Take Mirage for the kind of car it was designed to be and the kind of car it is. Mirage gets hate for all the wrong reasons. It is an inexpensive, reliable and economic car with a good equipment package for the class of car it is. It is not a sports car. It is not a luxury car. It is not the family truckster. It is a sub-compact economy car that is safe, reliable, well equipped (for it's class), carries an excellent warrantee and will get you where you need to go without drama.
Drove one as a rental in the Rockies at 6k elevation and up. That 13 second 0-60 time at sea level elevation turns into like 20 seconds at 6k; slight incline (3% or so) turns it into half a minute. Definitely a good car for those who have too many speeding tickets and need to chill out.
My 2014 Mirage G4 is basic as a car can get but it sure as hell reliable, got through a flood knee level and is still kicking like a champ. I'm all for practicability as long as it gets me from point A-Z.
If you drive through deep water you are going to burn out the electrical component of your engine Get it checked out to make sure engine is ok otherwise you could be sitting on a timebomb and the engine could blow out. And that gos for any car not just this model. You are right This is a solid car for the money
Before I bought a 2021 Mirage ES CVT, I had a 2014 Mirage DE CVT that had only 74HP, 4 less than all current Mirages now. With that said I had no issues ever merging onto the highway off short on-ramps. I mean just think about big Mack trucks merging, it takes them a bit longer to get up to speed too and they have no issues. I've never had any issues going with the flow of traffic either on the highway, if anything I'm still doing 75mph on avg like I always have. Reviewers who say this is strictly a city car and can't handle American highways is total bullshit. I've done multiple 600 plus mile road trips in my Mirages and its no issue at all. Sure the interior is going to have a higher decibel level than say a Mercedes but its nothing you'd even notice after a day of driving it. It's also nothing your stock speakers can't handle either. The Mirage is perfect for city driving and perfectly adequate for highway driving as well.
I owned a 2014 ES CVT. I loved it overall, but I won't lie it was woefully slow without revving the hell out of the little engine, which I don't like to do to my cars. The car excelled in urban driving where tight parking situations and tight u-turns are no challenge for the Mirage. Outside of that, the handling was sloppy and cumbersome at faster speeds and the engine definitely struggled to keep up with traffic. I always felt like I was in people's way when taking off from red lights with cars behind me. Sure you can do 75. It will get there eventually, but God forbid you need a burst of speed to merge safely because it's not happening. For the 4yrs I owned my Mirage, I found myself taking alternate routes to stay off the interstate and relying more on my brakes than throttle when merging. It's a happier car the slower you drive it.
@@palebeachbum The 3A92 engine has been in continuous production since 2003, it's timing chained and proven. 3k rpms isn't stressing it out at all. Besides doing 70mph I'm usually around 2500 rpms. It's funny how we had the exact same car but have 2 different opinions on the ability of its powertrain. I base my experiences after doing 3k Uber rides/30k miles in 5 months in my Mirage. I simply never had any issues keeping up or merging, granted my heavy foot dropped my hwy mpg to like 37.
Yep. I've driven to San Diego, Flagstaff AZ, Las Vegas etc. It costs me about $25-$30 to fill my tank (that's with the rising gas prices). Previously about $15 filled it.
@@kylemas2005 3,000rpm in my Mirage didn't cut it for the flow of traffic where I live. The only way you're keeping up with traffic who have 2-4 times the power is if you're pushing your engine a hell of a lot harder than them. Puttering around on city streets at 30-35mph, it was perfectly fine. Going from 0-45+mph was a butt-clenching experience in heavy traffic while getting tailgated, honked at, and passed like I was standing still and the little Mirage was screaming "I'M TRYING!" LOL
@@palebeachbum I feel like we're driving two different cars? I do gig work in one of the most dangerous cities to drive both on the highway and the city streets, Atlanta. People drive like maniacs here going 15 over 70 mph or 15 over 35 mph is the norm here. Police highway presence is lacking. We also have short on-ramps which sucks but I've never felt like I was endangered at all. The Mirage is more than up for it. If it's a really short on-ramp and I need a turbo boost, I'll just momentarily cut off the AC and put it in "Ds" sport mode. This helps if I really need it, which I don't thank god.
My girlfriend needed a car and I saw the G4 was a 3 cylinder. I wanted to drive a 3 cylinder just for a laugh. in my head I thought hahahaha stupid toy car. I put the ac on high and started driving it. I was very impressed. I ended up buying it on the spot and now I sometimes want to take it away from my girlfriend. when I see how little she is spending on gas I get a little jealous. My girlfriend loves the car she feels like a boss driving a manual and has named the car cookie monster because it's blue.
Low mileage but High maintenance you mean I've got 2019 mirage g4 and I can't tell how many times I've had to put tires and brakes and rotors on this car and sparkplug and a battery just within a couple of years
@@jasonwolf5163 if your going through tires that fast then you need an alignment done, but everything else is just maintenance. If you don't like it then go buy a vehicle that only gets worse gas mileage.
Say what you will about Mitsubishi but this is a high mpg, reliable, dirt cheap whip in a market absolutely horrendous right now. Between demand issues, mark ups and gas prices no shame whatsoever in driving one of these around.
Well said. The Mirage would fit the needs of 50% of Americans just fine but we have an issue of living beyond our means in this country. I'm sick of seeing big trucks that have sparkling clean truck beds and has never been on anything but asphalt.
@@kylemas2005 Because some people who do well fiscally in life like to have some fruits from their labor? or are you just jealous of others and what they choose to do when it has nothing to do with you?
I have 160000 on my 2018 g4. Durable as hell. I live near the poconos. So it sees a lot of mountain curvy roads and interstate driving. Never has a problem. Tough little car.
These cars should be literally everywhere. 90% of Americans could get by with one of these cars no problem. Remember a car is a tool to get you from point A to point B. You don’t need a 350 horse all wheel drive SUV with lane departure assist and radar guided cruise control to do that.
I have a 2022 g4 se.i love mine!!! It's loaded with Lane departure warning, collision avoidance braking, apple car play, auto headlight dimming, fog lights, cruise control, keyless engine start, rain sencing wipers, climate control, heated seats, alloy wheels, rear camera, what more do I need?
My brand new Datsun/Nissan pickup in 1974 was 3,212.00 out the door. 112.00 a month for three years with no money down. I was making 3.00 an hour at K Mart at the time.
Probably better off to get a used Corolla, Civic, or Toyota Prius. All of them will give you about the same fuel economy, a bigger and more comfortable interior. Probably safer although I haven't seen the crash statistics on this car. Toyota Prius is going to get you high 40s to low 50s. Hatchback with a lot more cargo and a back seat that actually has a room for people in it. I've got a 2008 Prius myself I use it for rideshare and door dash.. she's got 394,000 mi on her, still gives me 45 - 47 MPG. If you can get a great deal on the Mitsubishi, you probably be best to go with the manual transmission. CVT transmissions generally aren't that robust. The ones from Nissan are pretty terrible as far as long-term reliability. Don't know for sure on the mitsubishi but I probably wouldn't bet on it.
@@kens97sto171 idk about that. It a seller market therefore more competition for buyers. Used car is always a gamble plus lots of independence mechanics nowadays are being booked in advance where buyers are unable to get it inspected esp when the car is desirable from condition to price. Used car market sucks now as a whole while buying an brand new $15k car with 10 year warranty, 5 year unlimited road aside assistance does not suck.
@@kens97sto171 I used to own 2006 Prius package 2 and I loved the 45 MPG and hypermilling but that Prius was showing it age. HV Battery was old, AC system was inferior, and suspension was worn too. I basically made a choice to acquire someone else's problem even by taking to the mechanic. I sold the Prius to get the brand G4 5MT and I'm excited!
To add some pointer, $3k OEM HV battery replacement is too costly to repair which negate the fuel savings and the A/C system wasn't worth repairing as the value of the Prius is already at the bottom of the depreciating curve and it's 15 years old. Why spend alot of $ that nearly equal to the value of the car to correct someone's problem if I don't have to? That's led me to sell it and I'm very thankful. Idk about you but used car and new car deals are not a fair comparison anyways.
Great little car!! I have one Mirage G4 2020 purchased brand new on December 4 2020. The 2021 and 2022 refresh front fascia and rear tailights designs are amazing!
Excellent review of a simple machine! The way gas prices are rising there's nothing to be shameful about in driving such a vehicle during these difficult times. My question: upon purchasing the top of the line G4 do you think I could have a superior high powered sound system, with subwoofer, installed into it? I ask because the standard Mitsu audio system is accessed through the vehicle's touch screen. The standard speakers seem to be lacking and the Black Edition has 6 speakers probably of the same poor quality. Adding a new system may be a hassle. Whatcha think? Many thanks, mate. 👍✌♐
Rockford Fosgate system can be installed yourself or dealer. From what I have heard, it day and night even with 4 speakers AND help minimize road noise too. Don't take my word for it though.
@@AladdinSaneNYC 4 speakers for all trim levels. I just went to check out the BE and SE myself. Im shocked about this. ES is the best value for the $ for someone who wants the basic features on a cheap IMO
@@AladdinSaneNYC RF system will be on my project list. If it gonna help minimize road noise then that's even better. Obviously, it starts with the quality of tires and pavements. stock tires aren't good anymore but NOT a deal breaker to the car since it a ONE TIME thing unless you ok to replace it right away (I'm not cuz I'm cheap lol).
Wow! 76 ponies and a manual and rear drum brakes. Talk about a throwback. Does it have a distributor cap and hand crank windows. Seriously though, as long as you aren’t regularly merging on to short on-ramp highways, totally a viable commuter for the price, especially if you head down to the double-warranty dealership that was mentioned. Nice video.
What is this "can't merge off short exits" bs? My Mirage merges just fine. There's never been any issues with the 78HP. I've driven from Charleston SC to Chicago IL and it did fine. Interior is on the louder side but nothing your speakers can't handle. Seat comfort is OK, not great. I'd recommend really high end sear covers and an air bladder for you're lower back. Roadtrips are fine but you really should get out and stretch every 3 hours or so.
After putting almost 50k miles in my first year, my 2021 Mirage Hatch is the most overpriced, underpowered lawnmower with a touchscreen...but it was better than a 2013 tiguan with coolant issues 😆
When I bought mine new in 2014, they were routinely being sold for $8k-$12k new. Mine felt worth it loaded for $12k. Now though, they're going for full MSRP and I've always thought the MSRP on these cars was insanely high. Considering it's gone up a lot since 2014, I can't fathom spending $19k on this car, even if it's nicely equipped. At the end of the day, as you said, it's an underpowered lawnmower with a touchscreen.
@@palebeachbum understood. That’s why the base model for the 2022’s make more sense for the $. It NOT a bad price nowadays and far untouchable from the pre OTD $20k segment. It no longer smart to compare pre COVID deal to current deal otherwise he or she would has to wait indefinitely. Is that smart? no since there’s always someone needing a car. It is what it is. I always suggest someone to buy new Mirages nowadays but because these Mirages are less popular compare to Corolla Civix and other mainstream cars, I am certain the used one can be had for much better deal, just depends on the price, condition, and ownership history.
Weight? A/C strength? MPG params on display? Thanks for autonomy and sound systems comments. (Rockford Foxgate makes a subwoofer unit that sits on top of the spare tire that also includes a reflash of the OE radio in models a couple years older - anything for 2022?) I really don't like the Trim way of selling options. I would like the Lane Departure Autonomy but I absolutely do not want more expensive tires. I also suspect the price for the automatic subsidizes the low price of the 5-speed which is unfortunate. I drive 4000 miles per year and compared with the Hyundai Ionic with fuel @ $6/gal, it would take me 25 years to break even with the hybrid.
im really considering one of these with the gas prices now a days i got a 99 Chevrolet blazer 4.3l v6 vortec engine the engine is practically bulletproof but the only problem is that it swallows gas 12 mpg if your lucky.
I got a 2006 5.3L V8 Chevy Suburban that gets an average 15 mpg in a 25 gal tank. I'm tired of spending over $100 to fill it up. I drive 40 miles to work and back five days a week in the city. When gas was closer to $6 here in California. I'd have to put in $175 to fill it up. So I'm starting to think I should get one of these before I get the K5 that I want.
This car is good for what it is. I do think it would be much better if it had a similar powertrain to the Nissan Versa. That would be 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque vs the 76 and 74. Still getting pretty good gas mileage.
Mirage and Versa use the same CVT (Nissan has 30% ownership of Mitsubishi) but Mirage is roughly 500 pounds lighter and sends about 44 less HP to tranny. Versa's do have problems with blowing the CVT, Mirage's do not. You can expect something in the 200k miles range from the engine before needing major repairs......and the engine in covered in the 10 year/100k powertrain warrantee.
@@ficklefingeroffate Actually even the more powerful Outlander, Outlander Sport, Lancer, Lancer Sportback and other Mitsubishi CVT powered cars are all using JATCO CVT's and no issues at all, Mitsubishi's INVECS CVT programming is the best in the industry much better than Nissan's X-Tronic and also Mitsubishi has a better cooling solution.
@@kennedy9072 Thanks. Yes they are using JATCO CVT's but not the same model of transmission. It would not be possible for the Mirage to use the same tranny as the Outlander due to differences in curb weight, engine torque input and horsepower. However, Nissan and Mitsubishi are sharing the same trannies and Nissans are known for blowing trannies and Mitsubishi's do not.
Well, no. Regardless of the trim they come with quite a bit as standard. If you're buying the ES you're looking at $18k out the door, and SE about $22k (that's with TTL, dealer fee and extended warrantee). This is still the best new car deal you can find, anyone saying you can find better equiped Versa, Spark, Rio, Accent for the same price has not paid attention to today's new car market.
I give Mitsubishi a 50/50 probability of still being around in North America 10 years from now to honor their 10 year warranty. 20 years? Highly unlikely. Remember Isuzu and Suzuki? I kind of like the Mirage and wouldn't mind driving one, but I wouldn't rely on that warranty as a reason for buying one.
This is a great value, especially if you can score a deal and pay 13-14K for a base ES CVT. If I had to pay full MSRP for a ES CVT and end up paying close to 20K including taxes, fees etc. then I would rather just buy a base Civic/Corolla instead.
Not realistic anymore. Maybe with the 5MT. OTD price is $16-20 depends on dealer, location, trims, inventory, demands, and incentive (gone are the days of hefty rebate).
@@edgaryzen4925 Don't be so pessimistic. Supply shortages won't last forever. Car inventory will be much higher in a few years time and hefty rebates will be back.
@@braetonwilson4296 who said I am? That beside the point. My assessment was based on what is happening right now and you know that. Nobody knows when the chip shortage will end. Dave Ramsey predicted the shortage to last for 4-7 months last year and turns out that his prediction was wrong. I believed him! You and I wish for the old days of car market to return for more discounts and choices but that's not happening now (and dealers DONT want that old days coming back) You have to remember that subcompact sedan is not popular enough to be sold for the masses where dealers are simply sticking to MSRP because they KNOW someone else beside you NEEDS a car (versus overpaying a used overly inflated car) and there aren't many sedans in stock nor many Mitsubishi dealers across the country (310 I think versus mainstream brand obviously). If you can drive a stick, then it's even better as you have a little bit of leverage in negotiation, that is if you can do do at the dealership. Plus, 78 horsepower vehicle is not for everyone hence a test drive is strongly encouraged. So I guess it depends on your priorities ie needs and budget? The G4 and hatchback are the $15k car and incomparable to mainstream compact sedan. The, Corolla, Civic, Sentra for instances are one segment up in the range of $22k-29k) and most dealers don't discount them right now, it worth the wait as you have choices. Note that MSRP is not a bad price to pay for.
@@braetonwilson4296 same here especially if can afford to wait. I feel bad for those who cannot. Brand new car price keep going up and subcompact car is no longer profitable to those auto companies. I want to wait but because I want a manual transmission on a cheap, I NEED to jump on it NOW. MITSUBISHI can just simply discontinue that transmission option and raise the price next year to $1k add to current MSRP thanks to inflation. I don't want to lose any leverage now 🙂
I had one as a rental for a couple days last month when I was out in the Bay area for work. Drove up Mount Diablo and around the area with it. It was too small for me at 6 2, but it was ok on gas. Felt like I was driving a covered riding lawnmower. It got me from point A to point B which is what I wanted. Would I buy one? Not likely, would I rent one again if the price was right, sure.
Doesn’t the Chevy Spark have a lower MSRP? Just remember you get what you pay for. There are much better vehicles in base trims for lower 20,000s (Corolla, Civic, Sentra, Forte, Elantra) that get just as good mpg.
Ya but the Chevy spark is harder to work on and is a Korean car that’s rebadged. A mirage is super easy to service, especially the cvt. The cvt in the spark is harder to work on and change the fluid. And you would have to be a fool to buy a Kia or a Hyundai. Their engines literally catch on fire and blow up and their solution is to tell you to not park next to buildings.
I had Mitsubishi mirage it the worst car I have ever owned it is uncomfortable does not drive well it's spair parts are too expensive the transmission is CVT cost around 6800$ to be replaced and its know for so many issues don't think about rebuild the transmission it will fail again and again it money furnace
I'm smiling at the gas pump, especially since I can fill up from a dead empty tank for $30 right now. You know whose not smiling, that dude next to me pumping gas into his F150.
@@kylemas2005 This is the least sportiest vehicle. My Porsche 911 would eat this for dinner and desert. No one is going to say in their lifetime "damn that mirage sounds nice"
@@Almighty_cornholio You definitely go against the grain then, the vast majority of Mirage owners have reported positive reviews going back to 2014. Matter of fact the Mirage has a percentage of owners that buy another one, it has a cult following for a reason. I'm sorry your dissatisfied with your car. You can certainly sell it and make a good profit or get a good value on a trade in. Maybe not as much as a Mirage with a CVT but still a good price.
Nissan Versa has a nicer interior but Mitsu Mirage doesn't have a CVT or engine that'll blow up after the warranty is over. If you consider a Versa may as well go for a Sentra instead.
@@kylemas2005 Completely informed and true statement. Name a car currently for sale in the US with less features. You won't be able to because it doesn't exist. A used 2010 civic will last 500,000 miles and will have more features; no road noise, a more powerful engine, real seats, a real trunk, and safe tires that aren't 3 inches wide.
@@tacticalidiot175 Well I know a 2010 Civic won't have collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, Android Auto, or Apple Car Play at least. Loved Civics back in the day, especially the ole 3 door hatches. Now? They simple ask too much money.
Take Mirage for the kind of car it was designed to be and the kind of car it is. Mirage gets hate for all the wrong reasons. It is an inexpensive, reliable and economic car with a good equipment package for the class of car it is. It is not a sports car. It is not a luxury car. It is not the family truckster. It is a sub-compact economy car that is safe, reliable, well equipped (for it's class), carries an excellent warrantee and will get you where you need to go without drama.
Drove one as a rental in the Rockies at 6k elevation and up. That 13 second 0-60 time at sea level elevation turns into like 20 seconds at 6k; slight incline (3% or so) turns it into half a minute. Definitely a good car for those who have too many speeding tickets and need to chill out.
My 2014 Mirage G4 is basic as a car can get but it sure as hell reliable, got through a flood knee level and is still kicking like a champ. I'm all for practicability as long as it gets me from point A-Z.
If you drive through deep water you are going to burn out the electrical component of your engine
Get it checked out to make sure engine is ok otherwise you could be sitting on a timebomb and the engine could blow out.
And that gos for any car not just this model.
You are right
This is a solid car for the money
Before I bought a 2021 Mirage ES CVT, I had a 2014 Mirage DE CVT that had only 74HP, 4 less than all current Mirages now. With that said I had no issues ever merging onto the highway off short on-ramps. I mean just think about big Mack trucks merging, it takes them a bit longer to get up to speed too and they have no issues. I've never had any issues going with the flow of traffic either on the highway, if anything I'm still doing 75mph on avg like I always have. Reviewers who say this is strictly a city car and can't handle American highways is total bullshit. I've done multiple 600 plus mile road trips in my Mirages and its no issue at all. Sure the interior is going to have a higher decibel level than say a Mercedes but its nothing you'd even notice after a day of driving it. It's also nothing your stock speakers can't handle either. The Mirage is perfect for city driving and perfectly adequate for highway driving as well.
I owned a 2014 ES CVT. I loved it overall, but I won't lie it was woefully slow without revving the hell out of the little engine, which I don't like to do to my cars. The car excelled in urban driving where tight parking situations and tight u-turns are no challenge for the Mirage. Outside of that, the handling was sloppy and cumbersome at faster speeds and the engine definitely struggled to keep up with traffic. I always felt like I was in people's way when taking off from red lights with cars behind me. Sure you can do 75. It will get there eventually, but God forbid you need a burst of speed to merge safely because it's not happening. For the 4yrs I owned my Mirage, I found myself taking alternate routes to stay off the interstate and relying more on my brakes than throttle when merging. It's a happier car the slower you drive it.
@@palebeachbum The 3A92 engine has been in continuous production since 2003, it's timing chained and proven. 3k rpms isn't stressing it out at all. Besides doing 70mph I'm usually around 2500 rpms.
It's funny how we had the exact same car but have 2 different opinions on the ability of its powertrain. I base my experiences after doing 3k Uber rides/30k miles in 5 months in my Mirage. I simply never had any issues keeping up or merging, granted my heavy foot dropped my hwy mpg to like 37.
Yep. I've driven to San Diego, Flagstaff AZ, Las Vegas etc. It costs me about $25-$30 to fill my tank (that's with the rising gas prices). Previously about $15 filled it.
@@kylemas2005 3,000rpm in my Mirage didn't cut it for the flow of traffic where I live. The only way you're keeping up with traffic who have 2-4 times the power is if you're pushing your engine a hell of a lot harder than them. Puttering around on city streets at 30-35mph, it was perfectly fine. Going from 0-45+mph was a butt-clenching experience in heavy traffic while getting tailgated, honked at, and passed like I was standing still and the little Mirage was screaming "I'M TRYING!" LOL
@@palebeachbum I feel like we're driving two different cars?
I do gig work in one of the most dangerous cities to drive both on the highway and the city streets, Atlanta.
People drive like maniacs here going 15 over 70 mph or 15 over 35 mph is the norm here. Police highway presence is lacking. We also have short on-ramps which sucks but I've never felt like I was endangered at all. The Mirage is more than up for it. If it's a really short on-ramp and I need a turbo boost, I'll just momentarily cut off the AC and put it in "Ds" sport mode. This helps if I really need it, which I don't thank god.
My girlfriend needed a car and I saw the G4 was a 3 cylinder. I wanted to drive a 3 cylinder just for a laugh. in my head I thought hahahaha stupid toy car. I put the ac on high and started driving it. I was very impressed. I ended up buying it on the spot and now I sometimes want to take it away from my girlfriend. when I see how little she is spending on gas I get a little jealous. My girlfriend loves the car she feels like a boss driving a manual and has named the car cookie monster because it's blue.
This car is for people who are looking at gas mileage, low maintenance, great family car.
Low mileage but High maintenance you mean I've got 2019 mirage g4 and I can't tell how many times I've had to put tires and brakes and rotors on this car and sparkplug and a battery just within a couple of years
@@jasonwolf5163 if your going through tires that fast then you need an alignment done, but everything else is just maintenance. If you don't like it then go buy a vehicle that only gets worse gas mileage.
@@jasonwolf5163 Thats routine maintenance for any vehicle lol
Say what you will about Mitsubishi but this is a high mpg, reliable, dirt cheap whip in a market absolutely horrendous right now. Between demand issues, mark ups and gas prices no shame whatsoever in driving one of these around.
Calistoga Riviera: You're on the beam with what you wrote concerning the G4. Well said! I agree 100%! My compliments to you. ✌🙏♐
Well said. The Mirage would fit the needs of 50% of Americans just fine but we have an issue of living beyond our means in this country. I'm sick of seeing big trucks that have sparkling clean truck beds and has never been on anything but asphalt.
@@kylemas2005 Because some people who do well fiscally in life like to have some fruits from their labor? or are you just jealous of others and what they choose to do when it has nothing to do with you?
@@williamsitton I think we're talking about two different things my man. You enjoy yourself and be safe out there.
@@williamsitton agreed bro that's why I drive my c class benz. Bro trust me I know what you mean and it feels good for my hard work to pay off
I have 160000 on my 2018 g4. Durable as hell. I live near the poconos. So it sees a lot of mountain curvy roads and interstate driving. Never has a problem. Tough little car.
These cars should be literally everywhere. 90% of Americans could get by with one of these cars no problem. Remember a car is a tool to get you from point A to point B. You don’t need a 350 horse all wheel drive SUV with lane departure assist and radar guided cruise control to do that.
I have a 2022 g4 se.i love mine!!! It's loaded with Lane departure warning, collision avoidance braking, apple car play, auto headlight dimming, fog lights, cruise control, keyless engine start, rain sencing wipers, climate control, heated seats, alloy wheels, rear camera, what more do I need?
One year ago today!!!! Thinking of buy one.
My brand new Datsun/Nissan pickup in 1974 was 3,212.00 out the door. 112.00 a month for three years with no money down. I was making 3.00 an hour at K Mart at the time.
I just bought a 2022 5 speed hatch, I LOVE IT
Where did u find a Manual??
@@DudeDude491 Base model
Great car! very reliable and gas saver ♦️♦️♦️
Bought a 22 about 2 weeks ago. Not a bad car for delivery work. It does what I need it to do.
My motorcycle has a worse mpg then this lol
And Mitsubishi is reliable as hell!
With these gas prices I’m actually considering one now lol
Sunday: I don't blame you. I agree!!!
Probably better off to get a used Corolla, Civic, or Toyota Prius. All of them will give you about the same fuel economy, a bigger and more comfortable interior. Probably safer although I haven't seen the crash statistics on this car. Toyota Prius is going to get you high 40s to low 50s. Hatchback with a lot more cargo and a back seat that actually has a room for people in it. I've got a 2008 Prius myself I use it for rideshare and door dash.. she's got 394,000 mi on her, still gives me 45 - 47 MPG.
If you can get a great deal on the Mitsubishi, you probably be best to go with the manual transmission. CVT transmissions generally aren't that robust. The ones from Nissan are pretty terrible as far as long-term reliability. Don't know for sure on the mitsubishi but I probably wouldn't bet on it.
@@kens97sto171 idk about that. It a seller market therefore more competition for buyers. Used car is always a gamble plus lots of independence mechanics nowadays are being booked in advance where buyers are unable to get it inspected esp when the car is desirable from condition to price.
Used car market sucks now as a whole while buying an brand new $15k car with 10 year warranty, 5 year unlimited road aside assistance does not suck.
@@kens97sto171 I used to own 2006 Prius package 2 and I loved the 45 MPG and hypermilling but that Prius was showing it age. HV Battery was old, AC system was inferior, and suspension was worn too. I basically made a choice to acquire someone else's problem even by taking to the mechanic.
I sold the Prius to get the brand G4 5MT and I'm excited!
To add some pointer, $3k OEM HV battery replacement is too costly to repair which negate the fuel savings and the A/C system wasn't worth repairing as the value of the Prius is already at the bottom of the depreciating curve and it's 15 years old. Why spend alot of $ that nearly equal to the value of the car to correct someone's problem if I don't have to? That's led me to sell it and I'm very thankful.
Idk about you but used car and new car deals are not a fair comparison anyways.
Great little car!! I have one Mirage G4 2020 purchased brand new on December 4 2020. The 2021 and 2022 refresh front fascia and rear tailights designs are amazing!
Excellent review of a simple machine! The way gas prices are rising there's nothing to be shameful about in driving such a vehicle during these difficult times. My question: upon purchasing the top of the line G4 do you think I could have a superior high powered sound system, with subwoofer, installed into it? I ask because the standard Mitsu audio system is accessed through the vehicle's touch screen. The standard speakers seem to be lacking and the Black Edition has 6 speakers probably of the same poor quality. Adding a new system may be a hassle. Whatcha think? Many thanks, mate. 👍✌♐
Rockford Fosgate system can be installed yourself or dealer. From what I have heard, it day and night even with 4 speakers AND help minimize road noise too. Don't take my word for it though.
Edgary Zen: MANY thanks for your reply. That is kind and courteous of you. You're the only one who responded. 🙏✌👍♐
I believe you. So it would be 6 speakers in total, correct? Peace! ♐
@@AladdinSaneNYC 4 speakers for all trim levels. I just went to check out the BE and SE myself. Im shocked about this. ES is the best value for the $ for someone who wants the basic features on a cheap IMO
@@AladdinSaneNYC RF system will be on my project list. If it gonna help minimize road noise then that's even better. Obviously, it starts with the quality of tires and pavements. stock tires aren't good anymore but NOT a deal breaker to the car since it a ONE TIME thing unless you ok to replace it right away (I'm not cuz I'm cheap lol).
Just bought one it’s not bad at all
i think with gas prices not going down for a long time........we may see more of these on dealer lots? soon?
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Wow! 76 ponies and a manual and rear drum brakes. Talk about a throwback. Does it have a distributor cap and hand crank windows. Seriously though, as long as you aren’t regularly merging on to short on-ramp highways, totally a viable commuter for the price, especially if you head down to the double-warranty dealership that was mentioned. Nice video.
The car is light enough that it doesn't need rotors on the rear.
What is this "can't merge off short exits" bs? My Mirage merges just fine. There's never been any issues with the 78HP. I've driven from Charleston SC to Chicago IL and it did fine. Interior is on the louder side but nothing your speakers can't handle. Seat comfort is OK, not great. I'd recommend really high end sear covers and an air bladder for you're lower back. Roadtrips are fine but you really should get out and stretch every 3 hours or so.
This thing is so homely looking, but I love it. 🤷😁
I love the Mirage its m'y third one. Reliable fun to Drive gas saving I Do a lot milleage Town highway its ok everywhere
Great car. Highly misunderstood for what it does.
Exactly 💯
After putting almost 50k miles in my first year, my 2021 Mirage Hatch is the most overpriced, underpowered lawnmower with a touchscreen...but it was better than a 2013 tiguan with coolant issues 😆
Very funny :)
When I bought mine new in 2014, they were routinely being sold for $8k-$12k new. Mine felt worth it loaded for $12k. Now though, they're going for full MSRP and I've always thought the MSRP on these cars was insanely high. Considering it's gone up a lot since 2014, I can't fathom spending $19k on this car, even if it's nicely equipped. At the end of the day, as you said, it's an underpowered lawnmower with a touchscreen.
@@palebeachbum understood. That’s why the base model for the 2022’s make more sense for the $. It NOT a bad price nowadays and far untouchable from the pre OTD $20k segment.
It no longer smart to compare pre COVID deal to current deal otherwise he or she would has to wait indefinitely. Is that smart? no since there’s always someone needing a car. It is what it is.
I always suggest someone to buy new Mirages nowadays but because these Mirages are less popular compare to Corolla Civix and other mainstream cars, I am certain the used one can be had for much better deal, just depends on the price, condition, and ownership history.
Throw on the dealer fees and any intrest on financing, its about a 20k car. Nothing is cheap now.
Weight? A/C strength? MPG params on display?
Thanks for autonomy and sound systems comments. (Rockford Foxgate makes a subwoofer unit that sits on top of the spare tire that also includes a reflash of the OE radio in models a couple years older - anything for 2022?)
I really don't like the Trim way of selling options. I would like the Lane Departure Autonomy but I absolutely do not want more expensive tires. I also suspect the price for the automatic subsidizes the low price of the 5-speed which is unfortunate.
I drive 4000 miles per year and compared with the Hyundai Ionic with fuel @ $6/gal, it would take me 25 years to break even with the hybrid.
im really considering one of these with the gas prices now a days i got a 99 Chevrolet blazer 4.3l v6 vortec engine the engine is practically bulletproof but the only problem is that it swallows gas 12 mpg if your lucky.
I got a 2006 5.3L V8 Chevy Suburban that gets an average 15 mpg in a 25 gal tank. I'm tired of spending over $100 to fill it up. I drive 40 miles to work and back five days a week in the city. When gas was closer to $6 here in California. I'd have to put in $175 to fill it up. So I'm starting to think I should get one of these before I get the K5 that I want.
I had time to eat dinner by the time this thing reached 60 😂😂 Are they giving these away 🤣🤣
i drove one as a rental 2023 and it felt disposable LOL but very cute
Just change the 6 inch speakers & it will sound much better. The 5 speed is a bit better though I am surprised it included cruise control & HD Radio.
From ↪air flow to ➡, it really a big difference to accelerate.
Lula getting her a Mitsubishi 😻
Its good for a car to take to work or a beginner car for a single college student
This car is good for what it is. I do think it would be much better if it had a similar powertrain to the Nissan Versa. That would be 122 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque vs the 76 and 74. Still getting pretty good gas mileage.
Faster than walking or walking in rain
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Mine tops out at about 110mph.
I just want to know will three cylinder last as long as a four-cylinder engine ? will it get just as many miles as a Kia forte or a Nissan versa?
There's one Mirage hatch with a CVT with over 400K in it in just 7 years, and this engine is co-developed with Daimler
Mirage and Versa use the same CVT (Nissan has 30% ownership of Mitsubishi) but Mirage is roughly 500 pounds lighter and sends about 44 less HP to tranny. Versa's do have problems with blowing the CVT, Mirage's do not. You can expect something in the 200k miles range from the engine before needing major repairs......and the engine in covered in the 10 year/100k powertrain warrantee.
@@ficklefingeroffate Actually even the more powerful Outlander, Outlander Sport, Lancer, Lancer Sportback and other Mitsubishi CVT powered cars are all using JATCO CVT's and no issues at all, Mitsubishi's INVECS CVT programming is the best in the industry much better than Nissan's X-Tronic and also Mitsubishi has a better cooling solution.
@@kennedy9072 Thanks. Yes they are using JATCO CVT's but not the same model of transmission. It would not be possible for the Mirage to use the same tranny as the Outlander due to differences in curb weight, engine torque input and horsepower. However, Nissan and Mitsubishi are sharing the same trannies and Nissans are known for blowing trannies and Mitsubishi's do not.
It is not under 16k ! Lies . More like 20k with almost no options
Well, no. Regardless of the trim they come with quite a bit as standard. If you're buying the ES you're looking at $18k out the door, and SE about $22k (that's with TTL, dealer fee and extended warrantee). This is still the best new car deal you can find, anyone saying you can find better equiped Versa, Spark, Rio, Accent for the same price has not paid attention to today's new car market.
I want the hatchback.
I think I like the hatchback more
20 year warranty lmao thats insane. It would be long rusted out turned into pop cans in the rust belt. Not complaining though
I give Mitsubishi a 50/50 probability of still being around in North America 10 years from now to honor their 10 year warranty. 20 years? Highly unlikely. Remember Isuzu and Suzuki? I kind of like the Mirage and wouldn't mind driving one, but I wouldn't rely on that warranty as a reason for buying one.
Shot horizontally:)
Wonder how faster it would be turbo charged. 12.8 is horrible
Made as the Dodge Attitude in Mexico!
Is the manual faster?
Why would does that matter?
@@edgaryzen4925 because. U always answer a question with a question? Of course for certain situations, it does matter.
This is a great value, especially if you can score a deal and pay 13-14K for a base ES CVT. If I had to pay full MSRP for a ES CVT and end up paying close to 20K including taxes, fees etc. then I would rather just buy a base Civic/Corolla instead.
Not realistic anymore. Maybe with the 5MT. OTD price is $16-20 depends on dealer, location, trims, inventory, demands, and incentive (gone are the days of hefty rebate).
@@edgaryzen4925 Don't be so pessimistic. Supply shortages won't last forever. Car inventory will be much higher in a few years time and hefty rebates will be back.
@@braetonwilson4296 who said I am? That beside the point.
My assessment was based on what is happening right now and you know that. Nobody knows when the chip shortage will end. Dave Ramsey predicted the shortage to last for 4-7 months last year and turns out that his prediction was wrong. I believed him! You and I wish for the old days of car market to return for more discounts and choices but that's not happening now (and dealers DONT want that old days coming back)
You have to remember that subcompact sedan is not popular enough to be sold for the masses where dealers are simply sticking to MSRP because they KNOW someone else beside you NEEDS a car (versus overpaying a used overly inflated car) and there aren't many sedans in stock nor many Mitsubishi dealers across the country (310 I think versus mainstream brand obviously). If you can drive a stick, then it's even better as you have a little bit of leverage in negotiation, that is if you can do do at the dealership.
Plus, 78 horsepower vehicle is not for everyone hence a test drive is strongly encouraged.
So I guess it depends on your priorities ie needs and budget? The G4 and hatchback are the $15k car and incomparable to mainstream compact sedan. The, Corolla, Civic, Sentra for instances are one segment up in the range of $22k-29k) and most dealers don't discount them right now, it worth the wait as you have choices.
Note that MSRP is not a bad price to pay for.
@@edgaryzen4925 You make several valid points. Let's hope the good ole days return soon. Might take 2-3 years.
@@braetonwilson4296 same here especially if can afford to wait. I feel bad for those who cannot. Brand new car price keep going up and subcompact car is no longer profitable to those auto companies.
I want to wait but because I want a manual transmission on a cheap, I NEED to jump on it NOW. MITSUBISHI can just simply discontinue that transmission option and raise the price next year to $1k add to current MSRP thanks to inflation. I don't want to lose any leverage now 🙂
I had one as a rental for a couple days last month when I was out in the Bay area for work. Drove up Mount Diablo and around the area with it. It was too small for me at 6 2, but it was ok on gas. Felt like I was driving a covered riding lawnmower. It got me from point A to point B which is what I wanted.
Would I buy one? Not likely, would I rent one again if the price was right, sure.
Found out this same car is sold in Mexico as a dodge 🤔
Oh that’s interesting, I knew that Chrysler used to own a good chunk of Mitsubishi so maybe it’s left over from that era?
Dodge Attitude, like back in the day there was a Dodge Stealth (Mitsubishi 3000GT).
I don't understand why they feel the need to make the ugliest possible designs for these cars.
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could not ride any worse then my Hyundai Elantra. It feels like it has steel rods instead of shocks you feel everything.
Nice car….for my grandma maybe.
12.8s...Any car slower than that..
The Gen II Prius was about the same, to be honest.
Waaaaaaaaaaaa alright where at 40 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nobody accelerates that way
21st Century Yugo
Wrong words are you Mitsubishi hater? Yeap! Not is Yugo.
Except much more reliable, safer, and way better amenities and looks.
Yugo was not reliable, this one has a 20 year warranty Mitsu has some balls to offer it as it is.
@Jermaine Kyle Caballes it's been unchanged almost entirely since 2014 so the powertrain is at least proven.
Doesn’t the Chevy Spark have a lower MSRP? Just remember you get what you pay for. There are much better vehicles in base trims for lower 20,000s (Corolla, Civic, Sentra, Forte, Elantra) that get just as good mpg.
Ya but the Chevy spark is harder to work on and is a Korean car that’s rebadged. A mirage is super easy to service, especially the cvt. The cvt in the spark is harder to work on and change the fluid. And you would have to be a fool to buy a Kia or a Hyundai. Their engines literally catch on fire and blow up and their solution is to tell you to not park next to buildings.
Your not buying a base Corolla for less than $25k total in this market sadly. That extra ten grand AKA Toyota tax puts a lot out of reach.
Spark is being dropped.
@@kylemas2005 2-3 years ago, the base model of the Accord can be had for $20k. Crazy now it untouchable!
The base Spark has manual windows and manual mirrors. The lowest trim level that has power windows like the Mirage is $2k more than the Mirage.
I had Mitsubishi mirage it the worst car I have ever owned it is uncomfortable does not drive well it's spair parts are too expensive the transmission is CVT cost around 6800$ to be replaced and its know for so many issues don't think about rebuild the transmission it will fail again and again it money furnace
Gonna slam mine and muff and res delete.
rather buy a preowned prius
The complete opposite of smiles per gallon
I'm smiling at the gas pump, especially since I can fill up from a dead empty tank for $30 right now. You know whose not smiling, that dude next to me pumping gas into his F150.
@@kylemas2005 He's smiling because he's about to trade in for his next f150 platinum that has even more bells and whistles.
That thing sounds like a lawnmower
The audio didn't do it justice. In person, the 3cylinder has a nice growl to it making it at least sound sporty lol.
@@kylemas2005 This is the least sportiest vehicle. My Porsche 911 would eat this for dinner and desert. No one is going to say in their lifetime "damn that mirage sounds nice"
AS A mirage owner all I can say is avoid this car
The Almighty Cornholio: Why? 🤔
@@AladdinSaneNYC slow,terrible handling,loud inside etc
@@Almighty_cornholio You definitely go against the grain then, the vast majority of Mirage owners have reported positive reviews going back to 2014. Matter of fact the Mirage has a percentage of owners that buy another one, it has a cult following for a reason. I'm sorry your dissatisfied with your car. You can certainly sell it and make a good profit or get a good value on a trade in. Maybe not as much as a Mirage with a CVT but still a good price.
there's no way anyone would buy this over a Nissan versa for the same price... this car is straight up garbage
George Repper: Have you test driven a Mirage to make such a statement? I bet you haven't! 👎♐
lol you’re splitting atoms; it’s all the same. Nissan owns Mitsubishi (all part of renault-nissan-mitsubishi alliance).
Nissan Versa has a nicer interior but Mitsu Mirage doesn't have a CVT or engine that'll blow up after the warranty is over. If you consider a Versa may as well go for a Sentra instead.
@@FunkatronicDingus Both the Nissan Versa and the Mitsubishi Mirage have the same JATCO CVT. Nissan owns Mitsubishi Motors.
How long have you owned a Mirage to know that?
This cars is what you call garbage and a throw away car
Completely uninformed and untrue statement.
Not when today's high price for any cars out there. I wouldn't throw away anything.
@@cnn787-i9e You're right.
@@kylemas2005 Completely informed and true statement. Name a car currently for sale in the US with less features. You won't be able to because it doesn't exist. A used 2010 civic will last 500,000 miles and will have more features; no road noise, a more powerful engine, real seats, a real trunk, and safe tires that aren't 3 inches wide.
@@tacticalidiot175
Well I know a 2010 Civic won't have collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, Android Auto, or Apple Car Play at least.
Loved Civics back in the day, especially the ole 3 door hatches. Now? They simple ask too much money.