2024 Mitsubishi Mirage - An Everyday Driver's Review

[@aaroncostello8812]

I bought my 2015 Mirage in late 2014 to use as a delivery car. Over eight years and 218,000 miles the car was only out of service for five days. The clutch cable broke and it took five days to get a new one. The cable itself took about 15 minutes to change. Most reliable car I have ever owned.

[@josephbingham1255]

Clutch cable. They all are CVTs now. A weak link.

[@LuisFlores-zl9jx]

@@josephbingham1255there’s still manuals

[@newchannel1220]

i know a dude has Mirage with 500,000 km . super reliable. my hyundai burns oil and its just over 20,000 km

[@divyanshu7108]

Want this car in india

[@richardarlt123]

Just bought a new 2024. Wife works in marketing, needed a reliable, inexpensive, fuel efficient, commuter for her to work out of. Thanks for a great review!

[@ryanthomas9543]

About to buy the same exact mirage in the same exact color tomorrow! Going to be a strictly A to B car from home to work! I currently drive a 2004 montero that has seen its better days with over 176k miles on it. Thanks for the review! Most affordable option in today’s economy. It has what we NEED not what we WANT. People need to know the differences!

[@BillySBC]

So how are you liking your Mirage two months later?

[@tkmoore6657]

Yes please update us!

[@gkauto1959]

Im 64 and bought this exact car ES, sapphire blue, last year. Yes, it is kinda slow on acceleration, esp. with the CVT, but as you begin to master driving the car you realize that if you forgo the need for speed and just drive normally this slow to speed trait eventually drops from your mind!! It will get up to speed very nicely once you push the gear selector to the right, allowing it to rev higher and get up to speed for freeway merging much easier! Ok, once you remember that trick, the car then shows you all it has, which comes down to the simply the best car you can buy today for transportation, no other car has what this one does! Easy on gas, easy to park, extremely reliable, great visibility, the best warranty and very commonly goes over 200K, just needs consistent oil changes and you'll never want to lose this vehicle!!

[@Newishrevolution1]

I’m 35 and this is my second mirage after a 96 geo metro. I agree with you. Unfortunately people don’t see the value of using this and putting their money towards other goals. They’d rather pay 60k for a car and switch it up every two years while complaining they can’t afford life.

[@extralock1045]

Just a helpful tip, drive sport doesn't help with acceleration. It keeps the RPM higher, but you can also just push the throttle more in drive, and it will do the same. The 0-60 in both is the same, but DS uses more fuel. Only use case I find DS good for is going down hills, as it's engine braking, like keeping the car in 2nd gear, except in CVT terms.

[@Newishrevolution1]

So I just did a round trip drive with my blue mirage from Miami metro to Tampa. Drove it at night to not deal with traffic and averaged 53 mpg for a total of 475 miles. I’m a truck driver so I’m pretty good at being fuel efficient but man am I happy for that kind of fuel economy.

[@Newishrevolution1]

@@extralock1045 only time I use that feature is taking off from a stop on snow/ice to prevent wheels slipping. I wouldn’t use it as an engine braking feature because it’s a CVT, but obviously you could if needed. I actually saw a guy hauling stuff with the smallest u haul trailer and was intrigued but it was definitely keeping highway speed.

[@extralock1045]

@@Newishrevolution1 53 Is pretty good! Florida is very flat, so if you if you slow down to 55 MPH, you might even get 60 MPG? ;O

[@MrPr3shaff]

Have you ever noticed that the people who are hate on the Mirage, don't own one?

[@yamil.343]

Good point & true!

[@hariranormal5584]

The people who shit on the Mirage are the ones who do it only because of it's cost and expected social status from it. Because it's a cheap car, what does it say "I am broke and this is all I could get" Much of those reviews, even by more degenerate people like Doug are just stupid because they review dumb 1000000003030210210912090132 horse power cars with 2 seats if you're lucky, and no, that is AWESOME! Look at the HP count!!!!!! It's ironic that over >90% of the people watching the most likely can never truly even afford those stupidly expensive, heavily impractical vehicles for no real purpose. But for the ones y'know, who actually want to take life seriously this what a car... should be. If it reliably takes you from one place to an another in one piece with the highest efficiency, wow, society has changed for the worse if we're now neglecting this and sadly it's being put out of production.

[@contunicat7151]

​@@hariranormal5584i make order for this car, wit CVT transmission. What do you think, is ok with CVT?

[@aaroncostello8812]

This has been true ever since the Mirage came out.

[@ficklefingeroffate]

They have also never ridden in or driven one.

[@corradettimotorsports360]

I just put in an order for a 2024 ES in that same color, this will be my 2nd Mirage, the first one was a new 2015, absolutely loved it, was 100% trouble free, great on fuel, no complaints!

[@contunicat7151]

With CVT?

[@josephbingham1255]

My concern would also be the CVT.

[@corradettimotorsports360]

@@contunicat7151 yes, they no longer offer the manual after 2023.

[@corradettimotorsports360]

@@josephbingham1255 the lack of weight and horsepower makes the CVT in the Mirage a great unit, it suits the car perfectly for drive, performance, fuel milage and longevity.

[@colinrooker4265]

You hit the nail on the head. All negative reviews about the Mirage are from car enthusiasts, who only like HUGE vehicles with crazy power and all the latest technology. People who actually own the Mirage are totally in love with it. I recently bought a new one after doing that full research, and I have loved it. It truly is the perfect car for those of us who like simple small hatchbacks, especially if you hate all this modern technology that they're putting into cars these days, which are actually making cars less reliable & more expensive to fix. The base model Mirage has very little of that technology. It's reliable, gets amazing gas mileage, is fun to drive, looks great, and has plenty of power. People don't realize that 78hp is plenty for a 2080-pound car. A 3000-4000 lb car needs more than double that hp to be just as powerful. My Mirage gets up to speed on the highway just fine and maintains high speeds easily, and is able to pass easily. It pairs so perfectly with my 2010 Honda Fit. I think the Mirage is actually more powerful and handles bumps better.

[@MikeyD_87]

I just traded in my 2022 Nissan Kicks SV (black) for a 2024 Mirage ES (white diamond). I really like my Kicks and it's really good on gas, but the Mirage is even better on gas and I've always loved subcompact hatchbacks!

[@michaelvega2836]

I agree with your decision. I was just looking between a 2024 Kicks and the Mirage SE and I just keep getting pulled into the Mirage it makes since. Don't need a speedster just something to get me back and fourth that's reliable and of course great on gas cause these gas prices are jacked up crazy. Fully loaded too for a little under 20 grand? Anything after that imo would be nit picking

[@seanmcgivney7631]

My 2017 Mirage in sapphire blue has performed flawlessly for 90,000 miles.

[@josephbingham1255]

CVT transmission?

[@seanmcgivney7631]

@josephbingham1255 yes.

[@ridesharebiz5317]

Great presentation. So true the classic compact cars are no longer available. The Mirage is still available to get you from point A to B. Try to rent one for a day before buying to make sure its for you.

[@g18886]

It's a great commuter in an urban environment. Last fill up I got 45 mpg.

[@erichowry9356]

Just bought a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage 2 months ago and love it. It is perfect for me! Great economic car!

[@BillySBC]

Anyone who has owned and driven a classic Volkswagen Beetle would appreciate what this car is trying to be, and it's why the classic VW Beetle was the most sold automobile in world history.

[@alexbaerhold7239]

That is a perfect comparison.

[@josephbingham1255]

I had a 1967 VW Beetle as a daily driver for 20 years. This automobile would be a luxury road car by comparison. However the VW was dependable and easy to work on. With a CVT the bug would have been a failure. Imagine a dune buggy with a CVT.

[@alexbaerhold7239]

With actual Mitsubishi vehicles (like this) you most definitely get what you pay for. The new DG outlander (2022+) is an alliance vehicle with Nissan and Renault. My point being, if anyone wants and actual Mitsubishi I'd highly suggest getting one (Mirage/Mirage G4/Eclipse cross/Outlander sport) sooner rather than later. I am a technician for Mitsubishi, I work on these everyday and I can say from experience that Mitsubishi doesn't deserve the "hate" that they get. As I mentioned previously about the new Outlander, since it is an alliance vehicle it is an amalgamation of the three companies I listed. Apparently from what I'm hearing through the grapevine is that Mitsubishi is going to have an all new lineup for 2025/2026 model years. More than likely they wont be pure Mitsubishi. i personally own a 2023 Mitsubishi outlander sport SE 4wd (4wd meaning it has multiple modes for the all wheel drive i.e. 2wd mode, adaptive 4wd and a mode to lock it into all wheel drive.) i swear by Mitsubishi, they are great cars with little to no issues. they are the definition of "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I figured i would spread some love for a what feels like a little known option in a "big three" Japanese car market.

[@contunicat7151]

I speak with a dealer about a Mitsubishi Mirage with CVT transmission. What do you think, is ok CVT on this car?

[@alexbaerhold7239]

@@contunicat7151 they are pretty decent, just service them every 20-30k miles depending on how you drive. The mirages don't really have issues and are overall great little cars once you get over the fact they don't have much power. Plus the 10year 100,000 miles warranty is pretty solid.

[@bryan.nicalek]

I own a 2022 SE in White Diamond. Love the car, currently has 14K on it with zero trouble - it has proven itself to be very reliable. Fuel economy is excellent, easily in the 40+mpg category on every drive - sometimes above 50mpg in ideal conditions! The car could definitely benefit from some NVH improvements - engine and exhaust noise is intrusive. Road and wind noise is average, sound dampening could make a big difference. The Mirage has a lot of character, one of many reasons I enjoy driving it!

[@davidashcroft4852]

Like your review. I drive a 2014 Mirage and it does all I need it to do.

[@noel6058]

Good review. Drove a Mirage several years ago as a rental and it's not a terrible car. It's fine on the highway. Wind noise is there and there is some vibrations during idling and low speeds but it's roomy and definitely affordable.

[@saucemaster2]

America needs more cheap reliable cars

[@francosamericanmusings1560]

This is a great regular guy review, and i love it.

[@AB-cd2ic]

I have a Chevy Spark. It's a great reliable car. It's a 2021, great gas mileage and easy to drive. Very happy with it

[@stevenalexander403]

G'day it's Steven from down under The Mitsubishi Mirage is a solid and reliable vehicle that does exactly what it's designed to do.

[@guar67]

I bought one back in January, I like it so far. It's not fast, but it gets good MPG and has a good record of being reliable. Just don't forget to change the CVT fluid and filters.

[@contunicat7151]

You have this car with CVT transmission? Is ok?

[@josephbingham1255]

@@contunicat7151 He's only had it a few months. But would you purchase a CVT with high mileage? Porsche experimented with them and gave up.

[@BillySBC]

@@josephbingham1255 Every last car out there has a CVT now, you can't escape it regard of price or manufacturer.

[@josephbingham1255]

@@BillySBC Well kept examples of the more desirable old dependable types will become more valuable.

[@TheVdub87]

I have a 2019 Mirage GT as a commuter car and love it. Great car and higher trims have heated seats and push button start. Would definitely buy again.

[@extralock1045]

I own a yellow, 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ES. I got it September 27th, 2023. Now it's March 30th, 2024, and I have 14,350 miles on it. Very good car! I do mostly freeway cruising. Sure, the speed limit is 70 MPH, but I don't go 70. I go 55. Why? It saves a bunch of fuel. I stay in the far right lane with cruise at 55 MPH, and get 60 miles per gallon. Amazing MPG! I use it also as a cargo van for my business. So I haul everything in it. Lawn equipment, paint, concrete, ladders, stuff like that. Lawn mowers too.

[@colinrooker4265]

I wish I could go 55 on 70mph highways. Where I live, traffic is too heavy to be able to do that safely, when 99% of cars will be going 90-100+ on a 70mph highway. I try to get by with going only 70. I know it hurts gas mileage, but I have to do it. When I'm able to, I go 55.

[@bradyakubovic2550]

Great review! Good, basic transportation.

[@coreyfish7177]

Thanks for the info Ken. I'm in the market for cars specifically like the mirage and the versa. It's really too bad that car manufacturers in America are phasing out these small affordable cars now, when we need them the most.

[@dungeonbrownies]

I spent some time in a 2020. It's got more than enough power as long as you dont have too many or too large passengers. On top of that, the relatively light weight and low power means you really save not just on gas but brakes, tires, and wear and tear on the transmission. It also crazy easy to service from all the videos i've seen online.

[@dewdew34]

I rented a Sentra to drive to FL about 5 years ago. Very scary trying to get up to speed on 95 on-ramps...Year before a Corolla and it was way quicker . Both got 40-42 hwy. The Sentra was fine around town. I would be scared to take the Mirage on 95 N/S, lots of traffic unless late night.

[@michaelpawelski8444]

I own a 2017 G4 I passed down to my son, it now has 124k miles on it and runs great. I drive a 2022 G4. Both get great gas mileage and I have only done regular maintenance on both. I average around 50 MPG on my commute to work, mixed highway and city driving. I hope they will continue selling them because I would buy another one. Warranty is excellent.

[@jamesfrench7299]

They stopped importing these into Australia in 2021due to changes to safety rules that they wouldn't comply with. So frustrating. I swear they change the rules for the automotive manufacturer lobbyists to make us pay for more expensive cars. Another frustration is you had to buy the top line bells and whistles model to get cruise control unlike Stateside which has had it standard fitment on all trim levels since 2019.

[@IPOMarketWatch]

I had a 2014 Mirage and sold it last week. Did over 150K miles with zero issues. Just oil changes 😊 Most reliable car.

[@InsignificantSpeckOfDust]

Great warranty...great gas mileage...I drove one for a week while my Lancer was being repaired...perfect little car...does what it was designed for. This car in other countries such as Europe or Asia is considered an everyday size and is enjoyed by many drivers.

[@blacjackdaniels200]

The most amazing thing about this entire video is how clean a rental car was given to you.

[@scott8919]

People in a few years will be wondering what happened to all the cheap runabouts, and I'll just point to this and go, "you should have bought one then".

[@lunatoharu]

I love Honda Fit also. So I'd love this one probably. Is it low to the ground? How did you like the engine break performance going down the sleep mountain rd?

[@yamil.343]

Mine is ‘23 wine red. Sad it’s going to be discontinued in 2025.

[@contunicat7151]

Red bordeaux?

[@timophay]

I have a 2024 Mirage. In Israel this model called Space Star. I can say that if you need a car that takes you from point a to point b this model is right for you. To me the 71HP is enough. Great car after all.

[@10cpaul]

My 81 yo mother has one and it's perfect for her.. She's a garage sale gal and he rear seat is permanently down and perfect. Easy to park in 2 years she's put 6k on it.

[@Jan96106]

I like the fully loaded one with alloy wheels. This car looks great except for the cheap wheel covers. Otherwise, it is very attractive. I love the gas mileage. I am most concerned about gas mileage when I buy an ICE car. I have a Kicks which gives me pretty good gas mileage. I didn't know much about the Mirage when I bought my car. Consumer Reports trashed the Mirage, and I believed them. But these days I don't believe Consumer Reports the way I used to. However, I'm probably better off with the bigger car because I have to go on the expressway in an area filled with crazy, reckless drivers. The Mirage has a high fatality rate when in accidents. If I didn't have to go on the expressway, I'd like the better mileage.

[@baeksoo]

The worst car in America is the best car for the average joe. Bought my 06 buick for 1700 three years ago still running like a clock.

[@baronvontollbooth484]

I have a Honda Fit too. 2017. What a great and versatile car it has been! It's a shame that some corporate mucky-mucks decided that Americans don't want subcompacts. Hey, not everyone wants a gas-guzzling SUV.

[@sabai-555]

Just mono sound?

[@Isz2134]

I bought 24 model. No regrets.

[@AlejandroArchila1]

great little car 💪🏻

[@wPJyat]

I was getting 65mpg on trips to Mt Rainier on lightweight wheels and summer tires(those tires weren't good in rain tho)

[@MrFastFox666]

I don't mean to sound rude, I'm genuinely curious: why would you prefer to buy a new subcompact like the Mirage instead of a gently used, but nicer economy car like a Honda Civic? I found a 2022 Civic for $23k in my area with 25k miles. To me, it looks nicer inside and out, has more power, has really nice features like adaptive cruise control, has better safety features, has a bigger interior, and you take less of the depreciation hit. And you still get 37 miles per gallon. In my case, being a car enthusiast, I went with a 2014 Cadillac ELR for the same money with 63k miles. I wouldn't recommend it for the average driver due to reliability, but damn is it ever nice. Still has great features, it's super quiet, super comfy, and being a PHEV it's gas mileage is well into the triple digits for my daily commute.

[@RickPhillips]

New car warranty, and because for me a very short wheelbase is one of the most important things I look for in a car. I loved the Smart ForTwo and the Sonic IQ, and would have bought one but I have kids and so I need some sort of back seat. In dense urban driving the tiny car allows you to park in spots that others have to pass on. Plus, for me, the very small car feels like an extension of myself more than just the machine I'm driving.

[@peeriyasupparkpisut2518]

I appreciate the review. I have been driving a spark and I’m looking to buying the car. I tried Kia Soul and returned it less than 24 hours. I felt it was too big. I don’t care about the interior. I just need a car to be able to park because I live in LA. It’s difficult to find parking at times and I don’t want the stress besides traffic jam. Your review is helpful.

[@extralock1045]

I've sat in nearly every new car in the US under 30k, and out of all of them, the Mirage stood out the most. The little 3 cylinder seems interesting to me, it sounds funny. The CVT drives really well. The Mirage gets the best gas mileage. It's the smallest out of the new cars as well. It's cheaper to drive the Mirage over an electric car here, electric is $0.63/kwh. The Mirage is also a hatchback, which I need. Well, either a hatchback, station wagon, or cargo van. My family has a lot of cars, from a 1980 Corvette, to a brand new Ford Maverick Hybrid. And some in between, like a 2004 Cadillac Deville, 2003 F150, 2004 Nissan Frontier, 2008 Toyota Prius, and a few other cars. Out of all of those, I still pick my 2024 Mirage to drive. The inside of the Mirage is almost the same size as the Ford Maverick. Same leg room in both. Same leg width in both. Close to the same head room, Maverick slightly wins by about 2 inches. The dash to the backrest of the rear seat is less in the Maverick. The main difference is width, even though you have the same leg room width, the car is much skinner than the truck. How they managed to pull that off is by making the center console skinner. So, although you sit closer to the person next to you in the car, you still have about the same room. But sit about 4 inches closer to each other.

[@2fast790]

To be fair if we were to consider a used Mirage with around 25k miles, it would generally fall below the $9k price point. But you are absolutely correct about how a Civic will be a much better car and a better choice overall. However I cannot afford a car for more than $10k without getting a loan, but I did buy a grandma 2012 Civic in 2019 for $9k. Now its worth $14k. But if my car gets into an accident and insurance totals my car out for $6k, I will have to buy a Mirage.

[@contunicat7151]

​@@extralock1045so, CVT on this car is ok? Today I speak with a auto dealer, and I make an order for a Mitsubishi Mirage, with CVT transmission. Is ok?

[@typerightseesight]

Depends what year with the spark. Not a fan of electric dashes. This things awesome looking though, I feel like eco mode 3 cylinders is hilariously fun to drive.

[@charlesharnois3684]

This is a great car for many people, the haters out there, hate everything!

[@randyvillanueva1798]

That car is very reliable dependable fuel effiecient.

[@contunicat7151]

I want to buy this cars. I speak already with a auto dealer. I want this car with CVT transmission, because I think is more comfortable. What do you think, is ok with CVT?

[@TheVdub87]

The CVT works fine just get the fluid changed every 30k and no problems.

[@adrianashahrokh4108]

I’m buying now my red wine space star ( Mirage). I’m in Romania.

[@Kockodile]

The ol enterprise economy special

[@worldhello1234]

@2:04 Americans simply need 400 horsepower to reach the 85 mph speed limit faster and if you are half of a second too slow, you miss out. 😘😂

[@bartlevenson7851]

Its a catastrophe for most people and all automotive reviewers

[@bartlevenson7851]

how did you like the Spark? they sure are cute, especially the 2014-15 models

[@RickPhillips]

Love the Spark. So fun to drive. The early years had problems with the CVT transmission, and so if someone is planning on buying a 2014-15 Spark with 100K+ miles on it and it hasn't had the tranny replaced, factor that inevitable repair into the price of the vehicle.

[@nrpy44]

Traded in a Spark with a dying transmission at 66k miles for a Mirage.

[@lorenschwiderski]

Safety? Do you value safety? Subaru Impreza would give one a better chance of survivability, based on real world data. Alas, some people ride motorcycles, which a very much a fun ride.

[@brentroscoe9922]

The car you never develop road rage in

[@StevenSmith-nq9rh]

I totalled mine in a accident. Went to Enterprise through insurance. Guess what they had? A 2024 Mirage. I jumped on it.Couldve rented something else.Unfortunatly i had to give it back.😂😂😂

[@stereo8893]

They are not safe in a crash. What are you thinking doing 83 MPH in a death trap.

[@activate__motivation]

This is better than then fit

[@johnhiggs325]

Cost to operate is an aspect people forget about. Not only does this grocery getter get GREAT fuel mileage, it also is cheap to maintain. Oil changes (after the free maintenance out to 30k miles!) cost half as much as a 2.0L four cylinder because it needs considerably less oil and that oil doesn’t have to be synthetic because it isn’t a high compression, turbo engine. In addition, the NA motor doesn’t require a high pressure fuel pump or injectors which are notoriously unreliable and expensive to service. Tires and breaks last for a LONG time because the car is relatively lightweight and they don’t cost an arm and leg to replace either. The only thing that should make people take pause is the CVT. These pieces of kit have been known to be extremely unreliable in years gone by. That’s just not really the case today. The Mirage’s anemic engine (just under 80 horses) which turns some folks off, is a plus when connected to a CVT because it won’t stress the transmission at all. For those in the market for a true budget transporter that will last, the Mirage is worth a serious look. P.S. it comes with an actual spare tire, not just a can of Fix-A-Flat and a cheap air compressor.

[@T-bone_225]

A real car enthusiast should understand the basic need for inexpensive reliable transportation on a budget.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Would only buy it with manual. CVT is awful, made by Jatco, the same crap used in Nissans. Correction, they did not stop making any of them, they just stopped sellig them in the USA

[@treboy]

I’m here looking for another gas saver I had a 2003 Mitsubishi galant wine red probably one of the most reliable vehicles I touched . Mitsubishi is a very unrated company when it comes to reliability . I got 285k out of that car I just wanted something new

[@bohhnybro]

i also just got a 2024 mirage as a rental after my 2002 LX470 was rear ended at a light. And i agree that most negative reviews come from car enthusiasts who miss the mark on the car, and i too am a fan of sub compact reliable cars. However, i feel that the mirage is truly a poorly designed car. the 3 cylinder engine sounds broken from the factory, its incredibly loud and there are vibrations at idle. The interior is well put together and everything appears durable, but to call it anything other than extremely cheap is incorrect. 75 horsepower is underpowered, which wouldnt be a huge downside if the fuel economy made up for it. A honda civic gets only 3 mpg worse than a new mirage. In my opinion, you shouldnt spend 17 grand on a new mirage. your money is better spent on a used fit, or yaris.

[@RampartPh]

It's more durable than any Chinese made car out there.

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

Horrific crash test safety, but otherwise a good car. Look at Prius instead.

[@Whiskey61]

Its not horrific in comparison to cars from 10 years ago. Just compared to the insane Obamacars of today.

[@rubyred8845]

It's a reliable and economical basic car.

[@Commandos12]

my left ear felt lonely lulz

[@Jumperman1]

Seems like a decent retirement car….

[@weed491]

I have a 2022 mirage ! Best car ever . Prove me wrong and I’ll give you 100 dollars .