE for less than a Base Mirage G4 ES with manual transmission lol. Take ones for a drive and see how the Mirage is so good at what its intended to do.
I Originally Liked the G4 Until I found out it doesn't have a 60/40 Split. I Can't believe people pay a grand more for a mirage that's less practical than the base.
I feel like most reviewers are paid to hate these. But there is something to be said about simplicity and adfordability. These things appeal to our generation of millennial who don't need luxury pretention.
Thank you for a stellar review on this sweet ride. I’m looking to upgrade to this car later in the year as I now have a 2013 Smart that’s getting up in miles and well I’d like a car with more space than just two passengers. This is a perfect replacement for the Smart.
Omg wtf me too 😭😭 I made the same mistake they tricked me on to it. I’m paying 20 thousand dollars for this car. I love it but expensive. 2019 Maroge g4 white
@@outsidesquirrel4695 $20k?!? Did you get the top trim model GT with a bunch of add ons? I paid $10k for a brand new 2017 G4. At least you got a really reliable car that will last you a long time.
magnuscat no my car has the top. It came with 25 miles. The car was 17 thousand dollars. Plus I had to play for the plate and regeneration. But when I checked the bank it said 20 thousand
How they tricked you? You bought the car.You could've said no.Did they put a gun to your head? If anything you tricked yourself. But its still a nice car.Finance is a dog..Lesson learned.
Finally bit the bullet & bought one. 2019 with a 5-speed in Wine Red. It could use a pinch more power off the line. 1st is pretty short & flat but, beyond that, I absolutely love the little puddle jumper. I expect to have many years of enjoyable, trouble free motoring ahead of me.
I can’t believe people just hate this car so much, maybe because their class is higher. Generally I am from a lower class or “poor” So my next car is probably this..
maybe some of these haters were not as classy as you expected, maybe they have no car, or nothing at all... "Filipino attitude" just like that... rich people getting more practical thats why they buy smaller cars....
miguel paneda Actually, I have a friend who is a filipino no joke 😂 And really, there is something wrong. I dont know how to say it but he thinks he is in the higher while I am in the lower, he fears no to even show that openly in chat
@@beedslolkuntus2070 see? that's what im talking about... especially when we talk about cars or other things that they wont be beaten that way, ..things that they thought they impress people..they keep comparing their car into your car for, example....mostly if you talk about your car, then his car would be better than yours according to his/her story..just like that. lol
I bought the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT and it's a great vehicle and I have taken it everywhere from rocky mountain roads, long road trips to San Francisco, and then the occasional short trips with friends and they agree with the amount of leg room in my Outlander is great. I just wish it was more fuel efficient since I moved a not further into a house and putting gas almost every 5 to 6 days. If I didn't owe $25,000 still on my car then I would definitely buy this to help at the pump👍👍👍 it's a great brand and I highly recommend this to everyone!
Owned my 2017 one almost a year and it's really good on gas and as a first car I will definitely get my kids this if they still make them with how cheap they are
I just picked up a Ford Ranger 2019 truck, love the truck, but damn not practical to drive all of the time. This seems like the perfect backup car for the family.
A lot of naysayers will tell you this is a death trap, coffin on wheels as it were. I'm sure driving a truck gives you a sense of superior advantage over most on the road or at least be on par with them but with this car, it will feel like standing up against a basketball player and feeling like you're going to get stepped on by accident.
I own a 2018 Honds Accord Sport and I went to a Mitsubishi dealer to check this car. We were not offered a test drive but they let me turn the car on. It was loud to be honest. But i cannot complain to the interior of LE. It has cloth seats, heated seats and android auto that I am looking for. I really wanted to test drive this car without them asking me to go inside the building and make deals, cuz i just want to try it. It looks really good but I just hate that it was loud when I turned it on. Not sure how it feels while driving it. Hoping to test one tho
Yep, i have put 75,000 miles on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage CVT, and i have had no problems with it, i have even upgraded to bigger tires, and they work great, the only thing is the ignition alarm will sound when the dash gets hot, but on cold days this does not happen at all, i know there is nothing wrong with it, the car gets awesome gas mileage and is fast at 55-70 miles per hour, and it can be a bit sluggish to get going on the on ramps on the interstate, but this does not matter if you know how to drive, dont stomp on the gas probly hard on the car
I bought one in May of this year and I can't complain at all about it other than the low horsepower. But again, its a 3cyl and isn't a race car. 76HP makes this one of the most underpowered cars on the road today, but I do love saving money on gas. Other than that, I love mine!
You know what? Even with 78hp i still drive it like a normal car.True you're gonna hear the car as you rev it to 40mph and beyond ,but when its there its quiet and all you need to do is gently tap the accelerator and the car will move.Ive had mine for three years and counting so I know how to maximize 78hp.So it doesn't bother me.
Nice Review. My 2019 Mirage was bought for $9998 from dealer in Erie PA. I Love the car. I went from Buffalo to Miami on 98 bucks!. Well over 40 mpg the whole way there and car had plenty of power in the hills on Virginia. I have the stick shift!
@@BlazinTexan Manual will always be more reliable in any car, but the CVT in the Mirage is one you can actually count on. Its hardly stressed at all. 74 hp, 74 torque, 2000lb curb weight, etc etc
I have tight budget and now considering mirage, I occasionally need a long trip of 2 3 days, how is the car for driving 600 miles a day. Thank you very much.
@@catcat2084 As an owner of 2 of these cars, one for Uber and one for roadtrips/everyday stuff, I can attest to the Mirage doing just fine on long journeys. One piece of advice however, get out and stretch every 3 hours or so. It helps immensely, as the Mirage seats aren't the most supportive. But then again seat comfort is subjective.
@@kylemas2005 thank you so much for your great information. is the noise and vibration tolerable for a whole day driving? actually, i am now driving an old 96 ford explorer, which is quite noisy, hope the mirage would be much better. thanks again!
I bought a new one in 2015. Best tank I ever got with my Mirage was 55mpg. Oh, and these cars NEVER EVER BREAK. The warranty is great...but you will never use it! Mine has 134,000 miles now, and has just needed maintenance. NOTHING fails on these cars...not a clip, not a switch, not a bracket. Period.
i was just looking for a video on the car heard y'all say Orland Ca and I said "wait a minute" then you hit me with the "we figured we would take a road trip down from Chico (thats my city) small world I guess
Not too much experience in snow. We are located in the California Valley. Snow is rare to us. But it is a front wheel drive vehicle with makes it more controllable than a rear wheel drive vehicle.
@Jonybalony1 Total dipshit answer from a dipshit who knows not what he speaks. Skinny tires perform better cutting through snow, fool. Its why snow tires are usually more narrow than all seasons. Your fucking out, Mirage is fucking in.
@Jonybalony1 seriously? You must have never driven in the snow or any icy road condition because snow tires are thinner with deeper tread to clear the snow. The last thing you want is a super wide tire sitting on a huge rim with little tread. Your answer is so ignorant and your knowledge is what will actually get someone killed.
@Jonybalony1 Up HeRE tHe SnOW HarDENS. Dude that happens everywhere.. It isn't geographically dependent lol. Dumb.. Please just do some basic research, that's all anyone asks in this comment chain..
I had a 2014. It did ok, but I've upgraded to a '19 insight. Much more room and many more features for what I thought was a reasonable price increase. The mirage IS a good first "new" car though. That's what mine was and I had a lot of good times in it.
@@kylemas2005 the low side hose on the A/C unit had a small section of pressurised rubber hose that they had rubbing on a metal edge that eventually rubbed a hole through it and I lost the air till I got that fixed, then the ac compressor clutch broke not long after that. When I got that fixed the a/c went out AGAIN a couple weeks later and i couldn't be bothered fixing it for a third time, so i traded it in for a honda. Other than that though the reliability was perfectly fine for me. It's a little hard to find tires for it though, so beware of that.
@@fredd3100 Can you get a 'stripper' G4? I know in the US we cannot get a Mirage hatch without AC, power windows, keyless entry, etc. Is all that standard on your G4? The ES Plus in Canada might be closer in terms of equipment and price to the base G4.
For real.What good is 0 to 60 when you have speed limits and cars who follow the speed limits n traffic laws.Only good on the racetrack or dragstrip or insane indy 500 type expressways where drivers drive like maniacs.
@@stevensmith8648 Hitting top speed is less viable under speed limits. However, acceleration is different, and is totally doable. I know this for a fact. That quick surge of speed that you get from a car that accelerates fast doesn't guarantee you a ticket. Just have common sense and an awareness of your surroundings.
Real talk my nigga, the Mirage kicks ass for what it was designed to do, reliable, cheap to maintain transportation. Maybe step out of your Chrysler300 and get with the program, fam-ma-lam.
Yeah nigga real talk pump the brakes on yo 98 grand marquis with 3 -22” rims and a spare on the 4th. Turn down the rattling subwoofer and realize this is a good economy car. People buy them. They run fine and get good mpg what more do you need,ma nigguh
46 mpg seems low for a 3 cylinder car. I get 35 mpg highway on my 3000 lb 2.4 liter Scion XB. Last Mirage manual I drove, I got a solid 45 mpg in town, and over 50 mpg at 60 mph on the freeway. Great cars if you stick with a base model and keep it from exceeding 10 grand, More? Look at nicer cars in this class.
djkenny MPG is just as much the driver as the car. I’m getting 42 mpg with my 2019 Gas RAV4 LE 4wd. I drive gently but try to stay with traffic. The engine (2.5L) is large, but it is geared tall, and shuts off at stops. My driving routine is mostly suburban and exurban highways with occasional stop lights.
That’s very very good, with AWD? Our 16 Forester CVT seldom gets better than 38-39 highway. I’m not sure I’m in love with start stop technology due to extra stress and heat. It seems Toyota has impressive generators and starters on the hybrid cars though. They’ve been at this for so long. Maybe that tech is used in the start stop?
djkenny I have AWD. I don’t think it’s in AWD all the time though unless mud, sand, or snow modes are selected. I always drive in Eco mode. I believe Subaru’s are in all wheel all the time. My mother has an XLE Premium AWD RAV4 with 19 inch wheels and wider tires. Her mpg is about 35 mpg. The extra weight, larger wheels/tires, driving style, and lack of start/stop hurt the mpg. I can control the start/stop with the brake pedal so it only comes on during long stops. It uses an upgraded starter motor. Start/stop has been used in Europe for a long time with no issues. Gas gulf carts have used start stop tech for decades with no major issues.
FYI... I have really enjoyed the messaging feature that we all have here. And it is my understanding that we will no longer be able to do that after September 18th... WHY? Though I haven’t contacted legal (as though it would do any good), I have to assume this is just another candy ass move to appease some whining liberals and thus, taking away our free speech & ruining our ability to be involved in the TH-cam community beyond just being a viewer. I’m deeply disappointed in TH-cam for their decision, as we all should be. Check it out & please correct me if I’m wrong. I hope I am. If I’m not, complain to TH-cam that you don’t want to be silenced & have this benefit taken away.
McFox, I hope that’s all it is. TH-cam is really cracking down on censorship in many areas & I have no faith that they won’t just pull the plug on everyone to maintain political correctness.
Yeah, because the difference between a Toyota Yaris which has a lower overall cost of ownership over 5-10 years, is the same difference between the Mirage and a Range Rover. Are you high, sir?
@@cptmiche 5 to 10 years? The Mirage has only been out in the US since 2014. Intrigued to see your stats. The Yaris is a fine hatch as well, but I went with the Mirage and after 50k miles its been reliable, cheap to maintain. Good simple car.
Out of all the reviews I really prefer this one. You guys hit the points on how it excels at what it is supposed do. Be a cheap, fuel efficent means of transportation. That's that. Meanwhile everyone is complaining it's not a speed demon, it does not have this or that.
It's the cheapest car for a reason and again you guys highlighted why anyone would get it. Great job
Great sensible review. These critics get these cars and what theyre designed for. Reliable, cheap to own, cheap to maintain.
how exactly is it cheap to maintain? yes, it will save you few bucks on gas and that's about where it ends. This car does not cost any less to fix than any other budget sedan out there. The mechanic will not charge you less per hour to fix your Mirage than he would to fix any other car. Parts will cost as much as they would to a Nissan. So yeah, you save a little money but have a car that doesn't hold value very well and is made cheap in every way with questionable reliability over a longer period of time.
@@LXT43 it is cheap to maintain because, like these reviewers have stated, your warranty is huge on this car. So yes they are very cheap to maintain in that 60k miles for bumper to bumper goes a long way. Same with 5 year road side hazard warranty. You literally have no out of pocket expenses while on the warranty. Pretty basic knowledge to be honest..
@Jonybalony1 only the Toyota doesn't have that long of a warranty. It's half the mitsubishi.. So if the Toyota craps out you're screwed, but during that 10yr period you'd still have warranty with the mirage. You don't have a winning argument. You're a sore loser is all.
@@wade1359 good luck trying to even have it fixed under the warranty if you ever need to. These warranties are just there to make you feel good but fall short when it comes to fixing your Mitsubishi. And good luck trying to resale it.
@Jonybalony1 what? My age is important now haha? I'm probably older than you and i have a 2000 montero that i have over 220k miles on with literally no problems than replacing timing belts and a 4x4 switch. Don't come at me with that Toyota is the best crap. They are overpriced vehicles with lackluster reliability now. Ya back in the 90s and early 2000s they were the most solid vehicles in the market. Now you have a cheap ass version of a Tacoma with poor reviews, and sad excuses for repairable cars. They fell from the top not too long ago and so far in my book they haven't recovered. They're not the bullet proof vehicles they once were.
I got this as my first car its good to use specially for beginners drivers like me
I have owned the 2014 model here in the UK.
Covered 108,250 miles in 5 years.
I drove it from Lands end to John O groats in one day without any problems or fatigue.
Always dealer services it, and had no breakdowns ever !
Best Mpg I got was 63 mpg. Regularly on motorways worked out by math, not what the screen told me.
Easy car to live with, used it as a driving school car.
Unfortunately last week, someone drove into the back of it and wrote it off. It did its job and no injuries.
Now have two more, a 17 and an 18 plate cars, looking forward to driving them to.
At last, another POSITIVE review of this small runabout! The Adventure Labs lads understand this vehicle for what it is: a simple A to B automobile that is not pretentious in any way, does it's thing and does it well. They "get it", where other auto journalists don't, concerning this Mitsu. Bravo! Peace...♐
That is so true
This car is just a basic inexpensive A to B car.It is not a sports car or tech or luxury car.But critics n haters don't see that.Why would anyone try to autocross in a car with 78hp? Or floor the car? They do it to purposely bash the car.There are some of us who don't care about crazy speed, bells n whistles or insane tech.The Mirage is a bad car? Then I guess I love bad cars and I'm a bad MFer.Cause I love my POS Mirage.
Finally! A review that’s worth a damn! No, it’s not a leather laden land yacht. No, it’s not a 0-60 in 4 seconds Road & Track special. Nor is it a vehicle for towing a camper or a Bobcat. So what?!!! I drive nearly 200 miles a day & I’ve been watching the vehicles that go by me on the interstate. 9 out of 10 times a hog of an SUV or quad cab pickup goes by, it’s carrying the driver & nobody else. Nor are they towing anything. What’s wrong with people? I guess they like making OPEC rich. I frankly like keeping my money in my pocket. At the end of the day, a bulletproof, reliable, fuel efficient vehicle that’s easy to work on, is all that most people need on a daily basis. The rest is hype, status & the stroking of someone’s ego. All total bullshit. Mitsubishi has a winner here & I’m glad someone acknowledged that fact, rather than slamming it senseless.
What year? Miles? CVT or 5speed?
@FMJackal Sheeeeeit I uber in mine, multiple passengers, luggage, AC on full blast, no issues merging or maintaing hwy speeds. Great car for ride share.
Between the 3, which would you say is the most reliable:
Toyota yaris, Honda Fit, or Mitsubishi Mirage??
@@electron7659 Theyre all three reliable. But here goes IMO after anecdotal research and owning a Mirage.
1. Fit - highest quality fit and finish, also $7 to $10k more dollars
2. Yaris - its not really a Toyota though, but a rebadged Mazda2, reliable but crappy mpg for a subcompact
3. Mirage - way cheaper than the others and it shows in non essentials like seat fabric and touchscreens but a simple reliable powertrain, especially the 5 speed version.
Way too may people are narcissistic and drive ridiculous vehicles to and from work. Eco cars, like this one, are much more practical.
I love my 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE. My G4 is the top trim plus I have a ton of OEM Mitsubishi options and accessories added such as remote start, led daytime running lights, sport side sill rocker moldings, bodyside moldings, rear spoiler, all weather floor mats, cargo net, cargo mat, cargo storage tote, chrome exhaust tip, scuff plates, interior led light, interior piano black trim package, upgraded shift knob, center console arm rest with storage, and more! Plus mine came standard with things like push button start, keyless entry, keyless access on drivers door and trunk, back up camera, apple car play and android auto, am/fm/cd/dvd, auto dimming rear view mirror with homelink, heated seats, upgraded gauge cluster, automatic climate control, striped suede like seat material, fold down rear arm rest with cup holders, 15 inch alloy wheels, fog lights, pw, pl, pm, cruise control, title steering wheel, height adjustable driver seat, speed sensitivity intermittent wipers, bluetooth and so much more!
I love the car for the way it looks and drives. It is so roomy inside and the rear seat in the Mirage G4 version is as roomy as a family sedan and also has a big trunk. The ride is very smooth on the Mirage and Mirage G4. I love all the features they give you with these cars and even the base model comes pretty well loaded. I also owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback and loved it so much when the updated mid cycle refreshed 2017s came out I traded it on my G4 and my next car with be another Mirage! Both of mine has been super reliable, fuel efficient, fun to drive, and feature packed. Plus the 3 cylinder engine in this car is tested and proven reliable as it has been out in other countries in the Mirage since 2012. I love that the engine is very basic and has little to go wrong with it as it don’t have all these high tech things added its just a basic reliable 3 cylinder that is easy to work on and access.
So if you want a good new car for a super low price you cant beat the Mirage and they sell for thousands below sticker as mine was $18,115.00 (top trim G4 SE) and I ended up paying $12,714.00 after dealer discounts, factory rebate and loyalty cash! So essentially I got my top trim loaded Mirage G4 SE for less than a Base Mirage G4 ES with manual transmission lol. Take ones for a drive and see how the Mirage is so good at what its intended to do.
I Originally Liked the G4 Until I found out it doesn't have a 60/40 Split. I Can't believe people pay a grand more for a mirage that's less practical than the base.
I own one acquired February this year. Awesome performance. Spacious and engine is efficient
0-60mph time is measured with a calendar right?
@@stevienguyen2047 🤣
@@stevienguyen2047 is that a race car?
@@stevienguyen2047 it’s not as bad as you’d expect but yeah it’s slow.
I love the Mirage so much I bought 4 of them, with a combined 40 years of warranty!!!
I feel like most reviewers are paid to hate these. But there is something to be said about simplicity and adfordability. These things appeal to our generation of millennial who don't need luxury pretention.
I have the 2015 top of the line variant but was released 2016. So happy with my mirage. It’s affordable and very efficient.
Thank you for a stellar review on this sweet ride. I’m looking to upgrade to this car later in the year as I now have a 2013 Smart that’s getting up in miles and well I’d like a car with more space than just two passengers. This is a perfect replacement for the Smart.
Alex actually I ended up with a 2017 Hyundai Accent great car.
Awesome video from Adventure Labs! These guys are awesome!
I was trying to buy my first car. A use car, And I ended up buying a new 2019 mirage.
Omg wtf me too 😭😭 I made the same mistake they tricked me on to it. I’m paying 20 thousand dollars for this car. I love it but expensive. 2019 Maroge g4 white
@@outsidesquirrel4695 $20k?!? Did you get the top trim model GT with a bunch of add ons? I paid $10k for a brand new 2017 G4. At least you got a really reliable car that will last you a long time.
magnuscat no my car has the top. It came with 25 miles. The car was 17 thousand dollars. Plus I had to play for the plate and regeneration. But when I checked the bank it said 20 thousand
@@Alex-yj9xl the bank took it down to 18k
How they tricked you? You bought the car.You could've said no.Did they put a gun to your head? If anything you tricked yourself. But its still a nice car.Finance is a dog..Lesson learned.
Finally reviewers that get what this car is all about!! Great job guys
Finally bit the bullet & bought one. 2019 with a 5-speed in Wine Red. It could use a pinch more power off the line. 1st is pretty short & flat but, beyond that, I absolutely love the little puddle jumper. I expect to have many years of enjoyable, trouble free motoring ahead of me.
I can’t believe people just hate this car so much, maybe because their class is higher. Generally I am from a lower class or “poor”
So my next car is probably this..
maybe some of these haters were not as classy as you expected, maybe they have no car, or nothing at all... "Filipino attitude" just like that... rich people getting more practical thats why they buy smaller cars....
miguel paneda
Actually, I have a friend who is a filipino no joke 😂
And really, there is something wrong. I dont know how to say it but he thinks he is in the higher while I am in the lower, he fears no to even show that openly in chat
@@beedslolkuntus2070 see? that's what im talking about... especially when we talk about cars or other things that they wont be beaten that way, ..things that they thought they impress people..they keep comparing their car into your car for, example....mostly if you talk about your car, then his car would be better than yours according to his/her story..just like that. lol
If the car is under $10k like previous generation, it will be a great car.
Great video
Great info
Orlando,Florida........thanks guys
I bought the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT and it's a great vehicle and I have taken it everywhere from rocky mountain roads, long road trips to San Francisco, and then the occasional short trips with friends and they agree with the amount of leg room in my Outlander is great. I just wish it was more fuel efficient since I moved a not further into a house and putting gas almost every 5 to 6 days. If I didn't owe $25,000 still on my car then I would definitely buy this to help at the pump👍👍👍 it's a great brand and I highly recommend this to everyone!
short and to the point great review
Owned my 2017 one almost a year and it's really good on gas and as a first car I will definitely get my kids this if they still make them with how cheap they are
Most definitely. I never drove the automatic but I would recommend you have dealer change fluid at 60000 miles for longevity sakes.
I finally got one and I'm so happy with it. it's the happiest car ever :)
Mirage is the same of space star ?
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Kawthar Felemban
Yes
Mitsubishi Mirage Is also considered “SpaceStar”
Mitsubishi Atterage is considered as “Mirage G4”
I love my mirage!
I love West Mitsubishi in Orland, California that's where I got my car this year.
I own it in Chicago, very easy to drive across downtown and especially while parking it's much ease.
I just picked up a Ford Ranger 2019 truck, love the truck, but damn not practical to drive all of the time. This seems like the perfect backup car for the family.
A lot of naysayers will tell you this is a death trap, coffin on wheels as it were. I'm sure driving a truck gives you a sense of superior advantage over most on the road or at least be on par with them but with this car, it will feel like standing up against a basketball player and feeling like you're going to get stepped on by accident.
Just bought one, 81 miles on it now. It gets 45mpg in city and so far 67mpg on the highway. Very good car!
10 Year 100,000 Mile warranty is the Bomb,
William Arnett did u get the cvt or manual? If u have driven both which is better?
I got the cvt tranny. Mileage is around 600 now. Loading the car down and windy days dont help much, but amazing fuel mileage.
William Arnett 🤣🤣🤣
Can this handle yosemite park drive?
how well does it go up the high elevation
I drive this thing from 2013 on.....no issues! From the Netherlands...
I own a 2018 Honds Accord Sport and I went to a Mitsubishi dealer to check this car. We were not offered a test drive but they let me turn the car on. It was loud to be honest. But i cannot complain to the interior of LE. It has cloth seats, heated seats and android auto that I am looking for. I really wanted to test drive this car without them asking me to go inside the building and make deals, cuz i just want to try it. It looks really good but I just hate that it was loud when I turned it on. Not sure how it feels while driving it. Hoping to test one tho
Nice honest review not like the other guy all the negatives he can say about this economy car.
Finally a decent Review in terms of objetivity.
Yep, i have put 75,000 miles on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage CVT, and i have had no problems with it, i have even upgraded to bigger tires, and they work great, the only thing is the ignition alarm will sound when the dash gets hot, but on cold days this does not happen at all, i know there is nothing wrong with it, the car gets awesome gas mileage and is fast at 55-70 miles per hour, and it can be a bit sluggish to get going on the on ramps on the interstate, but this does not matter if you know how to drive, dont stomp on the gas probly hard on the car
You get that fixed yet? I got 60k on my Mirage.
"We are here in Santa Cruz". I would be as well for that scenery and coastline !
Does it has Gear ⚙
Transmission issues
Nice Review! 😁
The ultimate Food delivery car ever made.
Domino's employee Award 🥇🥇🥇
Kicks at Uber too, as long as you decline uber pools lol.
I bought one in May of this year and I can't complain at all about it other than the low horsepower. But again, its a 3cyl and isn't a race car. 76HP makes this one of the most underpowered cars on the road today, but I do love saving money on gas. Other than that, I love mine!
You know what? Even with 78hp i still drive it like a normal car.True you're gonna hear the car as you rev it to 40mph and beyond ,but when its there its quiet and all you need to do is gently tap the accelerator and the car will move.Ive had mine for three years and counting so I know how to maximize 78hp.So it doesn't bother me.
Nice Review. My 2019 Mirage was bought for $9998 from dealer in Erie PA. I Love the car. I went from Buffalo to Miami on 98 bucks!. Well over 40 mpg the whole way there and car had plenty of power in the hills on Virginia. I have the stick shift!
Richard Fontana seems like stick is the way to go on these
@@BlazinTexan Manual will always be more reliable in any car, but the CVT in the Mirage is one you can actually count on. Its hardly stressed at all. 74 hp, 74 torque, 2000lb curb weight, etc etc
I have tight budget and now considering mirage, I occasionally need a long trip of 2 3 days, how is the car for driving 600 miles a day. Thank you very much.
@@catcat2084 As an owner of 2 of these cars, one for Uber and one for roadtrips/everyday stuff, I can attest to the Mirage doing just fine on long journeys. One piece of advice however, get out and stretch every 3 hours or so. It helps immensely, as the Mirage seats aren't the most supportive. But then again seat comfort is subjective.
@@kylemas2005 thank you so much for your great information. is the noise and vibration tolerable for a whole day driving? actually, i am now driving an old 96 ford explorer, which is quite noisy, hope the mirage would be much better. thanks again!
top speed ?
If you can get one new for 12 grand or under, go for it. Great little car!
cool ride
Every Mitsubishi is a good buy..It will last loooooong.
I bought a new one in 2015. Best tank I ever got with my Mirage was 55mpg. Oh, and these cars NEVER EVER BREAK. The warranty is great...but you will never use it! Mine has 134,000 miles now, and has just needed maintenance. NOTHING fails on these cars...not a clip, not a switch, not a bracket. Period.
Did you get the cvt or manual trans? If you have driven both which is better?
@@regg5917 Manual, never driven a CVT. But I know three people with CVT Mirages, and all are happy. No problems with them.
Aaron Costello thanks! I wanna get one but I don’t know between cvt and manual which would have better acceleration in conjunction with fuel economy
@@regg5917 Go with the stick.
Its a budget, low cost easy to maintain car that could takes you from point A to point B.
Thats what I said also.Nothing more nothing less.This gets the job done.And love to the Spark also.
Black wheels really enhance it.
Mirage is like the 2019 triton,designed to get back from any adventures
Gets the job done..
How you filming out of of the car ?
Drones
This car is simply a vehicle used to travel from point A to B. Nothing luxurious and fancy at all. Cheap to maintain and operate and that's it.
Watch the RCR review it’s not biased
i was just looking for a video on the car heard y'all say Orland Ca and I said "wait a minute" then you hit me with the "we figured we would take a road trip down from Chico (thats my city) small world I guess
LIKE , NICE
The car that makes a 2007 Yaris with an automatic feel like a Ferrari in comparison.
What wrong with adding more hp say 130 hp ! Now they will start to sell mirage
Wtf, how are you getting a drone to follow you so closely
mynametrong it’s a selfie stick lol where have you been
The best about it is the fuel economy
How is it in snow? Michigan
Not too much experience in snow. We are located in the California Valley. Snow is rare to us. But it is a front wheel drive vehicle with makes it more controllable than a rear wheel drive vehicle.
@Jonybalony1 Total dipshit answer from a dipshit who knows not what he speaks. Skinny tires perform better cutting through snow, fool. Its why snow tires are usually more narrow than all seasons. Your fucking out, Mirage is fucking in.
magnuscat Boom! people have no idea
@Jonybalony1 seriously? You must have never driven in the snow or any icy road condition because snow tires are thinner with deeper tread to clear the snow. The last thing you want is a super wide tire sitting on a huge rim with little tread. Your answer is so ignorant and your knowledge is what will actually get someone killed.
@Jonybalony1 Up HeRE tHe SnOW HarDENS. Dude that happens everywhere.. It isn't geographically dependent lol. Dumb.. Please just do some basic research, that's all anyone asks in this comment chain..
I had a 2014. It did ok, but I've upgraded to a '19 insight. Much more room and many more features for what I thought was a reasonable price increase. The mirage IS a good first "new" car though. That's what mine was and I had a lot of good times in it.
How many miles did you put on it? CVT or 5speed?
@@kylemas2005 CVT about 150,000
@@cmac1100 Any issues mechanically or did you find it reliable?
@@kylemas2005 the low side hose on the A/C unit had a small section of pressurised rubber hose that they had rubbing on a metal edge that eventually rubbed a hole through it and I lost the air till I got that fixed, then the ac compressor clutch broke not long after that. When I got that fixed the a/c went out AGAIN a couple weeks later and i couldn't be bothered fixing it for a third time, so i traded it in for a honda. Other than that though the reliability was perfectly fine for me. It's a little hard to find tires for it though, so beware of that.
@@kylemas2005 it's also a booger to get the oil filter off when you change your own oil.
I have this car in Gcc Very bad experience. Noise vibration engine.
why G4 is $5k more expensive?
It really isn't. A base model G4 is normally about $1,500 more.
here in canada mirage starts at 10,998 and G4 starts at 15,498.
@@fredd3100 Can you get a 'stripper' G4? I know in the US we cannot get a Mirage hatch without AC, power windows, keyless entry, etc. Is all that standard on your G4? The ES Plus in Canada might be closer in terms of equipment and price to the base G4.
Dat 0-60 of 13 seconds.
You cannot use the power anyway because of all the slow pokes and low speed limits.
It makes my '14 Corolla S look like a Hellcat
For real.What good is 0 to 60 when you have speed limits and cars who follow the speed limits n traffic laws.Only good on the racetrack or dragstrip or insane indy 500 type expressways where drivers drive like maniacs.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q You can, actually.
@@stevensmith8648 Hitting top speed is less viable under speed limits. However, acceleration is different, and is totally doable. I know this for a fact. That quick surge of speed that you get from a car that accelerates fast doesn't guarantee you a ticket. Just have common sense and an awareness of your surroundings.
Real talk though, the Mitsubishi Mirage is a piece of shit car. But this video made Mirage look really good. Very high-quality film editing
Real talk my nigga, the Mirage kicks ass for what it was designed to do, reliable, cheap to maintain transportation. Maybe step out of your Chrysler300 and get with the program, fam-ma-lam.
Yeah nigga real talk pump the brakes on yo 98 grand marquis with 3 -22” rims and a spare on the 4th. Turn down the rattling subwoofer and realize this is a good economy car. People buy them. They run fine and get good mpg what more do you need,ma nigguh
But its a good POS car.I love my POS ride.
46 mpg seems low for a 3 cylinder car. I get 35 mpg highway on my 3000 lb 2.4 liter Scion XB. Last Mirage manual I drove, I got a solid 45 mpg in town, and over 50 mpg at 60 mph on the freeway. Great cars if you stick with a base model and keep it from exceeding 10 grand, More? Look at nicer cars in this class.
djkenny MPG is just as much the driver as the car. I’m getting 42 mpg with my 2019 Gas RAV4 LE 4wd. I drive gently but try to stay with traffic. The engine (2.5L) is large, but it is geared tall, and shuts off at stops. My driving routine is mostly suburban and exurban highways with occasional stop lights.
That’s very very good, with AWD? Our 16 Forester CVT seldom gets better than 38-39 highway. I’m not sure I’m in love with start stop technology due to extra stress and heat. It seems Toyota has impressive generators and starters on the hybrid cars though. They’ve been at this for so long. Maybe that tech is used in the start stop?
djkenny I have AWD. I don’t think it’s in AWD all the time though unless mud, sand, or snow modes are selected. I always drive in Eco mode. I believe Subaru’s are in all wheel all the time. My mother has an XLE Premium AWD RAV4 with 19 inch wheels and wider tires. Her mpg is about 35 mpg. The extra weight, larger wheels/tires, driving style, and lack of start/stop hurt the mpg. I can control the start/stop with the brake pedal so it only comes on during long stops. It uses an upgraded starter motor. Start/stop has been used in Europe for a long time with no issues. Gas gulf carts have used start stop tech for decades with no major issues.
I think this review was done in SoCal...probably had the AC going.
djkenny The car is cable of mid 60's on a good day. I typically see mid to high 50s on a summer day.
you'll be paying all those gas savings back when that crap little cvt goes out.
They last well in this car and there's always manual.
FYI... I have really enjoyed the messaging feature that we all have here. And it is my understanding that we will no longer be able to do that after September 18th... WHY? Though I haven’t contacted legal (as though it would do any good), I have to assume this is just another candy ass move to appease some whining liberals and thus, taking away our free speech & ruining our ability to be involved in the TH-cam community beyond just being a viewer. I’m deeply disappointed in TH-cam for their decision, as we all should be. Check it out & please correct me if I’m wrong. I hope I am. If I’m not, complain to TH-cam that you don’t want to be silenced & have this benefit taken away.
Lol they're only removing direct messages my dude. Almost nobody uses youtube DMs or even know it's there.
McFox, I hope that’s all it is. TH-cam is really cracking down on censorship in many areas & I have no faith that they won’t just pull the plug on everyone to maintain political correctness.
no no, we all need a 120K range rover to get to our 50K/year jobs. NA drivers by and large are snobs.
Yeah, because the difference between a Toyota Yaris which has a lower overall cost of ownership over 5-10 years, is the same difference between the Mirage and a Range Rover. Are you high, sir?
@@cptmiche 5 to 10 years? The Mirage has only been out in the US since 2014. Intrigued to see your stats. The Yaris is a fine hatch as well, but I went with the Mirage and after 50k miles its been reliable, cheap to maintain. Good simple car.
@@kylemas2005 6 years is within the 5-10 year range, dude. And it doesnt take a rocket scientist to project cost based on previous years.
@@cptmiche Please post a link on cost of ownership between the Yaris and Mirage, would love to read it.
That intro song is the actual worst
I can’t believe I payed 20 thousand dollars for this f car.
Same here
Either the financial dept got your ass or you can't car shop worth a shit.Lots of Mitsu dealers are selling these way bellow 20k.
@@stevensmith8648 financial dept fucked me over, gonna trade for a Jeep
It has very little room, it's very slow, It looks so cheap..............
I WANT ONE !!!!!! 😉
It's bad
Its bad but a good car.Stop hating.
Yeah, uh-huh. These little boys don't know how to conduct car reviews. Was prolly paid for said review as well...
Look at owner's reviews since 2014, its a reliable lil commuter. I uber in mine and cut my fuel costs in half. Great value for what you pay.
Very ugly styling compared to the 2014.
2017 n beyond looks better.