I bought a 2024 manual transmission Nissan Versa in August. By getting the manual transmission, you avoid the CVT worry. I just got home from my first road trip, put over 1200 miles on it on this trip. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and capable it was on the freeway. The only negative I can say was that when you are directly behind a semi, at highway speed, the car does get buffeted around a little bit - nothing scary. Just don't tailgate semis. After this trip, my overall average is 44.6 MPG. It was a very relaxing car to drive, even through construction zones. The small size and ease of maneuvering is much nicer than my F150 with an 8 ft bed. LOL
Bought one in 2014 for like $10,900 new with a/t. a/c and heat. used it daily heavily it now has 210,000 miles. In 10 years of ownership maintenance was done once a year for oil change and inspection $19.99. Over the years the only things that were replaced was fan belt $60, brakes $150, spark plugs $15, air filter $20, trans fluids $65. I don’t spend a lot on maintenance. insurance is like $45/month. great car to run. Plus mitsubishi’s 160,000 miles 10 year warranty is insane. I can sell this on marketplace today for $6000 anytime.
That's exactly what my grandma owns until now. Feels spacious to ride on, honestly. And a 3-cylinder engine? Packs quite a punch, like a half of a V6 :D
You know up to 2019 they sold a Nissan Micra in Canada that started at 9995 dollars BRAND NEW. This mirage made zero sense for us back then, since the Micra was way more enjoyable to drive and it had 4 whole cylinders instead of the 3 clackity clack pistons on the mirage. It had reasonable real horsepower too
We have a 2014 version of this that got flooded and we swapped it with a 4g63 manual About 200 hp. Very unsafe.the reason this got only 78hp may be because of CVT longevity. Our 2014 was a great car until it got flooded. At a crossroads now if I should continue my sleeper project. Car is in the Philippines.
I have a 2024 Mirage, I put 30,000 miles on it in 1 year, almost at 31,000 now. And I never needed any more power, it's plenty. A lot faster than a semi truck.
@zerocal76 what I'm trying to say is semi trucks have enough power and this is like a hot rod compared to them. But compared to a Polaris slingshot or a Tesla plaid it is extremely slow. But for me I drive mostly interstate in the mountains it does perfectly fine. I've been pretty much everywhere in terms of elevation. Below sea level to 10,255 ft at the highest. It's always done what I needed. (:
It WAS a bargain at $10,000 in 2019 after discounts. Not for over $15,000. I’d pay more for a better car. $17,000? That’s a grand and change away from a base Corolla.
The base Corolla is $23,000, so $6,000 more. And this uses less fuel. You can get a fully loaded Mirage for $3,000, it has lane departure, push button start, leather seats, leather steering wheel, auto windshield wipers, auto high beams, heated seats, and a lot of other things. Remote start too.
I bet a completely base Corolla is hard to find. Dealerships, or "steal-your-$#its" as I prefer to call them, make it as hard as possible to get a base model for anything. Sometimes they'll have zero on the lot all year long!
@@extralock1045 no one buys a base Corolla that high. Unless they are High. I just bought one with a buddy for $19000 and change ,.. Base L. A Sentra is $-20,000, but easily discounted.
@@djkenny1202 I've been to quite a few dealerships around here for Toyota and they don't usually have the base model and usually they have a $3,000 upcharge on them. But it's been a few months since I've been to a Toyota dealer so maybe things have changed.
I got a 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage 250000kson the clock 5 speed manual 4cylinder engine Still goes very good Its not a city driven car i live in rural Victoria Australia
Sounds like your PT Cruiser has given you quite the ride, but if it’s running on borrowed time, the Mirage could be a solid next choice! With its legendary reliability and fuel efficiency, it’s definitely worth considering. Let me know if you have any questions about the Mirage!
Only problem is crash safety vs modern trucks and SUVs and snow performance due to small tires. But an awesome and cheap city car no doubt thanks to its puny size!
if you really think about it, the mirage/attrage has lower running cost (fuel + maintainance) than every single hybrids ever, in the long run. and has lower fuel cost than almost every single ICE cars. and has longer range than any market EVs.
Then with the turbo it uses more fluid, and requires more maintenance. Owners of these cars rarely do maintenance in the first place, and leads to these dying early, sadly.
@@Voke_RobloxPersonally, I've drove my Mirage 30,000 miles in a year, almost 31,000. And I have never had an issue with the power, I could due with less, and I drive even in the high elevations areas, like Nevada, or up by Mammoth, California. I feel 78 is a good mix between power, and MPG. Most wouldn't want it slower than it is. But it also gets 53 MPG as it is.. Well, that's what I get. Some people get way less.
@@extralock1045 i mean for its size and weight the engine is good enough to get going but i think so people just find it lacking but some are ok with it but personally i think is enough for the mirage
well I guess you need french cars that would really beat the mirage in all aspects take the peugeot 208 2024 for example having the same starting price but a lot of technology and style to offer
@@urielgonzalez2874 if you buy the puretech version but we also have a diesel variant 1.5 bluehdi 105hp it's known for it's reliability and efficiency it does 40 to 50 mpg
if you choose the puretech which rarely anyone buys it here in Morocco we have a reliable diesel engine variant 1.5 bluehdi 105hps which is sufficient for a small hatchback and very efficient it does combined 58 to 63mpg
The only problems i find with the mirage. If the mirage we had was a manual, i would have enjoyed it at least given the impressive MPG of the car however i detest it due to the reason follows. Dies on idle or on times where it is very inconvenient. Middle of the road or on a parking lot. Mirror visibility is less ideal. The shapes just makes it hard to see whatever is beside me giving me less confident trying to actually turn right. The steering wheel position and it not being telescopic is just not great. I am average size and it doesn’t boost confidence’s turning. The larger circumference of the steering wheel doesn’t help either making one handed or even two handed turns feel like i need to wrestle the wheel. CVT being painful to even drive at low speeds as i always feel it slipping and trying to bite on lower gear as if the person doesn’t even know how to shift… i hate that feeling. It being a CVT. If there are smoother and better CVT, i might appreciate it but first time feeling this sort of transmission gave me a headache every time i try to even drive it from low speed. The car has issues and it is brand new. This car being the first new i3 model of 2024, I am hoping a recall would happen cause i thoroughly dislike how it handles itself
Weird! I've never had my Mirage die.. Yours was broken I think. I have a 2024 Mirage, and currently have 30,768 miles on it, and it has had no issues.. I say that as it's in the shop for a light bulb needing replaced for the shifter. The CVT might feel clunky, but you also have to adjust how you press the gas pedal. It sounds like you just jab the gas. Try to push the throttle in slow, let it "shift" around 10 or 15 MPH, then give it more throttle. It will feel less odd. It's not broken at all, that's just how it is. But your engine should not die.. Take it in for service.
@@extralock1045 I have only 1000km on the odometer of my car. I just got it this year 5th of the month. It is the newest one being 2024. Defective i suppose as Mitsubishi’s quality control has never been all that great this past few years ever since they discontinued much of their sports cars. I have been at the dealership to get the oil changed and they told me to just keep driving it until i hit 1800, and if it still dies on idle or while driving they will check onto it. I would say that it is either the ECU not being tuned, There is a defect with the 3 cylinder or it is a feature which i doubt. Even my mother was perplexed as we both drove it and experience it shutting off in the middle of the road or just idling while parked. It being broken at just 200km on the odometer just says that the quality of the car is not great. I also hear strange noises on idle where the car just sits there as if it was 6 years old even though i got it straight from the dealership with 0km on the odometer I am very used to driving a manual and often i just heel toe on downshifts to maximize smooth gear transitions. I often make sure i am as smooth as possible. I have been driving manuals for 7 years. I usually drive on bumper to bumper traffic due to my countries size. The mirage feels rough at low speed 10kph to 20kph just jolts the car when it tried to shift and that was me slowly stepping on the gas pedal. I tried my best to ease stepping on the gas pedal and every time it keeps on slipping/shifting suddenly. It also struggles to keep up with trying to merge towards traffic as i would need to step onto the gas just to hit 80kph. Since my car is almost at 1800km, i hope that they either fix the problem or replace it cause it is giving me a headache for a brand new car. First new car i had was a Hyundai accent 1.4L manual. Not a single problem from factory till 6 years. I had to sell it cause i wanted to buy something new and now the new one is giving me a headache my old one never gave me.
@@DOM1N4TOR_FR34K That is a very weird issue! I don't hear about these cars giving issues like that.. It 100% shouldn't die. And in terms of the CVT, I'm curious what yours is doing exactly, as I have never had it clank or slip. It just works. The only rough clank feeling I ever get is if I'm slowing down to a light, almost stopped, less than 1 MPH, then I let go of the brake, and start to speed up, and the car sort of jerks back into the torque converter.
I can only imagine how crazy that must feel on the road. What kind of setup did you go with for the compound turbo? Was it worth the investment in the end?
@@ilovecheap_cars Yes. We have cars like Nissan Versa (we call it a "Sunny") for very cheap as they are oversaturated in the market. They are the common "efficient, cheap, reliable boring work vehicle"
@@hariranormal5584 It’s interesting how different markets shape the perception of certain cars! Do you think there’s a car model that’s currently overlooked but could fit a similar role in the future?
Mirage goes 200k without batting an eye, its actually one of the most reliable cars outside of a Honda or Toyota... you may not want to drive it that long, but its reliable as heck.
You cant buy this car if you're going to be on the highway because you will not ne safe. It needs to be faster. 130 hp should be as low as a car goes. 76 is asking for problems.
I appreciate your feedback! While 130 hp might be ideal for frequent highway driving, many cars with lower horsepower can still be safe and efficient in the right conditions. It depends on how you use the car-smaller engines can be great for city driving and fuel efficiency. For highway use, features like stability, handling, and driver assist systems are also important in keeping things safe. Ultimately, it comes down to matching the car to your needs!
@@k4piii cruise and take forever to go back up to speed if u have to slow down and may he have mercy upon your soul if you have to switch lanes while doing so.
@@orangeyellow-me1pz I understand your concerns, but it’s important to remember that safe highway driving isn’t only about horsepower. While a higher HP can help with acceleration, other factors like aerodynamics, torque, and weight distribution also contribute to performance. Many cars with less than 130 HP are designed for efficiency, and with proper driving habits, they can safely manage highway speeds. It ultimately comes down to how the car is driven and maintained.
Small cars don't need a lot of horse power it would actually put you in more danger. This is a lightweight car and that power is more than sufficient. 76 HP is too low for a heavy brick like a jeep wrangler
I have an irrational aversion to Kia cars, and I coulnd't tell you why. Is there another car I am missing?
I bought a 2024 manual transmission Nissan Versa in August. By getting the manual transmission, you avoid the CVT worry. I just got home from my first road trip, put over 1200 miles on it on this trip. I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and capable it was on the freeway. The only negative I can say was that when you are directly behind a semi, at highway speed, the car does get buffeted around a little bit - nothing scary. Just don't tailgate semis. After this trip, my overall average is 44.6 MPG. It was a very relaxing car to drive, even through construction zones. The small size and ease of maneuvering is much nicer than my F150 with an 8 ft bed. LOL
If you don't live in the states, any Suzuki.
Bought one in 2014 for like $10,900 new with a/t. a/c and heat. used it daily heavily it now has 210,000 miles. In 10 years of ownership maintenance was done once a year for oil change and inspection $19.99. Over the years the only things that were replaced was fan belt $60, brakes $150, spark plugs $15, air filter $20, trans fluids $65. I don’t spend a lot on maintenance. insurance is like $45/month. great car to run. Plus mitsubishi’s 160,000 miles 10 year warranty is insane. I can sell this on marketplace today for $6000 anytime.
Wow, that’s incredible! It sounds like you got an amazing deal and really got your money’s worth with such low maintenance costs.
6000? 😬
As a filipino, those things are EVERYWHERE. Taxis, ubers and private cars. Car traveled whole of luzon in a single gas tank
That's exactly what my grandma owns until now.
Feels spacious to ride on, honestly. And a 3-cylinder engine? Packs quite a punch, like a half of a V6 :D
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You know up to 2019 they sold a Nissan Micra in Canada that started at 9995 dollars BRAND NEW. This mirage made zero sense for us back then, since the Micra was way more enjoyable to drive and it had 4 whole cylinders instead of the 3 clackity clack pistons on the mirage. It had reasonable real horsepower too
My tenant got à deal pn one, she just paid it off. 130$ a month all included!!!
We have a 2014 version of this that got flooded and we swapped it with a 4g63 manual About 200 hp. Very unsafe.the reason this got only 78hp may be because of CVT longevity. Our 2014 was a great car until it got flooded. At a crossroads now if I should continue my sleeper project. Car is in the Philippines.
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I have a 2024 Mirage, I put 30,000 miles on it in 1 year, almost at 31,000 now. And I never needed any more power, it's plenty. A lot faster than a semi truck.
@@extralock1045 "faster than a semi-truck" That's not complementing the power like you think man 😄 but that's great if it feels like plenty of power.
@zerocal76 what I'm trying to say is semi trucks have enough power and this is like a hot rod compared to them. But compared to a Polaris slingshot or a Tesla plaid it is extremely slow.
But for me I drive mostly interstate in the mountains it does perfectly fine. I've been pretty much everywhere in terms of elevation. Below sea level to 10,255 ft at the highest. It's always done what I needed. (:
I think it’s a great choice if you live and stay in town or the big city.
It WAS a bargain at $10,000 in 2019 after discounts. Not for over $15,000. I’d pay more for a better car. $17,000? That’s a grand and change away from a base Corolla.
The base Corolla is $23,000, so $6,000 more. And this uses less fuel.
You can get a fully loaded Mirage for $3,000, it has lane departure, push button start, leather seats, leather steering wheel, auto windshield wipers, auto high beams, heated seats, and a lot of other things. Remote start too.
I bet a completely base Corolla is hard to find. Dealerships, or "steal-your-$#its" as I prefer to call them, make it as hard as possible to get a base model for anything. Sometimes they'll have zero on the lot all year long!
@ you need to find the L. Or, order it.
@@extralock1045 no one buys a base Corolla that high. Unless they are High. I just bought one with a buddy for $19000 and change ,.. Base L. A Sentra is $-20,000, but easily discounted.
@@djkenny1202 I've been to quite a few dealerships around here for Toyota and they don't usually have the base model and usually they have a $3,000 upcharge on them. But it's been a few months since I've been to a Toyota dealer so maybe things have changed.
I had a friend years ago that had a 1993 Mirage, they seemed to have downsized. He drove it for years
Or maybe they're just shaped different
I got a 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage 250000kson the clock 5 speed manual 4cylinder engine Still goes very good Its not a city driven car i live in rural Victoria Australia
If these cars won't die, I'm certainly in the market for my next car. I wouldn't say my Pt cruiser is dead, but it's most likely on life support.😁
Sounds like your PT Cruiser has given you quite the ride, but if it’s running on borrowed time, the Mirage could be a solid next choice! With its legendary reliability and fuel efficiency, it’s definitely worth considering. Let me know if you have any questions about the Mirage!
Only problem is crash safety vs modern trucks and SUVs and snow performance due to small tires. But an awesome and cheap city car no doubt thanks to its puny size!
i've seen one used for overlanding. it had a tent and all that jazz on its roof while sporting after market rims.
That sounds awesome! Amazing to see how versatile these cars can be
if you really think about it,
the mirage/attrage has lower running cost (fuel + maintainance) than every single hybrids ever, in the long run.
and has lower fuel cost than almost every single ICE cars.
and has longer range than any market EVs.
This needs a small turbo just to boost power abit to 100
Then with the turbo it uses more fluid, and requires more maintenance. Owners of these cars rarely do maintenance in the first place, and leads to these dying early, sadly.
@@extralock1045 i think it just needs a bigger engine 1.3 so that power and efficiency is balance
@@Voke_RobloxPersonally, I've drove my Mirage 30,000 miles in a year, almost 31,000. And I have never had an issue with the power, I could due with less, and I drive even in the high elevations areas, like Nevada, or up by Mammoth, California.
I feel 78 is a good mix between power, and MPG. Most wouldn't want it slower than it is. But it also gets 53 MPG as it is.. Well, that's what I get. Some people get way less.
@@extralock1045 i mean for its size and weight the engine is good enough to get going but i think so people just find it lacking but some are ok with it but personally i think is enough for the mirage
@@extralock1045 but yeah this will last for a long time with proper care probably until the next generation of all Mitsubishi models
A reliable basic car that people can afford to buy a run. Who could ask for more? This kind of vehicle is sadly, becoming extinct.
Also rebadged Dodge Attitude 😆
Wish Mitsubishi make a Wagon version of rhe Attrage or Mirage. It is really fuel econmy and good for sole owner bussinesz like me.
It it’s a mild hybrid…it will get even more customers
well I guess you need french cars that would really beat the mirage in all aspects take the peugeot 208 2024 for example having the same starting price but a lot of technology and style to offer
But it has one of the worst engine's of all time. The 1.2 Puretech is garbaje and sadly kills the car
@@urielgonzalez2874 if you buy the puretech version but we also have a diesel variant 1.5 bluehdi 105hp it's known for it's reliability and efficiency it does 40 to 50 mpg
if you choose the puretech which rarely anyone buys it here in Morocco we have a reliable diesel engine variant 1.5 bluehdi 105hps which is sufficient for a small hatchback and very efficient it does combined 58 to 63mpg
@@cozyrecipecorner How much for that diesel version of the Mirage?
The only problems i find with the mirage.
If the mirage we had was a manual, i would have enjoyed it at least given the impressive MPG of the car however i detest it due to the reason follows.
Dies on idle or on times where it is very inconvenient. Middle of the road or on a parking lot.
Mirror visibility is less ideal. The shapes just makes it hard to see whatever is beside me giving me less confident trying to actually turn right.
The steering wheel position and it not being telescopic is just not great. I am average size and it doesn’t boost confidence’s turning. The larger circumference of the steering wheel doesn’t help either making one handed or even two handed turns feel like i need to wrestle the wheel.
CVT being painful to even drive at low speeds as i always feel it slipping and trying to bite on lower gear as if the person doesn’t even know how to shift… i hate that feeling.
It being a CVT. If there are smoother and better CVT, i might appreciate it but first time feeling this sort of transmission gave me a headache every time i try to even drive it from low speed.
The car has issues and it is brand new. This car being the first new i3 model of 2024, I am hoping a recall would happen cause i thoroughly dislike how it handles itself
Weird! I've never had my Mirage die.. Yours was broken I think. I have a 2024 Mirage, and currently have 30,768 miles on it, and it has had no issues.. I say that as it's in the shop for a light bulb needing replaced for the shifter.
The CVT might feel clunky, but you also have to adjust how you press the gas pedal. It sounds like you just jab the gas. Try to push the throttle in slow, let it "shift" around 10 or 15 MPH, then give it more throttle. It will feel less odd. It's not broken at all, that's just how it is. But your engine should not die.. Take it in for service.
@@extralock1045 I have only 1000km on the odometer of my car. I just got it this year 5th of the month. It is the newest one being 2024. Defective i suppose as Mitsubishi’s quality control has never been all that great this past few years ever since they discontinued much of their sports cars. I have been at the dealership to get the oil changed and they told me to just keep driving it until i hit 1800, and if it still dies on idle or while driving they will check onto it. I would say that it is either the ECU not being tuned, There is a defect with the 3 cylinder or it is a feature which i doubt. Even my mother was perplexed as we both drove it and experience it shutting off in the middle of the road or just idling while parked. It being broken at just 200km on the odometer just says that the quality of the car is not great. I also hear strange noises on idle where the car just sits there as if it was 6 years old even though i got it straight from the dealership with 0km on the odometer
I am very used to driving a manual and often i just heel toe on downshifts to maximize smooth gear transitions. I often make sure i am as smooth as possible. I have been driving manuals for 7 years. I usually drive on bumper to bumper traffic due to my countries size. The mirage feels rough at low speed 10kph to 20kph just jolts the car when it tried to shift and that was me slowly stepping on the gas pedal. I tried my best to ease stepping on the gas pedal and every time it keeps on slipping/shifting suddenly. It also struggles to keep up with trying to merge towards traffic as i would need to step onto the gas just to hit 80kph.
Since my car is almost at 1800km, i hope that they either fix the problem or replace it cause it is giving me a headache for a brand new car. First new car i had was a Hyundai accent 1.4L manual. Not a single problem from factory till 6 years. I had to sell it cause i wanted to buy something new and now the new one is giving me a headache my old one never gave me.
@@DOM1N4TOR_FR34K That is a very weird issue! I don't hear about these cars giving issues like that.. It 100% shouldn't die. And in terms of the CVT, I'm curious what yours is doing exactly, as I have never had it clank or slip. It just works.
The only rough clank feeling I ever get is if I'm slowing down to a light, almost stopped, less than 1 MPH, then I let go of the brake, and start to speed up, and the car sort of jerks back into the torque converter.
@@DOM1N4TOR_FR34K Also, depending on the country, the Mitsubishi Mirage can come with auto start/stop.
Aren't they going to discontinue it
I have a compound turbo one that makes 203hp to the wheels. I love it but the path was definitely not cheap or smart lol
I can only imagine how crazy that must feel on the road. What kind of setup did you go with for the compound turbo? Was it worth the investment in the end?
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I believe this was cancelled for 2025. In the US, I believe it's the last of the sub-compact cars ... maybe the Nissan Versa is still kickin' 😕
Versa is finished after 2025 model year in the US, Mirage will be the only subcompact left.
where i live now these cars are priced above average. cuz no new ones (Mirage, but Attrage's exist) , and people know they are nice :(
It sounds like where you live, cars like the Mitsubishi Mirage and Attrage are in high demand due to the lack of new models available. Right?
@@ilovecheap_cars Yes.
We have cars like Nissan Versa (we call it a "Sunny") for very cheap as they are oversaturated in the market. They are the common "efficient, cheap, reliable boring work vehicle"
@@hariranormal5584 It’s interesting how different markets shape the perception of certain cars! Do you think there’s a car model that’s currently overlooked but could fit a similar role in the future?
17000 for this car ??? Isn't it too high ??
Buy it if you’re broke and want to at least have a reliable car
Mirage goes 200k without batting an eye, its actually one of the most reliable cars outside of a Honda or Toyota... you may not want to drive it that long, but its reliable as heck.
Ilove this car but the aircon is fucking hot
Seems like a fun car to buy and destroy.
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You trying to tell me something? You need to drive pass me slowly so I can see for myself.
You cant buy this car if you're going to be on the highway because you will not ne safe. It needs to be faster. 130 hp should be as low as a car goes. 76 is asking for problems.
I appreciate your feedback! While 130 hp might be ideal for frequent highway driving, many cars with lower horsepower can still be safe and efficient in the right conditions. It depends on how you use the car-smaller engines can be great for city driving and fuel efficiency. For highway use, features like stability, handling, and driver assist systems are also important in keeping things safe. Ultimately, it comes down to matching the car to your needs!
@@k4piii cruise and take forever to go back up to speed if u have to slow down and may he have mercy upon your soul if you have to switch lanes while doing so.
@@ilovecheap_cars so my point stands
@@orangeyellow-me1pz I understand your concerns, but it’s important to remember that safe highway driving isn’t only about horsepower. While a higher HP can help with acceleration, other factors like aerodynamics, torque, and weight distribution also contribute to performance. Many cars with less than 130 HP are designed for efficiency, and with proper driving habits, they can safely manage highway speeds. It ultimately comes down to how the car is driven and maintained.
Small cars don't need a lot of horse power it would actually put you in more danger. This is a lightweight car and that power is more than sufficient.
76 HP is too low for a heavy brick like a jeep wrangler
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The mirage needs more hp and a better engine. Something close or the same to the versa
toyota vios or yaris is a better pick