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Mitsubishi Mirage

EPA MPG: 40 mpg
Average Retail Price
$5,000 - $7,100

RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

The Mitsubishi Mirage lives up to its name. While its low $16,000 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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2018 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
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vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Mitsubishi vs. Other New Car Brands

Mitsubishi vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
Marginal
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

2018 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

$4,875 - $7,350
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EPA MPG 40 mpg
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$7,425 - $10,250
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EPA MPG 34 mpg
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$5,825 - $8,450
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EPA MPG 29 mpg
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$5,700 - $8,825
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EPA MPG 35 mpg
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$10,925 - $12,725
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53 miles
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42 mpg
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    4-door hatchback
    sedan
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
Front
Engines Available
  • 1.2-liter 3 (78 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed manual
  • CVT
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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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. 2024 is the final year for the Mirage.

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.