Overview
The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is a subcompact hatchback offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $$12,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Chevrolet Spark, the Honda Fit, and the Chevrolet Sonic. Although these vehicles compete in the same price and segment the engines are all Inline-4. Between 3 trims, the Mitsubishi Mirage offers a single powertrain. It is a 1.2L inline-3 engine making 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a continuously variable automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Mitsubishi Mirage reaches 60 mph from zero in 11.7 seconds and manages a combined fuel economy of between 36 and 39 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Mitsubishi Mirage comes in really pull you towards itself.