2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Review and walkaround.
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- The trusty Toyota Echo finally bit the dust. I set out to find a cheap fuel efficient car to replace it with and ended up finding the car I feel best captured the Echo's stabilizes.
This little Mirage is great! Inexpensive, extensive warranty, fuel economy that would make a hybrid blush, and all the features of a modern car.
I just took it on a 700 mile trip for business and it averaged 49.4 MPG's ! The little 1.1 3 cylinder engine mated to a CVT transmission is a great peppy combo. As fast as the Echo with out the need to shift.
I really feel like this is the Geo Metro of it's time, and it's sag so many people passing this one by only to end up with more expensive cars that don't get as good gas mileage.
This car is for people who are practical.
Good review my dude! I own a 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage ES manual and have done some stuff to it as well. Driving spritely around town and back road ways and it's really fun small zippy car! Mpg is very good, getting 45 mpg average with keeping up with traffic, etc. I believe the consumer reviewers that this car is great for what it is. It's roomy, easy to shift on the manual, of course the mpg is great, steering is effortlessly, very light weight so car is still quick despite the lack of horse power, parking in tight areas are easy, and just to add my personal, I like the 3-cylinder engine and the noise it makes. This is a modern traditional old school that brings back the days of small economy vehicles. 😎👍
Sengsy Thao do u have the hatch or sedan don’t know which one I should get?
@@regg5917 I have the hatch. Its sportier and easy accessable from the rear trunk than the sedans my honest opinion. But what I read online forums that the sedan has a tad bit more beefier suspension than the hatch models. Everything else the same. More mainly what you prefer. 😎👍
wow a lot more nice stuffs than I thought. does not look cheap at all.I will get one soon.
I want one, too! It reminds me of the car I bought in the 90's. Good times!
I am starting to fall in love with this car. Might be the closest thing I can get to a 1960s Beetle.
I'm coming up on one year of ownership and I love it. Great gas mileage and looks cool!
We have 2 in our family. Great, reliable, simple, cars. The car that brought Mitsubishi back from the dead.
The Outlander Sport as well
Mitsubishi never came back from the dead. Too bad, they're popular cars in many other parts of the world. Not here in the U.S. If their shitty sales keep up like this, they're going to have to pull out of the North American market.
That's a really great looking ride. I'm honestly surprised it is so loaded with features. It will last you for a very long time i'm sure with the way you maintain things. I am going to have to check out some of your Echo videos. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see the radio setup in the new car.
I love the red paint! Hub caps are awesome too! The wax really sets off the paint. The ledge above the bumper is great too. And you found rubber floor mats! Center console. Your taste is impeccable! Huge congrats on your first new car! We all need one new car.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the video, I've been considering getting one of these as a first car out of college, and I really enjoyed your review and in particular your tour of the interior. I'm glad you love the car, and I hope you get as much out of it as you did your Echo! :)
Mitsubishi gives you the tech that makes sense.All that crazy tech is good if you're into it.but for me simple tech is fine.The Mirage has enough tech for me.
I am so happy with my CVT 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, i have had no problems with it and i have put 75,00 miles on it, it is a bit sluggish on the on ramps, but goes pretty fast in the 55-70 miles per hour range with out much problem, it just takes a minute to get up to speed, thats why you get awesome gas mileage with it, i spend half as much on fuel now for work, witch is 25,000 miles a year so this car is awesome, USA doesn't have many cars like this, other nations do, Europe, Japan, Asia, Canada, Mexico, every where except USA, car seems weird, not a huge SUV, but its really a great buy and great car
Glad to hear it! I'm coming up on the 5000 mile mark and I'm still very happy with mine. It's smooth, and efficient. I think the little bugger looks like a sports car with the chrome and color, but as my wife says, it only looks like a sports car!
Since my days of being a speed racer are long over I have had no issues with my commute. I took it off the mountain and the dang thing got 49.7 MPG on a long trip!!! Many Hybrids can't match that!
I'm actually loving it how excited you get for modern car amenities, and felt pity you haven't enjoyed these feats before, which we call so 'yesterday's standard'.
I mean, radio is standard, backup cam standard, powered everything, standard.
Nowadays people get excited over self driving cars, etc...
Had 5 cars in the past 10 years; so I do get the new car excitement,lol!
I would have bought that car with a manual though, the CVTs last for 100-125k miles only. The good is that a second hand CVT installed from the junk yard, costs about $750. so not too bad.
The CVT is promoted to get better gas mileage, but that's only below 35-40 MPH. The 5 speed is much better on the highway doing 60+ MPH.
I hear you. If this car poops out in 20 years, just think of the tech that will await me! Auto driving and holographic entertainment, all for just under 10K.
The JATCO CVT7 is perfectly paired with the 3A92 engine, so isnt stressed at all with only 74lbs torque. Go on MirageForum, where's there hundreds of CVT version owners doing rideshare and delivery with well past 150k miles. I should know, I own 2. A 2014 DE CVT which I instacart in and a 2017 G4 sedan version also CVT. The % of premature CVT failure vs Nissan is much lower for Mitsubishi/Suzuki.
Congrats on the new ride! The compact Cobra 75 CB would be perfect for that car.
I own a Mirage too, from Philippines. I love it, strong for driving on hills and fuel efficient.
Know it's completely different but I have a 98 Mirage with a 1.5L engine and it's still plugging along. Mileage city/hwy is in the high 30's. Brand new out the door was around $10k. No major issues, so far, and having around 130k miles I expect it will be around for quite some time. Enjoy yours.
What's really crazy is that 20 years later I payed the same amount for a new car. Tech has come such a long way I figured this thing would be so much more, but it was quite a deal.
@@FarpointFarms Now if it lasts just as long......
@@JREACHER1954 Its an incredibly simple powertrain. It will last 175k plus miles easily.
Congrats on the new purchase! Thx on content.
Thanks!
Congratulations, I hope u get to enjoy ur new car for a long time.
Thanks!
Great honest review on your Mirage. I hope to get one next year as this year is not looking good to get as I was offered crappy monthly terms and must pay off the car I have now. It was like yours only a 2019 ES model
Head back over there in February or march of next year when they have the 19's on clearance. They will be more willing to make a good deal. I Got a great deal on mine as this was a return. Someone bought it on a Saturday, drove it home and then their credit didn't clear. They brought it back Monday with less than 200 miles on it. and I got it for under 10K with the full new car warranty still in effect.
Yeah buying a car when you haven’t paid the other off is never ever a good idea. If you don’t like your car enough, sell it after it’s paid off before buying something else. It’s just good $ management. Not sure why you’d want to buy another car though? What’s wrong with the one still being paid off? Once it’s oaud for your golden for many years.
one thing I learned last winter...
when you turn on your rear defrost it automatically turns on your heated mirrors. ....and if you have your wipers on and put it in reverse the back wiper will swipe 2 or 3 times automatically for safty. .
i just got one too yesterday and i Love it. i had a 2014 kia forte before this so i was use to lil fancy but this is even better.. happy for u
My condolences...
These cars drive me nuts. I see them in the distance, but can never catch up to them! What's under the hood of these things!? There's my bad mirage joke for the day. Have a good one, friend!
Massive HP dripping throbbing Monster of a 1.2L engine! The 0-60 times are jaw dropping!
@@FarpointFarms I drive Uber with a Mirage. I avg 75 mph on fast, big city highways, full the AC on high and still get 40 mpg. No issues merging or passing AT ALL. Get an arm rest though, the OEM is shit. The tire noise is a bit loud on shitty roads, I recommend switching to 175 65 r14 tires. Way bigger selection, and more grip, only slightly affects your mpg.
There is a conversion from the euro spec mirage (known as mitubishi space star) that adds an additional storage shelf between the glove box and the top of dashboard similar to an echos double glove box.
Well made and informative video, great job.
Love the new ride. I look out for the Mirage g4 sedan also. We have the '12 Yaris. Little cars have gotten much better over the last 10 years
They really have. It's really a much better built car than the Echo or my wifes Civic. We looked a the G4 as well, and decided on the hatch back for the extra cargo room.
@@FarpointFarms How many miles?
I have the 2015 mirage hatchback top of the line. Acquired in 2016. It’s a reliable small car and very fuel efficient. Love my first. Wish I could also share even just the pictures of my car. 😍
An excellent review!!! I'll have more to share with you here in YT soon. You have a winner machine there from Mitsu! Peace...♐
It really is a great little car. It doesn't pretend to be more than it is, but what it is is a economical comfortable ride that would make the GEO Metro blush. More power, better features, and the same or better mileage.
I have been saving up for one. I now am close to buying a good used one. I liked the car from the first time I saw one. Love your videos!
Love the new car my friend I personally just got a new Volkswagen golf love the hot hatchbacks And I’m an SUV guy by nature
Hey, great review! I appreciate your enthusiasm when so many others shit on the Mirage because it’s not a XXXXX, or they think it could somehow detract from their manhood. Hahaha. Pussies.
I have a Mitsubishi Delica L300 Super Exceed, which is my favorite vehicle of all time, but it would be cool to have one of these with a 5-speed for when I want speed, efficiency, and modern amenities.
I’ll be scouring your videos for the driving light tutorial.
in my outlander sport I keep the back seats down all the time...I can see better out of rear view mirror ...back seats headrest sits up to high....I put them down..what a world's difference. .......mike from minnesota
I noticed you ordered the same armrest I did. I added an elbow buddy on top of it, makes a big difference.
Congrats , I’m glad for you ! Nice ride . I would need the station wagon version 😂
Thanks man! First and surely the only new car I'll ever own. I've had some health scares these last 6 months and figured id go ahead and treat myself a little. Surely not the car for everyone, but just what I wanted. I've been looking at them since they came out in 2014. Don't believe the haters. They are super reliable fun little cars.
Farpoint Farms
I’m glad you did ,you’ll enjoy it . I really hope whatever issues you’ve been having ,you get them treated and get well . I will make it a point to bring your name before God in prayer , continuously. I encourage you to do the same thing . He knows our needs before we ask . I’m never backward or ashamed to tell people some of the things in my life that through Christ , and faith , and prayer , has been turned around to the good 🙏. But we’ll talk about that another time if you want , you got my number , call anytime . But the car , dude it’s awesome . If I wasn’t 6”3 and 290 I’d drive it with a smile like I was cruising a new Caddy. It’s inexpensive, great mileage , AC, very maneuverable,, plus that new car smell !! Look fwd to your next video , have a blessed week
Thank you Eric! I purchased one through Carvana and I will get it next Friday. I’m so glad you did this review because I have seen the videos you mentioned. The people putting down the car because it’s not super powerful, etc... I needed something that was great on gas and reliable. You can’t beat that warranty, and I usually own manual cars as well, but opted for the cvt because I deal with a lot of stop and go traffic. Now that it’s been some time, do you still love it? Have you had any issues yet?
I LOVE IT! It is reliable, cute, and has plenty of power to get around. We drove it from NC to GA and had no issues on the highway with it either. You are going to love it! The CVT is fine, and that fancy radio really rocks.
I just bought mine through Carvana as well it’ll arrive next week
If the Car is Simple & Reliable then Great.
The manual is not worse on mpg it's actually better on mpg if you drive it the right way theirs a video on youtube with a guy who owns A 2017 manual and has a aftermarket mpg reader he's getting 60 hwy and the cvt does take more power away then the manual I'm so happy that your happy with your mirage I'm buying a 2021 mirage es manual with the upgraded sound system the bumper protector and fog light option I am so excited
Thanks for the Review But this model has no carplay?
The 2018 didn't have carplay in the ES, but did in the SE. I have since upgraded the head unit to an SE style that has Carplay.
I love the Mitage hatch! Many auto reviewers claim its like driving a tin car. Do you find this to be true? I'd like to know your view on this. Please don't misunderstand, I really dig this machine and plan to purchase the '21 version of the hatch. Hope to hear from you. Peace! ♐
Don't trust paid reviews. This is a great car. It's not Lexus, but it doesn't pretend to be!
I've had it a year now and have had no problems. It handles well, gets great gas mileage and looks sharp. I love that it is a hatchback so I can pack stuff in it if I need to as well. Seriously, I can't think of anything to complain about. It does a great job of being a car, and what more can we ask? My wife wants one of the 2021 models in bright Yellow ever since she saw a picture of one!
Well, putting down the hood makes it sound a bit tinny. But other than that I think the quality is sufficient. Plastic interior seems to be a common complaint, but I see no difference with other cars of this type. They have mostly plastic interior with maybe a few slightly higher quality touches here & there... often only available as an option costing extra money. As for the driving... when you're going fast and cornering, you can feel it keel over a bit, but it's not like you need to race through corners anyway. In terms of driving, I think it controls very well. It's comfy and precise. Does it feel like you're connected with the road? Not really, but driving this car is not very stressful for longer trips, unlike most other small city cars. Anyway, this car isn't the most amazing one... but it's definitely the best bang you can get for your buck. It's a reliable car and one of the cheapest in terms of gas mileage. Replacement parts are pretty cheap as well.
Are those mpg gauges accurate?
Also there isnt a big after market parts for these Mirages, making them dealer reliant unfortunately. I had to get the back drums done at 50k miles at a Mitsu dealership and it wasnt cheap at all. The fronts I had done cheap somewhere else. Good thing about the drums though is you only need to replace them once or twice in the cars lifetime. The front pads do 80% of the work.
Great job What product did you use for the fog lights? You mentioned software is there something to be done with computer to make them work off switch on light stalk?
Look on my page for a video that covers this exact question.
My friend still has a Toyota Echo LOL but in Los Angeles she dont drive far each day , the car after 17 years only has 58 thousand miles on the clock but it is falling apart due to LA,s terrible pot holed roads lol
The warranty is great, but you will never use it. These cars NEVER BREAK. I bought mine new in '15, and at 130k it has needed nothing but consumables.
I don’t think a car since 2015 is old enough to claim these never break.
You need at least 10 years of usage
@@supershroom164 Mine now has 156,000 miles, which is more than most ten year old cars have. I know someone with a Mirage that has 300,000 miles on it.
Aaron Costello
Highway miles barely damage cars.
Cars can do like 1 million miles if it’s mostly highway miles.
@@supershroom164 The miles on mine are 100% in-town.
Thank you for the good review. How’s the airconditioner of the mirage? Is it cold?
I’d keep stock hubcaps it just looks cheap, these are not bad at all though
With aftermarket one. Great cars though! 10 grand with manual. I drove the CVT it kind of scared me at take off from a Stop. The manual was perfectly adequate. I got 54 mpg at 54 mph on the freeway with it, too. If you drive the manual the right way, it’s shockingly efficient. These do seem to hold up okay with the CVT, not like Nissan Versa that self destruct. I hope Nissan, whomowns Mitsubishi now, won’t mess the car Up!
I am worried about the Nissan deal. They stopped building quality cars years ago. I still love my little Mirage, but I have to say I love those hub caps! Maybe it's because I've never owned a fancy car and this thing looks like a race car with them on.
There some aerodynamic engineering that goes into the factory caps to boost mpg. I’m sure it’s a nominal difference, though.
I'm back for a 2nd watch. This is by far the nicest mirage I've ever seen! Say how is the ac ?
Same steering wheel as my 2016 outlander sport. ...the electric steering is nice...at slow speeds.like in parking lots
.. it's real easy turning at faster speeds it stiffness up..like sport mode
the ..geo..METRO was a 3 cylinders. ...
my buddy had a ..CVX..HONDA 1992 OR 1991.....30..35..CITY MPG.....HWY...40 OR 45...MPG'S
What was the failure of the Echo that you needed to replace it?
You loved that thing!
Transmission case bearing failure at 240K It was noisy for years and i've run full synthetic fluid in it sine 180K, but it melted down far from home. I looked at the cost of towing it, and the cost of a transmission delivered to the house and it just was not worth it.
Great car though.
Sorry to hear that, good luck with the new one.
You did get good use prior to that big repair! Well done!
Great car for the price
My 95 saturn really needs to be replaced and I'm looking to do that soon. Don't need much so this may be the deal.
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a great car!
This is a terrible car.
The rearview camera law became effective June 2018, before that this car did not have a rear camera
I recommend getting stock roof racks. It's awesome
Thanks for the info! I'll take a look.
4 years later still running and did you have any issues?
Not a single one! I put a set of tires on it, but that's it. Still has original brake pads.
@@FarpointFarms well I am excited to get mine! Last question where did you get that center console? Was it Amazon? That thing fit perfect
I have this car it's pretty much a geo meets echo. Btw did you take It to the dealer? For the "reprograming"
I downloaded a program called ETACS Decoder and did the programming here at the house.
The old Geo Prism was in fact a modified Toyota Corolla.
How hard would it be to install the cruise control on a stck shift?
Dont feel like you have to stick to those expensive 165 65 r14 llr tires with very limited selections. 175 64 r14 work great. No tire rub.
The real practical and cost effective solutions are always in the comments! Nice find and good info
@@wade1359 Thanx, just spreading the good worde. You own a Mirage or thinking about getting one? They're not for everybody but fun in their own way.
@@kylemas2005
I'm thinking about owning. The mitsu dealer nearby is having a big sale on some 2019s including a drive in any trade for 5 grand off. I have a 2000 montero sport that is on its last legs and i asked if that would work. They said yes and i get previous mitsubishi ownership discount too haha. For 7500 for a new car i thought I'd maybe pull the trigger and was looking at this video for some more research. I like small cars so i think this may be my next one.
@@wade1359 Your saying theyre selling you a 2019 for $7500 or theyre taking off $7500 from MSRP? If you can get one with an out the door price of about $10 to $11k theyre a great value. Mines a 2014 green CVT hatch Ive put 60k hard Uber miles on that bitch and she's never let me down.
0W-20 full synthetic oil every 7500 miles
OEM CVT fluid changes every 30k miles
New tires after 50k miles
new brake pads and brake shoes at 50k miles
This lil car kicks in putting $ back in my motherfucking pocket.
magnuscat I have an orange cvt hatch. Uber car ftw!
The only problem is when you decide to turbo it you have to build block, trans and choose you want power low end and almost na top end or have no low end and have all the top end you want but risk compressor surge.
What size and type of alloy rim is that? When you upgraded from the steel wheels did you notice that it picked up speed a little better or a bit more mpg?
Those are just some Amazon hubcaps. They look great though!
I am interested in buying a 2021 Mirage. How do these do on highway hill pulls? I live in Ohio but vacation in the Carolinas and I am concerned that these wont do well maintaining speed through the mountain highway hills going 70-75mph.
No issues at all. I live in the mountain's and have never felt it was underpowered. As for highway driving, I stick to the speed limit so I've only had her up to 70, but it feels fine.
What arm rest/center console is that? I'm trying to find a good aftermarket one for my car 😊
I bought it on Amazon. It's universal and fits the cup holder. It works great and cost less and $40.00.
Did the Echo engine die on you?
Great little car for sure! Do they recommend synthetic oil for the engine? Thanks.
It takes very thin 0w20 oil for better fuel economy and better cold starting. You can only get that viscosity in synthetic form. So, you kind of have to because there is now 0w20 conventional.
Where did u get the rest bumper protector? I've been looking for one for my 2015 mirage
I've got my President Bill in my Mirage
my biggest complaint with the mirage was it was,nt a hatch back, I think you meant my toyota echo
Correct! Loved my little Echo, but had really wanted a Yaris 2dr hatchback. I always missed the ability to haul stuff with the Echo. Mine didn't even have the pass though fold down seats.
What happened to the Echo? Is the Mirage G4 decently priced?
the G4 is about a thousand dollars more. personally, I prefer the hatch.
The entertainment unit is after market installed… they don’t come with a screen or reverse camera
They do in America. The 2018 was the first year for it.
Congratulations Eric!
I bought a '14 Nissan Versa Note Hatch and have a few questions...
1. does that Mirage have "fake" shift points in the CVT/ mine does and I hate it.
2. are you allowed to tow with it/ mine towing will void the warranty
3. Red and blue are great colors for vehicles, I got blue.
4. does yours have navigation?/ mine does
Does it have that "blue" long life coolant, and I've had CVT shift problems, but so far a CVT service flush has brought it back to new. I always use the "severe service" when it comes to CVT maintenance, and your Mirage has MUCH MORE ROOM under the hood to work on things!
Hey there!
It has the "Car play" thing where you hook up a cell phone (I don't currently own one) and it has the navigation in it. So yes and no? They didn't have a unit with stand alone nav or I would have got it.
It doesn't seem to have shift points. I drive it very easy and it seems to just slowly creep up the rpm scale. I did floor it one time to see what it would do,and the rpms jumped, but that may have jut been the cvt trying to keep up.
I can't imagine towing would be a good idea with the CVT but there is a unit available to mount to it so someone out there is doing it. I'll wait until its out of warranty to do that stuff with it.
I always seem to end up with gold or tan cars, and I decided since this was the only one I'd ever get new that I wanted it the red. I think it looks pretty sporty!
It has the 100K pink coolant, and the CVT is to be flushed every 30K. I will be doing it by the book so I hope it lasts a long time!
The big issue here was the CVT. I've always owned manuals and know that CVT transmissions tend to have issues, but all research into this car leads me to belive it will be a decent car with great mileage. I'm getting older and the thought of mid 60's me still shifting seemed like it wouldn't be a great match so I went with the CVT. So far I am VERY happy with the car. Great mileage, comfortable, Much quieter on the inside than the Echo, great fancy radio and now that it has cruise it's really a great riding car.
I know the upper class like to bash cars like these, but I wouldn't be caught dead in a BMW so I guess there is a ride for everyone. I do find it funny that they say this car is noisy and rides poor when I feel like it's a massive improvement over both my 2003 Echo and my wife's 2002 Civic.
I looked at the Versa as well, but really liked the idea of a 3 cylinder.
@@FarpointFarms We own 2 Mirages, 2014 hatch and a 2017 G4 sedan version, both CVT. Dont let the internet scare you about your transmission. The vast majority of JATCO CVT owners in both Nissan and Mitsubishi experience no premature CVT failure. As always, people post a whole lot more on negative experiences than positive ones. Join MirageForum.com. Best car forum out there, filled with useful information.
@@Plisken65 You know it playa!
I've been looking like crazy for this car year 2020, in the GT trim, Sunshine Orange, with a manual transmission.
NO DEALERSHIP HAS ONE. 🙄
Ended up buying a 2020 Kia Forte fe.
how many ..hamsters you have in it ...to run it.......got me a 2016 outlander sport. .love it...the cvt really makes the 2.0 liter motor really move ...zippy little car...
base model. .es...tried to get it as light as possible ...when first got it...55 mph the first tank of fuel..almost 700miles. on that tank of fuel....went to visit mom in Las Vegas there and back..doing speed limit. ..avg . mpg was..33mpg.......I got 10 hamsters in mine...
Only 33 mpg? I get higher in my 2015 Scion Manual. That seems weird. What’s wrong with your Mirage? Or, is it an Outlander? Because 33 mpg would be pretty good in a sport utility AWD car. I’ve driven mirages a few times under 70 mph and git 40-55 mpg, over 48 mpg under 65 mph.
How did you install the cruise control?
I made a follow up video that shows how to do it and the fog lights.
had a 1988 toyota pickup. .no power steering from factory
I want a black one! 😎
I drove one in a 5 speed manual. You wouldn't know it was a 3 cylinder. Felt like a small 4. It shifted well, and the conttols are simple.
I missed ur price? How much was ur mirage
I paid just under 10K out the door. It was a heck of a deal!
How's she running? Thinking bout getting one for my child. Any thoughts would be appreciated..
I’ll give you my thoughts instead..
RUN FOR THE HILLS!
ok cvt trans , not the teribel anutomatic/manuel
Cool.
Good color I have to drive a 4wd pick up
Love the color. I too need 4wd but I have a winter beater.
It's the perfect commuter car great gas mileage, and 10 year 100k mile warranty, even if it's a lemon, MITSUBISHI PAYS HAHAHAHAHA
5K on mine now and I still love it! 43 to 47 mpg from a simple gas engine and CVT trans.
The consesus going back 6 years on the world market, is that the Mirage is the complete opposite of a lemon. Its unrefined, cheap, and slow but also simple and reliable.
A Toyota Yaris hatchback has arrived for 2020
Luv the car, but hellllllllllls no to CVT and I.5 Lt...I need at least 1.8 LT and 6sp transmission
It's only a puny 1.2L ! The CVT is actually really nice though. I've been drving manuals my whole life and I never thought I'd like it, but I really do.
@@FarpointFarms is the acceleration really that unbearable or are auto reviewers just full of it? And how often do you plan on changing cvt fluid to prolong life of it
@@regg5917 The acceleration is just fine, and I live in the mountains so I was seriously concerned about it. It's not a race car by any means, but I have never once thought "Man, I could use more power right now" not with the A/C on either. It's all BS hype from paid shills in the auto industry. After all if they recommended cheap reliable transportation, how would most car companies stay in business? I am going to to the CVT fluid every 30K per the owners manual. Spend a few bucks along the way and hopefully save a bunch down the road. I also feel nice knowing that the 100K warranty should catch me if something goes wrong early.
needs a cb
for the price you could buy another one for yourself, but manual trans since you will probably be driving three times as many miles! :)
The Mirage CVT7 transmission is reliable. You can get 175k plus miles out of them easily.
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One important thing, get your rear alignment checked. The Thai Mitsu factory was putting on out of spec axles, causing excessive back tire wear. Id get an independent shop to run a test. My 2014 hatch was barely out of spec, so Mitsubishi wouldnt replace it under warranty. My gf G4 sedan was out of spec pretty bad, they did replace the axle on that, thank god. These are cheap cars, so you cant shim it into spec unfortunately. MirageForum.com
i like the mirage g4. the hatch is just to ugly
I felt the opposite. The G4 looks like a 90's Toyota Corolla and looses all of it's utility by adding the trunk.
LOL looking at the recommended videos ========>
"The Mitsubishi Mirage is the worst new car you can buy" lol
Doug demurio is a piece of shit that knows ZERO about cars. I've met him. He's a giant jackass. Pretty much everything that he says is bought and paid for. Total tool.
Yeah and even DeMuro admitted at the end of that trash video that the Mirage is reliable and feels a growing niche of drivers that want basic a to b transportation, great fuel economy, and a good warranty.
Since when is 78 horsepower plenty of power😂
My 1980 VW Rabbit Was 72 HP weighed more than the mirage, had a slower 0-60 time and was considered sporty when it came out. If you are old enough to remember when 0-60 times under 12 seconds were considered sporty this car feels like a rocket. Heck a lot of 70's sports cars had slower 0-60 times.
I also had a pickup truck that was 52HP and I drove it for over 10 years. During that time I hauled a massive amount of gravel, wood, and mulch. It wasn't a speed racer, but it got the job done.
I think people get stuck on HP ratings and never look at the Weight to power ratio. Take one for a test drive and instead of flooring it to "See what it can do" Drive it like you would normally and you'll see that it's got plenty of get up and go.
Farpoint Farms I completely agree I have also own used cars simply because I can buy a sports car that has depreciated enough for me to afford it. I am really getting sick and tired of expensive repairs, gas guzzler, that cost me thousands. I welcome a car like that I’ve really grown out of fancy cars, I realize that a car is just a car I dont need to impress anyone.
@@FarpointFarms Brother.... It's not 1980. You're comparing apples to jackhammers. This is a terrible car. Not necessarily terrible for the money, just all-around terrible. The acceleration is so abysmal I want to say it's unsafe. I would never recommend this car as a new driver's first car. You need at least 20 years behind the wheel to safely maneuver this thing in the city and suburbs. Out in the country I guess it doesn't matter much, there's not much to hit or that can hit you.
@@justacinnamonbun8658 See my green avatar? 2014 DE CVT Mirage with 80k miles, 2k uber rides/600 instacart trips, driving in Atlanta. One of the most dangerous cities to drive in with 70 mph speed limits and short on ramps onto the highway. Ive never once felt unsafe merging, with passengers, AC on and luggage. From the outside looking in, I can see how a non-owner would be hesitant. However the Mirage is more than up for it.
Right on! Still loving mine for sure.
I consider it ugly compared to the 2014-16.
Interesting. I felt the opposite. I like the early one's but they looked a little to cute for me. The later ones looked a little more sporty.
If you get the Base-Model with no options its like the most pathetic ride of all time..
I couldn't disagree more. have you ever driven a 90's or early 2K VW product? They are suck POS cars I can't believe a single one left the show room.
@@FarpointFarms What I mean is were in a new generation even base model cars should have standard modern features and this vehicle DOES NOT
@@bake547 Base Mirage has Android auto, power windows/locks, automatic climate control, back up camera, etc. What else you need? Matter of fact you get alot more ammenities than your typical stripper subcompact model.
This is the worst cheap car you can buy. They don't offer advanced safety features that Toyota, Mazda and Nissan do such as emergency braking, line departure keeping/alert or dynamic radar cruise control
You said it yourself its a cheap car. Its not going to have those things that more expensive models from other manufacturers have. Even though emergency braking is gonna be standard in a couple years, why would you want a car that can brake on its own at any moment? I have read too many stories of emergency braking falsely activating on cars when there was no reason to and causing an accident. Fortunately it can be turned off on most cars.