Here's the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Review on Everyman Driver

[@richardc6715]

looks like a car an intelligent person would drive. Price and gas mileage vs trying to impress people and more concerned with power. Point a to point b, does the job. Even when I'm making $80,000 a year, I'll still be driving this car

[@aaronbars4423]

Bruhh talking practicality, I'll also check other competition with a similar price range and get better package deal more importantly car value might be better.

[@empirestate8791]

Get a used Civic. Marginal benefit of upgrading beats the marginal cost. It does the job, but it's way way way to expensive. $14,000 is way too much for a basic A to B car. Used Civics from craigslist will do the same for less.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Ric: Did you finally score a Mirage after all? I agree TOTALLY with your comment! Later for the haters, dig? Peace...♐

[@TheOmar291992]

LOL. ty, idc about cars, I just want to save money and to take me where i need to be.

[@TheOmar291992]

Empire State Or get a used Mirage for $3,500 :), I'm getting that deal.

[@stevensales7502]

Everyone is stupid. Its a 12,999 car that comes with a lot of features, 10 year warranty and gets the best mpg in its class. DE trims come in under 2000 pounds with a stick. You guys seem to forget its not a 30K+ car, it starts under 13000. Unkay?

[@stevensales7502]

@@benchoflemons398 5 year 60k limited warranty

[@Jason_The_Stooge]

@@benchoflemons398 actually its 10 year/100,000

[@sashanealand8315]

yeah wtf you are complaining that there are no armrests or a sunroof?

[@buildmorefarms1007]

I test drove Mirage today and despite all the negative reviews from the "experts" I found the car to be fun to drive and well equipped...and there is a $1,000 rebate! I am considering trading in my Scion for the Mirage. Gas prices keep going up on the east coast!

[@palebeachbum]

Yep, I bought a Mirage and took advantage of the $1,000 rebate. Got my ES CVT for $11,900. Can't think of another car with auto climate control, bluetooth, cruise, leather wrapped wheel, alloys, etc etc for that kind of money. Great value in the Mirage.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

+palebeachbum How has the car been so far?

[@palebeachbum]

I still really enjoy my Mirage, now at 28,000 miles. I average 45mpg. Comfort is good for a small cheap car. Loving the features. Much prefer hearing the growly 3cyl. vs. any buzzy 4cyl. Hasn't been perfect to this point though. Airbag sensor replaced under warranty and it has a very sporadic issue with a bouncing idle. Some words of caution. It's rather high maintenance. $60 synthetic oil changes are required and turns brown by 3000-4000 miles. Valve check and adjustment is required every 30,000 miles @ $200 a pop. CVT fluid also requires changing every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. These days most economical cars require none of the above. Depreciation is very steep. My heart sank when I recently checked the kbb value. Ouch.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

palebeachbum Thank you for the response and update! Is the CVT slow or is it liveable? I prefer manual transmission in almost any car Id buy. Sorry to hear about the other issues. At least it has a long warranty! I love Mitsubishis! Im thinking about one if they make a sedan in 2017.

[@palebeachbum]

Really it depends on your driving style. If you have a lead foot it'll feel slow as hell. If you are gentle on the throttle like me it feels perfectly adequate. Only time it feels like it strains to me is accelerating onto the interstate and up hills. Once up to speed it cruises nicely. If you prefer manual definitely go for that. Less money and more power to the wheels. I will say though the CVT is great on hilly roads. No downshifts!

[@PatrickBenoit10]

I want one lol. I'm driving a 5.7 tundra right now. Driving this will save me a shit load of cash

[@Proff0ak]

+Patrick Benoit Plus they're kinda fun on twisties.

[@contractki11er]

+Patrick Benoit You could probably put this in the truck bed of your tundra.

[@PatrickBenoit10]

contractki11er hahaha

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Same here with a 5.6 Titan I get 14 mpg and I do mostly highway.

[@julioblanco]

WTF? "Plan ahead if you are going on a road-trip of over 250 miles." Plan ahead for what exactly? Finding a gas station? Really... maybe in Siberia.

[@hamiltonasseiro6671]

You best have a Jerry can of gas in the trunk! Just in case!

[@1marcelfilms]

hahahahaha

[@droidmaldonado]

Thank you. We recently purchased a 2019 5 speed HB. Much improved since ‘14. We are pleased with the Mirage. We also drive a ‘17 Versa 5 speed.

[@coreyisabigpushover]

The complaints about the small gas tank don't make sense. It doesn't exactly need to be huge with that kind of MPG. You should be able to go around 400 miles on a road trip before having to stop again. Try driving a big Chevy Astro that barely went 400 miles on $90 of gas... needless to say, I've sold it in search of something fuel efficient.

[@bodybyfisher44]

Corey Batchelor Exactly

[@allwrathnograpes]

got the base model of this car with manual transmission. cost me 11,000 new, and I use it to deliver pizza. it meets my needs perfectly. engine note is surprisingly pleasing, and the power is sufficient to get me and two adult passengers up to speed on the freeway. suspension is soft, and the narrow, hard tires protest on corners. all four windows roll down all the way which is nice, and the 10 year 100k powertrain warranty is great.

[@GibPiperTarik]

I think some of the commentators on here are missing the point of this car. It is supposed to be affordable "a to b" transport for those who don't want the excess in more expensive cars. If you all cry horror to the Mirage, I wonder how you'll react to the Dacia Sandero we get in Europe lol

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

I'm thinking of buying one of these in that awesome purple color for Uber driving........

[@katiewishart8591]

+GT6SuzukaTimeTrials two minds think alike

[@bodybyfisher44]

GT6SuzukaTimeTrials Smart

[@drei9]

Lyft wud be better. U get alot of short rides

[@TheRoyalking761]

The Mirage is back

[@WaleedZanbagi]

Love this car and bought a new one 2018 .. 1L drove me more than 20km .. small in busy streets

[@3656761]

I have a rental and love it so far. 47 mpg in mixed driving and driven gently I use only 2000 rpm to accelerate and cruise at 65 and 80 is less than 3000 rpm, the stick needs 3000 rpm at 60 and 4000 rpm at 80 in fifth. Seats comfy, car cruises quietly, takes curves flat and at good enough speed. Complaints are few. No center storage bin or console, no radio tune knob, and no cruise on my base rental. Price on a new 2015 base DE CVT is !2000 out the door with the current $3500 rebate.

[@luiggimondoli]

EXCELLENT REVIEW. I love this car. I disagree on the lack of power for the highway. My commuter is a Smart Fortwo and it does just fine with a 0.9 litter engine, you have to factor the weight power ratio.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

That depends where you live too, altitude reduces power and in a place like Colorado Power is reduced and our highways can be miles of incline. I would like something with power and not have a little Engine doing 5k Rpm to maintain 30 mph.

[@kylemas2005]

@@bryanmartinez6600 I live in North Georgia with long highway inclines and Im doing 70mph at 2100 rpms in my Mirage. Its a solid reliable powertrain. It could be more comfortable, but at $10k brand new you can live with it.

[@cargogh]

I think the sound it made when the hood spring released (0:24) just about summed it up for me.

[@hectorurbina637]

cargogh hahaha I cracked up at this thank u!

[@curth9204]

I laughed so hard she sure is a beauty just don’t hit anything with it or get while in it yikes!

[@nslouka90]

Curt H well actually it did pretty well on the crash tests. 😂

[@awang44]

I have to say some (most?) middle trim mid size cars dont have climate control , knee air bag, start engine button... This car has an unique package.

[@devonnewest7990]

honey, I'll taker one! I'll take whatever your sellin ;-] You could sweet-talk the spices right out of a biscuit.

[@peterpanassow7814]

LMAO! U animal.

[@AR8445]

Perfect student car.

[@TheOmar291992]

xD, exactly why Im here.

[@kchocolatek28]

@@govakgreatness864 You keep on posting the same comment for this car like get over it lol you don't have to like it other people do.

[@ix.cryo1]

It's not safe though, look at the IIHS Crash Test ratings. Might as well get the Buick Encore

[@colj001]

0:56 i dont know why people keep saying this about subcompact cars, their engines are made to make full use of the power band, you cant just expect to accelerate in 5th gear right up to highway speeds, drop it into 2nd or 3rd. i know you have the CVT model so just press you foot down on the pedal and the gear ratio should change to give you better power.

[@leafmixer]

There are lots of actual positive reviews of this car but the common myth is that they're all negative. They're not. I just bought a 2014 with 58000 miles on it. The car runs and drives like new. I've owned all kinds of cars BMWs Hondas Toyotas Saabs Volvos. I bought one with a manual transmission and despite the 74 horsepower rating it does fine in town a little dicey on the highway until I got used to it but it gets up to speed. The steering doesn't excite me one but it does the job. Overall a cute little car that performs well for what it is and saves me a lot of money. Mine was a restored salvage title because someone wrecked the fender headlight and bumper cover. No damage other than that and the cosmetic damage with all repaired. Best part I got it for $3200. Now that's a deal!

[@kcirreb94]

I cant believe you drove this in public.

[@demoncleaner80]

You saw his luggage, right? I don't think he's too concerned, lol.

[@everymandriver]

RayzaBlayz I did get lots of looks... especially when going to the grocery store and in the drive thru at Starbucks :-)

[@speecher1959]

Everyman Driver They were just envious!

[@mrbadx19]

Everyman Driver as long as they don't see your luggage!

[@ajhare2]

Everyman Driver It might of been the colour. :P If it was a black or white there would probably be less looks. lol

[@buildmorefarms1007]

A good no frills car with great MPG and a long 10 yr warranty for a low MSRP.

[@christinamartinez8132]

I totally agree with the Mirage needing a sunroof. It would open it up a lot more. I enjoy driving my '15 Mirage, but I love a sunroof.

[@tuanh_duong]

You can get an "aftermarket" sunroof

[@ti994apc]

In the beginning, it should be 4 reasons. #1 should be Reliability. CVT will always be more reliable than mechanical Transmission, small engine 3 cylinder over head cam engine will last, very simplistic design. #2 low cost of ownership. The tires are the least expensive you can buy, headlights are very easy to change because there is room to change them, some cars you have to pull the battery. 44 mpg, gas almost $4 and summer has not started yet. I totally do not get this review? Trying to fit 3 people in back on a sub compact? lack of sunroof? Ah, and why is he gender stereotyping this car?

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Gender stereotyping? He does so because he's probably a macho idiot.

[@Dynda2015]

AladdinSaneNYC careful don't start a Tumblr vs KZbin war

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Wtf are you talking about, AD?

[@bryanmartinez6600]

By mechanical do you mean a normal automatic? Because a manual will be far superior to a cvt.

[@jayy155]

Chad Snow I disagree the CVT is very unreliable when compared to a traditional automatic

[@flexor212000]

notice under the hood. It's grey primer. They didn't even bother painting the otherside of the hood. HOLY CHEAPNESS

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

Yeah that is some shady work right there...I guess they don't expect any buyer to raise their own hoods, ever.

[@joeb2588]

This isn't the only car like this. Seems like when you have this price point you get less. Over 1,000 cars they save paint. Comes off the car price.

[@aaroncostello8812]

flexor212000 Not a big deal. Cars generally don't see a lot of moisture under the hood, and what is there quickly dissipates due to engine heat.

[@stevensmith8648]

Is you serious? You gonna look under the hood or drive the car? Cmon! Thats nitpicking at its worst!

[@stevendwalker]

I just bought me one 3 weeks ago. I average about 36-40mpg in mixed driving. It is surprising spacious for such a little car. It sucks trying to pass someone or getting onto the highway. BUT to fill it up the highest I have had to pay was $24.

[@kylemas2005]

How it running after 5 years?

[@stevensmith8648]

I get on and pass cars on the E way fine with mine.Your E way must be some racetrack or something.

[@Clesarie]

Couldnt agree more on the sunroof. It was the only complaint I've had about buying my mirage. I average 43 in city and highway combine. I too get better gasmilleage in city normally than highway. Using a 5 speed manual here.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Hi...Did you have a power sunroof installed aftermarket? That's my one hesitation in purchasing a Mirage... Peace! AladdinSaneNYC

[@Clesarie]

Nah I havent had one put in. Im always very very skeptical about things like that. It ruins a lot of the structural integrity of the car so its always something to worry about.

[@RWM195]

A sunroof would add weight to the car, which would negatively impact its high MPG and the manufacturers claim that the Mirage is the “most fuel-efficient, non-hybrid gasoline vehicle” for sale today in America - a major selling point for the car. Plus, it would add additional cost which would detract from it affordability for budget buyers. The diminutive engine doesn’t have any capacity to take on extra-weight without further dragging down its meager performance. Adding a power sunroof would add weight that this engine doesn’t need. If you keep adding more and more features, at some point you’ll need to build-in more horsepower and torque, and there goes the outstanding fuel mileage and cost-containment of the Mirage. You simply can’t have everything. I suspect that this is why the car lacks more sound insulation or higher-grade carpeting or a better headliner. The Mirage is designed to be fuel-efficient and affordable. Once you start building out this car by adding things like a sunroof, you begin to get away from its core mission. At that point, you might as well start looking at the next model higher up in the food chain.

[@kc5077]

Compare the Mirage to a Fit and Fiesta and it's pretty bad, but they're bigger and more expensive. Compare the Mirage to the Spark, iQ, and Smart and I think things get more interesting.

[@MitsubishiMotorsSA]

It's almost here in SA - keen!

[@robmooreproductions7160]

So compared to other cars in of its league? like the the Hyundai i10, or Nissan Micra?

[@FARFolomew]

Nice editing, grade-A special effects there! Seriously though, you had great timing

[@HarvinderSandhuEsq]

This car makes the Yaris feel like a Bentley

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@DroidTech I found a 2015 with 50k miles a manual transmission for $5k at a dealership.

[@stevensmith8648]

A Yaris looks no better. What are you looking at? And i like the Yaris.

[@johncarpenter2594]

agreed bruh this seems like the logical choice and I do find it a good looking car so that works

[@aloisb.7084]

Hi, would it be possible for you to check the boot dimensions of this car with the seats down; length and breadth? I would need to fit 165 cm long skis into the car.

[@josephestabillo205]

We have the sedan version. Better interior space, more trunk space than the Lancer EX, slightly better road and wind noise levels, and a larger tank.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

At least it's better than a SmartCar with a five-speed automatic transmission, which also has a 3-cylinder engine. It's only good for crowded places and cities, such as in California and New York City, where maximum speed limit is usually 50 MPH. The CVT is better suited for 3-cylinder, 4-cylinder, turbocharged 3 & 4-cylinder engines, and supercharged 3 & 4-cylinder engines. Driving uphill with the CVT is a lot better than with a traditional automatic transmission, or in some cases a manual transmission, because the gear ratios are fixed with those transmissions compared to CVT.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Mitsubishi: Bring back the Plasma Purple and Key Lime exterior colors!!!

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Look for used ones in a year or two on the rental fleet lots, will probably be hovering at 10k. Good buy if you need an in-town commuter with limited freeway usage as that's where the MPG will be best at.

[@Afrocanuk]

@ 1:39 - I find it very strange the recommended fuel type would be regular unleaded when the engine compression ratio is 10.5:1 as oppose to 9.5:1.

[@electrictroy2010]

The three-cylinder Ford Fiesta gets higher MPG at 45mpg and higher horsepower (120+) .

[@hamiltonasseiro6671]

Yeah but the Ford has had alot of issues. Not reliable at all.

[@SeanTabada]

is this car and the mirage g4 are front wheel drive?

[@curtis1951]

It's funny that he test cars for a living and can only find two reasons to buy a cheap, reliable, efficient, low maintenance car with a good warranty.

[@thenatnatboy]

Can B be related to the original L that's on all other automatic cars?

[@palebeachbum]

Yes they essentially operate the same. It's basically a low ratio to keep speed slow and engine revs high.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Reason # 3 reliability of this car!

[@poetessbritt]

i have been looking all overrr for one this color..any tips?

[@MM-io3yj]

mirage-something illusory: something that appears to be real but is unreal or merely imagined

[@benburkhardt1385]

No duh. B means engine braking. The same with L. The point of lower gears is to prevent the engine from overdriving the drive wheels. Heck, that's why you are suppose to turn overdrive off, or switch gear shifter to tow haul mode, when you are towing a trailer.

[@hussali8838]

Lmao if Barbie went broke she would drive this

[@richardc6715]

lol I'd drive it even if I made 80,000 a year. (saving money)

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@richardc6715 saving money? SUP NERD! *REVS BIG V8 IN 5MPG*

[@TopherParkerCars]

This car has a poor rating in the insurance institute for highway safety's small overlap test, but even so, I'd love to have one, just not in pink.

[@sashanealand8315]

you could turn off the super loud musuc so we can hear the engine

[@everymandriver]

Now ya tell me :-)

[@goclunker]

Dave Erickson is gorgious

[@ButchGuy78]

IKR

[@Proff0ak]

How much does it weigh though?

[@aaroncostello8812]

+Eggly Bagelface 1,956 pounds to 2,051 pounds...depending on equipment.

[@GundamAngelicDevil]

I don't know about best-bang-for-buck with this one Dave, not when you have the new Nissan Micra for a lot less and a proper 4-banger with a 4-speed auto/5-spd manual.

[@GundamAngelicDevil]

nvm, the Micra is a Canadian release only.

[@manlioucleon3651]

So you recommend to buy this car? its for my son

[@richardc6715]

good car. I'm 23 and I'm satisfied with it

[@richardc6715]

so yea

[@stevensmith8648]

Haha! No Camaro, Mustang or Charger? Good responsible parent..I like that.

[@GundamAngelicDevil]

Well Mitsubishi, its nice knowing you.

[@stevensmith8648]

They aren't going anywhere Said Nissan and Renault.

[@Prizm2356]

I do like this car

[@BrianPhipps]

Your mpg numbers would indicate that you drove the mirage with an illogically unreasonable leadfoot. I drive mine in a reasonable way, but I average 46 mpg. It isn't winter yet, but I don't think I'll fall below 40 mpg during the winter months. Maine winters aren't for the weak hearted.

[@AlejandroArchila1]

Very nice Review!

[@cassiocm]

I am sure you can get one loaded out of the lot for about 13K I would get the manual though, to get the most out of the engine and would drive it only to and from work in the city.

[@JamesSmith-sw3nk]

In other countries this car is sold as the " Le Shit-Box"..

[@dchawk81]

That's only in France. In Germany it's Das Püpenvagen.

[@oneilbrissett4854]

Why Mitsubishi stop producing the colt, tell me .

[@rustlesee]

What was that orange stuff all splashed up on the sound deadener under the hood? And notice that the engine bay was only primed, not painted? Finally, the soda pop can sound of the doors opening and closing? *sigh* Mitsu is totally spiraling.

[@hirby53]

i wanna like it so much, but there's so little content to like.

[@christinamartinez8132]

I haven't gotten my owner's manual and I wondered what the" B"stood for.

[@Reallyraywhat]

The whole mpg is weird, I have a Mazda3 Skyactiv auto, and I got 35 mpg in hwy driving, but the best I've gotten in the city was 37mpg. Weird.

[@MirageForum]

Lots of owners and reviewers are saying it's pretty easy to get the rated mileage in this car. My bet: It was the driver, combined with crappy winter weather conditions.

[@carbuncle1977]

mirage is a hit in the philippines

[@vinayrajdev]

You are a brave man Dave... driving in a pink... oops sorry, plasma purple car! Respect! :)

[@kossak007]

It may be good value for money but gosh, the exterior design is terrible! I looks like a Korean econobox from 10 years ago. Here in Europe these 3 cylinder engines are pretty popular but the fuel economy numbers are far from the official ones.

[@MirageForum]

I agree - I think it looks dated and anonymous. On the plus side, the car's drag coefficient is best in class... but a car does not have to look bland to also be slippery. Darin (nope, not affiliated with Mitsu)

[@jjgossip]

Besides the MPG. The Spark has this car out beat. Better safety and way better interior.

[@stevensales7502]

Are you serious? The spark has the worlds biggest headlights and the stupidest gauge cluster!!

[@mehrshadvr4]

I don't think the interior is better.

[@umaxen01]

Don't get the CVT in a tiny car. The 5 speed will get you the 46 mpg on the freeway, I priced on where live. The 5 speed with a/c and radio is $12,350 If you need a commuter car? You can't beat it. This is an economy car, so don't compare it to a typical, standard car.

[@mikeallmon1]

FYI Mitsubishi made the P-Zero airplanes that bombed Pearl Harbor

[@xdivineHART]

Mike Allmon cool

[@dsouzand]

are there any other cars similar to this but better?

[@hamiltonasseiro6671]

Yes! In Canada they have the Nissan Micra. Great low cost car to buy!

[@fancyhowcool]

Turns me on despite its insufficiencies. Where can I get a test drive in this colour? lol

[@meelavabch2899]

Looks more like 17.2 inches of cargo space. It's cute as a first car for a teenager tho.

[@3656761]

32 mpg? I get 50! With the CVT

[@ajl2232]

The color is so cute. I want it.

[@Dynda2015]

THE AUTOCAR MUSIC! Dying

[@95thRiflesOCI]

Push button start!

[@QuadroNVS]

I drove this car during a driving and i must say, this car is SLOW but its understandable for the engine displacement but beware, pulling hills can be a challenge if you don't have starting momentum.

[@jason41a]

the color is everything haha!

[@EVOXSNES]

Good review. In the beginning you state that there are two reasons. Well, im afraid that there is only one. A Tightass. For better or worse.

[@TheAk47fish]

Is he a twin?

[@giuseppenero110]

30mpg does not come close to the advertised 44mpg unless you're driving like this boy racer maybe.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

I dig the Plasma Purple on the Mirage, and not hung up on it being a fem color, which some out there may consider it (the color) of being. AladdinSaneNYC

[@HarvinderSandhuEsq]

I have a Honda Fit. Best car ever

[@reelreeler8778]

I have a Fit and a Civic....like em both

[@OperationFoxley19441]

The old shape is better!

[@livim8429]

I feel like you literally tried to pick everything you hate about it out.

[@mb013962]

It was a cold weather test, the mpg is going to be low

[@dchawk81]

Not that low.

[@mb013962]

A reviewer(steve hammes) got 30 mpg combined in the new accord hybrid in similar conditions...i know its a heavier car with a 4 cylinder but thats well under its epa rating of 47mpg...this is rated at 40 and he got 32...30 on the highway mustve been near 80 mph where a 3 cylinder engine will struggle

[@dchawk81]

Neither my recently sold car nor my currently owned SUV suffer to this extent in the cold. Perhaps Dave and Steve were both at 80mph on the highway and if so they should state this. There's definitely a huge drop when you cruise at 80 compared to 65.

[@Area-cf1gt]

I just picked one up in pink 2000$ with 50km on it 2014 model cant pass it up 😅

[@consciouspirate]

The sedan version is up and about in the SEA market. It is much more practical than this version.

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

A pink Mitsubishi Mirage would be Barbie’s daily driver.

[@andrew23947]

this is ideal if your going to a suburb that is 9km away

[@adriangarcia-nk1ml]

why did they give you a pink one

[@everymandriver]

adrian garcia I don't choose... infact, I can only request a certain vehicle, it's completely random which vechicles I review.

[@mrkzj2]

Underside of the hood isn't even painted... and it sounds like opening a tin can!

[@empirestate8791]

Is that your identical twin?

[@dieselboy77]

30 miles per gallon highway ???? i get 34 mpg with my Focus ST

[@geosh10]

Sounds like a John Deere Gator starting up. Ha

[@justink.6544]

2:47 a mirage in a mirage

[@Turbosaunderground]

Good review.

[@jeffbankston8806]

Wow put a 150 shot of Nos on that beast / sunroof hell no Targa top and roll bar