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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

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Rating5.5

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Subcompact Hatchback
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$13,395 - $16,595
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Offers a jaw-dropping 39 mpg fuel economy

Acceleration is very poor even among its competitors

Receives a few additional standard features in the base ES trim level

Appealing warranty coverage

The ride quality is rough and absolutely unsuitable for anywhere except well-paved roads

One of the most affordable vehicles

Uses very poor quality interior materials

Specs & Features

$14,595

price

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.2L 3cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact hatchback class. With 3 trims on offer, the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback has a base MSRP of $13,395, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $16,595, competing directly with the Honda Fit, the Toyota Yaris, and the Kia Rio. Only a 1.2L Inline 3 engine is offered, however, there#39;s a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission and a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission (only on the base ES trim). Together, they produce 78 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 12.8 seconds, the Mirage hatchback maintains a combined fuel economy of 39 MPG. Mitsubishi offers the Mirage hatchback in 8 stunning colors, with the Starlight Silver being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

Since its main selling point is its affordable price tag, we'll go ahead and recommend the base ES trim level as it is the most affordable trim level of the bunch. While one can expect such an affordable vehicle to be practically bare-boned, the Mirage hatchback ES offers a fair amount of driving aids and convenience features.

Trims

    ES
    $13,395 onwards
    • Engine: 1.2L 3cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 78 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 11.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 39 mpg
    SE
    $16,095 onwards
    • Engine: 1.2L 3cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 78 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 39 mpg
    GT
    $16,595 onwards
    • Engine: 1.2L 3cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 78 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 12.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 39 mpg

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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

Price

$13,395- $17,590

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

5.47

Horsepower

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

74 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

5.92

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94 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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6.4
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Gasoline

6.41

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2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		12.2 sec18.8 sec-
    		8.2 sec16.4 sec118 mph
    		10.4 sec18.0 sec-
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    2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		37 mpg41 mpg36 mpg9.2 gal.303.6/377.2 mi.
      		30 mpg39 mpg33 mpg9.2 gal.261/351 mi.
      		29 mpg36 mpg31 mpg10.6 gal.307.4/381.6 mi.

      2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		149.4 in.65.6 in.59.4 in.6.3 in.96.5 in.
        		161.4 in.67 in.60 in.4.4 in.99.6 in.
        		143.1 in.62.8 in.58.4 in.6 in.93.9 in.

        2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		17.2 cu.ft.86.2 cu.ft.47 cu.ft.
          		16.6 cu.ft.95.7 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          		11.1 cu.ft.83 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.

          2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		47 cu.ft.17.2 cu.ft.47 cu.ft.
            		27.2 cu.ft.11.1 cu.ft.27.2 cu.ft.
            		52.7 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.

            2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		892 lbs.2018 lbs.
              		915 lbs.2522 lbs.
              		5955 lbs.2246 lbs.

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              2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

              Horsepower : 78 hp @ 6000 rpm

              MPG Combined : 36 mpg

              0-60 : 12.2 sec

              #1

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              Horsepower : 166 hp @ 6000 rpm

              MPG Combined : 27 mpg

              0-60 : 9.1 sec

              #2

              2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

              Horsepower : 152 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 27 mpg

              0-60 : 9 sec

              #3

              2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV

              Horsepower : 117 hp @ 4500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 25 mpg

              0-60 : 11.3 sec

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              2018 Mitsubishi Mirage User Reviews

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              Chandra Walker

              2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

              ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 23, 2024

              Mitsubishi Mirage

              Pros - [""How full efficient it is"", ""The smal compact size, the powerful radio system""]

              Cons - [""Doesn't have a trunk"", ""Not built very good, structurally and foundational poor quality""]

              Pros It has very impressive fuel economy for a CVT vehicle. It comes with a very impressive mitsubishi warranty package. It has a very impressive radio system in the car. Cons It takes it a while to accelerate, but does go pretty fast once it picks up. The engine is very rough and noisy. It also has excessive road noise at highway speeds. It has very Low-buck interior, even for this class of ca...

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              Alexander Walker

              2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

              ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 30, 2024

              Worth the Price of a New Car for 1st time Car owners

              Pros - ["Good on Gas up to 40-50 MPG", "Cheap Parts, Tires, Oil Changes", "Quality Parts lasted thru Winters in Vermont"]

              Cons - ["The underbody is not undercoated from factory", "Wires are not insullated", "Bluetooth is the worst in this car only was able to use aux"]

              The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES is an excellent choice for first-time car owners, offering great value for its price. One of its standout features is its impressive fuel efficiency, achieving up to 40-50 MPG, which makes it highly economical for daily commutes. Additionally, the Mirage ES boasts affordable maintenance costs, with cheap parts, tires, and oil changes readily available. The quality of...

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              Andy Cohen

              2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

              ES 4dr Hatchback (1.2L 3cyl CVT)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: June 21, 2024

              A Fun Car To Drive

              Pros - ["gets good gass mileage", "is fun to drive"]

              Cons - ["i prefer a hatchback", "not enough storage space"]

              My G4 runs great and is dependable. It has a 3-cylinder engine, which gets great mileage, yet is still peppy and can get out of its own way. The car is very comfortable, it fits my 6 foot frame quite well.

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