@Jeez001 I've had the Mirage G4 mid-trim since 2014 and have been using the same car eversince. Well before inflation, when gas was cheap, the car made gas more affordable. I've replaced the tires and timing belt and regularly change the CVT fluid, which you can do yourself. I also live within my means, have no credit card debt, rarely eat outside, and maximize house payments as much as humanly possible.
My sister bought a new one in 2016. Got her through university, tough northern winters, many trips across the country, even more ski trips up in the Rockies, and while needing absolutely nothing outside normal maintenance. The engine Sounded like bolts in a blender cold, but was still rocking at 162k. She was sad to trade it in. Really served a purpose for many who needed an inexpensive car.
The "world" has ALOT of these simple, solid, honest cars. And this is actually one of the worst and most bland out of majority of them and is quite unnecessarily expensive too. It's really only just America that has a shortage of practical A - B vehicles.
It's easy to ridicule the Mirage. It's slow. It's noisy. It handles poorly. However, cars like this were a dime a dozen 30 years ago in the U.S. and they sold well. Remember the Geo Metro and Hyundai Excel? Some people only need cheap wheels to get around. We have gotten so spoiled as Americans by quick, quiet, well-appointed, and BIG economy cars. People just take on more debt and finance for longer nowadays. In Europe, cars like the Mirage still flourish. I bought a Mirage new in 2014. I was in a pickle and needed to buy something quickly on a very tight budget. At $13,300 out the door, it was a godsend. It got me everywhere I needed to go, cheaply, for 4 years and 56k miles. I was able to pay it off in under 3 years. I miss mine.
Why did you decide to get rid of yours? I bought mine on September 27th, 2023, and now I have 32,000 miles on it. It's great! Yes, I put 30,000 miles on it in a year.. Combined between all the cars I drive, 42,000 in 2024.
This might be something good for me I live in rural America & 62 years old & only drive maybe drive 500 miles max a year. Thanks for showing it to me. I am a grandmother who has had 3 cancers & don’t drive fast or often. Had a Mitsubishi SUV in the 1980’s & loved it !
They are good cars! I have owned 3 now all bought brand new a 2015 Mirage Hatch, 2017 Mirage G4 Sedan and a 2021 Mirage Hatch and my co worker Kay she is 82 years old and has owned 3 also a 2015 Mirage Hatch, 2019 Mirage G4 Sedan and now still owns a 2021 Mirage G4 Sedan in blue. Hers is the top trim SE the one above this one in the video. She said they are the best cars she has ever owned. She drives from Hyndman PA to Cumberland MD to work about a 30 minute drive each way and loves these cars. She gets 48 MPG on her drive to work. She says they are her most favorite cars she has ever owned and why she has bought 3 and all 3 of her were bought brand new. I absolutely loved all 3 of mine. You can check out my page and my videos of all my Mirages. I will post a link to the video the day we bought her 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE in this video. The 2021 to 2024 models are identical besides a few added small features or things each year. ruclips.net/video/cUXFfQjmDEk/видео.htmlsi=qb75tP4XXififPRH
@@Blu3_777 weird since the Versa ranks higher than the Mirage in almost every reliability ranking I've seen. Not only that, the Versa is a far safer vehicle as well. I personally wouldn't buy either one but again, if I had to choose it's the Versa with a manual trans.
@@tommynobaka yeah honestly if they offered a sort of sporty edition with a zippy engine and bigger wheels it might sell, maybe a manual transmission option too
I like the fact you guys were honest & non judgmental about the car unlike a lot of reviewers. I disagree about the fast driving though. It’s not scary to go fast. I have the ‘23 Mirage Hatchback & it accelerates fine on the expressway at 74 mph & higher. It’s a perfect car for people that can’t afford too much & it does what it’s meant to do. Nice review though 😊
Rode in one today on an Uber ride in Mexico and it felt surprisingly quick but this one had a manual transmission. It was also super roomy for its size, I was pleasantly surprised.
They actually aren’t bad. But. At least it’s new. And has a warranty. Today that’s good thing. The sparse dealers are its downfall. I love your vids. I was in biz for 25+ years. Using my CC mug now. lol.
ngl that is the kind of material in a base model all manufacturers need to offer... with a reliable engine and transmission.... this Mirage needs to start this trend again
The consumers have voted with their wallets, nobody buys this kind of car anymore, it's all about SUVs and crossovers now. If you can't afford it? Then too bad, Americans don't care about poor people.
@@ExpertRUclipsCommentator The CVT's in these cars are quite reliable, just change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles, and they will last 300,000+ miles, same with the engine.
@@GabrielSolorzano-gg1og it would be cool if they offered a go-fast sporty version of the mirage. maybe some bigger wheels, quicker engine/turbo, manual option, etc.
I can confirm that the manual G4 Mirage can do 55 Miles Per Gallon at a constant speed of 70 MPH on the Highway. I've achieved this in my 2019 G4 Mirage Manual
Only car snobs and enthusiast-wannabes hate the Mirage. For the rest of us, it gets us from point A to point B, and since we don't get a new car every month and aren't spoiled of choices (like what smartphone reviewers are too), this serves us well.
As a car enthusiast...I love this...if they made these kind of low hp econo cars but with comfy seats instead of the rock hard cushions all cars come with nowadays I'd happily buy one
Not true, I think real enthusiasts understand each cars serve its purpose and means something in their own way. I think this car is great for what it needs to be and people should have more choices here in the US.
I owned one since 2016. I know its a cheap car but thankfully no problems encountered. I just maintained the oils and the wear and tear parts. Happy Mirage g4 owner here.
@@CarConfections Yes, the car is so silly I think it should be higher, the 0-60 is smile worthy, the body roll is so silly it is also smile worthy. I think it should be a solid 2/5, or 3/5. You can drive it hard and feel like you're about to flip over or blow it up while still being within the speed limit too.
@@ercushkakulmetov7458 yeah I saw something from iihs about the best cars for new drivers, so I'm thinking: "oh nice, maybe a used Corolla/Camry, maybe their parents old Subaru outback, or perhaps the honda civic the neighbors selling for $8k" nope. All new cars. Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Chevrolet, etc and I'm like: "how many ppl are buying their kids new cars? How many kids are buying new cars?" Most of my friends are getting a used car, either it's their parents old one they got as their parents got a new car, their parents bought them a car/paid for part of it like a down payment or whatever, or my friends got/are getting jobs to buy it themselves. I'm gonna buy myself a Saab because I'm concerned about safety and I want a unique/fun car
That gauge cluster and key is giving me nostalgia to when my parents bought a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor… Mitsubishi hasn’t changed. This car is only worth about $10k and that’s being gracious.
This is the perfect car. What more could we need. This little gem is going to travel the country. Right after I buy a motor home and a small trailer to pull it along with.
1:37 I glanced away for a second and turned back at this moment and thought I had clicked on a Honda Jazz/Fit video! Didn’t realize how similar they look from the front on
These things are dangerously slow! It should be criminal to have this little horsepower. An older lady driving one attempted to do a u-turn across 4 lanes of 60 mph traffic, totaled my car a couple years ago. Her explanation: “The car would not accelerate.” 🤦🏾♂️
@@JudgementoKazzy that is understandable, as Europe is much more compact in comparison to most of America. Due to our interstate systems and driving patterns, it is exceedingly dangerous for a car to not have the capacity to perform with the flow of traffic. Efficiency can be argued reasonably, however, the point stands.
10 years ago I bought one new. It is now at 85.000 miles. The only "defect" it had, ever, was a few drops of rainwater intrusion. For the rest, normal maintenance. I am still amazed that even all lightbulbs are original and working. I got on average 55 mpg (I drive mainly slowly outside town). It uses no oil. Zero. Sad to see the model go.
One of the most detailed, CONSUMER-FOCUSED car reviewers out there. Like literraly focused on what you look for in a car! I subscribed for the interior measurements!!! 🙌
Here in the Philippines they sold it at zero downpayment and the start of the first amortization is the 3rd month. Our issue here with mirage is bad suspension components that break in potholes or speed bumps and the very skinny disc brakes.
Man, the back of the car looks fantastic. Seriously, they still know how to make good-looking sporty exteriors. Makes me wonder how it would look if they made a new Eclipse sedan
@ do people not know that Nissans improved their cvt’s? Don’t people know that if you service cvt’s they will last? Nissans reputation got so bad even though their cvt’s are good now.
@@unboxings5218 I drove a 2024 Versa as a rental and it only had 3000 miles, but the transmission already felt jerky and sluggish. So I can only speak from experience.
@@nathanmjackson1210 The Nissan Versa has the exact CVT as the Mitsubishi Mirage, same with the Nissan Sentra. Just change the fluid every 30,000 miles, as well as the filter, and it will be good!
This reminds me of economy cars from the 90's. Super basic. But several auto makers have figured out how to make a more desirable inexpensive car (chevy Trax I'm looking at you). I think if Mitsubishi followed that example they would have a car that sold much better than this Mirage.
The car took 20 seconds at least what I counted to get to 60, I could imagine seeing one of these pushing 80 at max flying down the road and the wheels start wobbling 😭😭.i know this car has the body roll of a 06 crown vic 😂.
These can go up to 105 MPH, my friend reached that in his by accident, he was going 80 up a hill without cruise control, and forgot to let off the throttle going down the hill and ended up at 105 MPH. These can cruise at 80 MPH, but I find it is happiest at 55 MPH, but 65 is still good, just less MPG.
Let time you guys reviewed a car this cheap was a 2020 Kia Rio. It’s quite entertaining to see cars be this cheap in a world full of technology and luxury advanced vehicles 😂. Even the gauges are a throwback. Any parent would love this for their teenager as a first car. Even though those wheels are TINY. My bike had larger wheels than this 😭.
For 37 mpg I could forgive that. CVTs are pretty impressive for how much power they can wring out of a given motor. I rented a Sentra S with a CVT for a week and it was pretty zippy despite the 1.8 motor
I wish you guys wouldn't shit on this car. yes, its cheap. Yes, theres no power. Yes, the interior is cheap. Why is it a surprise that its slow? Not everything is about speed. This is a great car for a college kid
It does make it to 60😂 The best thing about it is the price, and warranty. 10 year 100,000 miles. I am also surprised it comes with rain sensing wipers. There needs to be more affordable cars, but the Mirage is not it. You should be able to merge onto a highway without fear your gonna die. No matter how cheap a car is.
Thanks for a good honest review of their car and reviewing it for what it is. After owning 3 Mirages a 2015, 2017, 2021 all purchased new and my co worker owning 3 Mirages a 2015, 2019 and 2021 she still owns. Not 1 issue with any. Great lil cars with hybrid level MPGs, 10 year warranty, tons of features, and cheap to own and run with a basic reliable engine. Either go with the base model ES or the top trim SE. going with this Black Edition trim is kind of a waste when the top trim SE is almost the exact same price but you get push button start, keyless buttons or door and trunk outside, led headlights, fog lights, premium multi color back lit gauge cluster and heated seats. So again either get the base ES trim or the top trim SE. i know the top trim SE is harder to find but if you can scoop one up. I drove 3 hours to get my top trim 2015 Mirage, 1.5 hours to get my 2017 top trim Mirage G4 and 1 hours to get my 2021 Mirage top trim. They do great in the snow as well living in the tristate area of MD-WV-PA where we get snow during the winter I can attest to that. I can hands down say of all the new cars I have bought I have never bought the same car twice until the Mirage and did them 3 times lol. I currently own a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Premium top trim I bought new in October 2023 cause I needed something a lil bigger and could not pass up the deal I was offered. However there are alot of days I miss my Mirage and if I could go back I probably would have kept my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE or traded it on a 2024 Mirage G4 SE even though it would have been the same as the one I owned. I do absolutely love my Kicks though and all the features its just the Mirage has a uniqueness all its own you cant explain until you own one or several and experience its reliability, fun nature, hybrid like mpg, loads of standard features, and that neat lil buzzy naturally aspirated 3 cylinder engine makes it so unique like the modern day Chevy Metro lol.
Why would you buy the same car 2 years after the first? I lease fun cars for fun and pleasure, put hardly any miles on them, and don't replace them that quickly. The Mirage is largely regarded as the worst FWD vehicle to drive in the snow due to the thin, low-adhesion tires. It replaced the VW "New" Beetle as the worst when that went out of production. (The Beetle suffered from a suspension design flaw that made it incredibly difficult to drive in snow.)
I can't believe they sell such a slow car and it was considered one of the worst Mitsubishi vehicles in the past. This car is just for going to the supermarket and that's it. Love Drew.
It would be hilariously cool if they made a version of this car with a turbo/supercharger. Honestly tiny platforms like these are a lot of fun with a bit of extra power
You sure about that? Those Mirages are very reliable. Some have gone over 200K miles. The 3x lasting as long from the Corolla is stretching it, especially from the new Corollas which aren't as good or reliable as the old one.
These were truly affordable in 2014-2021 when commonly $3-4000 off MSRP. I nearly bought one in 2020 for $10,000. I can’t imagine over $15,000 for one of these! I’d buy a Sentra discounted.
This is a great option for a new, economical vehicle. We don't get the saloon (sedan) in Canada I don't think. We just have the hatchback. The saloon looks better in my opinion. However, the Nissan Sentra has a 5 speed manual which I would take over any CVT
These cars are the norm in Southeast Asia. What Americans call compact cars are actually large, more expensive cars here. So small cars like the Mirage is actually the bread and butter for manufacturers.
Just got one about 2 weeks ago brand new my first new I have owned i really like i personally prefer it over the versa only because long term it doesn't have as much to go wrong over the Nissan. cvt? Maybe i heard good things about it on the mirage so only time will tell but overall i do love it
I had two .A hatchback then traded it for a G4.Unfortunatly i totalled the G4.Yeah theyre not fast but you drive it like its a regular car.I miss them both
@@colestock9980 A motorcycle? Or a pedal bike? I don't think a pedal bike can go 105 MPH, and if so, you can't pedal as long. This can go about 440 miles on a tank, I've tested it.
74 HP is enough for it, considering that it's super light. Although, for the same amount and in the same catergory, you could get a fully-loaded Versa with almost double the horsepower and features
@@TheHuskyK9 Yup, the top trim is currently a similar price. The Versa SR would get less MPG though, and have a smaller warranty. And with that smaller warranty you have more cheap features to break right past the 36,000 mile warranty. It is a "better" car though, in terms of fancy features and power.
Yup! Some places have a lot of dealers, like Florida, and California. But my aunt lives in Bullhead City, Arizona, and her closest dealer is in Las Vegas, Nevada, 120 miles each way, 240 miles round trip.
It's interesting how many people demand low prices for vehicles, but when brands release an ultra-affordable model that meets those expectations, they criticize it for being "ugly" or "too small," and in the end, they don't even buy it. It seems they forget that to offer lower prices, companies must optimize costs and prioritize functionality over luxury or design. You can't have it all for a low price; it's just common sense. If we want affordable options, we should also be willing to appreciate what they offer within their price range instead of expecting a Rolls Royce at the price of a scooter.
I'm currently in look for a first car any and all Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is out of my price range unless I'm really lucky and find a used one cheap but maybe for a second car I would definitely consider buying one used im sure it would be super affordable, the only thing I worry about is the bad safety ratings. Not sure why they are discontinuing these when it's super affordable, practical and they literally only have two other cars in their lineup
I love the Mirage. I remember my dad got one as a rental. He hated it. I loved it. They're so basic they're fun. It's not for everybody, and I like 2nd rate things. I really love the Mirage. My wife would hate it, but I'd totally rock one, even as an old fart.
We rented the hatch version from Enterprise, man the car is slow as molasses but has great gas mileage. It's pretty small as well. It does not idle smooth, you can feel the engine vibrating at idle because of the odd number of cylinders.
I got one new in 2022 july the car asked only for fuel and regular maintenance...other than that its still running great and its very roomy at back as well and if you are into dirt cheap vehicle that wont break the bank and hasle free look no further!
Sadly the US doesn't seem to be the right market for the Mirage G4. This is a popular car to have here in Southeast Asia, for my country specifically, it's the Mirage G4 and the Vios (Yaris sedan in other markets) are the ones keeping sedans alive.
Well, we obviously know the title is inaccurate…. Did you forget America also sells the Nissan Sentra, Versa, Kicks. Or for more reliable alternative subaru Impreza for I think 22,000 starting in US
This is the only vehicle in America that ALL trims are under $20,000. Only some trims of the Versa are under $20k. Every Sentra and Kicks begins above $20k.
For my daily commute to and from work my Mirage is a perky little car, it’s a 5 speed manual and that’s the best combination for such small engine, long shifts get you up to speed with ease, I would not recommend that cvt for any car let alone the tiny Mirage. So economic, reliable and affordable is a must for me and for anyone who needs transportation to work and then some.
For anyone concerned with the reliability of these Mirages, check out the Turd Pails and Trails channel, dude maintains a fleet of these in canada and they all have crazy miles!
I see a lot of y’all in the comment section telling your positive experience or story with this car. I think we are missing the point here. Anyone can compromise and live with what’s available at hand, right? We did just fine back when we don’t have these nice things without complains. But what’s not okay is, when people just like you, can enjoy something that you can’t have. For the money to buy one of these tiny basic cars, you can get a used car with so much more features to enjoy during that few years of your ownership. It makes absolutely no sense to have yourself stuck with it and keep telling yourself “I’m okay with it I can survive with the car just making it great choice”.
Car isn’t about speed it’s about affordability transportation. Hell for that price you’re lucky doesn’t have roller windows. I think it’s a great car for what it is.
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This car allowed me to pay off two mortgages. Now I have a rental and a house of mine 😊. I still drive my Mirage.
not having a car payment helped me pay off my mortgage lol.
Lol what are you all driving I can get new car even now for 500 month no way that can pay down any mortgage
@@Jeez001 a paid off one so no car payment
@Jeez001 I've had the Mirage G4 mid-trim since 2014 and have been using the same car eversince. Well before inflation, when gas was cheap, the car made gas more affordable. I've replaced the tires and timing belt and regularly change the CVT fluid, which you can do yourself.
I also live within my means, have no credit card debt, rarely eat outside, and maximize house payments as much as humanly possible.
Freaking genius 😮
My sister bought a new one in 2016. Got her through university, tough northern winters, many trips across the country, even more ski trips up in the Rockies, and while needing absolutely nothing outside normal maintenance. The engine Sounded like bolts in a blender cold, but was still rocking at 162k. She was sad to trade it in. Really served a purpose for many who needed an inexpensive car.
Perfect car for some people who just want an economical newer vehicle.
Or you can get a base Gti or Gli for 28k
To add think about 2019 I was offered quotes for a new Fiesta ST for $17.500 also for a new Fiat 500 Abarth $17.5k sad times now
@@valiantone395 2019 was before manufacturers, dealers, and private sellers got greedy. Really wish I bought a car then instead of a few months ago.
Did it ever get her through an accident? That's the question
The world needs more of these simple, solid and honest cars.
wish version of a real car
The "world" has ALOT of these simple, solid, honest cars. And this is actually one of the worst and most bland out of majority of them and is quite unnecessarily expensive too. It's really only just America that has a shortage of practical A - B vehicles.
Consumers dont want that sadly
@@Kyle-kc8cw start listing global cars in this price range please
@@zach4161 What is the price range?
Here where I live Peroduas sell like hot cakes because they are cheap and reliable
It's easy to ridicule the Mirage. It's slow. It's noisy. It handles poorly. However, cars like this were a dime a dozen 30 years ago in the U.S. and they sold well. Remember the Geo Metro and Hyundai Excel? Some people only need cheap wheels to get around. We have gotten so spoiled as Americans by quick, quiet, well-appointed, and BIG economy cars. People just take on more debt and finance for longer nowadays. In Europe, cars like the Mirage still flourish. I bought a Mirage new in 2014. I was in a pickle and needed to buy something quickly on a very tight budget. At $13,300 out the door, it was a godsend. It got me everywhere I needed to go, cheaply, for 4 years and 56k miles. I was able to pay it off in under 3 years. I miss mine.
Why did you decide to get rid of yours? I bought mine on September 27th, 2023, and now I have 32,000 miles on it. It's great! Yes, I put 30,000 miles on it in a year.. Combined between all the cars I drive, 42,000 in 2024.
@@digitaljon1109 Unfortunately, I was rear-ended in 2018 and the car was totaled. Otherwise, I'd likely still have it.
@@palebeachbum Awww! How bad was the damage? Was the inside of the car un-touched? Was it driveable?
@@digitaljon1109it was drivable but barely. Just wasn’t worth fixing at that point.
@@palebeachbum Were you hurt in the accident?
This might be something good for me I live in rural America & 62 years old & only drive maybe drive 500 miles max a year. Thanks for showing it to me. I am a grandmother who has had 3 cancers & don’t drive fast or often. Had a Mitsubishi SUV in the 1980’s & loved it !
They are good cars! I have owned 3 now all bought brand new a 2015 Mirage Hatch, 2017 Mirage G4 Sedan and a 2021 Mirage Hatch and my co worker Kay she is 82 years old and has owned 3 also a 2015 Mirage Hatch, 2019 Mirage G4 Sedan and now still owns a 2021 Mirage G4 Sedan in blue. Hers is the top trim SE the one above this one in the video. She said they are the best cars she has ever owned. She drives from Hyndman PA to Cumberland MD to work about a 30 minute drive each way and loves these cars. She gets 48 MPG on her drive to work. She says they are her most favorite cars she has ever owned and why she has bought 3 and all 3 of her were bought brand new. I absolutely loved all 3 of mine. You can check out my page and my videos of all my Mirages. I will post a link to the video the day we bought her 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE in this video. The 2021 to 2024 models are identical besides a few added small features or things each year.
ruclips.net/video/cUXFfQjmDEk/видео.htmlsi=qb75tP4XXififPRH
I’m 60 and don’t drive much anymore at all and I was thinking it’s perfect for me!
Get a Nissan versa. Much more reliable, safer, and better materials. Also faster and cheaper
@@TheUnreadableUser lol nissans cvt's are the worse unless they get 5 speed manual
@tonyvelasquez863 better than a Mitsubishi 3 cylinder CVT, though. You can get the manual in the versa as well
I think it's adorable! Years ago I bought a used Dodge Colt for $800. It was a rebranded Mitsubishi Mirage. It was economical and reliable.
It's a GREAT car...my friend had one in 2015 and it ran over 150K and only died because he totalled it in the snow in Denver in 2019!!!
150k is something to be proud of?
Just my opinion but I'd rather have a Nissan Versa if I had to stay in that price range for something new.
Yea
Not as reliable
@@Blu3_777 weird since the Versa ranks higher than the Mirage in almost every reliability ranking I've seen. Not only that, the Versa is a far safer vehicle as well. I personally wouldn't buy either one but again, if I had to choose it's the Versa with a manual trans.
@urs6onfuturas975 okay if you talking about manual that makes all the difference transmission suck on nissans
The Versa puts that ugly looking thing to shame on looks alone.
a factory bodykit on a mirage is actually crazy
Looks good ngl
@@tommynobaka yeah honestly if they offered a sort of sporty edition with a zippy engine and bigger wheels it might sell, maybe a manual transmission option too
I like the fact you guys were honest & non judgmental about the car unlike a lot of reviewers. I disagree about the fast driving though. It’s not scary to go fast. I have the ‘23 Mirage Hatchback & it accelerates fine on the expressway at 74 mph & higher. It’s a perfect car for people that can’t afford too much & it does what it’s meant to do. Nice review though 😊
Rode in one today on an Uber ride in Mexico and it felt surprisingly quick but this one had a manual transmission. It was also super roomy for its size, I was pleasantly surprised.
my relatives have the previous gen - they hate it cuz it’s so reliable that they can’t justify getting rid of it lol
It's a good looking car for an econobox. Cost of ownership has got to be really low.
They actually aren’t bad. But. At least it’s new. And has a warranty. Today that’s good thing. The sparse dealers are its downfall. I love your vids. I was in biz for 25+ years. Using my CC mug now. lol.
Thanks! Great coffee cup selection! ☕ 😁
ngl that is the kind of material in a base model all manufacturers need to offer... with a reliable engine and transmission.... this Mirage needs to start this trend again
CVTs are not reliable transmissions though.
@MajorGeneralVeers yup and i said that it just needs a reliable engine and transmission though
The consumers have voted with their wallets, nobody buys this kind of car anymore, it's all about SUVs and crossovers now. If you can't afford it? Then too bad, Americans don't care about poor people.
@@ExpertRUclipsCommentator The CVT's in these cars are quite reliable, just change the fluid and filter every 30,000 miles, and they will last 300,000+ miles, same with the engine.
Most Mitsubishi dealers treat the Mirage like it's the second coming of EVO X
ther is nothing near an evo on this car
I mean they both have 4 wheels 😅
@@GabrielSolorzano-gg1og it would be cool if they offered a go-fast sporty version of the mirage. maybe some bigger wheels, quicker engine/turbo, manual option, etc.
I can confirm that the manual G4 Mirage can do 55 Miles Per Gallon at a constant speed of 70 MPH on the Highway. I've achieved this in my 2019 G4 Mirage Manual
Only car snobs and enthusiast-wannabes hate the Mirage. For the rest of us, it gets us from point A to point B, and since we don't get a new car every month and aren't spoiled of choices (like what smartphone reviewers are too), this serves us well.
As a car enthusiast...I love this...if they made these kind of low hp econo cars but with comfy seats instead of the rock hard cushions all cars come with nowadays I'd happily buy one
Not true, I think real enthusiasts understand each cars serve its purpose and means something in their own way. I think this car is great for what it needs to be and people should have more choices here in the US.
I owned one since 2016. I know its a cheap car but thankfully no problems encountered. I just maintained the oils and the wear and tear parts. Happy Mirage g4 owner here.
Great little cars. I have a 19 Mirage GT and it has been supper easy to maintain. Love the gas mileage.
I started laughing at the 0-60 was so funny took 1 minute
It is a smile worthy 0-60.
We did smile a lot so maybe it should have been a 5 on the smile meter? 😂
@@CarConfections Yes, the car is so silly I think it should be higher, the 0-60 is smile worthy, the body roll is so silly it is also smile worthy. I think it should be a solid 2/5, or 3/5. You can drive it hard and feel like you're about to flip over or blow it up while still being within the speed limit too.
@@digitaljon1109 Smile because you're laughing so hard?
The perfect car for any 16yr old or college student. We need more simple cars with less to go wrong.
16 year olds have 20k? I must have missed the memo
@@ercushkakulmetov7458 yeah I saw something from iihs about the best cars for new drivers, so I'm thinking: "oh nice, maybe a used Corolla/Camry, maybe their parents old Subaru outback, or perhaps the honda civic the neighbors selling for $8k" nope. All new cars. Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Chevrolet, etc and I'm like: "how many ppl are buying their kids new cars? How many kids are buying new cars?" Most of my friends are getting a used car, either it's their parents old one they got as their parents got a new car, their parents bought them a car/paid for part of it like a down payment or whatever, or my friends got/are getting jobs to buy it themselves. I'm gonna buy myself a Saab because I'm concerned about safety and I want a unique/fun car
That gauge cluster and key is giving me nostalgia to when my parents bought a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor… Mitsubishi hasn’t changed. This car is only worth about $10k and that’s being gracious.
glad this price point gives you an interior. Pleasant surprise.
just _barely_ though the base trim doesn't even have a center armrest! Interior is using the term loosely
In SEA, this is very popular. It is not just but surprisingly DURABLE. My cousin's and Friend's Mirage reached 200k no big issue at all
This is the perfect car. What more could we need. This little gem is going to travel the country. Right after I buy a motor home and a small trailer to pull it along with.
In Jamaica we call em the attrage and the 3 cycliner engine and cvt trans was soooo thrash... Literally floored it 98% of the time to get anywhere
Why do you floor it? I have one, and use about 1,600 RPM in town, and on the freeway I go 55 MPH.
1:37 I glanced away for a second and turned back at this moment and thought I had clicked on a Honda Jazz/Fit video! Didn’t realize how similar they look from the front on
I can see it
The versa looks miles better in every way.
The only new vehicle in North America with less than 100hp
But nobody is expected to track a Mirage.
@davidmccarthy6061 not expected to loose race with a bicycle either.
@@guniseran 😭😭 that’s a lot of horsepower for scooter wheels
These things are dangerously slow! It should be criminal to have this little horsepower. An older lady driving one attempted to do a u-turn across 4 lanes of 60 mph traffic, totaled my car a couple years ago. Her explanation: “The car would not accelerate.” 🤦🏾♂️
@@JudgementoKazzy that is understandable, as Europe is much more compact in comparison to most of America. Due to our interstate systems and driving patterns, it is exceedingly dangerous for a car to not have the capacity to perform with the flow of traffic. Efficiency can be argued reasonably, however, the point stands.
10 years ago I bought one new. It is now at 85.000 miles. The only "defect" it had, ever, was a few drops of rainwater intrusion. For the rest, normal maintenance. I am still amazed that even all lightbulbs are original and working. I got on average 55 mpg (I drive mainly slowly outside town). It uses no oil. Zero. Sad to see the model go.
One of the most detailed, CONSUMER-FOCUSED car reviewers out there. Like literraly focused on what you look for in a car! I subscribed for the interior measurements!!! 🙌
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Here in the Philippines they sold it at zero downpayment and the start of the first amortization is the 3rd month. Our issue here with mirage is bad suspension components that break in potholes or speed bumps and the very skinny disc brakes.
I got one about a year ago. I love it. The gas milage is off the chart.
Man, the back of the car looks fantastic. Seriously, they still know how to make good-looking sporty exteriors. Makes me wonder how it would look if they made a new Eclipse sedan
By swapping a 4G63 turbo engine into this Mirage, and upgrading the seats, suspension, and dampers, the Mitsubishi Mirage Evolution will be complete.
how will you make it awd???
“It does have an interior at this price point” -Drew Hardesty 😂
So you’re telling me. The versa is cheaper, but offers more?!
It's worse, because the transmission on the versa will break
@ do people not know that Nissans improved their cvt’s? Don’t people know that if you service cvt’s they will last? Nissans reputation got so bad even though their cvt’s are good now.
@@unboxings5218 I drove a 2024 Versa as a rental and it only had 3000 miles, but the transmission already felt jerky and sluggish.
So I can only speak from experience.
@@nathanmjackson1210 The Nissan Versa has the exact CVT as the Mitsubishi Mirage, same with the Nissan Sentra. Just change the fluid every 30,000 miles, as well as the filter, and it will be good!
@@nathanmjackson1210 These CVT's are jerky, that's how they are, it's like that from the factory. It's not broken, it just isn't the smoothest.
This reminds me of economy cars from the 90's. Super basic. But several auto makers have figured out how to make a more desirable inexpensive car (chevy Trax I'm looking at you). I think if Mitsubishi followed that example they would have a car that sold much better than this Mirage.
The car took 20 seconds at least what I counted to get to 60, I could imagine seeing one of these pushing 80 at max flying down the road and the wheels start wobbling 😭😭.i know this car has the body roll of a 06 crown vic 😂.
These can go up to 105 MPH, my friend reached that in his by accident, he was going 80 up a hill without cruise control, and forgot to let off the throttle going down the hill and ended up at 105 MPH.
These can cruise at 80 MPH, but I find it is happiest at 55 MPH, but 65 is still good, just less MPG.
Love your car video ❤❤❤❤❤❤
The last of an affordable car that Americans can afford and gets you where you need to go without the ego!
Let time you guys reviewed a car this cheap was a 2020 Kia Rio. It’s quite entertaining to see cars be this cheap in a world full of technology and luxury advanced vehicles 😂. Even the gauges are a throwback. Any parent would love this for their teenager as a first car. Even though those wheels are TINY. My bike had larger wheels than this 😭.
74 horsepower is nasty work LOL
For 37 mpg I could forgive that. CVTs are pretty impressive for how much power they can wring out of a given motor. I rented a Sentra S with a CVT for a week and it was pretty zippy despite the 1.8 motor
I get 53.3 on average over 33,000 miles in my Mirage.
I’d prefer the Nissan Versa only because it has a 5 speed. I HATE CVTs!
I wish you guys wouldn't shit on this car. yes, its cheap. Yes, theres no power. Yes, the interior is cheap. Why is it a surprise that its slow? Not everything is about speed. This is a great car for a college kid
Or a senior citizen that just goes around town.
I don’t feel like they really shit on it….. could be much worse considering how awful it is 😂😂
That wasn't the vibe at all though. If anything this car should be less expensive
i feel they were pretty nice on it lol esp compared to other critics
Or retirees to putter around town. Or low-income people who need dependable transportation with a solid warranty and cheap gas fill-ups.
I have to admit I love the way the back of this car looks
I love Mitsubishi cars. The Outlander has so many creature comforts. Sad they do not sell better in the USA.
It does make it to 60😂 The best thing about it is the price, and warranty. 10 year 100,000 miles. I am also surprised it comes with rain sensing wipers. There needs to be more affordable cars, but the Mirage is not it. You should be able to merge onto a highway without fear your gonna die. No matter how cheap a car is.
Thanks for a good honest review of their car and reviewing it for what it is. After owning 3 Mirages a 2015, 2017, 2021 all purchased new and my co worker owning 3 Mirages a 2015, 2019 and 2021 she still owns. Not 1 issue with any. Great lil cars with hybrid level MPGs, 10 year warranty, tons of features, and cheap to own and run with a basic reliable engine. Either go with the base model ES or the top trim SE. going with this Black Edition trim is kind of a waste when the top trim SE is almost the exact same price but you get push button start, keyless buttons or door and trunk outside, led headlights, fog lights, premium multi color back lit gauge cluster and heated seats. So again either get the base ES trim or the top trim SE. i know the top trim SE is harder to find but if you can scoop one up. I drove 3 hours to get my top trim 2015 Mirage, 1.5 hours to get my 2017 top trim Mirage G4 and 1 hours to get my 2021 Mirage top trim. They do great in the snow as well living in the tristate area of MD-WV-PA where we get snow during the winter I can attest to that.
I can hands down say of all the new cars I have bought I have never bought the same car twice until the Mirage and did them 3 times lol. I currently own a 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Premium top trim I bought new in October 2023 cause I needed something a lil bigger and could not pass up the deal I was offered. However there are alot of days I miss my Mirage and if I could go back I probably would have kept my 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage SE or traded it on a 2024 Mirage G4 SE even though it would have been the same as the one I owned. I do absolutely love my Kicks though and all the features its just the Mirage has a uniqueness all its own you cant explain until you own one or several and experience its reliability, fun nature, hybrid like mpg, loads of standard features, and that neat lil buzzy naturally aspirated 3 cylinder engine makes it so unique like the modern day Chevy Metro lol.
Hey Kmckenzie! Good to see you here too!
I miss your little Mirage videos.
Why would you buy the same car 2 years after the first?
I lease fun cars for fun and pleasure, put hardly any miles on them, and don't replace them that quickly.
The Mirage is largely regarded as the worst FWD vehicle to drive in the snow due to the thin, low-adhesion tires.
It replaced the VW "New" Beetle as the worst when that went out of production. (The Beetle suffered from a suspension design flaw that made it incredibly difficult to drive in snow.)
@@tim3172 If I am not mistaking, he replaced them every 2-3 years just for a change.
Excellent review and happy Friday!😸
Thanks! You too!
Might not beat 5.0s and Challengers, but nice nonetheless.
I can't believe they sell such a slow car and it was considered one of the worst Mitsubishi vehicles in the past. This car is just for going to the supermarket and that's it. Love Drew.
It would be hilariously cool if they made a version of this car with a turbo/supercharger. Honestly tiny platforms like these are a lot of fun with a bit of extra power
The Versa is better in every way possible
14:18 - It sounds like a speedboat... 🤣
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6:50 “indeed you do get an interior at this price point”
this is so funny
74hp is crazy even for under 20k at that price I’d rather just have a used 2020-2022 Corolla that has more power and will last 3x as long
You sure about that?
Those Mirages are very reliable. Some have gone over 200K miles.
The 3x lasting as long from the Corolla is stretching it, especially from the new Corollas which aren't as good or reliable as the old one.
@@tom11zz884most mirage drivers are dead,due to getting run over on the freeway trying to merge while the car is barely moving because of the 4 hp.lol
Cool...but to each their own! How its look appears to the many is subjective. ♐
They 15’s but i keep em clean tho 😂😂😂😂
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Wow why did they stop making the Technicas from the 2000s, the two-doors that you put a KN filter on and it sounded beautiful, standard of course
I’m happy with my 2020versa but still good to have an affordable car !
I love my mirage 2015 manual transmission. Best car ever. They need to keep and bring back the manual transmission.
This is certainly one of the vehicles of all time.
These were truly affordable in 2014-2021 when commonly $3-4000 off MSRP. I nearly bought one in 2020 for $10,000. I can’t imagine over $15,000 for one of these! I’d buy a Sentra discounted.
This is a great option for a new, economical vehicle. We don't get the saloon (sedan) in Canada I don't think. We just have the hatchback. The saloon looks better in my opinion. However, the Nissan Sentra has a 5 speed manual which I would take over any CVT
These cars are the norm in Southeast Asia. What Americans call compact cars are actually large, more expensive cars here. So small cars like the Mirage is actually the bread and butter for manufacturers.
Just got one about 2 weeks ago brand new my first new I have owned i really like i personally prefer it over the versa only because long term it doesn't have as much to go wrong over the Nissan. cvt? Maybe i heard good things about it on the mirage so only time will tell but overall i do love it
Good, honest review
I really hope y'all took out life insurance before getting into this. Also do you buy this on TEMU?
I had two .A hatchback then traded it for a G4.Unfortunatly i totalled the G4.Yeah theyre not fast but you drive it like its a regular car.I miss them both
74 horsepower! seriously how this is going to sell? better to spend less than 20K on a used car no matter what brand lol
What is wrong with 74 horsepower?
@@digitaljon1109 i can beat that thing on a bike.
@@colestock9980 A motorcycle? Or a pedal bike? I don't think a pedal bike can go 105 MPH, and if so, you can't pedal as long. This can go about 440 miles on a tank, I've tested it.
74 HP is enough for it, considering that it's super light. Although, for the same amount and in the same catergory, you could get a fully-loaded Versa with almost double the horsepower and features
@@TheHuskyK9 Yup, the top trim is currently a similar price. The Versa SR would get less MPG though, and have a smaller warranty. And with that smaller warranty you have more cheap features to break right past the 36,000 mile warranty.
It is a "better" car though, in terms of fancy features and power.
It's refreshing to watch this review.
Wait ... there are still Mitsubishi Dealerships?! 🤔
Yup! Some places have a lot of dealers, like Florida, and California. But my aunt lives in Bullhead City, Arizona, and her closest dealer is in Las Vegas, Nevada, 120 miles each way, 240 miles round trip.
Its a reliable dependable and easy to maintain car
Poor man’s Evo ❤
Poor man's versa
These cars are perfect for anyone that just want to have a vehicle regardless of looks and features.
I like that the rear turn signals are still orange
Great commuter car and affordable. Too bad this is the last year of the Mirage as it’s being discontinued.😢
I think I'm gonna trade in my M3 on one of these bad boys after watching this. Thanks for the very insightful video!
This for sure will outlast your BMW though lol
if you say so
It's interesting how many people demand low prices for vehicles, but when brands release an ultra-affordable model that meets those expectations, they criticize it for being "ugly" or "too small," and in the end, they don't even buy it. It seems they forget that to offer lower prices, companies must optimize costs and prioritize functionality over luxury or design. You can't have it all for a low price; it's just common sense. If we want affordable options, we should also be willing to appreciate what they offer within their price range instead of expecting a Rolls Royce at the price of a scooter.
I'm currently in look for a first car any and all Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is out of my price range unless I'm really lucky and find a used one cheap but maybe for a second car I would definitely consider buying one used im sure it would be super affordable, the only thing I worry about is the bad safety ratings. Not sure why they are discontinuing these when it's super affordable, practical and they literally only have two other cars in their lineup
I love the Mirage. I remember my dad got one as a rental. He hated it. I loved it. They're so basic they're fun. It's not for everybody, and I like 2nd rate things. I really love the Mirage. My wife would hate it, but I'd totally rock one, even as an old fart.
Great video guys 👏 Lifelong car nut loving wheels of all types. Only problem is I still just can't decide between this and the McLaren 💀
We rented the hatch version from Enterprise, man the car is slow as molasses but has great gas mileage. It's pretty small as well. It does not idle smooth, you can feel the engine vibrating at idle because of the odd number of cylinders.
HARD ACCELERATION TO THAT PIECE OF METAL? Hahahahahaja THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE SEEN ON RUclips HAHAHAHAHAJAHA
I remember having a 1987 Chevy sprint with a 3 cylinder engine. Engine always struggled on hills
I got one new in 2022 july the car asked only for fuel and regular maintenance...other than that its still running great and its very roomy at back as well and if you are into dirt cheap vehicle that wont break the bank and hasle free look no further!
Sadly the US doesn't seem to be the right market for the Mirage G4. This is a popular car to have here in Southeast Asia, for my country specifically, it's the Mirage G4 and the Vios (Yaris sedan in other markets) are the ones keeping sedans alive.
You see alot more mirage's in my city than you expect
Well, we obviously know the title is inaccurate…. Did you forget America also sells the Nissan Sentra, Versa, Kicks.
Or for more reliable alternative subaru Impreza for I think 22,000 starting in US
This is the only vehicle in America that ALL trims are under $20,000. Only some trims of the Versa are under $20k. Every Sentra and Kicks begins above $20k.
For my daily commute to and from work my Mirage is a perky little car, it’s a 5 speed manual and that’s the best combination for such small engine, long shifts get you up to speed with ease, I would not recommend that cvt for any car let alone the tiny Mirage. So economic, reliable and affordable is a must for me and for anyone who needs transportation to work and then some.
I'm glad I kept my Scion xD. Original owner with 110K miles.
They’re still available in the Philippines, SG, or etc. But the car name may vary depending which country you’re in.
For anyone concerned with the reliability of these Mirages, check out the Turd Pails and Trails channel, dude maintains a fleet of these in canada and they all have crazy miles!
interesting…still have 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage LE (fully loaded) over 300K miles routine maintenance daily driven. only replaced 1 alternator
SINCE WHEN DOES THIS EXIST 😭. Cant believe ive never seen one of these in person. I see more supercars than these
I see a lot of y’all in the comment section telling your positive experience or story with this car. I think we are missing the point here. Anyone can compromise and live with what’s available at hand, right? We did just fine back when we don’t have these nice things without complains. But what’s not okay is, when people just like you, can enjoy something that you can’t have. For the money to buy one of these tiny basic cars, you can get a used car with so much more features to enjoy during that few years of your ownership. It makes absolutely no sense to have yourself stuck with it and keep telling yourself “I’m okay with it I can survive with the car just making it great choice”.
I had 78 Datsun B210 4cyl 1397cc (1.4l) 65hp 4sp manual. Great car, much better mpg than the 3cyl 1.2. CVT stinks!
Car isn’t about speed it’s about affordability transportation. Hell for that price you’re lucky doesn’t have roller windows. I think it’s a great car for what it is.
Honestly not bad at all for basic transportation