The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Is The Perfect Daily Driver; Here’s Why
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2019
- Journalists have been hard on the newest generation of Mitsubishi Mirage, and I’m here to explain why they’re wrong. This car is far from flawless, but as far as daily drivers go I find this car to be the perfect tool for the job.
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I also have a Mitsubishi mirage. It's nice to see other people showing love for this car. The car is fuel efficient, it gets me from point A to point B, and its reliable. That's the reason I got it for, and so far, it hasn't let me down.
I have a 2017 SE same color but gas cap / door isn't black.Love mines.
I'm on my second Mirage...had a 2015, now own a 2018. A lot of improvements on the 2018:
1. Steering and handling at high speeds is greatly improved. I can safely cruise at 75-80 mph without the wandering all over the place that the 2014-2016 had.
2. Brakes were improved. There is slightly more 'bite' which results in more confidence for the driver.
3. The engine has slight increase in horsepower, and the CVT programming has been improved. The engine/transmission work well together...decent acceleration and FANTASTIC fuel economy. It's a good combo.
4. The ride/handling has been improved. The Mirage no longer feels as 'tippy' as the earlier models.
5. Mine came with a standard center ARMREST for the driver.
This was an excellent review of a surprising economy car. Doug DeMuro is an a-hole!
William Beck I agree with your comments regarding the changes for sure. I also appreciate the kind words :)
Doug can be really dumb and mean at times, but with some of the weird things he does sometimes he makes me laugh
Dougs an idiot.
I bought my mirage brand new 2015 0 miles now its has 168,000 miles runs like a champ ac blows snow balls
haha DougD is a tool!
78 horsepower... Yet, I love everything else about this car!! I can't wait for Mitsubishi dealerships to open up in my area
It’s really not that bad. You just have to put your foot down more.
I just want to thank everyone for watching and leaving kind comments. Who wants to see MORE mirage goodness?
Me! 🙋♂️
Did USA mirage imported from Thailand?
Hiya mate from the UK , i would advise trying to find a Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart in the USA it is 1.5 litre Turbo 160bhp and is very fast and beautiful to look at.
Christophe Ayres we didn’t get it unfortunately
@@powershiftautomotive6107 That sucks and i know the JDM version of the Colt you guys sadly have that 20 year rule so will be another 7 years before you can import one to the USA , it is a shame.
Love my mirage. Seriously one of the best mpg and fun cars I’ve ever had.
By the way: So many haters for the Mirage! It's incredible.
Most Mirage haters aren't Mirage owners. Read consumer reviews on cars.com, kbb.com, & other sites. European reviews of Mitsubishi Space Star are also worth checking out. The Mirage is affordable, reliable, & economical to drive. I wouldn't pay full MSRP for one (nor any car for that matter), but a discounted one or used one is a great value.
TH-cam is filled with trolls who just hate everything for effect to get a reaction because they have sad lives.
@@oddities-whatnot You are on the beam! SO TRUE!! ♐
@@oddities-whatnot Sad but true.
These cars are tanks. You won't need that warranty.
I haven't needed it yet.Thought I did one time but turned out to be false alarm.40k now after 3 yes still going strong.
This is probably the only therapeutic car review I have watched.
Joseph Choi I appreciate that so much
I like the Mirage owner videos more than any Challenger videos I've ever seen. The Mirages seem to lend them selves well to good honest people who make awesome videos! Thanks for making this video. I throughly enjoyed it.
charredskeleton I appreciate it so much. The car is still going strong :)
@@powershiftautomotive6107 wonderful! How many miles are you at?
charredskeleton just a few hundred under 60k
I'm at 73 467 on my 2018 mirage es hatchback with 5 speed
Just bought a 2021 mirage LE a few days ago. The jokes from my friends have been endless but its everything i need in a car. Reliable. Fuel efficient. Good warranty. No fancy bells and whistles but i dont need any of that
A great and honest car; the mirage has entered the chat 😊
I love my 2015 model Mirage. Zero defects in almost 6 years and 100.000 km (60.000 miles).
Same here, bought the 2014 2 years ago and i never put a $ in it except for oil changes. I have to admit i dont put much km on it but still its a 2014. Great budget car that is super economic.
Thank you for your video! My son is looking into one and your honest opinion helps greatly.
Great review. Today, I'm picking up a 2017 Mirage with a manual transmission and 89,000 km. I'm excited!
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 Great review ! I am seriously looking for this car for my mother to get around in and this looks enticing for my senior mother .
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I had one (automatic transmission) as a rental for two weeks and quite liked it. I also test drove the 5-speed manual version at a dealer. Stepping quickly on the accelerator and braking hard is a very inefficient way of driving, and this car is not designed for that. The only two things I would have preferred would have been to move the gasoline cap lever 200 millimetres (8 inches) further back and switch the location of the backup camera and the triple diamond badge in order to have a centred backup camera (this applies only to the hatchback model). I ended up buying the sedan variant of this in a manual transmission.
I have a 2018 Mirage SE Hatchback being delivered to me on November 3rd. I began watching review videos and got so worried that I had made the wrong decision. I appreciate this positive review it makes me feel so much better.
I was the same only a year ago; tomorrow I will take delivery of my own new Mirage too, a new 2023 ES HB. Its the CVT but you also then get the convenience of driving alot easier than with a stick shift, although I hear plenty good about the stick shift models out there too. You and I are in for a treat!
I got a 2017 Mitsubishi mirage right before December 2023 for 7.7k USD and with 118k miles, and i love it! Since getting it, it's been the perfect car for a gig worker like me, and even without a back camera, i can see everything backing up perfectly. I even travel a lot on the highway, and it can go over 80 mph and handle it better than most other cars I've driven.
A very fine review of the Mirage. It seems like all the "experts" pan this little car, but every owner seems to love them. Thanks for posting this.
I just wanted a brand new car for once in my life and I got the 2016 Mirage G4. Gas milage is awsome. Its also has MIVEC so it can run in highways.
This review was excellent! You absolutely validated my decision to add one to the stable as my daily/ winter driver. Ordered an ES 5 speed but everything that you said about your model applies to mine. Thanks very much! Looking forward to the ownership experience! Thank you so much and best to you and your family.
These are absolutely my favorite types of videos
Great review and i don't need any further endorsement about this car it's an absolute gem for the purpose it was designed for. Thank you for the time and effort to make this and to upload too 👍👍😁🇬🇧
Getting this car tomorrow man, Passed my driving license in Holland, Working as a mover already 4 years and our company giving these away now for workers for 20 euro a week.
This is the humble car you've ever had
Little late to the party, but thank you for your honest review. Before purchasing my G4 I went looking for reviews and quite honestly was starting to get frustrated because of the so called "expert" reviews. Then came across yours. The best ones I found were from actual owners like yourself. I love my car, wouldnt trade it, and Im so happy to have found your review.
Gas is now $4.50 a gallon and rising exponentially, never seen it go up so fast. I drive a 2021 Suburban and am looking at getting a cheap commuter car and this fits the bill. The gas savings alone will make the payment and then some! My brother is doing the same he drives a Dodge Charger srt8 getting 12 mpg on premium and I told him what I’m doing and he’s doing the same! 2 proud mirage owners here! 50 mpg my body is ready !
I wish I had bought mine a year ago. Wasted a lot of money driving my F150. Getting 43 MPG driving to work. That's a $1300/yr saving on gas. Car will pay for itself in 14 years.
Nice informative video I have been thinking about purchasing one if these cars. This helps thank you.
Absolutely an honest opinion and a true to life and not those just made up. Great review! Keep up the good work. Easy and comprehensive. Thank you for assisting me with my decision.
You do much better review than those car review channels.
Thank you so much for making this honest review! I’m about to pick up my new Mirage tomorrow! And I just wanted to see some honest reviews right before I make the purchase! Again thank you so much for your honesty. I trust what you say! Lastly, you pull off that orange very well Sir! So I definitely dig it! Thx again!
Great video man, you don't see a lot of people modding the mirage. I think its a fun car I would like to see more people working on the performance level making these things into mini rockets. Keep up the good work 😃
J Sasiga I super appreciate this 😁 I do love this little car and it’s been a very good friend to me!
Dealer near me has 2020 for 10k. I'm considering on getting it.
Common. Base models get heavily discounted. I did chose a 31k mile Scion XB for same price, I really like Toyota products, but these are great high mpg cars for super cheap.
Here in the UK a 2017 model with only 13 thousand on the clock , guess how much ? ? ? and im not joking £3 grand thats it for a 3 year old car lol the depreciation is faster than even the Romanian Dacia Sandero
@@jo9732 that's what they should have named this car. Runabout. Then car reviewers would be stumped.
"This little runabout is... Such a little runabout."
They would complain to their writers, who would be similarly stumped.
Lol they are super cheap for a new car. By me they are like 8-9k for a new one and 4-5k for a used one
You totally should do it
Good vid mate definitely think of getting one of these
Paul McD thank you! I appreciate the feedback, you definitely should! It’s a great car for so many reasons. Glad you enjoyed the video
They are bullet proof im a proud owner of a mirage oil change every 3 thousand miles cheapest oil walmart p
Thank you for making this video! :) I liked and Subbed!
Great Video man👌
Nice honest review great job 🏁
I love my orange mirage, 5 speed!!!! I’ve gotten up to 57MPG!!!!
Love your mirage man, please make more mirage videos
The most honest review. Thank you!
Thanks for a great review. They are great little cars. I own a 2019 & truly believe I’ll be driving it when I finally retire. I currently have over 260k on my Toyota Echo & with driving 190 miles a day, it won’t be long till I reach 300k. At that point, the Echo will become the backup vehicle & I’ll take start using the Mirage as my daily driver. It’s loaded with every option anyone “needs.” It’s comfortable, plenty quiet for me, efficient & durable. Truly the only things that, anyone who has their head screwed on straight, should be concerned about in their vehicle.
when you retire is a worthless statement without context
@@LLCoolPass You wouldn’t by chance be a Democrat would you? That little tidbit of information seemed irrelevant to the general topic but for the record, I will be eligible to retire in 2031.
I plan to record with the Mirage this weekend. It’ll be fun content with the new mods; who is ready?
I look forward to it from the U.K. 👍
Hey hope all is well Please make a mod video I just got mine need ideas
Great video
Awesome fuel economy and affordable. 2 of the best things about the car. Hybrid fuel economy without worrying about batteries needing replacing after 8 years.
Thanks for the review im in the UK and unfortunately I dont think we got the centre console screen otherwise I would be picking one up. Now the new model has been announced. Let's hope its as good👍
Thanks for this great review. Scotty does not give Mitsu good props but your review changed my opinion. What is body roll?
Great video 👍
Thanks very much. 🤓
I run a 2016 model in the UK.
I do 5 miles a day…..
It should last forever 😂
Keep up the good work!
Great video, everybody craps on this car, it is a basic reliable car for around town, the rest of the auto makers should take note, easy to work on, great job
I own a 2017 Mirage 5 speed and I would not trade it for Jay Leno's car collection. Most reliable and fuel-efficient car ever. Seriously
And now we know who does the Chris Griffin voice
Alen Dede bahaha you got me.
Great Video! the Mitsubishi Mirage is a great daily car!
I love mine also, especially the milage!
78 hp but very light car, so performance is not bad. I drove a 1996 Ford Escort LX for about 14 years, with the same power/weight ratio. Manual transmission made it fun to drive.
Awesome video. I too have to drive a lot for work and my daughter. I have the Honda Fit but the Mirage gets better MPG and I would have picked it.
Best mirage video out there
Joes Golden Garage wow thank you! We really appreciate that!
I just bought a 2015 Mirage DE yes it's a used car but anyways I bought it for the same reasons you bought yours I live out in the boonies outside of Seattle and the gas is notoriously expensive here so thank you for your review and I enjoyed it, everything so far I've experienced with the car I really like it! 🚗
Like the review of the Mirage and not a total trashing of the car. I had considered this car for a while and found it an acceptable car for a daily driver sadly the insurance companies have quoted me high rates and also got assinine financing so eventually I got turned off to the Mirage and even the last dealership I went to said I needed to pony up to a more mainstream car like a Kia Forte or a Toyota Yaris. Fine cars but above my price range. Eventually went to a 2017 Hyundai Accent and been very pleased with the car.
I have been fascinated by the Mirage for a long time despite the bad reviews. It is true, however, that most consumer reviews are excellent. My wife and I just found out we are having our first kid and I decided to get rid of my worn out 03 sentra with no AC and finally buy one. I found a 2019 5 speed with 900 miles with warranty and decided to go for it. It is the G4 sendan and I like the hatch better, but it is practically new for 12k out the door. It is supposed to be delivered this week. I am really excited! I have always thought such a bare bones, 3 cylinder car was very cool and unique. Like a modern day Geo Metro. Thank you for the review. If it wasn't for honest reviews from actual owners like you I wouldn't have known what a great car this is.
I truly appreciate this comment. That literally means the world to me :) - Matt
Ofcourse the wind has to interrup the audio.. You do a fantastic job explaining in detail the car's specifications. I been noticing at idle the motor shakes on mirages, does yours do that too?
Moé Ramirez unfortunately it was insanely windy when I filmed this haha. Thank you so much. :) yeah the factory motor mounts are very soft it seems.
I’m actually thinking of buying one for my first car. You can get such good deals on such a newer car. And the warranty on these things are great compared to me buying an 8 year old civic.
Congrats my friend.
Commented a year ago. Still have the car. Still having fun. Putting an intake on in a week or two, waiting on parts. Looked at the 21 a few weeks ago and might buy one
I tested one of these a few months back from a rural dealer in the UK. Took it on some crappy back roads and was surprised how good the suspension was for soaking up the uneven surface. Definitely rode like a bigger car as usually cars in this class have very firm ride and you feel every imperfection. Plenty of power for the job. Unfortunately ive wanted a Subaru for a few years and ended up with the Outback instead ! Maybe I get the Mirage if I run out of money haha.
Honestly, Mitsubishi gets way too much grief. They make attractive and relatively inexpensive vehicles that carries the best warranty in the market. I think the Mirage would make a great car for my mother or daughter, or even me, if I was still commuting the way I once was.
I recently bought an Eclipse Cross LE 2020, A fully loaded SUV just under 21k and adore it. Brand New, off the lot, with a 200k mile powertrain warranty. The critics abuse this company, but for no reason, as everyone I know who ACTUALLY OWNS one, loves it. I would buy Mitsubishi again and again.
Nice review.I have a friend who gas one with 180k on it and he loves it.Do some more videos.Thanks
Super vid, friend! My compliments. Do you think I could have a power sunroof installed, aftermarket of course, into the top of the line GT hatch? Please advise, friend. Happy '20! Peace...
AladdinSaneNYC yeah I’m sure it would be possible to have it done. A car on our channel has an aftermarket sunroof installed by a previous owner :)
Hi again. Please leave a link to that vehicle you mentioned above that a previous owner had an aftermarket sunroof installed, if you would. I'd sure appreciate it! Thanks again. Peace...♐
I think these cars could be for anyone. They make a good 2nd car to keep those commuter miles off the expensive hardware. They represent safe reliable transportation for a person on a budget too. I haven't driven one but if they're anything like the spark then the 5 speed is basically an awesome street legal go cart.
Enjoyed it. I have had a lot of cars over the last 60 years, sports, muscle, eurosports, etc., and my 2015 which I recently bought in near perfect shape with 26k on it for $6500 is probably dollar for dollar by far the best purchase I've ever made. I look for excuses to drive it. It has the CVT and gets 55.7 mpg at 60 mph. Incredible.
@ OP,
Where did you get the head mount for holding your phone? I want to do the same thing and I have just got me the Mirage!
I have the ugly 2015 model, full options but without infotainment from new, now at 60.000 miles. Nothing broke. It needed 2 tyres, 2 times windsreen wipers and fluids. That's it. No measureable oil consumption. Average fuel consumption 50 mpg. Relatively comfy ride. Excellent heater and automatic air conditioning (same unit as in all far more expensive Mitsubishi models!). Strangely enough, the car drives best at 80 miles per hour, but as that is illegal here, I don't do that often. I agree that the cornering is not exciting, but I have discovered it has good cornering grip, probably due to its low weight. I will drive this thing until it falls apart.
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Do you still have your Maroge? If so, how many miles and how has it been?
fair and square review... the gas consumption is the real winner for this car. same experienced with my 2017 Mirage. dont have any complain with regards to the car's performance. its gets the job done moving you from point A to point B.
I have a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Plus. The 7" Screen CD which will play CD & DVD! Yes DVD Movie Player Built in. Turn off the picture while Driving and When the Car Stops The Screen Turns Back On! I love my Mirage I am getting 45 to 50 Mpg. City and 62 Mpg. Highway. And CVT and Super Fast Drive Sport Mode DS Takes off at the light... Love Love Love my car!! Warranty is 10 years 160,000. km Powertrain Warranty. 5 Years Limited Warranty. & 5 Years Unlimited Roadside Assistance.. 10-5-5 Awesome!!
I had always been intrigued by these so I went down to Middletown Ford to test drive a used one with a 5 speed. I expected the car to be playful in the handling department but it under steered something fierce. I thought with the 3 cylinder growl, it would be fun to rev up, but it laid down at the top of the tach so abruptly I did not need the tach to know when to shift. I want a small car to feel like a go cart, nimble and scrappy. I drove a manual Fiesta with a large patch of bondo poorly integrated into the rear fender right after that (same dealership) and it seemed to fit the bill with decent power and handling. I am sure the mileage though, was not as good. After seeing your review, maybe my expectations need re-calibrated. Years ago I drove a Geo Metro rental for a month (my car was in the body shop) and enjoyed everything but the power. I even thought it handled well but maybe my memory fails....
@Powershift Automotive have you tried the furry mod for your camera? I believe that it would help with the wind noise. I’m listening through a surround sound, so some sound are amplified, especially the lows.
During this video I had some issues with my mic. I’ve resolved them :)
How are the seats on long drives? There's no height adjust, which I do like on my current car. Thanks for the vid 👍
Kristian Hermann the seats are actually decent. Took it on a drive to Indianapolis the second or third week I had it and myself, and two adult passengers comfortably made the trip. She’s a good cruiser for sure.
I bought a brand new 2017 Mirage ES manual (with added Bluetooth, center armrest, & pulse lighting) in October of 2017. I paid $9299. It was $10,153.70 OTD (that everything tax, registration, documentation fees, new state plates, etc.), & the dealership delivered it to my home from 4 hours away. We did the paperwork on my kitchen table. If I had qualified for the loyalty or veteran rebates, this car would have been less. Not all dealerships are the same!
Nice color video with the camera your using. Very clear 👍
Thank you :) iPhone 11 Pro Max haha
@@powershiftautomotive6107 btw, I plan to get one but I’m a little concerned. Do you think it can hold 70mph for 30 miles both ways(total60) well 5 days a week? I if it sounds like it wants to die cuz idk it revs a lot I’d like to know.
@@turbs1375 yes it’ll do it all day. Literally drive my fiancées g4 520 miles per weekend at 80 haha
@@powershiftautomotive6107 got yourself a new sub. Thanks 🙏
It runs fine in snow?
Had you considered the Chevy Spark during your buying decision?
I love my 2017 102k in the dash judt had oil analysis done .. everything is looking great best buy I ever made ..
powershift name of channel...driving automatic.. i just test drove 5spd , 2020 MITSU MIRAGE es. that thing shifts FAST.and was plenty fast enought to drive around and highway. slightly slow off the line though, without doing anything to mitigate that using the clutch... def a louder car even at residential speeds
That 3 cylinder is compelling. Imagining a 2021 facelift version with sway bars, 175 tires and sound insulation. The money saved on the car makes buying the aftermarket armrest kind of amusing eh
How is that arm rest working out? Also do you have an aftermarket intake?
xr754 the armrest is rather great; has a strong amount of storage and is adjustable. The armrest pad can be slid into the perfect position and it’s lovely.
Yes I have a custom intake on the car, it’s one that we made work using a universal bend, an AEM Dry Flo filter and some gold reflective tape and a maf adapter. Works very nicely and cut IATs down too!
Man. It was actually cool when you shifted the CVT to sport mode.
I have one of these cars. Handles way better than people give credit, Compared to a lot of used vehicles i have owned. Only complaint i have is the sound of the starters lol i am even ok with the 78 hp it is plenty of power to do what i need it to do at any speed in my country. I am still wondering if i made the right choice with the cvt as i love stick shift
Hello. I would love to buy a used 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback. But I’m worried because it already has 222k mileage. Do you think it’s still safe to buy the car? It’s priced at $5,500 CAD.
I recommend going ahead and having your dealership replace that busted wheel sensor under warranty if they said no problem. Those things are like $200 per wheel.
palebeachbum it’s just an issue of finding the time with my insane work schedule
Just bought one today
You can get a lapel mic that plugs into your cell phone for $8 on eBay. Get one, you need one. You'll have to sync the audio later, yes, but it's hard to hear what you're saying. Your "production value" will skyrocket just with that better miking. Hope this helps. If you want more info or help, throw me an email. I'm happy to help. Thanks for the video, it was helpful to me and I appreciate it.
Just bought a 2020 :)
Thank you
Nice review. I drove a manual for a test drive. I thought it felt like a small 4 cylinder with the stick. Do you use synthetic oil? How was your rear alignment? I know they had some issues from the factory..
Yeah it definitely gets the job done. Mine will be 5spd swapped soon. Rear alignment is verified good and there’s no issues with mine thankfully. Synthetic oil and amsoil CVT fluid is what I’ve always run. She’s well cared for :)
@@powershiftautomotive6107 great! It really is a nice car for the money.
I use synthetic oil.Never tried regular.
Hi. Nice video you got there. I have a 2019 Mirage G4S GLS. I just recently replaced its rear shocks and springs with a KYB aftermarket. Now it runs really good and doesn't do ti much of a body roll.
Mark Gil Gajudo join the mirage Facebook group :) we offer a strut bar, rear sway bar and soon a front strut bar for these :)
Yep, I'll join the group for info. But as much as I'd like to buy one, I can't, I'm from Philippines.
Mark Gil Gajudo: Hey! Thanks for that bit of information. I guess with mine being so new (2019), I just haven’t thought in terms of replacing them. Maybe at 50k I’ll look into that. I replaced my struts & shocks on my 2002 Echo with KYBs & love the ride. After adding new tires, it drives like a new car.
I love my Mirage, it's a great car. Timing chain, not a rubber belt, simple design, easy to maintain and great on gas. I bought a 5 speed manual for $4,000.
Boom! For the price of tires I bought a certified used car.
Go look into the daox rear sway bar
I live in the Cincinnati OH area just south of Dayton. What dealer ship did you get this at and what kind if deal did they give you?
Ironcially I purchased my car at CarMax in Columbus Ohio :)
Had a 2014 ES and unfortunately i totaled it. Got a 2015 ES and just traded it in for another 2019 RF version. I LOVE THIS CAR. The mod itch is beginning to get worse. Might have to do something to it soon.
Don't put semimetallic pads on these, they fade badly. Definitely go Ceramic. There's a lot you can do to improve the Mirage but if you're happy with basic transportation it's excellent value as it comes. if you can find a torsion beam stiffener for a reasonable price, I recommend.
I have a Mirage too! Took it autocrossing to see what it could do and made a video about it. LOL
Evolution Autocrosser that’s awesome!!