2019 Mitsubishi Mirage Review - Last Economy Car Standing!

[@conceptc4105]

Thanks Zack for reviewing my Mirage! As mentioned, I bought the car bc it was cheap, basic, and in about 7 months of ownership, reliable. Gas sitting at $3.39 running on fumes, i can put $27 max and its completely filled. The most mpg ive gotten was 49 doing like 55mph all day in the city.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Dayum, that's 20 year old Prius levels. Not bad.

[@Uniform243]

I’m considering buying one. It’d be a commuter to work, and I live in the city so parking would be nice too.

[@levonh.378]

@@darthdarthbinkss new prius gets like 52, this gas engine car gets 45. Eat dirt

[@unknownkingdom]

That's amazing for city

[@extralock1045]

I have a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, the best MPG I've got was close to 70 MPG over 400 miles. But my average is only 53.3 MPG. My 55 MPH freeway MPG is a bit above 60, it's close to 63 MPG.

[@r3n3gad34l1f3]

A lot of the reason small, cheap cars are dying is because of the American ego. People want something that tells others that they’ve arrived; even when they aren’t even close to where they’re portraying themselves to be.

[@nowiecoche]

So Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros, Demons are not enough for Americans anymore? Oof.

[@r3n3gad34l1f3]

@@nowiecoche considering everyone takes out monster loans on loaded trucks, suvs and crossovers they can’t even possibly afford; I’m not talking “I can do the payments.” If the average American stuck with their vehicles or bout within their realistic buying power scale we’d be looking at a lot better automotive market

[@MiikeyLawless]

Absolutely nailed it. The only reason crossovers are so popular is because of this ego. People who dont really care too much about cars just want cars that dont feel like they are being crushed by giant SUVs and Pickups. People who typically buy crossovers buy them because they are marketed to them well, not because its some ideal car configuration. In reality, MOST americans only need something like this.

[@SrColon309]

totally agree with you 👍🏻

[@robertknight4672]

I've never driven an economy car driven 2001 Lexus ES300 and that is a bit small for my big feet. I had to borrow one recently in my toe kept hitting the steering shaft. I drive an SUV mainly because I live location that gets a lot of snow and sometimes I have to drive over the snow at the plows left at the end of my driveway if I'm not home to clear it. I drive SUVs when ground clearance not to show off.

[@jasonschlesinger5343]

I think this is a great car. It works if you are single or have a small family. Great as a commuter or secondary car. At today's gas prices at $1.80 per litre (Canadian dollars) this car is gold. I understand why the professional car reviewers slam this car. They don't seem to be living in reality. They usually drive high-end cars/models. Their expectations are not set properly. This is all you really need in terms of a car. All I need is automatic and air conditioning. Great on gas, easy to park; easy to service, easy to change bulbs/filters; good body style and nobody wants to steal it. What else do you need from a subcompact economy car? Great review!

[@Hence_Proved_9]

Only that in the same price range you can get Hyundai Accent or Kia Rio, which are much better cars overall. It would be the best car if you can get one at about $12k.

[@jasonschlesinger5343]

@@Hence_Proved_9 Funny. I actually got a 2017 Hyundai Accent sedan for $8000 last fall. I couldn't find a Mirage . I am happy with the Accent but I was open to a Mirage. I like the subcompacts.

[@TassieLorenzo]

"Their expectations are not set properly. This is all you really need in terms of a car." I don't think that's fair. My cousin, who knows nothing about cars, went from a Mitsubishi Mirage to a Mazda 2 and even they said "The Mazda holds the road so much better. It feels more solid, more confident." Yes the Mazda (Toyota Yaris sedan in the US) is more expensive than the Mirage, but sometimes it is worth paying more for a better quality, better resolved product. At the very least it is worth test driving the competition and making up your own mind on whether it's worth paying a little more for something with better resolved suspension, more comfortable seats, a smoother engine et cetera. Those reviewers you mention as usually happy to say when something like a Toyota Yaris (Mazda2) is a great car, or a Honda Fit is a great car, or a FIAT 500 is a lot of fun. I don't think they are inherently biased against subcompact economy cars, they are just pointing out that Mitsubishi did not seem to put much effort into the Mirage (even the predecessor Colt was, arguably, a better resolved product after all).

[@aaroncostello8812]

I bought one of these new in 2015. It now has 200,000 miles. These. Things. Never. BREAK.

[@the_random9718]

These are so simple that there’s not much that can break lol

[@aaroncostello8812]

@@the_random9718 That's the idea.

[@victoria653]

Here are the most common issues associated with this model: Malfunctioning Airbags. ... Screeching Brakes. ... No Cold Air From the A/C Unit. ... Premature Brake Wear. ... Premature Tire Wear. ... No-start Condition. ... Stuck Ignition Key. ... Defective Door Hinge.

[@aaroncostello8812]

I'm not sure where you got that list from. Maybe this list includes earlier generations? Mine has 200000 miles on it and I'm on a Mitsubishi Mirage forum. The only problem on your list that we commonly see is premature brake wear on early cars which was fixed in 2017.

[@unknownkingdom]

I bought mine at about 48k miles and will cross the 100k threshold in the next few weeks. No major problems so far.

[@RobCantonJr]

I have one! A 2019 with 100k miles still getting almost 50mpg with the manual trans. No maintenance other than normal consumables. Highly recommend

[@aldenleonardo]

We need more cars in this segment, indeed. Thanks for that great and honest review.

[@Dreadnoughty]

Come to europe, we have tons of them :)

[@TassieLorenzo]

"We need more cars in this segment" Subcompact cars have subcompact profit margins, unfortunately. So it's kind of not worth their while. 😐 Unlike in Europe where cars are taxed more heavily and small cars with small engines are both more popular (and more profitable).

[@celsovera91]

The modern-day equivalent of a geo metro

[@mysticzyoga]

I had one of those, and am so glad to find the Mirage.

[@livingontheleft1333]

Used to get 55 mpg on the highway with my chevy sprint(geo metro)

[@KekeeBlack]

On the Mirage forum they say the same thing. The Mirage carries the torch on for the ultimate economy car!

[@ydmf2]

Small cars are great! I remember having a Toyota Echo as a rental for a month and it was so fun to drive the crap out of it. You don't need a huge car in the city. I hope we get some small EVs in the next few years.

[@benila3992]

I drive a Lexus ES350 but I've always wanted an Echo! They're indestructible!

[@rowsdower12]

I had an 03 Echo for 10 years. I can attest its rock solid. Started up even after I beat it up. But gas mileage was good. 40s maybe hit 50 sometimes in the summer cause it was light. My 09 yaris is okay but not as good. But still reliable

[@KekeeBlack]

When I was a teenager I always wanted a tiny, efficient hatchback as my first car. I didn’t end up getting one until a few years ago when I got my Mirage. I love the color so much and I have way lower car payments than average. I fill it up for $20 a week and sometimes the tank lasts 2 weeks! I spend some of the money I save on maintaining it. I get $15 oil filters and change the oil myself every 3-5k miles depending on the weather. Nowadays I wish it was a manual because the CVT is a lot more maintenance and you get better highway mpg with the manual. Also, the accuracy of the fluid level required on the CVT is nerve racking to me because I do it myself without an MUT-III scanner

[@ronaldderooij1774]

I got a 2015 with CVT, now at 130000 km from new. I had not a single defect. It goes and goes and does everything within reason, asking very little in return. I love this car.

[@sebastianrivera-tirado4309]

I would love to see a group of these racing each other without any modifications. It just sounds and feels like something fun to toss around!

[@MiikeyLawless]

Southeast asian does it, they are also popular entry level rally cars.

[@Ferni74]

I like it a lot ! Especially like the rear with these tail lights (not the basic ones from the first gen) and the LED ones. It has a charming and quite elegant look if we don't look at the profile. I'm french and I might consider buying one because it's compact but quite spacious and consumes less fuel than a Twingo and as much as an Aygo which is smaller. It's a practical and economic choice, and more ecological than most of the car on the market today.

[@ReaperPwnsGhost]

I got a used 2019 mirage 2 months ago. I love it I'm a single guy that drives long distances to work and back and on average I'm getting about 38mpg (most of my drive to work is up hill so that lowers my mpg) but I am totally happy at anything above 34mpg

[@obscurerides]

I’ve always liked these. It seems like enough power to get up and go.

[@lockdot2]

I am looking for one of these cars. I want the hatchback with the CVT. Yes, the sedan is a bit larger. But the back seats are not used often, and I want the folding seats for room for large items.

[@bwofficial1776]

I like cars that are honest. This is a slow, efficient, cheap car with mediocre materials and has no pretense otherwise. It's funny how small the wheels are and how the radio interface looks like a generic double-DIN. The manual is the way to go to get some driving engagement out of it. Just don't crash.

[@louyork8379]

My daughter just bought a 2015 with 70k miles on it. Automatic transmission. Pretty weak but it gets incredibly good mileage and it has air and power windows and door locks. It’s a very decent little car and she loves it. I’m kinda considering looking for a manual for me. Be great for driving to work. Way better than my truck lol

[@drewjansen7825]

In 1990, I bought a new Eagle Summit ES sedan, which was a re-badged Mirage of the same model year. It was considerably larger than today's Mirage. As a matter of fact, it was technically classified as a "compact," because it had over 90 cubic feet of interior space. The rear seat was HUGE (for the class). Lots of knee room, and even more head room than in front. I still miss that car. Thanks for these reviews!

[@AlejandroArchila1]

I love the Mitsubishi Mirage, great reliable car!

[@keithdosik]

Been looking forward to this one!! For some reason.. I have always liked these little shits

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I bought a 2017 last year, well maintained with 53,000 miles. The car has been an absolute joy! The money I spend on gas makes the payment. Now those car's have risen in price very much, I feel like I got in " under the wire " !!

[@perrinayebarra]

The fit is like driving a Bentley compared to a mirage. That said I love the no nonsense simplicity of the mirage.

[@kylemas2005]

The Fit had slightly more cargo volume, more HP, better handling, but the Mirage beats it in fuel economy and better amenities.

[@EddieLeal]

The cars engine vibrating so bad it looks like it is going to pop out of its mounts.

[@jason41a]

in other countries, there are plenty of competitors in this segment such as - nissan march/ micra - suzuki swift - toyota yaris (slightly bigger than mirage - but not too far off) - mazda 2 - dacia sandero they're all small, economical, fuel efficient, relatively reliable, and practical 5 door hatch.

[@kitanyaedward6722]

Honda fit too

[@aldenleonardo]

Great little car! I love it! I bet the owner laughs at everyone on their gas hogs complaining about gas prices.

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I know I laugh,even now I can fill for $30.00, and go 300 miles.

[@DetroitYugo]

Wow. This seems miles ahead of the (assumedly previous-gen) Mirage that Daddy Doug reviewed a few years ago. He shat all over that poor car.

[@laxminarayananks1520]

He's Anti-Poor.

[@MiikeyLawless]

Which is why you should buy one. He's a speculator/investor, not a car person.

[@OhPhuckYou]

@@laxminarayananks1520 I don't really see the appeal of this car even if you're poor. Get a low mileage used Prius, Fusion Hybrid, C-Max, etc that'll get much better MPG, safer, quicker, more room, looks better and cheaper. This is a hard sale. I only like this car because of how horrendously cheaply it's made, kinda as a novelty.

[@Autotrope]

Mirages haven't changed that much since that 2013 one. That moron just had a weird attitude to cheaper fuel efficient cars.

[@Autotrope]

Crazy that you guys don't have any other small cars there. In Australia this would compete against the Nissan Micra, Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2, Hyundai i20, Suzuki Swift, Honda Jazz, Kia Rio/Picanto?, VW Polo? Peugeot 20*? and so on. In Europe they have even smaller cars with smaller engines.

[@ATG3192]

A lot of my fellow Americans (for some fucking reason) hate small cars.

[@dave11686]

“It’s like a Honda fit if it had a cold” xd epic

[@Bleachanna]

I work at a Mitsubishi dealer. The whole car is average in every way. The car isn't even good for the price. BUT the ride is excellent for any car these days. The steering is very light and pleasant which is rare in any car these days. The power is horrible. But it's more than fine in town. They're very reliable if you baby them but parts are expensive, especially for the type of car it is. However, nothing really stands out as horrible but nothing stands out as great.

[@kylemas2005]

As an owner of 3 Mirages I gotta say it's way better than avg in fuel economy, reliability, and overall 5 year cost of ownership. I completely agree Mitsubishi parts are expensive but the aftermarket selection is starting to grow for the Mirage. My 1st Mirage, a 2014 DE CVT was a trooper! I beat the shit out of it doing 100k hard Uber miles in it and after all the time not one CEL or anything major at all. Underrated reliability, especially with JATCO CVT7s, the same CVT Nissan sucks at programming so much worse reliability than a Mitsubishi.

[@williambeck6364]

"Nothing stands out as great"???? You've got to be kidding! This little car gets the BEST FUEL MILEAGE of any non-hybrid car offered in the USA!!!!!! And the rest of the car is JUST FINE. After putting 100,000+ miles on my 2018 Mirage, I find it a fine long distance cruiser and a good ride for it's size.

[@AlejandroArchila1]

If you ever come to Miami FL I have a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT and I will be happy you to make a video review of it.

[@charlesgerety1403]

it's not super fancy or powerful but it's extremely economical and efficient with generous warranty. I personally am happy with mine

[@PippenFTS]

... your friend bought it new for under 10k?!? My total purchase price for this was something close to 24k with all the tax and interest

[@carlitoseuceda2000]

I’m getting about the same price with taxes and interest

[@stevenpollard5171]

That was before Covid and inflation and chip shortages. They were discounted for great prices. Now, they raise the price because they can in a time of shortages, and the inventory in Northeast Texas is very small. Dealers have one or two on the lot only.

[@samarafujioma6588]

I paid 22k in total for mine. MSRP was 20k. Extra 2k for tax, registration, etc

[@davinp]

The American car companies have stopped making small economy cars because they aren't very popular which means the automaker isn't making a profit and the American automakers are most interested in making profits over quality. Even Chrysler and Ford don't make small cars in America.

[@r3n3gad34l1f3]

When the gas crunch sticks around people will be crying for small cars again. These companies are profiting off of insecurities for the most part. Once the need to survive takes hold you’ll see lots flooded with flashy “muscle cars” and trucks

[@mattwolf7698]

​@@r3n3gad34l1f3 I wonder if Chevy is going to regret canceling the Spark and Honda is going to regret pulling the Fit out of our market. Really "cheap" cars are too expensive. Also, while I do like the tech we have today, are power windows and locks really necessary? I'd happily buy a base model that lacked those if it was a lot cheaper.

[@robertonavarro7713]

The mirage and similar sub compacts are meant for congested and narrow Southeast Asian cities ( ASEAN). These countries have fast rising middle class and strong economies.

[@davinp]

I'm glad to see the Mirage has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay because the 2018-2019 Toyota Corolla doesn't because it has Toyota's older outdated infotainment system that doesn't support it and Toyota isn't updating it

[@damilolaakanni]

It's not exactly the last economy car. Nissan still has the Versa, but it's sedan only. The hatchback has been replaced by the Kicks.

[@the_random9718]

Yes but the Versa has gotten larger over time, the EPA now considers it a compact car now, this and the Spark are the last remaining true economy cars

[@darthdarthbinkss]

@@the_random9718 Kia Rio hatchback?

[@ShootingCars]

@@darthdarthbinkss 2 grand more base

[@rdbull5890]

Impressed with the back seat on such a little car. I remember how squished he was in the Chevy Spark's back seat.

[@darthdarthbinkss]

@@ShootingCars Oh wow

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

Greatest car of all time! 😎

[@rdbull5890]

Last time I looked at Mitsubishi's website MSRP on base model was $18,000. I can remember when people were getting these for $10k when the dealer had them on special. Inflation 🙄

[@conceptc4105]

Magically got mine for $9950 back in August. They said it was sitting for like 10 months bc no one knows how to drive a manual. They just wanted to get rid of it.

[@edgaryzen4925]

$15k point a to b car is a dying breed now. I advise someone to get one if shopping for one. Corolla and Civic are $25k plus extra which are out of reach nowadays.

[@yiyoink]

It's all about location and as someone pointed out, if it's been sitting on the lot for months. Before the pandemic, you could walk out with one less than $10K easy. But with inflation, dealer markups, and chip shortages, $18k becomes a unappealing option.

[@andrewmarquez815]

Nice honest review unlike demuro he just need money from mitsubishi

[@TassieLorenzo]

To be fair to Demuro, the previous model Colt not only had nicer styling and bigger engines, it even had an optional Ralliart turbo model! The Mitsubishi Mirage, with its smaller engines, cheaper fit and finish etc, is definitely much more "economy" than the Colt which it replaced.

[@retrosteven]

2:26 on the string wheel imagine what the mpg would be if the entire car was all carbon fiber

[@conceptc4105]

Honestly thinking about carbon fiber hood

[@dandiaz7113]

I just got one, awesome Car

[@greeneking77]

6:38 What percentage tint is that?

[@infernoking7504]

The last modern shitbox!!!!

[@Ramcharger85]

I like these cars. I think they are cool in their simplicity. ❤

[@davinp]

Notice the back up camera is not hidden on the back of the car

[@Kris_PL_CDN]

These little things are built like rocks!

[@jasoncheung8009]

I wished you had clocked the car from standstill to 60 to see how long it took.

[@conceptc4105]

Its about 8.5 to 9.5 seconds. I be wringing it out to like 3500rpms before shifting in order to merge onto the highway.

[@lockdot2]

The CVT tends to take 12-13 seconds to 60 from what I seen. The fastest time I ever seen was about 10 seconds.

[@ams894]

If your remote is not working, how do you lock this particular Mirage with the key? I am trying to help someone out with this issue from far away, so I can not physically look at the car. The owner does not see any sort of place to lock the trunk. Thanks for any help.

[@conceptcs]

This is all you need to get around town.

[@xx-yn7nm]

beautiful little car !!

[@Area-cf1gt]

I got what i wanted i wished their were more of these cars so i could have more options buying them used.. Now they are the last eco car to choose lmao.

[@trolling755]

If moded these cars will beat a camero. Fun and reliable and sadly I under appreciated car.

[@johnconnor2402]

As a car guy, I've always scoffed at these things. I thought they were slow, and ugly. But after watching your reviews, I appreciate that they exist. I kinda think they're cool now. Maybe I'll get one and slap an eBay turbo and big intercooler on it for fun

[@MiikeyLawless]

Youre not really a car guy then, are you? lol.

[@kless001]

@@MiikeyLawless when I see “as a car guy” in a comment I get ready for some nonsense and his post didn’t disappoint.

[@MrPlayFilm]

Yeah its not fantastic when compared to other cars except when you factor in price... But, 10 year warranty, good mileage,

[@phillyspitta8147]

If the engine was in rear it be like a new classic beetle

[@Chitown_capricekid]

I might get a mirage with these gas prices.. slap 2 18s in the trunk and call it that lol

[@davinp]

Being a cheap car, it doesn't have to appear have advanced safety features like automatic headlights/highbeams, adaptative cruise control, pre-collision system and lane departure alert/keeping which Toyota & Honda offer as standard equipment on their compact cars.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Right. One is mainstreamed while the other isn't. Those advance features cost extra $ on the car there get passed on to the buyer anyways. $15k vs $25k are day and night. No right or wrong answer. All comes down to priorities.

[@mattwolf7698]

I've never had a car with that stuff so I could manage without it.

[@lockdot2]

The base trim level actually does have a pre-collision system. And on the top trim level, SE, you can get everything you mentioned above, except adaptive cruise control.

[@davinp]

@@lockdot2 on the Toyota Corolla it is standard on all trim levels including the base

[@lockdot2]

@@davinp That is a more expensive car though. The Corolla seems to start out around $23,000 on AutoTrader. I am talking about a listing with more than 1 image, and that image being a default one so many listings use. The base model Corolla is about $8,000 more than the base model Mirage.

[@wanea3760]

Can you test mitsubishi I for next time

[@luisvilla799]

Buyer beware automatics are hit or miss due to cvt transmission I have a 21 with 100k miles transmission is garbage

[@Pat-Van-Canada]

if the honda fit had a cold :)

[@shermgohn]

I don't see the heated seat button's.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Reserved for SE trim level only and located next to the USB port which is above the shifter.

[@worldpeace5853]

People complaining about soaring prices/economy buy European 6 to 8 cylinders and cry all over!

[@davinp]

A reviewer said this is the worst cheap car you can buy

[@conceptc4105]

So far its been great! No problems whatsoever bc theres not much to worry about! Its slow & a bit loud due to road noise but it makes up for it with high mpg and fuel cost

[@davinp]

@@conceptc4105 I didn't say that it isn't reliable. It is, but may not last as long a Toyota and Honda.

[@AppericateGamer]

@@conceptc4105 what your average mpg on the mirage

[@conceptc4105]

@@AppericateGamer 41mpg

[@AppericateGamer]

@@conceptc4105 thank you for your response

[@Evansmustard]

have you ever forgotten the big fricken bottle when going to review a car?

[@ShootingCars]

Not yet! I have forgotten to get footage of it in the car, but never on a shoot!

[@baronvonjo1929]

Did they have to make it so ugly and cheap looking? I'm not asking for soft touch materials heated seats or alloy wheels. It's just the deisgn of it. The Hyundai Accent you should looks a lot better.

[@halmathikmat]

The Engine is vibrating too much

[@watchingitallhere]

Like the car, hate the wheels. Those tiny wheels with the plastic covers give it away as a cheapo car. And one more gripe, its not an eclipse! WTH MITSU?

[@conceptc4105]

Wheels are coming soon. The mpg will take a hit but no worries. Some coilovers as well!

[@watchingitallhere]

ROTA Slipstreams would be cool... black.

[@conceptc4105]

@@watchingitallhere Hmm maybe. How do you feel about smoothie rims? Those will give it a futuristic look i think.

[@seanmcgivney7631]

I love the wheel covers!

[@sweetcraft557]

why is that engine shaking like that lmao is a 2019 thats engine mount wating to go bad

[@edgaryzen4925]

Normal. 3a92 engine is a 20 year old kind. 3 cylinders baby!

[@TassieLorenzo]

It's a cheaply engineered car...

[@kevinW826]

My mother had one of these as a rental when her mitsushitty RVR was in the body shop. She hated that little piece of crap. And her RVR was the 5 speed.

[@kylemas2005]

Most retarded post of the thread right here.

[@victoria653]

ewww

[@itz_sebiii]

First