I just bought a 2024 and am really liking it. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. Fantastic for running around, so easy to drive. Can steer it with my pinky finger :).
I have an almost full options CVT Mirage from 2015 with 130.000 km, from new, now seven plus years old. It had zero defects. Zero. Naught. Nill. 0. Not even a light bulb broke. 4.5 l/100km on average in northwestern Europe. Still has original brake pads/liners and battery. I drive carefully. Oil change every 15.000 km and no oil consumption to speak of. Had to change fluid in the CVT at 80.000 km, which was kind of expensive. No visible rust, but I know that the engine cradle is rusting a bit (road salt in winter). Nothing to worry about for the next 7 years though.
Amazing car, full tank $35. Easy to fix, well built (zero rust in 8 years, no rust proofing or oil; but going to start this year). 5 speed so no CVT issues. Timing chain, not a belt. Water pump easy to change. Not my first Mitsubishi or 3 cylinder.
Im hitting a yr with mine same model with a cvt. Great car. Well made. No issues getting up to speed. Only addition s have been new wheels and tires and yellow foglights
Looking at a 2023 right now. I can probably buy it outright.. Want to avoid the payments for years thing.. It would be my first car. I drove in a rental mirage late last year but it was an older one and I had no problems. Ez to drive and park. Much closer to pulling the trigger and actually buying a car and this is my first choice atm.
I've been debating on buying one of these Mirages for a while now. I fell in love with the design the moment I first laid my eyes on the car. How would you say the experience is when driving uphill or going over potholes? I've read that hills can strain the engine a bit but not too much detail on actual performance.
I've never had an issue with hills as long as I'm in the proper gear. Potholes are handled surprising well considering how light the car is. It doesn't soak them up the same way a larger heavy car does.
They've stopped selling the manual equipped Mirage in the US so unfortunately I would have to go with the CVT if I wanted a Mirage. The MT is still available in Canada for now.
Thank you for the great review Omer. Great car. I am in Ontario also. Quick question, when you went to 15 inch wheels, did you get wider tires than the stock sizes? What is the size 195? Did the 15s improve the handling? Thanks again, Ronny (in my 60s, considering this car, manual of course!) :)
Yes - went larger than stock with both winter and summer, and handling was noticeably improved with both. Winters are 175/65-14 on the stock rims, and summers are 185/55-15 on the DAI alloys
All small vehicles like Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, Chevrolet Spart, Ford Fiesta are no longer offered in NA. I wounder how long before Mitsubishi parts away with Mirage. I suggest to get one while you can.
Just bought a used 2023 ES. Does not have Android Auto. So want to replace stereo. What stereo did you buy and where did you find it? I live in Ottawa....JIM
Thanks for watching Jim! I worked with the guys at Hyperion Technology based on the features that I wanted. They have products for every budget. Hyperion Technologies (613) 292-6748 g.co/kgs/Skwh6Ay
Nice video! Hi Omer, I just booked an ES cvt (Canada model)this morning, but didn't find the cruise control on the feature list, could you share about how to install that?
I had to add it myself with the help of a fellow owner. You will need the panel switch, and possibly the brake switch, as well as using a launch scanner to tell the ETAC system to enable cruise. Ask your dealer if they are willing to help you with this.
@@ilovecables Thank you so much ! Have another silly question for the door lock. Is there any button for locking all the door ? Or how to lock other doors from inside the vehicle? Thank you
Am thinking of getting a Mirage, like u i have always been getting used vehicles... some good some bad ..been lucky to have gotten good ones, but would like to get new. Am in Ontario as well 😂 Where did you 1 get your steering wheel done?(very nicely done; 2. Part number for the OEM center console please 😊 Theyre discontinuing manuals in these for 2024 ... get em while u can/stock last i suppose. In the US they stopped this year. Guess Mitsus are the new budget "Toyotas" now 🤔
When you bought your car what was the warranty that came with it, and did you opt in to buy the extended one? I’m on a wait list now for my mirage and want to get the best bang for my buck
Initially I found it "odd" because my last car was a MINI Cooper with sport seats that were leather, and offered very good support for spirited driving. Now, I find the Mirage seats are very comfortable - I guess they've molded themselves to my body. I've spent up to 2 hours in my car, and have no body aches at all. They aren't cushy like a luxury car, but I don't expect them to be. I'm considering getting some sheep skin seat covers in the future.
Were the fog lights standard with the car and are they operational for this trim or is that a cosmetic fake fog light? Also where did you buy the leather wrap for the parking brake? Great review btw!
Glad you liked my review! When I first saw the car, I thought they were fog lights. But, on this trim, they operate as daytime running lights. Leather handbrake cover I got on Ebay.
@@ilovecables thanks for the info. I got my Mirage ES (Canada) last week. I love it! Got the WeatherTech mats you suggested (just for the front) and you are correct, it is worth the money. I bought an arm rest but it is not the factory model. I am likely going to buy the leather wrap for the steering. Yours looks really nice, did you install it yourself? If not did you get someone from the GTA area to install and if so can you provide shop details and install cost? Is it possible to install the leather wrap without removing the steering wheel/airbag/controls ? I noticed your model has cruise control -- I am assuming that was standard on your model -- unfortunately mine did not come with it. One more item I got was the UltraRacing sway bar however I have not had that installed yet. Just had the car Krown rust proofed and had Norman 7 winter tires installed. Really happy overall. I noticed that scrapping ice off the side mirrors caused them to move so I am worried it might strain the electronics as they are powered. Might get some deicer spray so I don't have to scrape as hard
@@vanfifty139 I had a shop here in Ottawa install the steering wheel cover. They charge me 3 hours labor. Any shop in the GTA that does auto upholstery should be able to do it. You could do it as well if you have time and patience. Cruise control - it didn't come with it. I bought the steering wheel control switch and clutch pedal switch online (OEM parts) and got help from another Mirage owner (who did it himself) to tell the ETACS to recognize it. The process took about 20 minutes, but doing the research and being told over and over again that it can't be done by the dealer took about 9 months! I'm persistent when I set my mind to something. I'm glad I got it to work - for me, this car with cruise is the perfect commuter. Why the IUS market gets in included, and us Canadians don't on the ES is mind boggling.
@van fifty I'm picking up a 2023 CVT ES model on Monday, my youngest daughter had purchased her 2023 ES 5-speed this time last month. The only thing that I would worry about with the rear stabilizer bar is would you be giving the dealer an exscuse to not honor warranty work?
@@suzannetisseur2872 Congratulations! I am sure you will love it! Not sure about the warranty. If I recall correctly the dealership said if I have the Krown rust proofing Mitsubishi would not honor my warranty. Not sure if they could legally do that in Canada. I got the Krown rust proofing anyways and would highly recommend it for those living in corrosive environments and plan on keeping their vehicles for many years (e.g. >5 years). I bought the sway bar based on my test drive of an earlier year auto trans. model and other feedback online. Driving the Mirage for about a week now and I don't really see the need. Some have mentioned it also helps in highway cross winds (e.g. Trucks passing). I did notice some movement today on the highway (it was windy today). Since I already have the sway bar I will probably install it and hope it doesn't effect the overall warranty.
Interesting thing, though, I've read that Mitsubishi is no longer selling it in Japan, and they haven't committed to selling them in the States for next year, but nothing said about Canada.
@@HistoricalWeapons after all the fees, it was just over CAD$18k. Sticker price of $14,098. I think the sticker price on the 2023 is $14298 now, plus fees and taxes
how long it will last depends on how well it's maintained. it might seem like a tin can, but it's very well designed to protect the occupants in a collision.
How long it will last has more to do with how well it's maintained, and nothing to do with luck. There are Mirages still on the road with more than 500,000kms on them! It might feel like a tin can car, but it's very well designed to offer good protection in the event of a collision.
I just bought a 2024 and am really liking it. It has everything you need and nothing you don't. Fantastic for running around, so easy to drive. Can steer it with my pinky finger :).
Indeed, everything you need, and nothing more. Well said, and thanks for watching!
I bouht a year ago an eclipse cross and I think I never had a better car before. Iam 76 years of age and I like the quality of Mitsubishi.
I'm glad you like it! 😊
They are very underrated because they don’t have as much extra gizmos and doo-dads on them. Some people just want simple reliable cars!
Wonderful car, one of the few affordable new cars you can buy new with a manual transmission in Canada, which is fantastic.
I have an almost full options CVT Mirage from 2015 with 130.000 km, from new, now seven plus years old. It had zero defects. Zero. Naught. Nill. 0. Not even a light bulb broke. 4.5 l/100km on average in northwestern Europe. Still has original brake pads/liners and battery. I drive carefully. Oil change every 15.000 km and no oil consumption to speak of. Had to change fluid in the CVT at 80.000 km, which was kind of expensive. No visible rust, but I know that the engine cradle is rusting a bit (road salt in winter). Nothing to worry about for the next 7 years though.
Amazing car, full tank $35. Easy to fix, well built (zero rust in 8 years, no rust proofing or oil; but going to start this year).
5 speed so no CVT issues. Timing chain, not a belt. Water pump easy to change.
Not my first Mitsubishi or 3 cylinder.
Im hitting a yr with mine same model with a cvt. Great car. Well made. No issues getting up to speed. Only addition s have been new wheels and tires and yellow foglights
I’ve mirage 2023 SE I love my little car really
It has been a week since I bought it
Great car 🚗
driving this for years and not have had a single problem.
Love my 2017 5 speed gets between 60 and 70 mpg highway that's no bullshit I got proof not a lot of power but gets from one point to the next
Many of us feel that this car has just the right amount of power 😉 #lessismore
Solid video man
Thanks 👍
Very nice. Thank you.
Looking at a 2023 right now. I can probably buy it outright.. Want to avoid the payments for years thing.. It would be my first car. I drove in a rental mirage late last year but it was an older one and I had no problems. Ez to drive and park. Much closer to pulling the trigger and actually buying a car and this is my first choice atm.
A wise choice for a first car, and even wiser to pay cash for it!
@@ilovecables What's it like when you get up to highway speeds? and in snow? it doesnt struggle?
@@kramer911 no struggling at all. It's awesome in the snow. I've got really good snow tires
Considering how expensive mechanics are these days, having a warranty is always a wise choice
I've got a 2017 mirage love my little car ❤️
I've been debating on buying one of these Mirages for a while now. I fell in love with the design the moment I first laid my eyes on the car. How would you say the experience is when driving uphill or going over potholes? I've read that hills can strain the engine a bit but not too much detail on actual performance.
I've never had an issue with hills as long as I'm in the proper gear. Potholes are handled surprising well considering how light the car is. It doesn't soak them up the same way a larger heavy car does.
@@ilovecables Thanks!
@@ilovecables sir can you please pin the link of leather steering wheel cover and gear knob
So that I can buy it for my mirage
@@seby.augustine I'll put the links in the description
@@ilovecables thanks for your reply Sir
Have a great year ahead ♥️
Mitsubishi spacestar 😊🤗
They've stopped selling the manual equipped Mirage in the US so unfortunately I would have to go with the CVT if I wanted a Mirage. The MT is still available in Canada for now.
Indeed a shame for the US. Yes, manuals are still available on the base trim for 2023. But, we no longer have the G4 sedan.
I guess it’s because the cvt gets better gas mileage.
@@jo9732 it's probably because not many people in the US are buying manuals anymore. Even here in Canada, I'm surprised it's still offered.
Thank you for the great review Omer. Great car. I am in Ontario also. Quick question, when you went to 15 inch wheels, did you get wider tires than the stock sizes? What is the size 195? Did the 15s improve the handling? Thanks again, Ronny (in my 60s, considering this car, manual of course!) :)
Watched your other tire video for the info, thanks for posting that one.
Yes - went larger than stock with both winter and summer, and handling was noticeably improved with both. Winters are 175/65-14 on the stock rims, and summers are 185/55-15 on the DAI alloys
That's the most tricked out Mirage I've seen on YT. Very nice.
Looks even better with the summer rims on 😉
Wow, great review. Cool little car. I like it. Does the AC work well on hot days?
Thanks! Yes, the AC works very well, the window tint helps a lot with its efficiency, and doesn't have to work as hard
All small vehicles like Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, Chevrolet Spart, Ford Fiesta are no longer offered in NA. I wounder how long before Mitsubishi parts away with Mirage. I suggest to get one while you can.
The sad reality in North America is that not many people want a small car anymore
Just bought a used 2023 ES. Does not have Android Auto. So want to replace stereo. What stereo did you buy and where did you find it? I live in Ottawa....JIM
Thanks for watching Jim! I worked with the guys at Hyperion Technology based on the features that I wanted. They have products for every budget.
Hyperion Technologies
(613) 292-6748
g.co/kgs/Skwh6Ay
Nice video!
Hi Omer, I just booked an ES cvt (Canada model)this morning, but didn't find the cruise control on the feature list, could you share about how to install that?
I had to add it myself with the help of a fellow owner. You will need the panel switch, and possibly the brake switch, as well as using a launch scanner to tell the ETAC system to enable cruise.
Ask your dealer if they are willing to help you with this.
@@ilovecables Thank you so much !
Have another silly question for the door lock. Is there any button for locking all the door ? Or how to lock other doors from inside the vehicle? Thank you
@@ethanhan8239 all my locks are fully manual. No button to lock/unlock all of them for me. It's reach and flip 😅
@@ilovecables Thanks! Now I know how to use them
Am thinking of getting a Mirage, like u i have always been getting used vehicles... some good some bad ..been lucky to have gotten good ones, but would like to get new. Am in Ontario as well 😂
Where did you 1 get your steering wheel done?(very nicely done; 2. Part number for the OEM center console please 😊 Theyre discontinuing manuals in these for 2024 ... get em while u can/stock last i suppose. In the US they stopped this year. Guess Mitsus are the new budget "Toyotas" now 🤔
I got the steering wheel cover from Wish. I had the same shop who did my stereo install the cover.
Part number for the console is MZ330444.
When you bought your car what was the warranty that came with it, and did you opt in to buy the extended one? I’m on a wait list now for my mirage and want to get the best bang for my buck
10 year/160k factory warranty. I never buy extended warranties on anything I own.
can you make a video demonstrating your sound system?
if you're asking for a sound quality demo, the mic on a cellphone can't capture it properly
How do you find the seat comfort? The ES in Canada has no driver height adjustment - really wish Mitsubishi would add
Initially I found it "odd" because my last car was a MINI Cooper with sport seats that were leather, and offered very good support for spirited driving. Now, I find the Mirage seats are very comfortable - I guess they've molded themselves to my body. I've spent up to 2 hours in my car, and have no body aches at all. They aren't cushy like a luxury car, but I don't expect them to be. I'm considering getting some sheep skin seat covers in the future.
@@ilovecables Thanks for the review
@@ilovecablescheck out katskin seat covers , i think thats what its called
@@leop3009 already have. Not ready to spend $2000 on seat covers. Yet 😉
@@ilovecables all good ... and dont forget the seat heaters ... 😆 Amazon sell em too... the pads
Were the fog lights standard with the car and are they operational for this trim or is that a cosmetic fake fog light? Also where did you buy the leather wrap for the parking brake? Great review btw!
Glad you liked my review!
When I first saw the car, I thought they were fog lights. But, on this trim, they operate as daytime running lights. Leather handbrake cover I got on Ebay.
@@ilovecables thanks for the info. I got my Mirage ES (Canada) last week. I love it! Got the WeatherTech mats you suggested (just for the front) and you are correct, it is worth the money. I bought an arm rest but it is not the factory model. I am likely going to buy the leather wrap for the steering. Yours looks really nice, did you install it yourself? If not did you get someone from the GTA area to install and if so can you provide shop details and install cost? Is it possible to install the leather wrap without removing the steering wheel/airbag/controls ? I noticed your model has cruise control -- I am assuming that was standard on your model -- unfortunately mine did not come with it. One more item I got was the UltraRacing sway bar however I have not had that installed yet. Just had the car Krown rust proofed and had Norman 7 winter tires installed. Really happy overall. I noticed that scrapping ice off the side mirrors caused them to move so I am worried it might strain the electronics as they are powered. Might get some deicer spray so I don't have to scrape as hard
@@vanfifty139 I had a shop here in Ottawa install the steering wheel cover. They charge me 3 hours labor. Any shop in the GTA that does auto upholstery should be able to do it. You could do it as well if you have time and patience.
Cruise control - it didn't come with it. I bought the steering wheel control switch and clutch pedal switch online (OEM parts) and got help from another Mirage owner (who did it himself) to tell the ETACS to recognize it. The process took about 20 minutes, but doing the research and being told over and over again that it can't be done by the dealer took about 9 months! I'm persistent when I set my mind to something. I'm glad I got it to work - for me, this car with cruise is the perfect commuter. Why the IUS market gets in included, and us Canadians don't on the ES is mind boggling.
@van fifty I'm picking up a 2023 CVT ES model on Monday, my youngest daughter had purchased her 2023 ES 5-speed this time last month.
The only thing that I would worry about with the rear stabilizer bar is would you be giving the dealer an exscuse to not honor warranty work?
@@suzannetisseur2872 Congratulations! I am sure you will love it! Not sure about the warranty. If I recall correctly the dealership said if I have the Krown rust proofing Mitsubishi would not honor my warranty. Not sure if they could legally do that in Canada. I got the Krown rust proofing anyways and would highly recommend it for those living in corrosive environments and plan on keeping their vehicles for many years (e.g. >5 years). I bought the sway bar based on my test drive of an earlier year auto trans. model and other feedback online. Driving the Mirage for about a week now and I don't really see the need. Some have mentioned it also helps in highway cross winds (e.g. Trucks passing). I did notice some movement today on the highway (it was windy today). Since I already have the sway bar I will probably install it and hope it doesn't effect the overall warranty.
Hi Omer,
Do your mirage has central locking 😃,
Nope. Manual locks on all doors.
@@ilovecables oops
I never expected that
I Got mine today
@@ilovecables did you fit central locking or remote locking
@@seby.augustine no. I lock and unlock manually. I don't mind it as much as I thought I would.
@@ilovecables one more thing to ask is about fog lights
How to turn it on
what is its price in pakistan
You'd have to find that out for yourself at your local dealer
I've seen people remove plastic scratches with a heat gun 🤷
I'll try that.
Thanks for watching!
Manufactured in Thailand, maybe
It is, and very nicely
Yes
Interesting thing, though, I've read that Mitsubishi is no longer selling it in Japan, and they haven't committed to selling them in the States for next year, but nothing said about Canada.
Good video, i like this car,too!
15k after taxes and everything? Lol dealers asking 22k now
So what was urs after every fees? 15k? I need car asap my old car blew up
@@HistoricalWeapons after all the fees, it was just over CAD$18k. Sticker price of $14,098. I think the sticker price on the 2023 is $14298 now, plus fees and taxes
@@ilovecables plus market adjustment price
@@HistoricalWeapons fortunately, none of that happens on this model where I live.
@@ilovecables oh nice. Here in Alberta they charging minimum 20k so bought a Honda civic instead 2020 almost no mileage
It’s a good cheap car. The issue with it is that it’s a tin-can during a car accident.
How long it can last is really a game of luck.
how long it will last depends on how well it's maintained. it might seem like a tin can, but it's very well designed to protect the occupants in a collision.
How long it will last has more to do with how well it's maintained, and nothing to do with luck. There are Mirages still on the road with more than 500,000kms on them! It might feel like a tin can car, but it's very well designed to offer good protection in the event of a collision.
The dam thing makes less hp than a honda fit
it's also 600 pounds lighter.