Mitsubishi Mirage

Name: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Brand: Mitsubishi

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The Mitsubishi Mirage lives up to its name. While its low sticker price and good fuel economy of 37 mpg overall may conjure up an inviting image of a good, economical runabout, that illusion quickly dissipates into the haze when you drive this tiny, regrettable car.

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Safety Features

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

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AEB Highway

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety Features

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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Safety Features

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) w/Pedestrian

Standard

AEB Highway

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCTW)

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2024 Mitsubishi Mirage

$16,695 - $19,595

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$20,400 - $23,900

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$19,900 - $23,150

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2023 Kia Rio

$16,750 - $17,690

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$38,000 - $50,000

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$21,340 - $23,900

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$16,680 - $20,690

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

Front

Warranty

Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

Basic: 5 years/60,000 miles
Drivetrain: 10 years/100,000 miles
Corrosion: 7 years/100,000 miles
Roadside Aid: 5 years/unlimited miles
Maintenance: NA

4-door hatchback

sedan

1.2-liter 3 (76 hp)

Model History

2014-

Current Generation

Mitsubishi's tiny, Thailand-built subcompact seems like an act of desperation, dressing a primitive Asia-market car with some upscale toys and calling it a day. Good points include a decent-enough ride, terrific 37-mpg fuel economy, and an accommodating rear seat. The up-level ES also brings a fancy radio, push-button start, auto climate system and Bluetooth. However, the weak, vibrating, and incredibly noisy three-cylinder engine provides sluggish acceleration, handling is clumsy, and the cabin is depressingly low-rent. Further lowering its standing is its poor score in the IIHS small-overlap crash test.

1987-2002

1987 Redesign Year

The Mirage began as a small car with a jumpy, uncomfortable ride. The 1997 redesign brought vast improvements, including a relatively comfortable and quiet ride. The LS model's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine delivered better acceleration than the base model's 1.5-liter. The four-door Lancer replaced the Mirage in 2002.